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07-30-2015, 12:28 AM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Whittier, California
Trailer: 2015 19" -Are we there yet?-
Posts: 65
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WiFiRanger
Need help, my build sheet is due tomorrow. I'd like to get a wifiranger but not sure which is best. The mini Pack or the Elite FM. The Elite FM has more range but is a bit pricey. What do I realistically need? Any thoughts or experiences?
Thanks
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08-06-2015, 07:27 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Whittier, California
Trailer: 2015 19" -Are we there yet?-
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Well, I ended up getting the mini pack so I'll let all you know how it works out. Won't be until November when I pick my trailer.
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08-06-2015, 07:56 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: about PoC, New York
Trailer: nunya
Posts: 63
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Interested to hear how it works out! I got a weBoost Drive 4G-X for our build, and I was going to get a WiFi Ranger as well, but we decided that since we're going to be using an unlimited data plan, we didn't want to spend the extra money on the WiFi ranger.
I've seen a couple reviews of it on YouTube, and on Technomadia, but I'm curious to hear how it helps your reception as well. Be sure to report back!
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08-07-2015, 11:07 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
Posts: 7,124
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Anyone know of any issues with having all these antennas in close proximity? Radio, cell, WiFi, tv...
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Bob
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08-07-2015, 11:15 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: North Van., British Columbia
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19, sold; 2019 Escape 21, Sept. 2019
Posts: 8,813
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Quote:
Originally Posted by padlin
Anyone know of any issues with having all these antennas in close proximity? Radio, cell, WiFi, tv...
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I believe my Weboost roof antenna had some specifications about distance for other antennas. It ended up a couple of feet from my Sirius and CB antennas but still worked really well.
Ron
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08-07-2015, 01:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Alcoa, Tennessee
Trailer: 2015 5.0 TA
Posts: 419
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I am using a JefaTech router with a hi-gain antenna. Works well in campgrounds with useable, but weak signals. Or give out only one free password.
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08-08-2015, 09:57 AM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Whittier, California
Trailer: 2015 19" -Are we there yet?-
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fridaynext
Interested to hear how it works out! I got a weBoost Drive 4G-X for our build, and I was going to get a WiFi Ranger as well, but we decided that since we're going to be using an unlimited data plan, we didn't want to spend the extra money on the WiFi ranger.
I've seen a couple reviews of it on YouTube, and on Technomadia, but I'm curious to hear how it helps your reception as well. Be sure to report back!
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Totally!
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08-08-2015, 02:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
Posts: 14,935
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Quote:
Originally Posted by padlin
Anyone know of any issues with having all these antennas in close proximity? Radio, cell, WiFi, tv...
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Fortunately mobile networks and WiFi are both at such high frequencies that wavelengths are short compared to the size of antennas, and they should be okay quite close together... not so much the case for TV (especially the lower VHF channels) or broadcast radio.
I would also be interested if anyone is having spacing issues.
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08-08-2015, 05:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oswego, New York
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21C, 2018 Ford F150
Posts: 5,373
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I've had less problems with antenna spacing than the cable runs. My cell amplifier cable ran parallel to the FM antenna for about 2' & using the cell amp blanked weak FM stations. I switched locations so the cables don't run parallel, and have not had problems. My XM radio antenna replaced the TV antenna, the FM & Cell antennas are about 3' apart.
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08-08-2015, 07:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
Posts: 7,124
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Thanks Jon
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Bob
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08-08-2015, 08:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
Posts: 14,935
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vermilye
I've had less problems with antenna spacing than the cable runs. My cell amplifier cable ran parallel to the FM antenna for about 2' & using the cell amp blanked weak FM stations. I switched locations so the cables don't run parallel, and have not had problems.
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In addition to attention to routing, it would help to use cable with better shielding... unfortunately it's hard to tell how effective the shielding is when buying cable as a consumer.
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08-09-2015, 01:07 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Santa Rosa County, Florida
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 Tow: 2024 Toyota Tundra
Posts: 3,105
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fridaynext
Interested to hear how it works out! I got a weBoost Drive 4G-X for our build, and I was going to get a WiFi Ranger as well, but we decided that since we're going to be using an unlimited data plan, we didn't want to spend the extra money on the WiFi ranger.
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I'm curious to know about the power drain from the weBoost 4G-X amplifier. Have you noticed any problems with it draining your trailer's battery? I'm assuming it's mounted in the trailer; please correct me if I'm wrong.
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She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie-- propane
Photos and travelogues here: mikelewisimages.com
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08-09-2015, 08:46 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: about PoC, New York
Trailer: nunya
Posts: 63
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Lewis
I'm curious to know about the power drain from the weBoost 4G-X amplifier. Have you noticed any problems with it draining your trailer's battery? I'm assuming it's mounted in the trailer; please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Our build completion date is at the end of September. I'll report back then. [emoji1]
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08-09-2015, 09:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Santa Rosa County, Florida
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 Tow: 2024 Toyota Tundra
Posts: 3,105
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Well, okay. Is anyone else using the WeBoost 4G-X now and can give info on how its current draw affects the the trailer's batteries?
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Mike Lewis
She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie-- propane
Photos and travelogues here: mikelewisimages.com
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08-09-2015, 10:51 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
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Mike, ours is the Sleek 4G, but I think the hardware is identical and thats just the old name. Haven't noticed ANY impact on the batteries.
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08-09-2015, 01:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Santa Rosa County, Florida
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 Tow: 2024 Toyota Tundra
Posts: 3,105
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The 4G-X is not a "cradle" amp like the Sleek (I think that is now called the 4G-S). It is WeBoost's latest multi-phone wireless amp that connects to external and in-vehicle antennas. Previous versions have been discussed on the forum, the main complaint being that the amplified signal was weak so the phone(s) had to be near the in-vehicle antenna. I was hoping someone now has the 4G-X and could give an idea of how it affects the trailer's batteries, especially when left on 24/7.
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She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie-- propane
Photos and travelogues here: mikelewisimages.com
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08-09-2015, 02:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oswego, New York
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21C, 2018 Ford F150
Posts: 5,373
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While probably an unfair comparison, I had the previous Wilson amplifier installed in my 17B when I bought it in 2011. Running on 12V, it drew 2 amps 24/7. While my panel put most of that back, I did unplug it when not using it if I was dry camping.
As to the trailer coverage, Mike's complaint was true for me. Technically, the booster with the inside & outside antennas had more gain than a Sleek, but in reality I get more gain with a Sleek. To get even close to the gain of the Sleek I had to rubber band my USB cell stick or phone to the inside antenna. Any further than about 4' - 5' away from the inside antenna resulted in no gain over the phone or hot spot alone. The only advantage was the ability to use it with both AT&T & Verizon phones & hot spots, even at the same time.
Can't say what improvements have come about with the new WeBoost version other than it covers 4G LTE...
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08-17-2015, 11:03 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Trailer: 2016 Escape 21
Posts: 58
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I suggest looking at the reviews on Amazon for the WiFi Ranger, they were not very good.
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