How to Get Internet in Your RV

Trying to stay connected to who and what you love while traveling the open road can be frustrating. So, we outlined three options for you to consider when choosing how to get internet in your RV.

Staying connected while on the road is no easy task. However, the life of an avid RVer can (and will) bring you to all kinds of places, some more forgiving than others. In general, lack of cellular coverage, data depletion, and simply not having an easy way to connect are all common challenges many RVers face, leaving them to sacrifice their ability to be connected to who and what they love when and wherever they want. When considering the best way to stay connected while on the road, there are a few factors to consider:

• How often are you traveling?
• Are you traveling within or outside of the United States?
• What is it you’re hoping to accomplish with your Wi-Fi?
• How many devices do you want to connect?

Let’s get started by reviewing the three common ways RVers get internet in their RV.

Traditional Wi-Fi Options for RVers

A few common options for getting internet in your RV are connecting to a shared Wi-Fi at an RV park, using a cellular device hotspot, or using a mobile hotspot, like the Journey1 from TravlFi (keep reading to learn about TravlFi’s exclusive discount for Harvest Host members)!

RV Park Wi-Fi

Often, RV parks will offer free Wi-Fi to their campers and visitors. Unfortunately, while being connected through free public Wi-Fi may be appealing, there are a few downsides, like proximity to the Wi-Fi access point, the overload of guests at the park, and, most importantly, security. In today’s world, cybercrime is becoming more and more popular (and advanced), and many public Wi-Fi options are not equipped to fight-off malicious activity. While the RV park offering the Wi-Fi connection has no intention of doing you dirty, the lack of Wi-Fi security could quickly land you (and your personal data) in troubled waters.