| There is nothing like traveling, especially when you | | | | These are the automatic roof-mounted units or |
| can do it in the comfortable surroundings of an | | | | units that are manually mounted on tripods. |
| RV. With an RV, you can be totally self sufficient | | | | The roof mounted unit retracts automatically |
| when it comes to transportation, food, and the | | | | whenever the RV is in motion in order to avoid |
| ultimate in shelter. Previously, almost the only | | | | wind damage while traveling. But you can also |
| thing that was not at your fingertips was access | | | | manually activate the stow button if you want to |
| to the internet. But with RV satellite internet that's | | | | retract the unit at any time while parked. |
| all changed. | | | | You will find that the automatic units are much |
| For many, staying connected is an important part | | | | more expensive than the tripod mounted manual |
| of everyday life whether you are at home or on | | | | kind. That's because of the technology required to |
| the road. How many times a day do we check | | | | deploy the system at the push of a button. |
| email or decide to search for some information? | | | | Tripod units need to be put together before use |
| In the past when traveling in our motorhomes, | | | | and then taken apart before you travel. These |
| we had to stop at WiFi hotspots or stay at | | | | units are a good size so be sure to find a storage |
| campgrounds that provided internet access. | | | | area that will be large enough but easily accessible. |
| Fortunately RV satellite internet service has | | | | A tripod unit is better for overnight types of |
| changed all that. | | | | setups. If you are wanting to check your email |
| When you have a satellite internet service you will | | | | during a brief stop, setting up will probably be |
| be able to stay connected no matter where you | | | | more trouble than it's worth. |
| are. There are two basic models. One has the | | | | A manually mounted tripod unit is more flexible |
| satellite dish permanently mounted to the roof of | | | | than an automatic unit. That's because you can |
| your motorhome, trailer or fifth wheel. The other | | | | move it a lot easier than moving your whole RV, |
| is a portable type unit. In either case, you will | | | | if necessary. For an RV satellite internet system |
| have fast internet whenever you are stopped. | | | | to work, the southern sky needs to be visible |
| The satellite unit uses GPS technology to find and | | | | without any obstructions. |
| lock onto the signal from the satellite. By doing | | | | You can easily stay connected with an RV |
| this, you then get your high speed internet | | | | satellite internet system while you are on |
| connection. | | | | vacation. Why not bring all the conveniences of |
| You have a choice of two types of satellite units. | | | | home with you, including high speed internet? |