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outwestbound
Explorer
Jul 29, 2017

Newbie boondocker seeks LTVA with internet

Hi. I've been a fulltimer park rat for a couple years, but will start boondocking this winter in southwest US. I just installed 960 watts of PV panels and 830AH batt bank and amps for cell and wifi. Also, I'm getting an extra water bladder and macerator/tote for black water. I'm in a fifth wheel with 100 gallons of water, 38 black, 72 grey, with 18 gallons of propane (2 x 40#).

I'm trying to find a BLM LTVA location where my WiFi Ranger Elite and weboost 4G-X will find a signal, because I still work. I haven't used either amp yet so I really don't know their capability. I'd like to be able to watch youtube videos. I'll use my satellite for TV.

Don't know if this kind of connectivity is ridiculous or whether there are suitable locations. Any advice is greatly appreciated. I'd like to stay in this spot for 3-4 months.

Thanks
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  • vermilye's avatar
    vermilye
    Explorer
    Aug 14, 2017
    All of the Quartzsite LTVA's have good AT&T service. It will bog down during the mid January RV show madness, but even the southern LTVA's are good. Just in case anyone asks, Verizon is also good...
  • BoonHauler's avatar
    BoonHauler
    Explorer
    Aug 12, 2017
    Not that I want to hijack the thread but any idea of how the AT&T service is in the greater Quartzsite area?
  • jhilley's avatar
    jhilley
    Explorer
    Aug 08, 2017
    Never had a problem with Verizon without an amplifier any place on Imperial Dam LTVA
  • vermilye's avatar
    vermilye
    Explorer
    Aug 08, 2017
    BoonHauler wrote:
    Has anyone confirmed AT&T internet at Imperial Dam? ...... I hear it's windy there as well.
    I've been there for part of the last 3 winters & I can confirm that there IS NO AT&T service at most of Imperial Dam. I did find a few locations where I could get one bar using a Wilson Sleek amplifier with a Trucker Antenna, but most areas showed no service.

    On the other hand, with an amplifier, I had no problems with Verizon.

    As to windy, at times everywhere in the southwest is windy during the winter. I didn't find Imperial Dam any worse than Quartzsite...
  • BoonHauler's avatar
    BoonHauler
    Explorer
    Aug 07, 2017
    Has anyone confirmed AT&T internet at Imperial Dam? ...... I hear it's windy there as well.
  • jhilley's avatar
    jhilley
    Explorer
    Jul 30, 2017
    All of the LTVAs have good Verizonwireless service, most have AT&T. Have you looked at the AT&T Connected Car Mobley plan, $20/mo unlimited.
  • 2gypsies1's avatar
    2gypsies1
    Explorer III
    Jul 29, 2017
    In many cases in Arizona the 14-days BLM areas are right next to the long-term areas.... same cell service which is more likely - good... at least that's what we found our with Verizon.

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