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Ramblin__Ralph
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Apr 10, 2014

Permanently installing 3G antenna on camper roof?

For the last few years I've successfully used a Verizon 3G USB modem when traveling. If not in town, I use a Wilson 301103 Tri Band (800/1900 MHz) magnet mount antenna for a stronger signal. Since m...
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GordonThree
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Apr 10, 2014
I mounted a 12 (or was it 15?) dBi marine grade tri-band antenna to the back of my RV, and ran the cable in through the gray tank vent stack. It is hooked up to a 3g/4g booster inside. If there's even the slightest whiff of cell phone service nearby, this setup pulls it in.

Hardest part was finding the mounting bracket to go from 1" marine thread to something I could put screws through.

I'll post a picture for you a bit later.

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