A Guide to Optimising your Motorhome Wi-Fi

Optimising your Motorhome Wi-Fi

Life in a motorhome on the open road is all about escaping to the country and reconnecting with the natural world. But, everybody travels differently and sometimes it’s nice to stay connected to home comforts. That’s where motorhome Wi-Fi comes in handy, allowing you to stay in touch with friends, stream your favourite TV shows and even work while travelling.

Many of the new motorhomes for sale at Spinney come with Wi-Fi already built, providing you with a quality, cutting-edge vehicle packed with the very latest technology. Like the idea of motorhomes with in-built Wi-Fi? Why not consider the exemplary Frontier range from Auto-Trail or Roller Team’s Pegaso models, new for 2025?

Available both as an in-built solution and an additional feature, motorhome Wi-Fi can be acquired through any of our new Adria motorhomes, Bailey vehicles, latest Coachman models and motorhomes from Elddis, one of the UK’s leading brands. Or, you could consider our range of popular Swift vehicles or even delve into our collection of used motorhomes for sale that offer a variety of unique features.

But, no matter if your motorhome Wi-Fi is built-in or added, discover with us how you can optimise it for your usage.

Options for Motorhome Wi-Fi

Just like if you wanted to get online at home, several internet access options are available to you when on the road. These options will suit different kinds of travellers looking for varying types of Wi-Fi connectivity. Options include:

• Campsite Wi-Fi: If you’re looking for the cheapest and most convenient Wi-Fi option available for sending occasional messages, using the Wi-Fi that campsites often provide might be your best option. This may even become an essential part of how you choose your campsite.
• Smartphone hotspotting: This simple method is great for light, occasional internet usage while travelling. However, it does rely on having good mobile connectivity with your 3G/4G/5G device.
• Mobile router/MiFi: Those who need more frequent internet access could consider the reliability of a simple mobile router, otherwise known as a MiFi device. Wi-Fi dongles can also be useful for frequent internet access, with these small devices using mobile networks to connect you online.
• Dedicated motorhome Wi-Fi: Using external antennas, a dedicated Wi-Fi router is perfect for reliable internet connectivity for high-volume use by multiple users. The best motorhome brands for 2025 will have dedicated 4G or 5G Wi-Fi, such as Avtex, Motorhome Wi-Fi or Maxview, built into the vehicle.
• Rural satellite connection: If you want the very best connection even in remote locations, you could consider using a satellite dish that bypasses the need for mobile connectivity. This option requires a subscription service to platforms such as Starlink Roam or Avanti Satellite Internet.

The best motorhome Wi-Fi systems

There are many different internet services that can provide you with motorhome Wi-Fi, with each one fitting into the categories outlined above. But, some of the very best and most convenient installable options that we can offer at Spinney, include the following systems.

Avtex Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi solutions from the UK-based technology firm Avtex are designed specifically for on-the-go use. Offering a range of different solutions that provide super fast internet access, Avtex Wi-Fi is simple to set up and includes a built-in firewall so you can make sure that you’re browsing securely even far from the safety of your home.

Avtex’s range includes the following exemplary models:

• AMR994X: The AMR994X offers a high-tech Wi-Fi service using a 5G compatible antenna package. Also supporting 3G and 4G connectivity, two SIM cards can be connected to this device to connect up to 100 devices.
• AMR104X: The AMR104X comes packaged with a 2.8” colour screen so you can easily access the information and settings of your dual sim router. The antenna supports 3G, 4G and 5G connectivity.
• AMR105X: Similar to the AMR104X, the 105X offers a 2.8” colour screen to monitor the health of your dual sim router. The antenna fully supports each 3G, 4G and 5G option, and using a DC isolation switch the Wi-Fi can be switched off to conserve power and cost.

Maxview

Maxview is a UK-based company that specialises specifically in technology solutions for mobile vehicles, including motorhomes and caravans, offering a wide range of different internet options. Including 4G and 5G Wi-Fi solutions, Maxview also provides satellite connection through a range of various products, if you’re looking for superior connectivity.

One of the most popular products in their extensive range is the Roam 5G Wi-Fi System, a cutting-edge solution with the following features:

• 4×4 MIMO Antenna: For rapid and reliable 5G internet access where available.
• Phone application: Use Maxview’s purpose-built application that lets you track how much data you’re using.
• Tailored to motorhomes: Made specifically for travelling on the road, Maxview’s Roam 5G Wi-Fi System includes a plug-and-play solution for consistent reliability.

Motorhome Wi-Fi

If you’re looking for a brand offering a range of flexible options, Motorhome Wi-Fi might be the place for you. Offering exactly what they claim on the surface, Motorhome Wi-Fi provides portable routers, external antennas and even rural broadband services – permanent solutions for those who decide to stay in the countryside.

Offering something for all kinds of travellers, Motorhome Wi-Fi’s two most popular products demonstrate this flexibility.

• 4G Smart Compact Ultra: This great value product offers compatibility with 4G and 3G and includes a 1.44″ LCD display and phone application for easy control and navigation.
• 5G Now Compact Pro: Suitable for more avid technology lovers the Compact Pro has a high specification, being able to connect you to the internet with high speeds thanks to 5G connectivity and a Wi-Fi range of 25-50m.

Looking for the very best motorhomes with Wi-Fi options? At Spinney, we can service your every need, no matter how technological. Just look at our range of over 1000 5-star reviews on TrustPilot for undisputed proof! 

How does motorhome Wi-Fi work?

Some people may consider it so important that they’ll want to include it as a requirement when searching for a motorhome for the first time. But, motorhome Wi-Fi works a little differently depending on which type you choose to opt for.

MiFi operates similarly to how your phone works, using a SIM card to create a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot that you can connect your devices to. Meanwhile, specialist motorhome Wi-Fi routers use an external antenna to gain better mobile data access, allowing for superior connectivity.

While these are the most popular ways of connecting, you can also consider a satellite internet service. These high-tech solutions work by connecting to an orbiting satellite to provide Wi-Fi access. This process is particularly helpful for those travelling in remote areas as satellite options are excellent at providing connectivity, even if they aren’t necessarily any faster.

How to boost your Motorhome Wi-Fi signal

So, you’ve gone to the effort of installing motorhome Wi-Fi but the signal isn’t exactly living up to your expectations. Fear not, help is at hand. The best way to boost the signal of your Wi-Fi is by using a specialist Wi-Fi booster or extender, made for motorhomes. These handy devices work just like they would at home, amplifying the signal of the existing Wi-Fi device so it reaches further beyond its limits.

With this in mind, you’ll want to place your booster relatively close to your existing Wi-Fi router so that it is amplifying a good signal. If this still isn’t doing the trick, you should consider purchasing an external antenna, particularly if you love travelling to remote locations, as this will allow you to drastically boost your signal and connectivity.

How to track data usage in your motorhome

When you’re using the internet in the comfort of your own home, you don’t exactly have to worry about how much you’re using, but when you’re using the data plan of your SIM card on the open road, you have to be a little more careful. In fact, the entire cost of the internet and your usage should be factored into how much you pay for your motorhome annually.

The most important thing to do when considering motorhome Wi-Fi is to take time to decide the right package for you. If you use the internet only rarely to send the odd message, a pay-as-you-go option could be good for you. But, if you’re terminally online, you’ll quickly run out of data with pay-as-you-go, making a good monthly contract that prioritises high data usage essential to your needs.

The actual usage of data can be tracked through a number of different ways depending on the Wi-Fi option you choose. For example, some routers have LCD screens that allow you to view how much data you are using, similarly, some brands offer mobile phone applications that provide this same level of data. Using these technologies, you can set a data cap for your usage, meaning that you’ll never pay over the agreed amount.

Will motorhome Wi-Fi work abroad?

Whether your motorhome Wi-Fi works abroad or not will depend entirely on your internet data plan. If you want to use Wi-Fi abroad, it’s imperative to first check your data plan to make sure that you won’t be paying extortionate amounts of money and to also turn data roaming on. To avoid large roaming fees, you can also consider the use of local SIM cards or international data SIMs, which will work in any country across the world.

How to set up motorhome Wi-Fi

How a motorhome Wi-Fi system is set up depends entirely on the type of internet access you opt for, with some methods being easier than others. If your motorhome comes with Wi-Fi already integrated, like the Auto-Trail Grande Frontier, you will have to apply little effort to set it up for use. But if you want to install a dedicated motorhome Wi-Fi network you can explore our unit options in any of our stores – we’ll even install your chosen Wi-Fi for you!

Setting up a MiFi hotspot is a little easier as it merely requires a SIM card to connect to a network, you just need to make sure that the device you purchase will be compatible with your mobile provider.

When renovating a motorhome or a caravan to sell, installing a Wi-Fi system may be a tempting prospect to make your vehicle more attractive to buyers. Affordable caravan renovations, in particular, have become something of a modern trend with the integration of Wi-Fi modernising the charm of escaping to the country.

For quality vehicles and motorhome Wi-Fi, contact Spinney

Staying connected while enjoying life on the road can be one of the biggest challenges for motorhome owners, but we can help to make this process far simpler. At Spinney, not only do we offer motorhomes for sale that have Wi-Fi already installed for your convenience, but we also provide other connectivity options from the likes of Avtex, Maxview and Motorhome Wi-Fi as part of our accessory range.

Cutting-edge Wi-Fi technology isn’t only limited to our range of motorhomes, either, with our collection of new caravans and our latest campervans also receiving special technological treatment. For caravans that stay connected, look no further than Coachman’s Lusso Caravan with roof-mounted Wi-Fi or Bailey’s Pegasus Grande GT75 Bologna which is pre-wired for Wi-Fi.

To discover more about our selection of motorhomes with Wi-Fi capabilities or our used caravans that have internet connectivity, contact us today and we’ll be happy to take you through our entire range. Not sure how to get your vehicle connected to the internet? Give us a call or visit us at any of our selection of branches to receive face-to-face advice from an industry expert who would be happy to lend a hand.