Wombles
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Having searched extensively online & on this forum for the best solution to accessing Fon, free & campsite WiFi from our motorhome we have worked with Solwise & have now bought what we hope is the best current solution for us:
The above is what it looks like on our motorhome & the top can be rotated 360 degrees so no need to change position It now has a larger, stronger suction mount than the prototype one above (that one was from our car camera!) & the cable is attached:
Having 10dBi gain, being directional but able to fully rotate from one position & with a strong suction mount & all at a budget price of £113.84 delivered this ticked all our boxes. The repeater comes with easy to set up instructions. The only downside is that the back of the antenna isn't pretty as although sealed it is metal as it was designed to be wall mounted - we have removed the bracket but replaced the screws so looks neater. Solwise are now considering producing another version that should look better but it is unlikely to be available until next summer so posting in case if, like us, any Funsters need something now so this gives them another option to consider. Solwise have been going for 25 years & we have found their response to queries, help & technical knowledge to be very good.
If anyone already has a Patriot 5dBi kit then the swopping the top for the 10dBi antenna at £19.81 would be a cheap upgrade & the suction mount at £6.50 is a more secure fixing than the original metal bracket & suckers
The above is what it looks like on our motorhome & the top can be rotated 360 degrees so no need to change position It now has a larger, stronger suction mount than the prototype one above (that one was from our car camera!) & the cable is attached:
Having 10dBi gain, being directional but able to fully rotate from one position & with a strong suction mount & all at a budget price of £113.84 delivered this ticked all our boxes. The repeater comes with easy to set up instructions. The only downside is that the back of the antenna isn't pretty as although sealed it is metal as it was designed to be wall mounted - we have removed the bracket but replaced the screws so looks neater. Solwise are now considering producing another version that should look better but it is unlikely to be available until next summer so posting in case if, like us, any Funsters need something now so this gives them another option to consider. Solwise have been going for 25 years & we have found their response to queries, help & technical knowledge to be very good.
If anyone already has a Patriot 5dBi kit then the swopping the top for the 10dBi antenna at £19.81 would be a cheap upgrade & the suction mount at £6.50 is a more secure fixing than the original metal bracket & suckers