4G WiFi System – Roam X Campervan

Stay Connected wherever your adventure takes you! The Maxview Roam X Campervan WiFi kit users a router and an externally-mounted antenna to take 3G and 4G and turn it into a WiFi hotspot for your vehicle. If you’re a digital nomad or just like exploring the country in your campervan, the Roam X Campervan WiFi kit ensures that in low signal and remote areas that you stay connected. The Roam X Campervan antenna is designed specifically with campervans and panel vans in mind, it has a smaller footprint so does not take up precious space on the roof of your vehicle, and will fit in between the ridges on ridged-rooves. The Roam X Campervan WiFi system is the premium version of the Roam Campervan WiFi system, the antenna is the same but the router is a higher speed and higher power version. Every Roam Campervan X WiFi kit comes with a 5G FREE BroadbandGo SIM card. Once the 5GB is used it’s possible to go straight onto one of their packages. More details, click to expand Overview If you have a campervan or a panel van, and are looking for reliable WiFi when you are roaming around the UK or Europe, then we have a solution for you. We understand that a good internet connection when you are travelling is needed more and more. Checking the weather and researching places to stay, visit and eat is part of any time away. Many of us also like to keep up to date with family and friends through social media and emails. Not forgetting keeping the kids entertained, the internet and WiFi has fast become a necessity to our daily lives.   The Roam provides a secure and reliable internet hotspot with a 3G and 4G router, perfect for providing WiFi in campervans or panel vans.  Why Should I buy the Maxview Roam X Campervan WiFi System Plug and play complete solution for fast and reliable connection in your vehicle In-house built phone application for extra features such as data tracking 5G-ready external antenna, future-proofed Designed specifically for campervans, high top vans and panel vans. 2 ways to connect, with SIM card or repeat an existing WiFi network* Excellent technical support 5 days a week 5GB FREE SIM card included with multi-network technology 55 years designing and manufacturing connectivity products for motorhomes and caravans *Providing there is no captive portal, often found at campsites or food outlets such as McDonalds. Suitable Vehicles for Maxview Roam X Campervan WiFi System Our Roam can provide internet and WiFi to a range of vehicles such as: Campervans Panel vans High top vans Other converted vehicles Also fine to use on motorhomes, caravans, canal boats What does it do? The Roam uses a powerful antenna and a 12v 4G router which provides WiFi in a campervan or a panel van. The Roam helps you to get better internet in two ways. Firstly the Roam Campervan uses 3G or 4G mobile data in order to create a reliable WiFi hotspot. By using the antenna it can often pick up usable signals where your phone’s antenna can’t. Secondly where a direct WiFi source is available the Roam Campervan can be used to connect to an existing WiFi hotspot. Ensuring data is only used when necessary.  Overall the Roam kit acts as an ideal campervan or high top van WiFi booster to keep you connected. Who is it for? If you’re a regular or frequent user of a campervan or a panel van and you would like a reliable WiFi installation in your vehicle or maybe you are a digital nomad and require a good connection in remote and wild areas. Either way the Roam Campervan X WiFi system will give you the best shot at staying connected. Will I be able to watch Netflix, BBC iPlayer or Amazon Prime? Yes you absolutely can! The Roam kit can keep you connected to all your favourite shows in rural and remote areas, as long as you have a subscription or license for the relevant service. You will need about 2 – 3Mbps for standard definition streaming and about 3 – 5 Mbps for HD streaming which are achieved almost everywhere in the UK with the Roam X router.  Music streaming services like Spotify need a maximum of 1Mbps. Speeds will be dependent on location and network provider’s signal strength in the area. How do I Install it? We would always recommend a professional installation, click the button below to put in your postcode or location and find installers closest to you. Find an Installer Alternatively, a competent DIY’er could install the Roam, for this you can refer to our Installation Video on YouTube (video is for our original Roam WiFi system but much of the installation is very much the same). If you are buying a new campervan or high top van you can mention to your dealer that you would like a Maxview Roam X WiFi kit installed and they may be able to do it for you. If they are not sure what it is then please ask them to contact us and we can advise them. Do I need a SIM card? The short answer is yes. There are many different types of SIM cards to choose from and how you choose them should depend on what type of user you are. You will be streaming a lot of Netflix or BBC iPlayer? Then you will need a lot of data. If you are watching 1 hour of videos a day, you will need around 40GB of data a month. Double this if you are watching in HD. You will just be listening to some music, browsing restaurants and checking your emails? This is much less intensive at around 10GB per month. You can use a data calculator like this one from Tesco to estimate your data usage. The other thing to consider is whether you need a single network SIM or multi-network SIM and how important having a connection all of the time is to you. If you are generally in the same place then you can check what’s called a coverage checker, like this one from EE to see the coverage of EE in your specific location, you can do the same for O2, Three and Vodafone. Alternatively, if you are travelling around a lot and it’s essential you stay connected, you can have a multi-network SIM card, like our partners BroadbandGo. This picks up the best network in the location you are in. Since April 2022 all Roam WiFi system products are being sent out with a 5GB free multi-network SIM card from our partner BroadbandGo. You will need to register this using their app to activate it. With app control Our specially designed app can be used to easily monitor the usage or change settings on the router, wherever you are in the vehicle. This eliminates the need to go inside your cupboard to check a screen or LEDs on the router. What are the differences between the Roam Campervan and the Roam X Campervan? The main difference is the speed capability of the router. The Roam X is a CAT6 router which means absolute maximum speeds are 300 megabytes per second compared to 150 megabytes per second on the normal Roam Campervan. The other difference is the capability to handle multiple heavy users simultaneously. What are the main technical details I need to know? Firstly, the router receives 3G or 4G and turns it into a WiFi hotspot. Secondly, the router can also connect to other WiFi sources so you only use your 3G or 4G when necessary. The antenna is omni directional, this means that no manual adjustment needed. The router has 2 ethernet ports providing a connection directly to a device. Will it work in Europe? Yes, it will work in Europe. The Roam Campervan works across the UK and Europe but this is dependent on data provider and contract. Due to Brexit there are some restrictions on how much data you can use with your UK sim card in Europe, we go into more detail about this in our SIM card article. What are the contents of the Maxview Roam X Campervan WiFi kit? Omni-directional Roof Mount Antenna and Fixings Cables with SMA connectors 12v 4G Router Mounting Bracket and Fixings  12V Cigarette Power Supply Ethernet Cable What about 5G Connectivity? The Roam antenna is 5G ready and compatible with all 5G frequency bands as standard so it’s ready when this new technology arrives in rural and remote areas. The router itself uses 3G and 4G. At the moment, the speeds which can be obained using our 3G/4G router and our antenna are sufficient for all every day uses of the internet, from checking emails to streaming Netflix or BBC iPlayer in HD. 5G is largely intended for futuristic technologies such as smart cities self-driving cars. If you are interested to learn more about the subject you can read our expert-written article on 5G here. Will I be Able to Connect Smart Devices Such as Lights, CCTV Cameras and Smart Switches? Yes, absolutely. You will be able to connect to the WiFi connection with your smart devices in the same way you connect them to your router at home. It’s worth bearing in mind that the router will need to be continually powered for the WiFi connection to remain on, so if you are checking WiFi CCTV cameras then the router will need to be on also when you are not there. This may come down to what battery you have installed. Accessories & Add-ons for the Maxview Roam Our Roam bracket gives you the flexibility to mount your Antenna anywhere on your roof without entering the cables directly below. This allows you to route the cables to your preferred location. This can be found here. We also sell extension leads. They can be found here. I need troubleshooting help with Maxview Roam, Roam X or Campervan WiFi systems If you are struggling to get the Roam X Campervan system working properly then the first port of call should be our Roam Troubleshooting Page. Blogs Related to the Maxview Roam X Campervan WiFi System Full WiFi and Internet Section How to get Internet in a Motorhome Can I use Starlink for my Motorhome? How to get Internet in my Caravan Canal Boat WiFi and Narrowboat WiFi