Roof-mount vs. portable
A permanently roof-mounted dish gives hands-off connectivity every time you park — no setup, but it needs a clear sky view directly overhead, which tree cover can block. A portable ground-mounted dish takes a few minu...
RV OWNER’S FIELD GUIDE · CONNECTIVITY & SAFETY Satellite internet has changed what’s possible for full-time RVers and remote workers on the road — but the RV-specific plan, mounting choice, and power draw all need to mat...
Active corridor: Montana · Wyoming · Idaho · Washington — case-by-case beyond.
RV OWNER’S FIELD GUIDE · CONNECTIVITY & SAFETY Satellite internet has changed what’s possible for full-time RVers and remote workers on the road — but the RV-specific plan, mounting choice, and power draw all need to match how you actually travel.
A permanently roof-mounted dish gives hands-off connectivity every time you park — no setup, but it needs a clear sky view directly overhead, which tree cover can block. A portable ground-mounted dish takes a few minu...
The dish and router combined draw meaningful continuous power — enough that it needs to be accounted for in an off-grid power budget alongside your fridge, lights, and other always-on loads, not treated as negligible....
Active MT · WY · ID · WA. Case-by-case beyond — trip fee quoted before we roll.
DIY ends at sealed systems, gas work, and inverter commissioning. Diagnostic $150 applied toward repair.
Related: weBoost install · Electrical service
Trip fee $75 within 30 miles, then $1.50/mi. Labor ~$150/hr (1-hour minimum, billed in 30-minute increments). Diagnostic $150 applied toward repair if you proceed.
Active corridor: Montana · Wyoming · Idaho · Washington — case-by-case beyond. Credentials (text): Victron Professional Certified Installer · weBoost Authorized Installer · Peplink Certified Associate · Dometic Professional Certified.