Staying Connected on the Road

Posted by RV Pro on Aug 14, 2009

Unplugging from the rat race used to be part of the allure of RV travel; still is for many vacationers who happily leave their computers at home. But with more full-time RVers on the road and more folks working from their RVs while traveling, staying connected to the Internet has become an essential element of RV life. Even vacationers are choosing to stay connected t0 plug into digital photography and scrapbooking sites, update their Facebook page or blog and follow the Twitterati.

Staying connected when you RV is easy, even for the technologically challenged. Many RV campgrounds now provide WiFi free or for a nominal fee. If your notebook isn’t already WiFi enabled, all you need to do is buy an inexpensive WiFi receiver card (about $50) that plugs into a slot in the side of the notebook, allowing it to pick up the broadcast signal. If you use a desktop computer or have an older notebook without an appropriate slot, you can use an external USB adapter. USB adapters run about $40. Plug it into an open USB port and you’re ready to go. 

If you work from your RV, you should consider purchasing a mobile broadband card, available for both notebook and USB adapters. Mobile broadband service can be purchased from any major cell phone provider. It uses a cellular device to access the Internet and allows you to connect wherever cell phone coverage is available from your provider. Plans and costs vary, so read the fine print.


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