NEW Weboost DRIVE REACH vs Drive 4G-X Cell Phone Booster Review (2019)

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TESTING and REVIEW of the NEW WEBOOST DRIVE REACH mobile cell phone booster. How does it compare its predecessor the Drive 4G-X? The results of my side-by-side tests may surprise you.
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MORE ABOUT THIS REVIEW
In May 2019 Weboost released their latest mobile cell phone booster, the Drive Reach. It feels solid and has a very attractive red metal finish with antennas similar to its predecessor the Drive 4G-X. Both boosters claim to boost cell phone signals up to 50 dB. Yet Weboost claims the Drive Reach is the more powerful of the two boosters. How so you ask?
How does the Drive Reach compare to the drive 4G-X?
The Drive Reach has more uplink power giving it the ability to reach cell towers that are further away. In the video I was able to perform a real-life test in a remote location to test this. The results may surprise you as they surprised me.
Other than being red, slightly heavier and providing more “reach” for distant cell towers, the Drive Reach is very similar to the Drive 4G-X. The Reach also has upgraded push-in coax connections that simplify installation.
Drive Reach Signal Boost Compared to Drive 4G-X?
In moderate signal areas, the Reach came out slightly ahead of the Drive 4G-X for boosting signal level by around 5 dB. Where it really shined was in its ability to reach distant cell towers. While testing the Drive Reach in a remote area, I was able to get a usable 4G signal when other boosters would only give me a 3G signal.
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The opinions expressed in our videos are our own or from a contributor. Before taking on any project or making a large purchase, we recommend you do your own research and consult a professional for advice. We are NOT liable for any damage to your RV or injury incurred as a result of following our tips, advice or instructions. We are not RV professionals or certified technicians. We are simply RV owners who work on our own RVs and have a desire to share what we learn with others. Be responsible and know your limits.
DISCLOSURE
WeBoost did not sponsor this review, but they did provide the equipment for a fair and honest review. I have used weBoost boosters for years now and can attest to their effectiveness in obtaining a usable signal in weak signal areas.

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@RVwithTito 4 года назад

GET 5% OFF. Enter discount code "RVTITO5" at www.weboost.com. This is an awesome deal just for RVWITHTITO viewers. Go check it out.

@elee325 3 года назад

Not too many comparison videos with so many different models, so great video! Thx much

@sophal 4 года назад

Thanks for the video! I'm definitely going to pull the trigger on the reach because of your video.

@jjustj 5 лет назад

We always enjoy your vids, no annoying music and good info. As we prefer boondocking over camp grounds we love tring to figure out your locations while you make the vids. Fellow PNW campers here! Thanks again ,we understand the time and effort that goes into each one.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Awesome. Thanks. Have you figured out where we were on this one? Not in the PNW :)

@jjustj 5 лет назад

@@RVwithTito My wife is guessing colorado, near the fourmile recreation area, as for me I am guessing...closer like perhaps Nevada or california

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

@@jjustj You're warmer...Alabama Hills near Lone Pine, CA.

@jjustj 5 лет назад

thanks, motor on! @@RVwithTito

@DrivinandVibin 5 лет назад

Great overview! We always love learning about new WeBoost gear

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Thanks guys. Glad you liked it.

@rogerholland98 4 года назад

Great review Tito. As a former (retired) engineer, I appreciate your structured and multi-faceted evaluation approach with lots of data.

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Thanks for the feedback Roger. I appreciate it.

@btj1844 5 лет назад

WeBoost makes some great products. We have a very remote place in Texas and use a combination of 3 different products in 3 buildings and they all work very well. The only issue we've had in 4 years is one of the little power transformers got zapped in a thunderstorm but we replaced it and were good to go again. 4G every time.

@nates9589 5 лет назад

Good review. I am an RF engineer, and I'll tell you that TX PWR (uplink) does make a huge difference. Reason being, there's a canyon I commonly test these in where "I can hear the tower, but the tower can't hear me". If I don't have enough "uplink" TX power, I can't initiate a call! Also a tip for those that REALLY want the most signal, I place the back of my phone directly over the antenna pad, every inch away from it, you'll lose more dB. I also use that same signal app, - one of the best!

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Thanks Nate for adding your two cents here. It's always great to get the perspective of a pro.

@antonioaa8097 5 лет назад

Thank you for the review and discount code. I just purchased one based on your review.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

You're welcome! Cheers. 👍

@robertkrupp8917 5 лет назад

Hey thanks Brian all your videos are very helpful. I have been researching cell boosting products and wanted to purchase one before our next trip. I think the Drive Reach may be the answer. I like the combined features of portability and effectiveness.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

That's great. I wouldn't travel without a booster anymore.

@davidl6671 4 года назад

Thank you for that information. You do a great job on your videos. You convinced me on this product and used your code. Keep it rolling.

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Thank you. I'll definitely keep it rolling.

@LexJLost 4 года назад

Great review! Very thorough and informative! Literally helped me make my final decision on which to purchase. Cannot thank you enough!

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Glad I could help!

@harold-miller 4 года назад

Wow, this was EXACTLY the video I was looking for. Our family has some rural land and we hardly get signal. I've been debating on the different boosters and doing extensive research and found the Drive Reach has the highest uplink power of any other booster that WeBoost has in the consumer market. I thought surely that a $999 Home Complete would be their best yet it only has a 24 db uplink, just like your Connect RV 65. I thought, how could a little Drive Reach be better than a whole home booster? Your test confirmed exactly what I was hoping it would prove, the 29 db uplink power has the clear advantage! Just amazing! I'm going to purchase the Drive Reach and maybe even try using a directional antenna with it (using an SMB to F-type adapter) if the little magnet antenna doesn't give me the results I need. Thanks again for posting this video!

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

You're welcome! Good luck. Weboost will probably release more Reach kits this year so stay tuned.

@earlzeis35 4 года назад

Harold, have you bought the reach yet and tried it with different antennas? I'm torn between the connect65 and the reach using the connect65 antenna's. Weboost told me they haven't tested the reach in that matter. I would think the reach would perform better with the better antenna's used on the connect65. Unfortunately I can only afford to buy one, so I can't perform any testing of my own. I have the drive 4g-x RV booster currently. It works great but looking to upgrade to something more powerful. Thanks, Earl

@TheOrangeCowboy 4 года назад

great information. do you know if this device will work in a small cabin (20x20')?

@jimmydeen58 5 лет назад

Great Video review Im gonna get one tired of low cell signals.. Thanks Brian..

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Awesome. You won't regret it.

@demonwaker22 4 года назад

I have a question, i live in vermont, we have many valleys and gorges where you go from NO service, to Full bars LTE, back to NO service in a 5 mile stretch Would this work to get me at least 3G service in the normal dead zones?

@saulhernandez7118 3 года назад

Hello Tito, I travel a lot and stay in diferent hotels and apartments all the time and most of the time land in places were signal is very week. I know a home versión will do better but cant be installing an antena on hotels, do you think this type of car booster will do the job?

@2-old-Forthischet 5 лет назад

When I was a telecom tech, we installed T1 circuits at different cell company's towers. I asked a cell company tech what was the difference between the cell companies. He told me that it was the power that they put out on their signals so as not to interfere with other companies. He admitted that at times in remote areas, they would boost the power a little more. Hmmmmmmm.

@katied740 5 лет назад

When are you going to be ready to sell your RV?😎. Great videos! New subscriber.Thanks!!

@jordywetzel8374 3 года назад

have your left the external antenna on your roof while driving? any concern with it not staying put?

@robertorion6559 5 лет назад

Another great video. Thanks. I am wondering if your last test where the Reach got a 4G signal was really 4G. I wonder if the booster picks up a cell signal with the outside antenna, cleans it up and amplifies it, and sends it back out the inside antenna, but always as a 4G signal. If that is correct then you might still be picking up a 3G signal and boosting it, but then sending it out inside the RV as a new 4G signal. Do you know if that is correct, or does it match the output protocol with the input protocol. I do not have a cell booster, so I can not check and test that myself. This is essentially how WIFI Boosters work. I have a WIFI Ranger, and it can pick up a older G or N WIFI protocol, but re-broadcast it in the RV as an AC protocol signal. Did you do a speed test in that case to see if that new signal that you were able to "reach" was any faster then with the other booster? Thanks for the video. I am going to be in the market for a cell booster soon and this helps a lot.

@quincybirwood2629 4 года назад

Great information. I believe I learned something there. Thanks for posting.

@opaandomascampingadventures 5 лет назад

Amazing results. Surprised at difference with REACH and RV65.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

I was suprise too. Each location is a little different. In that one, the Reach won.

@BlackTopBoondocker 5 лет назад

Great review. What antenna did you have with the Reach at the end? Video made me think the stock magnet one?

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

It was the small magnet one that came with it.

@danieltimisan6820 5 лет назад

it would be nice to see a video with reach and those better antennas and how the antennas compares against each other as I know antennas make a huge difference, thanks for the video

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

I'll do more testing when I can get a F-type to SMB coax adapter. I'm on the road now and don't have any with me.

@PyrateRumRunner 4 года назад

Thanks. It’s hard finding an app to evaluate effectiveness. The one you are using doesn’t appear to be available.

@billgoldly3962 2 года назад

Hi Tito, do you know whether the booster will work in Australia? I'm planning some very remote travel in Western Australia. I liked your Simarine Webasto video. Subscribed. Thanks

@RVwithTito 2 года назад

Don't think so. You'd have to contact Weboost for options.

@320dak 4 года назад

Thanks for your excellent review! Based on your info we bought the Drive Reach for our RV. Bought the exterior trucker antenna and the interior big white antenna. Currently where we are located our phones and tablets are picking up 0 to 1 bars. With the booster on, showing a solid 3 LTE bars if within 3 feet of the interior antenna. Set up the exterior antenna on the same mounting swivel system you have. Sitting up here in northwestern Montana near the Canadian border able to watch Netflix and RU-vid! And, that is on the T-Mobile network! Go figure!

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Sweet! Glad it helped. We're about to head out into a fringe boondocking area. I'm counting on the Reach to do its thing.

@320dak 4 года назад

Surprised at how much it helps! Just camped out 50 miles west of Seattle off of the 90 in the mountains. Was picking up two bars of LTE, but the data download was extremely slow to nonexistent. With the booster had four bars and fast enough data to watch movies and RU-vid. Nice!!!

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

@@320dak That's awesome. We're currently camped near Mt Rainier watching others walk into a field trying to get a signal. I've got 3-4 bars of Verizon and TMobile 4G LTE.

@320dak 4 года назад

Nice!!! Heading down towards the southwest coast of Olympic National Park tomorrow. Will see how well it does if the signal is poor. Camping on the beach!!!👍

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

@@320dak Ocean Shores? Southbeach Campground? You should get a decent signal in both areas. Ocean Shores should be very crowded this weekend. Enjoy!

@marketshare5273 5 лет назад

Thanks for the comparison Brian. 👊👍😎

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

No problem. Hope you found it helpful.

@309_Project 4 года назад

What AC adapter is compatible with this unit in order to plug into my RV outlet?

@anniegogogone1806 5 лет назад

Great video! My question is this. Did you use the magnetic antenna for the Reach when you did the test in your RV? Or did you use one of the other antennas?

@anniegogogone1806 5 лет назад

Sorry I just found the answer in another post. It’s amazing you got those results from the magnet mount. Thanks again.

@carmas54 5 лет назад

i went ahead and got one based on this review thanks

@michaelhughes5934 5 лет назад

Good morning! I appreciate your info via your channel. There are various projects that you have helped me successfully finish. Ruth and I Hope to, one day, meet y’all out on the road.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Good morning. Thanks for sticking with me. Glad you've enjoyed my videos.

@premix929 4 года назад

Thanks for actually trying it in no-mans land and giving the results

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

You are welcome. Glad you found that helpful. I'm still using it and prefer it over the others. Cheers!

@drtyrffnek 5 лет назад

I just received my drive reach, I am excited to test it out I have the original phone booster I work in the oil field where there is no signal at all whatsoever which is why am excited to try this new phone booster out.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

That's great. I hope it works well for you 👍

@JaysterJayster 4 года назад

How does it work? Also in oilfield

@drtyrffnek 4 года назад

Jake Swick, it works really well and more powerful than the older model I have, but I use the over the road antenna that looks like a tiki torch for big trucks. I've ran different test through certain apps and it actually shows the greater strength.

@JaysterJayster 4 года назад

Mysliceoflife 78 awesome thanks so much! I’m also thinking about an actual WiFi booster and not just a cell signal booster. I do a lot of sitting on location and the WiFi is just too weak. But if I could boost it, the WiFi is unlimited data if I wanted to hook up my PlayStation on a 24 hr shift or something xD

@JaysterJayster 4 года назад

Will this boost weak WiFi signal as well? Or just cell signal?

@nofear2trek 5 лет назад

More great information. Are those other antennas also compatible with the Reach?

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Not directly. The Reach has a different kind of coax plug (SMB). So you'd need an adapter like this one amzn.to/2YGpy8g.

@rockeymaps 5 лет назад

Very helpful review. Thanks a lot.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

You're welcome. Glad you got something from it Bruce.

@leebiggs2844 5 лет назад

Brian, what antenna were you using on the Reach during your last remote test? The mini mag mount that comes with it? Or your WeBoost RV antenna?

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

I was using the mini mag mount mounted to the roof of our tow car.

@CreachterZ 5 лет назад

Great video! I just ordered one of these using your promo code. I have a question about the internal antenna placement. How does moving the phone closer to or further from it changes the effectiveness? Is it more unidirectional firing out of the face? Thanks!

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

I always keep the phone right on or very close to the antenna for best results. As soon as you move 1 or more ft away the signal starts to degrade fast.

@CreachterZ 5 лет назад

Gotcha. That helps with my plans. Thanks!

@bxpais 3 года назад

How did you power this in your RV? The power adapter included appears to be the type that is used with a cigarette type which we do not have in our trailer. Thanks.

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

You can get a hard-wire kit from weboost. The future RV versions should come with one. My previous one is already wired in so I used that.

@jjmurray888 5 лет назад

A single tower uses multi band antennas that broadcast the various bands. A 4G/LTE signal does not travel as far as 3G or 1X and is even more disrupted by vegetation and terrain. Boosters can only amplify the strongest ambient signal, so it would make sense that the reach would broadcast a stronger signal in the 4G/LTE spectrum in order to connect to that specific band at greater distance, usually band 13 with Verizon.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

That's very useful info John. Thanks!

@Yukonjackman1 5 лет назад

This company also offers a military discount if you contact them , same 10 % but good to know.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Yes. Good to know. Thanks!

@rosebonner7091 3 года назад

Loved that you had the equipment to do a fair comparison. Was holding off on purchasing the RV65 since it is backlogged but now am leaning towards the Drive Reach. Some questions for you: 1) Are you still happy with the results of your comparison? 2) Would it be beneficial to order a larger, multi-directional antenna to hook up to the Drive Reach when my RV is stationary? Thanks again! Just subscribed to your channel.

@rosebonner7091 3 года назад

3) Can it be used with 2 different carriers?

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

Actually the best solution if you're stationary is a directional antenna.

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

yes.

@rosebonner7091 3 года назад

@@RVwithTito Hi. Just an update. Contacted WeBoost to order antenna and customer service said a directional antenna for the DRIVE REACH was not yet approved by the Gov't. He said the Drive Reach is so powerful that it had the potential to blow out a tower with a directional antenna. At his recommendation I ordered a spring mounted antenna along with a 5-volt 4-amp ac/dc power supply. Keeping my fingers crossed! Thanks for your help.

@karlbartelt3939 5 лет назад

Have you ever put the anttena up a pole for even better signal or does it work best with the magnet on a larger 'ground plane' of the roof of the RV or car?

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

I've found it works best with a larger ground plane. I believe it should be at least 5" in diameter steel plate. I used a double sized electrical faceplate mounted to my RV roof. Of course, if you were to put that on a pole, you might get improved results in certain areas with lots of trees or hills.

@off-trailseeking3965 5 лет назад

@@RVwithTito So what did you use for the electrical faceplate? Did you then run a ground wire to the faceplate?

@brucevangsnes7979 5 лет назад

Thank you for the review. I tow a travel trailer and would like better service in my vehicle and in the trailer when I travel in remote areas. I get the car hookup, but would I be able to somehow use this to get better service in the travel trailer? I like the idea of turning on the hotspot and expanding the reach but not sure whether it would reach into the trailer. Also, the car need to be running for this thing to work in the vehicle correct? Since you have more experience with these products, might there be a more appropriate product for me other than the Reach?

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

You will need to move all the components to the trailer when you're not driving. To simplify this, don't permanently run any of the cables in your vehicle. You may want to order a spare power adapter to make the switch easier.

@brucevangsnes7979 5 лет назад

@@RVwithTito Thanks for chiming in. I really would like to get the Reach, but when I was on the phone with WeBoost, they don't have AC cord for the Reach, no other antenna with the right connections, so it seems like I may have to get the 4GX RV, mount the antenna on trailer, get an additional DC power cord, Mag antenna, and Inside antenna, and bring the main module into the car. That would avoid dragging everything back and forth. Not sure why I am not satisfied with this as my heart seems to be with the newest and best, the Reach. It seems like my best hope with the Reach would be if I lay my phone in the vehicle, turn on the hotspot and hope it reaches into the trailer as I am not sure I know where I would mount the minimag antennae on the trailer. Am I barking up the wrong tree here? Thanks

@ScreamPotato 5 лет назад

Good video bud, thank you.

@Outdoor-Adventures 3 года назад

great video, with the Drive Reach, how many people can you connect? to the device and won't that slow down the data or signal?thanks

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

Off the top of my head, I believe it's up to 10. Don't quote me on that...it's a few.

@fathertime209 4 года назад

I’m curious I’ve seen a lot of over Lander off Road videos with a larger thicker antenna on a spring mount for the Weboost 3g system instead of the small ones you tested here. Can you tell me the difference between the antennas and would that effect results? Thank you very much for the quality video and content...

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

The tall OTR trucker antenna is a higher gain antenna. It's the better antenna. You can now buy them separately for the Reach. It's what im using.

@fathertime209 4 года назад

@@RVwithTito Great advice, thank you very much!

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

@@fathertime209 You're welcome!

@billsanders8793 5 лет назад

Thanks for your review. I just got my Reach and installed it. I made a metal mount for atop my ladder for the external antenna. I mounted the internal antenna on the back wall of my RV facing directly forward and down the hall toward the driver/passenger front seats. I’m installed a CLA tomorrow and will test my installation but I am very concerned that it sounds like you need to literally be on top of the interior antenna for the boost to be effective. WIlson tech support says they don’t have a longer cable yet available but I’m hoping for positive results. Why does the interior antenna need to be so close to the cellphone? Thank you for your help! Using the guideline of being 2’-3’ from the interior antenna would not even allow users in a van to get any value from the reach.

@320dak 4 года назад

Thanks Geoff for this reply! This is the exact setup I am looking at and needed the references to the adapters used!

@EveryDayJay415 5 лет назад

Awesome, I'm gonna to wait for them to release a RV version of this. I have been waiting for a newer version of their RV 4G.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Actually if you have an RV 4G you're in good shape. It's a 60 dB booster (better than 4G-X) and paired with an omni antenna (like the one with the 4G-X RV kit) it gives a stronger signal than the 4G-X. I've tested it.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Weboost just told me that they do eventually plan to release an RV and OTR version.👍👍

@longshot4484 4 года назад

@@RVwithTito what about drive reach

@DavidKuklinski 5 лет назад

What was the App you used again for Cellualr measurement? I looked at Network Cell Info Lite and don't see where they offer the same type of meters you showed. Great video on the new booster!

@donnasapp3465 5 лет назад

I also wanted to know the app he used?

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Yes it's Network Cell info Lite for Android. Here it is on Google Play Store play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wilysis.cellinfolite&hl=en_US. I'm not sure if it's available for iPhone.

@OutdoorMoreToExplore 5 лет назад

@@RVwithTito Okay the iOS version is way different.

@benningtoncamper2852 5 лет назад

Nice review, thanks!

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Thanks. Hope it was helpful.

@vt1272 5 лет назад

Tito, does this new reach use the same connections as the prev gen drive 4g for the internal and external antennas? I just bought mine 6mos ago and kinda hesitant about spending another 500$ and having to reinstall these antennas.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

The Reach has SMB connectors which are different. So you can't connect the other antennas without an adapter. The one you have probably has SMA or F-type connectors. You can get the necessary adapters on Amazon pretty cheap.

@rogerholland98 4 года назад

Tito, I like the signal strength tool that you used (Network Cell Info Lite), but it is only available for Android devices. Can you recommend a similar tool for iPhones?

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

I don't have a good answer. The only one I know of off hand is Open Signal, but I know there are more.

@tracimorgan3695 5 лет назад

Hi Brian, thanks for the video we are newbie Rvers and want to purchase the we boost but so confused what set up would you recommend for the best signal. TIA

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Hi Traci. It will depend on how/where you RV and which carrier you use. You may not even need one if your coverage is adequate where you typically travel. You might use your RV for a while and see if you'd benefit from a booster before spending the money. They are expensive. There are RV models, like the popular Drive 4G-X RV, that include other antenna options and are designed to be more of a permanent setup. The Drive Reach is designed for use in any vehicle and can be easily moved around. Weboost is also working on an RV version of the Drive Reach. So you might want to wait and see. Lots to consider :)

@tracimorgan3695 5 лет назад

@@RVwithTito ya we are fulltime now not sure how long and we have tmobile and Verizon coverage is hit and miss between both so we not sure what would be the best ugh

@Divvidaddy 5 лет назад

Curious if you could combine the drive reach booster with the other internal and external antennas - e.g. the new Drive X /OTR antenna with the Drive Reach booster might be a potent combination?

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Yup. You probably saw my reply to the other video.

@dalek2547 5 лет назад

Did they mention a new RV kit? I'd imagine they would just use the new booster with the same antennas that come with the RV kit. Thanks!

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

No RV kit as far as I've heard. Perhaps later.

@The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy 5 лет назад

Great review!

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Hey thanks James!!

@gebob43 5 лет назад

Hey Brian Has WeBoost updated any of their fixed location booster? I also work on the road when my rig is parked, so really don't need a mobile booster. tnx Bob

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

If you mean the home or business boosters then I don't know. They do plan on releasing new RV and OTR packages for the Reach.

@lutomson3496 3 года назад

If you use the OTR antenna and even run the small one in parallel you will have better results

@brentjohnson6654 5 лет назад

Another great video!

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Glad you liked it Brent.

@spototter3450 5 лет назад

I am a tow truck driver and i drive all over my home state and lose cell reception at times when i need it, and im looking at the drive reach and a drive sleek, which do you think would hold better cell reception, it only needs for one phone

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

If you're looking for max boost, then the Reach will give you that. If you're looking to save money, the drive sleek is cheaper but has a lower boost than the Reach and 4G-X.

@marshalljones4315 4 года назад

So can you help me understand something with these boost devices? Do these boosters give you better cell signal where you can make calls/texts easier where they would normally be dropping calls or failing to send texts. Or do these boosters just extend the reach and allow for more internet service and not effect the calls/texts at all?

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

All mobile signals coming through your device would be strengthened. This includes voice, text as well as data/internet.

@phillipmorris1334 5 лет назад

informative review. what app do you use to locate cell towers

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

The net cell info lite has a tower locator. OpenSignal should work well also.

@phillipmorris1334 5 лет назад

thanks for your reply @@RVwithTito

@KathieGross 5 лет назад

Thank you for the information. I went to the website and they also have the "fleet" model. Would this be for a permanent install? Looks like the cable/ antenna is different? Just curious because I would like to compare to see which would be better for my situation. You're always so informative and appreciate the hard work put in for these videos.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

I saw that too. It looks like the fleet model has a permanenly mounted (hole in roof) and more powerful external antenna and a hard-wired power adapter. Beyond that, it looks the same.

@thunderstick73 4 года назад

do u know how much power it consumes? been thinking of getting to keep in vehicle but trying to connect from tent, worried of killing the battery

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Off the top of my head I believe it's around 1 to 1.5 amps last time I measured. You could just turn it on when you need it them turn it back off.

@thegolflife7565 4 года назад

Does this support 5g?

@Syndrometest 5 лет назад

If you’re that close to pine valley mountain then you are not in a very remote area. Try Toroweep next time.

@andrewzenn1719 5 лет назад

There have been other reviewers that swear that the phone has to touch the internal antenna to get higher signal. Seems odd but.... Also can you compare to a weboost sleek. Those things are way cheaper.

@dkuhlman2282 5 лет назад

Brian, In your opinion and experience are the antennas included with the Reach sufficient or do we need additional antennas? Thanks Dave

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

For the majority of situations you'll find yourself in I believe those antennas will do fine. Using other antennas may give you an edge I some situations but, as you sw in the video, this is not always the case. I have other antennas so I can swap them out when I'm having trouble getting a signal. But most of the time it's not necessary.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

I should add that for years I used a Drive 4GX in our RV with those same antennas and got great results.

@dkuhlman2282 5 лет назад

RV with Tito DIY Thanks

@davidrhodes8997 5 лет назад

Brian. I see WeBoost now list a SMA female to SMB plug adaptor 970019. Is this what I would need to hook the Reach to the 4g otr antenna Truck Edition. Thanks

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

The OTR might be an F-Type (standard coax). I picked up a couple of these amzn.to/2YRJUM8 and a couple of these amzn.to/30pzeEI from Amazon to use with my Reach inputs.

@harold-miller 4 года назад

@@RVwithTito Have you used the different antennas with the Reach yet? Any results you can share?

@SouthernGospelMusic Год назад

Very weird knowing that 1X is gone forever. I remember always getting it in rural Colorado, now it is just nothing.

@GlenKowalchuk 4 года назад

So why is TRANSMIT WATTAGES a big secret?

@earlzeis35 5 лет назад

Please do some more testing between the 65, reach and 4G-X. I have the 4G-X RV and was about to upgrade to the Connect RV 65 till this Reach came out. The Reach has the highest uplink gain. The 4g-x and 65 are about the same. So I'm wondering if the reach using a directional antenna and the panel inside antenna that come with the 65 would out perform the 65 in all remote areas. I'm sure they will eventually market the reach in a RV kit and maybe like the 65 with higher gain antennas. Keep up the excellent work!

@earlzeis35 5 лет назад

From what I read, the uplink is very important. More so than the downlink. My guess the downlink may just be the interior antenna limit. The 65 has a lot higher downlink gain than the 4gx but uses a panel antenna vs the desktop. Also the uplink gain is apparently more important than the max gain as well. I now plan to wait for more data to come available. Also they may release a Reach RV version with higher gains similar to the 65.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Weboost has told me that they do plan on releasing an RV kit for the reach. I won't be able to test the other antennas with the Reach just yet. I need a couple of F to SMB adapters first. Right now we're on the go.

@earlzeis35 5 лет назад

@@RVwithTito Safe travels!

@earlzeis35 4 года назад

I contacted Weboost about using the reach with the connect65 antenna's and they said it hasn't been tested that way. So they recommended the connect65 for that reason. I'm still hoping you will do some testing between the connect65 and the reach with the connect65 antenna's. I would love to test them myself, but I can't spend the money it would take to buy both booster kits. I would think the reach with the connect65 antenna's would perform better than the Connect65 due to the uplink, but there is less boosting at 50db vs 65db. So I'm curious if the better uplink on the reach would outperform the higher db boosting of the connect65. I'd be willing to donate any adaptors you'd need. Thanks, Earl

@youbetyoursweetBippyiidid 4 года назад

how close do you have to be to the singal in order for your phone to be boosted? also would this work for truck drivers?

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Yes. It will work for truck drivers. The closer your phone is to the inside antenna, the better the boost.

@KE6DOA 5 лет назад

Hi Brian , this would be my first booster.. one question i have for you is if i was a dummy and left it ON while i was at work 8-9 hours would i come out to a dead battery... or even worse.. while boon-docking

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

It doesn't draw that much power (less than 1 amp I think) while idling. So it depends on the capacity of your battery.

@1998bhodges 5 лет назад

Which antenna did you use to connect the REACH at the end of this video? Thanks

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

I still used the little candy bar one when testing the REACH. The other deskop one is hooked up to my other booster.

@gormanthomas8135 4 года назад

@@RVwithTito Sir, was the exterior antenna used on the REACH (where you attained better signal over the other boosters in the remote location) the stubby magnetic one that is included with the REACH, or one of the other exterior antennas you showed? Thanks for this review. It is very insightful.

@gormanthomas8135 4 года назад

@@RVwithTito Disregard, I see you've answered my question further down in the comments. Thank you.

@LyfUninterrupted 5 лет назад

Great video. The struggle is real when it comes to getting good, reliable signal. I installed a Wilson M2M booster for my cellular router with AT&T which works pretty good in the US. We’re in Mexico, so it’s totally unusable here.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Yeah. I've heard that about mexico.

@Scorpiomary 5 лет назад

Very informative

@magnum15917 Год назад

Would you recommend the directional antenna upgrade over a non-directional antenna in a RV setting?

@RVwithTito Год назад

Non-directional with a Drive Reach will work for the majority of RV situations. It's what we use. I used to also carry a directional antenna, but rarely used it. Hope that helps.

@magnum15917 Год назад

@@RVwithTito yes thank you would you recommend a particular non-directional antenna?

@RVwithTito Год назад

@magnum15917 Either the Reach RV antenna or Overlanding antenna. They are probably the same antenna with different mounts.

@magnum15917 Год назад

@@RVwithTito thanks again for a great video and all your help 🙏

@marshallpoe8087 5 лет назад

Did you test the Reach using the RV or directional antennas? If not, why not?

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

The Reach has SMB connectors so I'd need a couple adapters. Eventually I will.

@MichaelLloyd 5 лет назад

I don't see a Drive Reach on the WeBoost site. Did they sell all of them?

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

You'll find them listed under the autos section. There's a link in the video description.

@snosrfr71 3 года назад

why didn't you try the 4G-X in your final comparison from the RV, and rather, used the connect 65? It would have been interesting to see if the 4G-X was able to reach the 4G tower... If you are doing a compare A to B video, the expectation is that you compare A to B, not A to C.

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

I didn't have the 4gx with me. The final test wasn't a planned part of the video. It was unexpected that the reach out performed the connect 65 while out in Alabama hills editing the video.

@TheCanineGuy 4 года назад

How does this antenna compare to the OTR? Have you used the magnet mount on the OTR?

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

The OTR antenna is stronger but the DRIVE amplifier component is a little better than Drive 4GX

@TheCanineGuy 4 года назад

Thank you for reply, Have you used or found a magnet mount for the otr? Ive seen one on ebay. Just not sure if itll screw in. What is the thread size of the otr to base??

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

@@TheCanineGuy It should work fine. I've interchanged antennas on all boosters quite a bit. The 4G-X connector may be the smaller SMA size. I don't have it in front of me to check. You can find adapters on Amazon for pretty cheap. The standard cable TV sized connector is an F-TYPE connector.

@dennisvanwaardenburg7696 5 лет назад

I don't see this available on amazon and not even on google. Where does one buy this and how much?

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

They were just released. You'll find them on Weboost.com. There's a link in the description.

@off-trailseeking3965 4 года назад

Will this booster's firmware be upgradable when G5 comes out soon?

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Don't know. There is a mystery data port on the front.

@skynet2115 5 лет назад

All we need is to put that small antenna on the roof of our rv and we're good ?

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

It should go on a metal surface at least 5" in diameter. If you don't have a metal roof then you'll have to mount a small metal plate to it. I used to use a double wide electrical box face plate mounted with double sided tape.

@timf6916 5 лет назад

Good information.nice

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Thanks Tim!

@garyag45 5 лет назад

Sorry if I missed it, but how close does your device have to be to the weboost?

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

1 to 2 feet. Usually closer is better.

@switz11 5 лет назад

@@RVwithTito If I understand your answer to this question. If there are two or three people trying to use this device, they all have to be huddled around it within two feet? Because of this, it seems impractical.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

@@switz11 For this model Yes. That's correct for best results. Other models have a stronger internal antenna with better range, but not much. What we do is place a mobile hotspot next to the antenna which then allows anyone to connect via WiFi.

@danielplainview2092 5 лет назад

@@RVwithTito what mobile hotspot do you use

@aldlt77 4 года назад

I’m interested in getting a weboost system for my 20’ travel trailer. I would like your opinion on a good system to purchase. Thank you for your time and input.

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

I believe the best booster / antenna combination right now is the Drive Reach used with the OTR antenna (which you can purchase separately). Good luck.

@alexb119 3 года назад

@@RVwithTito Hi Tito - can you specifiy which roof antenna? Got an amazon link? Thanks!

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

@@alexb119 Hey Danny. There's a new Drive Reach RV kit coming out in 3 weeks that includes the OTR antenna. You'll probably save $100 if you wait instead off buying them separately.

@alexb119 3 года назад

@@RVwithTito awesome, thanks!

@aiexplainai2 3 года назад

@@RVwithTito that’s a good news! I am trying to get one recently, should I just pay attention to weboost official website for this new kit or it will be available at Amazon too, thanks a lot!

@dougy6881 5 лет назад

Do you have to register with mobile carrier company?

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Not required but carriers may recommend it. I've done both and it always works.

@katielee5097 5 лет назад

Do either of these boost thesignal that a MiFi works on. It is based on cellular signal but I have read it does not affect the MiFi.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Mifi works on a mobile cell signal and to my knowledge should work fine.

@katielee5097 5 лет назад

@@RVwithTito Seems logical to me. Just never seen anyone do any testing. Is there any limitations on the new model about how far apart the inside and outside antennae need to be apart. From the video it seems yours were pretty close.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

I don't believe the instructions even mention separation like the RV ones do. Perhaps because of the roof and the very limited range of the interior antenna.

@katielee5097 5 лет назад

@@RVwithTito Okay thanks. The discount code gets a nice reduction by the way.

@everettepfennigjr7621 5 лет назад

Would this be just for cars, trucks or what about an RV?

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

You could use it in an RV. You'll just need to mount the external antenna to a metal surface. That's how I used my Drive 4G-X for a couple years.

@everettepfennigjr7621 5 лет назад

@@RVwithTito Thank you for the reply - and the info! I am following you also!

@typhoon2245 4 года назад

I'm sorry, but what the heck does the color Red have to do with performance? Nothing.

@kyleshore6771 4 года назад

Any updates on how this signal booster has been working for you now that you have had a chance to use it for several months?

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Still using it and it's working great. I'm using the OTR antenna with it though.

@kyleshore6771 4 года назад

@@RVwithTito I've been waiting for them to put that package together with the OTR antenna but it doesn't look like they have yet did you just buy it separate?

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

@@kyleshore6771 I've been told there will be something coming out this year which I'm guessing will be an RV package for the Reach. They may be working on a new antenna. I'll certainly share that when it happens.

@mindhaze 3 года назад

If you’re willing to give us your own custom WeBoost brand provided coupon code at the end of the video, then you can’t be surprised at anyone’s skepticism of your review. I should have read the description first.

@waynetellinghuisen6392 5 лет назад

Are the antennas designed to be permanently mounted or only temporary? We very much enjoy your vlogs. Very informative.

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

The standard auto kits do not have permanent mount antennas and don't require any tools to setup. They do provide adhesive strips or velcro in case you need it. You can generally place the antennas wherever it works out best for you. I've moved them from car to car and even loaned them to friends.

@waynetellinghuisen6392 5 лет назад

Thank You for your response. Looking forward to your future vlogs.

@Mannix007 3 года назад

When Apple comes out with the new 5G phones in the next few months, do you think WeBoost will come out with a 5G booster, or does it still make sense to buy the Drive Reach now? Thanks a lot and also, thanks for the coupon code. -Mike

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

It will still be a long time before you'll need a booster with 5G. 4G will still play a major role in a 5G world according to weboost.

@Mannix007 3 года назад

@@RVwithTito Thank you!

@Jason-Richards 5 лет назад

Great review, thanks for doing it! Hard to believe that a 50dB gain booster with a micro omni-directional antenna got you a 4G signal when the Connect 65 with a 65bB gain and directional antenna couldn’t. I’m not questioning your results, just pissed that I just spent a bunch of money on a Connect 65! 😂

@RVwithTito 5 лет назад

Each location is a little different with different towers etc.. I was pretty shocked when the 4G popped up in that spot. Since editing this video, we've been in another location where the Reach was not able to get a stronger 4G signal than a dialed in Yagi antenna and connect 65. Both got 4G, but I was able to lock into a stronger 4G signal with the Connect 65. I suppose if you're really remote with a tower out-of-range of the connect 65, the Reach "may" do better.

@Jason-Richards 5 лет назад

Well that’s good to hear re: the Connect 65; thanks for the reply. It makes me feel better anyways! Lol!