If you’re travelling to areas where you may encounter inclement weather or other environmental factors, a repositionable dish could be a better option for you.Īdditionally, newer receivers such as the Globalstar SatFi system, which has a much smaller physical footprint, are becoming available that don’t require a dish, however, the speeds offered are comparable to 1990’s era dial-up modems, and are generally not a cost effective option for modern data needs. These smaller dishes are usually on a tripod or other stand, and can be moved around to get a better connection, but using a repositionable tripod dish does require more work and manual calibration. Smaller satellite dishes cover a smaller area of the sky, which will impose limits on the internet quality you’re able to receive.Īlternatively, smaller “manual” satellite dishes are available regardless of vehicle size. Mounted satellite dishes vary in size, but if you’re travelling in a smaller vehicle, you may be limited in terms of how large of a dish you can mount on the roof. There are mounted satellite dishes, which fold down when moving and are usually controlled electronically from in-cabin. There are currently three distinct technology options on the market for satellite internet in your RV or van. Additional add-ons for DirecTV (requires 2 satellite dishes).

Add-on to a DISH or HughesNet residential package.

Internet for remote cabin