Do any of the Imagine units come equipped with tech for streaming to a work laptop?

[New England Weekender]

Apologies if not worded properly or has been answered. This is Day 1 on this forum!

My wife currently WFH and we were thinking we could take long weekend trips regularly and she could work part of Friday, Monday, etc from the RV. The dealer mentioned there was something mounted in the ceiling that would benefit what we're trying to do, but we don't recall seeing anything in the ceiling, and there is nothing on the website about anything "4k", "wifi extender", "booster", etc. Was he mistaken or are we confused about what he was trying to say?

For note, we purchased today but won't pickup for another week or two so I'm unable to walk outside and look wherever I'm directed to check. Currently relying on GD's main website for their 360 view model. Our unit is the Imagine XLS 25DBE.

Thanks for reading and any help offered! Best, Matt

 

[Riverbug]

Hmm. Nothing on our 2022 22MLE or 2023 23LDE. Perhaps someone here will know more specific to your model but I have not seen anything that suggests there would be a solution built in from the OEM. After trying the first couple years to depend on cell phone data (we found campground wifi to be 90% useless), last summer we decided on Starlink. It's expensive but reliable (although not in heavy tree cover), and it helps that it can easily be paused and restarted from the phone/laptop without having to call anyone. At least you only pay for the months you use it. I wish it were cheaper but it has been great for us.

 

[huntr70]

No, there isn't anything currently.

 

[Second Chance]

Most of us RVers who need internet connectivity while on the road get a hotspot with a liberal or unlimited data plan (Verizon has the best coverage nationwide and that's what we've used for going on nine years, now). Of course, cellular connectivity and bandwidth are only as good as the tower you're connected to.

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Rob

 

[RickyGoober]

Thanks for this. I am new as of one hour ago. I'll set it up!

 

[Second Chance]

Thanks for this. I am new as of one hour ago. I'll set it up!

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[RickyGoober]

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Rob

Awesome! Thanks again. In the next week or so we'll have a new F-150 and a new Imagine 17MKE.

 

[RickyGoober]

[MENTION=60552]RickyGoober[/MENTION] -

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Rob

Rob,

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[ClayInFl]

This is best solution I have found. Works very well for working on the road as long as you have at least one bar of cell coverage. I work on the road, video conf, zoom calls etc.
https://instyconnect.com/

 

[Rovers]

The newer Winegard TV antennas can also be used for internet connectivity but I don’t know if 2023/2024 Imagines have the specific model. I looked into upgrading our unit but with hotspots becoming less expensive and Starlink getting close to critical mass I dropped the project.

If your new Imagine has the latest Winegard model you may be in luck.

Bob

 

[more tired since retired]

You do have some options. Check with your cell provider about a hotspot. That would be a stand alone cell line, but it would give you data with wifi from the hotspot. Also if it a major need, check out the Mobile Internet Resource Center and Mobilemusthave.com We installed a Pepwave router which has 5g and works with 2 sims (we use T-Mobile and Verizon).

Another place to check is FMCA.com. Members have access to a program that has a hotspot. Also has a number of other benefits for members (FMCA assist which can get you, family and rig home if you have an emergency). Send me a PM if you want more information.