THE INTERNET is very much a part of our daily routine – from staying in touch with family and friends to checking your bank balance and paying for parking, it's difficult to imagine life without it.
Even staunchly non-tech caravanners occasionally have to rely on Google Maps to find a campsite, and it's great to have the option to stream a film on a wet day when the appeal of hillwalking wanes.
Keeping connected
Most people have a smartphone or tablet and these devices are really powerful ways to access the internet, but they do have their limitations. In a smartphone, the battery, screen, processor, SIM and ports all jostle for space around the aerial and as they are very much a jack-of-all-trades, sometimes aerial space is limited and compromised.
You can purchase products that are far more dedicated to providing high-speed internet than a phone, and they can be paired with a variety of aerials to provide excellent access.
When paired with the correct SIM card, they can work well – but it's vital to be on the most suitable network for your area and wherever you might be visiting.
Getting the internet in your van
The most basic way to get the internet in your caravan is to use your smartphone to access the network via a phone radio mast.
