weBoost Drive Reach Cell Signal Booster
Stay connected when you're off the grid with the weBoost Drive Reach cell signal booster, which is designed to enhance signal coverage for passenger cars and SUVs, especially in remote areas.
- Drive Reach is an in-vehicle solution for boosting cell signal in passenger cars and SUVs whether traveling, road-tripping or camping
- Helps boost cell signal for fewer dropped calls, better voice quality, faster data speeds, improved audio and video streaming, and great hotspot capability
- Compatible with all phones and cellular devices as it simultaneously supports multiple users; no subscription plan required
- Works on every network and with all U.S. carriers including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular; all weBoost products work with 5G
- Stronger cell signal can improve phone efficiency for up to 2 hours of additional talk time
- Tool-free installation takes just minutes
- FCC-approved to operate on frequency bands 12, 13, 5, 4 and 25 without interrupting or harming any cell carrier's signals to and from the cell tower
- weBoost is the official cell signal booster partner of Subaru Motorsports USA
- weBoost offers a 2-year manufacturer warranty on this product
- Package includes Drive Reach booster; Drive Magnetic Antenna for quick placement; slim, low-profile antenna, power supply and installation guide
- Download the weBoost app, an interactive guide, to help with the installation of a do-it-yourself cell signal booster kit at home, in your vehicle or at work
- App includes step-by-step videos, antenna positioning guide, and before and after cell signal readings
Made in USA.
View all weBoost Cell Phone Boosters| Power Source | 12V 1.8A |
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| Weight | 3 lbs. 2.4 oz. |
| Dimensions | 7.9 x 5.6 x 4.3 inches |
| Best Use | Travel Camping |
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The weBoost Drive Reach enhances cell signal
There are a few things to be aware of: Unit: Appears well built of good quality. The main unit should fit fine under a seat or in the glove box. Wiring etc are of great quality as well. And the roof mounted magnetic antenna makes for an easy exterior install. Installation: In order to do a clean looking installation, you are going to have to peel back some molding on your car and remove some plastic panels to hide the wires. I also had to feed a wire through the firewall of the truck to get the receiving antenna wire inside the car where it wouldn’t look terrible. The instruction manual suggests that a “Tool-free installation takes just minutes”. That is 100% correct, but it will not look pretty, and you will have wires dangling out of a window. My installation took an hour+ without any tools. On the outside; I ran the wires from the receiving exterior antenna under the roof molding on top, down into the front windshield molding, and into the engine bay. From here I ran the wire through the firewall into the cabin, under the door panel molding, and under the driver’s seat to the Weboost unit. The interior distributing antenna was installed on top of my rear-view mirror, with the wiring tucked under the headliner, and down through the side column (careful not to interfere with side airbags here), and down via the door panel molding, and under the driver’s seat to the Weboost unit. I wish both wires were 2-3 ft longer. Or at least offered an extension, especially for the exterior antenna. Also, do note that the Weboost will occupy your 12v cigarette outlet. I wish they had offered a splitter of some sort. I now must order a new splitter so I can actually have a working 12v outlet to charge my phone from. From a signal perspective: Yes, this actually does work. BUT you MUST have an existing cell signal. You cannot amplify a signal that simply isn’t there. If you are in the middle of nowhere and there are no cell towers for miles, then this will do nothing. If there is a weak signal that your phone may not be able to rely upon, but there is enough signal for the stronger Weboost antenna to pick up – then this unit will help! I did several tests, both signal test (db rating) and speed test. All were done at the exact same location and showed an improvement of several db in signal strength, but also an increase in both download and upload speeds. Download speeds were improved by 61% while upload saw an increase of 56%. Signal DB showed 13% better signal strength.
It works as advertised; pay attention to your i
This is my second drive reach product. The first product was on an earlier motorhome that i owned and had for six years. This Drivereacg RV product is improved over the other model. The inside antenna is better and has more range plus it is movable. The biggest mistake i see others making is not having a full realization of how ot works. You must have a signal to amplify. If there is zero signal, you wont get a good result. I installed the outside antenna on a telescoping tube attached to the ladder at the back of my motorhome. That way i keep the antenna below maximum allowed height restrictions but can extend it when parked if needed. I rarely have needed to extend it. I ran the antenna cable along the roof and through a vent near an upper cabinet which had access to power. This was about a third of the length of the RV from the front. The kit includes tiedowns that securely hold the cable. You do not have to drill holes in your roof or side of your camper if using this method. You might have to drill a hole in the fan housing of your vent however. My results typically have been around a 20% to 25% increase in signal strength inside the motorhome. This roughly equates to gaining about 1 bar greater signal strength. You can measure the gain in db by looking at the signal strength on your cellphone both outside the rv, inside the rv without the amplifier on, and then inside the rv with the amplifier on and standing next to the inside antenna. We periodically travel the country and like to stay in State Parks, Corps of Engineers campgrounds, etc. There are some remote areas with weak signals that make streaming our tv difficult even with the booster. However, this is rare and most of the time it works very well. I am very satisfied and recommend the Wilson Drivereach RV. I found their staff quite helpful when purchasing.
Hello, We are so happy to hear that the weBoost is working great for you! If you have any questions, I will leave our Customer Support contact info below. Thank you, weBoost Support (866) 294-1660 support@wilsonelectronics.com
Works great!
I live in an area with clear cell signal but plan to use this when off the grid and working remotely on the road. The device was easy to set up, with an antenna mounted on the top of the car and the internal power supply plugged into the cigarette lighter in the trunk of my Subaru Outback. One day when they were working on the cell tower near my house, our normal 4 bars of LTE suddenly dropped and we were down to 1x/3G and could barely get on the internet for about 2 days. I got in my car and, a few seconds after turning on the device, I had 1-2 bars of LTE and the internet was working perfectly. The device works exactly as advertised!
Exceptional booster
Great booster. This is my third one for different vehicles. All perform exceptionally and are a great asset.
Hello, We are so happy to hear that the weBoost is working great for you! If you have any questions, I will leave our Customer Support contact info below. Thank you, weBoost Support (866) 294-1660 support@wilsonelectronics.com
Powerful little bubble
To start, setting it up was very simple for a steel-roofed car. There's a lot of total cord length involved, but it's pretty easy to keep them all straight. The (surprisingly little) shark-fin antenna is not difficult to affix magnetically or to remove, and it's stable at interstate driving speeds. (Though that's likely not a great idea - for the longevity of the cord, if nothing else.) I appreciate the switch on the power cord so you don't need to unplug it to turn it off. The first two times I tested this, I had to shift things around a bit to get the flashing light to stabilize on green, so that might be a bit tricky on small cars, as I think the signal I was getting indicated feedback between the internal and external antennae. There was a noticeable improvement in stability of connection for those trials, with the internal antenna 2-2.5 feet from the device in question. For subsequent tests from other locations, I re-positioned to decrease the chance of feedback and also brought the internal antenna within several inches of the device. This created a dramatic improvement in effectiveness. Instead of simply stabilizing a 1-2 bar connection at 2, it boosted a solid 1 bar connection to 4 bars when very close to the device. I ran a internet speed test to quantify a bit: Without booster: 5.81down/1.28up. With booster 2 feet away: 9.1down/1.54up. With booster a few inches away: 13.0down/9.81up. Perhaps needless to say, browsing and such were noticeably snappier with the most-boosted connection. So yes, it works! It won't solve every connection problem, but having it as an option in distant or topographically challenging locations will be a little peace of mind in case of emergencies. And powering it from a backup battery with a car-style DC power socket works fine even if the car were to be powerless.
I read the instructions and installed the equipment as directed. Works as advertised. We consistently get 2 to 3 bar increase.
Hello, We are so happy to hear that the weBoost is working great for you! If you have any questions, I will leave our Customer Support contact info below. Thank you, weBoost Support (866) 294-1660 support@wilsonelectronics.com
Buyer Beware. 3 units failed in 3 years.
Buyer beware. I have owned three WeBoost units in the last three years. All three failed. I was able to return two of them within the warranty window but am stuck with one $600 paperweight. I have had two fail out of the box and had one last less than a year of use. Their warranty is 2 years. If you are only in rural areas a few times a year, they are relying on you not using it and it dying just beyond the warranty window without you noticing. I live full time on the road. I have been across the country 5 times with a WeBoost and at no point did it ever function as intended. At one point, I was carrying two in the car and neither worked. I can say with great confidence, save your money and headaches from Wilson Electronics. You won’t get substantially further in nature with the WeBoost than you would without it. I’ve been on the road three years and for all the money I’ve spent on WeBoost, I’d have been better to save the money for gas to get back to areas with solid service. There are better alternatives. Don’t waste your money. If you insist you need this technology, I can tell you as a full-time nomad with years of experience, that you are wasting your money on this product.
Great for Van Living
We have a Sprinter van for trips to remote areas on most weekends. This was easy to install and automatically connected to our phones. It did what it is advertised to do, boost the cell signal. On average, I'd say it boosted by about 1, sometimes 2 bars. The only reason I didn't give it 5 starts is because sometimes boosting from 1 to 2 bars didn't seem all that helpful for making phone calls although it did help when trying to send messages. I would rather have a device that would give full cell coverage even in low service areas. However, I like that they were transparent about this in their product description and it was still really effective. Overall, I think its great to have if you can afford it, especially if you are doing a lot of traveling/car camping in remote areas.
How to Boost your RV internet!
Check this video out: https://youtu.be/DWVbail4agE Contrary to popular belief, no, we are not independently wealthy! Andi was working remotely for several years before she convinced me to go on this CRAZY (actually awesome) adventure! One question we get a lot is how do we stay connected on the road. This week we share how to make the most of the free campground wifi, what devices we use to connect to the internet and most importantly how we boost our internet to stay connected even when we're remote. We have had our We Boost for over a year and it has not let us down!!! #Weboost #RVLife #RVInternet Check this video out: https://youtu.be/DWVbail4agE
Exceeded Expectations
I was camping on Baker Lake about 25 miles north of cell service in a National Forest and had zero bars of service (Verizon). I was skeptical because the instructions said the cell phone needs at least one bar for the booster to work. I hooked up the outside antenna and ran the wire through the screen door to the booster inside. From there I had the inside antenna on the dinette and plugged the booster into a 75w portable inverter and used a 12 volt outlet. Almost instantly I had one bar and was able to talk and text. Not sure if I'll permanently install it now and may just keep it handy if needed for those rare occasions.