How Well Does a WeBoost Drive Reach Work?

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10 ай бұрын

Should you buy a cell phone booster?
We are testing out the all-new Drive Reach Overland from WeBoost on a 5th Gen 4Runner in areas with little to no cell signal! With the correct expectations, a cell phone booster is a great addition to your build regardless if you are camping or just driving.
Watch the install of this cell phone booster here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mJ-Wp6WWprPFYWg.html
Do you run a cell phone booster on your overland build?
Buy a WeBoost Drive Reach Overland Kit here: amzn.to/3qRatUO
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@dabackdaboot9504 4 ай бұрын

This is EXACTLY the test I was looking for. Thanks for the clarity on what it actually brings to the table.

@Jaypher 3 ай бұрын

This video has sold me on the product, will love it for camping.

@bonniecreevy2642 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! You are so good at explaining in layman’s terms. 😊

@tacometalfabtacometalfab854 10 ай бұрын

Awesome thanks for the info I have been thinking about it for a little while that makes decisions much easier

@rlenoxIII 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great review. I’m glad I found your video. Got yourself another subscriber 👍👍

@callmeluci4501 2 ай бұрын

Finally a good test and review thanks!

@copter1doc 8 ай бұрын

Great job, thank you for the info.👍

@dangerdoberman Ай бұрын

Communication is ALWAYS a necessity. You don't want comms down if you or someone else needs help.

@HuskyFarva 10 күн бұрын

BEST video I've seen, thank you!!! You are mega cool, BTW!! I may now dump my rubi after seeing your ride!!

@wiked1_camptruck 10 ай бұрын

Cool video. What phone mount are you using? It a charger also?

@tfunai8164 4 ай бұрын

If you want high speed data that’s great. If not you want iridium, I know everyone loves starlink but iridium is the best if you NEED communication.

@nicholasplumer2235 10 ай бұрын

Great video! I've been following Expedition Overland for a long time and wondered if y'all ever considered using this. I've had mine since February. It works amazing in the New Mexico desert and on the Louisiana coast. It's not as strong at home where there are more trees, but overall it has done great!

@project_poor_runner 10 ай бұрын

Another reminder for me keep on saving for an electric locker next.

@lowrangeoverland9013 10 ай бұрын

I'm with ya.

@mauquiros 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! Is that a special antenna? I have the same kit but my antenna is way taller, and I like the low profile of yours, wondering if you cut the pole or there’s another version, thanks

@Tanner_Johnson 10 ай бұрын

The sections can unscrew. This is their new Drive Reach “Overland” which comes with the nice folding mount but might have different lengths on the sections.

@Swat32898 10 ай бұрын

Awsome vid, do you have a build breakdown of your 4runner?

@caffeinated8935 10 ай бұрын

You can look back at previous shoptalk videos for some of it, he often uses his own rig for stuff. Granted, it isn't a full build breakdown, nor are all the videos his vehicle, but some of it is there.

@travisandmissydog 8 ай бұрын

What trail was that? I saw your phone had Bozeman weather. I am outside of Butte.

@AppleiOSGenius 3 ай бұрын

What panel button selector you have

@ChuckNorris01 2 ай бұрын

What didn’t you install the spring that was included in your kit?

@BadManWithAMadPlan 20 күн бұрын

I doordash surprisingly rural and face some of the most challenging cell signal I have ever encountered just to do my job. How far away can you walk from your car? Say as far as needed to confirm an order outside of the vehicle?

@LoneStarSwirl 4 ай бұрын

We tested one for about a week back in March of 2022 in Merus Adventure Park, Palo Duro Canyon, Texas and were disappointed. We did not see any difference in signal most of the time and a few times there was only a very small difference. We ended up returning it. Have they improved the technology during the past year?

@aldoamen 2 ай бұрын

You made sure the outside antenna and the inside antenna were at least 8 ft apart? Seems to be the one reason and they don't warn about that

@jordanmiller8720 9 ай бұрын

What phone mount is that?

@Jimmy_Jamz 3 ай бұрын

Is there a subscription for it? Their website said buy it once and done. But when you look at the overland it says free 3 month subscription. ??

@d.j.bradshaw5544 5 ай бұрын

Have you done any testing in Yellowstone?

@AppleiOSGenius 3 ай бұрын

How do you have it mounted share links

@andarooriordan5660 6 ай бұрын

Would you say, weboost requires at least one bar? The two tests you ran, had that in common. With zero bars, does it work? What if you used phone as hot spot with full service, does weboost increase up/ down speeds? I guess im looking for more on "known limitations" and "what to expect...." You said, it doesn't hurt.... and its potential... Thanks!

@user-fg6mq3dg3d 5 ай бұрын

I think it's not bar based but distance based. It will greatly increase the reach of your phone and if you had 0 bars because you didn't reach the cell tower for x meters then the cell booster will make it reach

@caspervsworld 21 күн бұрын

Looks very nice. however, it would be interesting to know, how difficult it is to build a solid one by yourself. a quick web search showed some good d.i.y.-instructions as a starting point and the 400-500 Dollar are a good motivation to try it yourself. also: when building things yourself, chance is higher that I am able to fix it by yourself when it breaks (epsecially in remote areas or travelling outside home country)

@cablemedic207 13 күн бұрын

That’s a fantastic idea ( sarcasm) If you are in the US, these are regulated by the FCC. Anything you home build will not have type acceptance, and chances are you will shut down the system, and you better hope it’s not a first net system that oubkic safety is using.

@jaypadulchick1355 10 ай бұрын

Do you know if it is carrier specific. I was in a state park where we didn't have service but someone on another carrier did. And of course we did have an emergency, luckily didn't need to call for outside help!

@Tanner_Johnson 10 ай бұрын

Nope. Works on all carriers

@pnwrving9841 10 ай бұрын

I have been using the weBoost almost all the time when I'm camping or traveling. I have a T-Mobile 5G router. Did they give you at Tmobile for free it's $40 a month for me I said the router next to my inside antenna from the weboost and I have no issues I have Internet phone service all day long anywhere I go.

@darrellmclemore3176 8 ай бұрын

I use the weboost with my T-Mobile WiFi router also.

@TheGbortnick 9 ай бұрын

I have got information that these will not work with Apple 14 or 15 phones. Have you heard anything?

@MarkAllen-od5vr 2 ай бұрын

This video cuts from scene to scene. Hard to tell if it is in real-time.

@cshader2488 10 ай бұрын

sound is off slightly from the video

@floppinfish 8 ай бұрын

No it's not. Your phone is a potato.

@media1newsriverside 7 ай бұрын

What light controller is that

@jkthomp01 6 ай бұрын

SwitchPro ?

@floppinfish 8 ай бұрын

Oh really whats the guys name that sent you the email?

@user-po3mh4dy9r 7 ай бұрын

The Weboost octagonal antenna is subject to violent oscillations due to wind. It very much depends on how the air is moving over and around your vehicle. Weboost is aware of the problem, but I haven't seen any effort to address it. The housing needs to be round to prevent harmonic oscillations from developing. Keep the mast as short as possible, and be aware that using a spring base will make the issue worse. I've seen these things going down the road wagging back and forth a foot in both directions!. I've seen masts broken by stress fractures caused by this. This video shows a very short rigid mount, to avoid revealing the issue, but would you actually use that on a trail rig? Well, you wouldn't for very long before a branch takes it off. Given the issues and limited utility, I would wait for Elon to get his satellite cell system up and running.

@J_Calvin_Hobbes 10 ай бұрын

The antenna seen is way over priced inferior product marketing hype for $120.00. It only offers up to +4.3db gain. The steel whip Wilson 12 Inch Magnet Mount (works with WeBoost) offers up to +6.1db gain for only $30.00

@shadowsrwolf Ай бұрын

antenna gain is not power....

@boywonder2799 4 ай бұрын

T-Mobile and Starlink joined: All this will be over before the end of the year of 2024. T-Mobile and Starlink teamed up to use T-Mobile mid range bandwidth with all Starlinks new Version 2 satellites as of Jan 3 2024 launch. All Sats being launched from now on have this capability. The service is FREE for all top tier plans at T-Mobile. Text, send images,and able to do very short video Elon says. This will work anywhere in the world where there is dead zones. Announcement was made in Texas Elon and T-Mobile CEO KZfaq for the video.

@adampaul8749 10 ай бұрын

Sat phones & signal boosters are pretty much redundant now that starlink is available. Better off investing in that. Dual purpose too, when your not over landing can be used for internet at home

@Tanner_Johnson 10 ай бұрын

Highly agree if the cost works for you. This is nice as a no monthly cost booster if your driving a lot. But for reliable internet, Starlink is a better option

@coolbeyblade5 10 ай бұрын

Starlink cant be taken with you outside of the vehicle if you go hiking. Benefit to having a sat phone

@adampaul8749 10 ай бұрын

@@coolbeyblade5 yep sat phone better for hiking for sure. But was more comparing in-vehicle options.

@capitalK9 10 ай бұрын

Hey Tanner Thanks for the video! Have y’all used OME BP51 on your 4Runners?

@calebjared75 10 ай бұрын

Can you use starlink while driving?

@chrispap5939 8 ай бұрын

what about the radiation guys ??

@MrDaanram 10 ай бұрын

It just tricks your phone into thinking there are more bars if there is a bit of reception. Kinda lke being close to the wifi. Problem is it’s still a sit signal. Spent weeks doing speed tests doing this. It makes no difference. Do 10 speedtests with it off and 10 speedtetsts with it on in the same location. The average will be the same. I contacted the manufacturer and they admitted as much and gave me a refund

@sonsoflibertyoverland 10 ай бұрын

Can someone else verify this?

@bonniecreevy2642 7 ай бұрын

@@sonsoflibertyoverlandI mean, he shows KZfaq with and without in this video. Seems like it works to me

@kathleenrutherford733 15 күн бұрын

Thank you