Static caravans, holiday lodges and log cabins are lovely places to switch off, until you need to make a call. Steel chassis, metal cladding, foil-backed insulation and the trees around most parks all cut mobile signal. This guide shows how to check what signal you have, which booster kit to choose and what to sort out with the park before you fit anything.

Why static caravans and cabins lose signal

A static caravan is mostly metal, so it shields the inside from radio signal. Lodges and log cabins are often built with foil-backed insulation and sit in sheltered, wooded spots well away from the nearest mast. The result is the same: a bar or two outside, nothing on the sofa.

Step 1: check the signal outside

A booster amplifies signal that already exists. It cannot create coverage. Before you buy:

  • Turn Wi-Fi off and walk round the caravan or cabin with your phone.
  • Check the roofline or the highest safe point. That is where the outside antenna will go.
  • Note your network (EE, O2, Vodafone or Three) and whether you see 4G or 5G.

One steady bar at the roofline is usually enough for a booster to give you usable signal inside.

Step 2: pick a kit for your network

In the countryside the 800 MHz band carries 4G furthest, and all four UK networks use it. These kits suit most static caravans, lodges and cabins:

If the mast is a long way off, add an LPDA antenna (£50) for a more focused outside pickup. A window jumper cable (£50) lets you pass the cable through a closed window or door seal instead of drilling.

Not sure which network band reaches your pitch? Send us the park postcode in the chat box and we will suggest a kit.

Touring caravan or motorhome instead?

If your caravan moves, choose a vehicle kit. The Go-Voyager Signal Booster (£445) runs from 12V and is made for touring caravans, motorhomes and vans. See all vehicle signal boosters.

Step 3: check with the park first

Most holiday parks have rules about fixing anything to the outside of a unit. Ask the park office before you mount an antenna on the roof or a pole. A small bracket on the end wall or a pole clamped to the decking is usually the easiest thing to get agreed.

Step 4: fit it

  • Mount the outside antenna as high as you can, pointing towards the nearest mast of your network.
  • Run the cable inside through a vent, gland or the window jumper.
  • Put the booster unit somewhere dry with a mains socket.
  • Place the inside antenna in the room you use most, as far from the outside antenna as possible, ideally with the roof between them. This stops the booster feeding back on itself.

Cheaper things to try first

If the park has good Wi-Fi, turn on Wi-Fi calling on your phone. It is free and may be all you need for calls in one room. A booster is the better fix when the Wi-Fi is weak, when several people need signal, or when you need mobile data as well as calls.

Delivery and costs

Delivery is free and takes about 7 working days; kits ship from China. Any import taxes or duties are paid by the buyer. Prices above are the shop prices on the day this guide was written; the product page always shows the current price.

FAQ

Will a booster work in a static caravan with no signal at all?

No. It needs at least a weak signal outside. Check the roofline before you buy.

Can I take the booster home at the end of the season?

Yes. Home kits are easy to take down and refit, as long as you put the outside antenna back up where the signal is.

Does one kit cover a lodge with two bedrooms?

Usually, yes. A 300 m² class kit is far bigger than most lodges and caravans. The real coverage depends on how strong the signal is outside.

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