Review: Freedom Connect by OpenRoad Mobile (Mobile Router | Long-Range Wi-Fi)

OpenRoad Mobile offers various hardware and data plans and are OEM products for Tiffin motorhomes.

We do not track OEM gear, but we have some notes on the Freedom Connect product that was offered in 2021 in our member section below.

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We were sent an evaluation unit in late 2021 for review. Our full review is available for members in the member section below.

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Further Education on Mobile Routers The Central Conductor of a Local Area Network

Routers can serve as a central conductor of your local area network in your RV and boat. Mobile routers are different from residential routers in that they typically support multiple internet sources like cellular and Wi-Fi, can be powered off of 12v or AC and support external antenna for better receiving signal.

But you might not need a router in your setup. Here's a quick video overview the variety that routers come in: