Tune Outdoor Camper M1 Build

[ElectricMike]

Hey, thanks for the update! With the camper behind and above the shark fin antenna and the fairing in front of it, how much, if any, is the antenna's effectivess compromised?

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[Bbok1208]

Hey, thanks for the update! With the camper behind and above the shark fin antenna and the fairing in front of it, how much, if any, is the antenna's effectivess compromised?

None. This was answered before on this thread. The floor, ceiling, and back panel (behind the cab) are made of fiber reinforced plastic. It has no impact on signal. I run a starlink through the ceiling panel too.

 

[jjswan33]

None. This was answered before on this thread. The floor, ceiling, and back panel (behind the cab) are made of fiber reinforced plastic. It has no impact on signal. I run a starlink through the ceiling panel too.

Honestly I am shocked if you are truly not having any D+ issues due to GPS interference. This has been reported by many who cover their antennae with a RTT or like us a camper.

The Oru is not reinforced plastic but aluminum on the sides and fiberglass honeycomb is the primary material between antennae and the sky. If have the mattress out it's a lot better but for the most part D+ is just unusable for me.

 

[Bbok1208]

Honestly I am shocked if you are truly not having any D+ issues due to GPS interference. This has been reported by many who cover their antennae with a RTT or like us a camper.

The Oru is not reinforced plastic but aluminum on the sides and fiberglass honeycomb is the primary material between antennae and the sky. If have the mattress out it's a lot better but for the most part D+ is just unusable for me.

I’ve been driving this all around mountain passes in CO with no issue to reception or GPS. I also hate not playing music while driving so Spotify is always running. I think the fact that I can connect starlink through the FRP (also honeycomb) materials shows how little it interferes with RF signals. The Tune also has an aluminum frame and composite corners.

2 bars of signal strength in my garage, I only have two bars/5G on my iphone here (AT&T):

 

[Blueassassin]

Is that a chiliwich bed matt?

 

[Bbok1208]

Is that a chiliwich bed matt?

Yes! I don’t really know why EV sportline made this mat but it’s perfect for my use.

 

[jjswan33]

I’ve been driving this all around mountain passes in CO with no issue to reception or GPS. I also hate not playing music while driving so Spotify is always running. I think the fact that I can connect starlink through the FRP (also honeycomb) materials shows how little it interferes with RF signals. The Tune also has an aluminum frame and composite corners.

2 bars of signal strength in my garage, I only have two bars/5G on my iphone here (AT&T):

I wouldn't say I have reception or GPS issues either, just finicky D+. If your D+ is working great then you are the anomaly to this issue.

 

[Bbok1208]

I wouldn't say I have reception or GPS issues either, just finicky D+. If your D+ is working great then you are the anomaly to this issue.

What’s D+?

 

[jjswan33]

What’s D+?

Driver+ (Rivian's Highway driver assist function)

 

[Bbok1208]

Driver+ (Rivian's Highway driver assist function)

Oh yeah I have no issue with that. How does driver+ relate to the antenna though?

 

[jjswan33]

Oh yeah I have no issue with that. How does driver+ relate to the antenna though?

Because in order to do full D+ with steering on mapped highways it needs GPS and presumably road data from the cloud

 

[Bbok1208]

Made a very necessary upgrade.

 

[ksujeff99]

Made a very necessary upgrade.

Living your best life! That’s quality content right there.

 

[binary_adventure]

Installed v1 of a fairing by CO Fairing Company. We didn’t go tall enough with it, causing some noise, so they’re sending a new one. So seeing an initial improvement in range at highway speeds. At 75+ was getting 1.3ish. Now back up to 1.75ish. Will post more info on the fairing when v2 is installed. Also got a larger low power battery on the way. Will edit my first post to include updates I have and will soon put in including a combi microwave/oven/air fryer, fridge (great for post ski cookies), insulation, mounted heater, sink/compost toilet and ski racks.

I’ve found it’s been hard to collect useful range data since the energy use also includes power from the inverter. Since I run a space heater regularly now overnight while at a standstill my kWh/mi is skewed low. So far we’ve done about 20 nights in the camper all around CO and NM.

Also leveling is a beast. What a great feature. Lots of lookers at A Basin this past weekend. My girlfriend wasn’t feeling well in the afternoon so able to take a nap in there while I got a few more laps.

I was one of the lookers and just found this thread! I was just down at the showroom this past week and it sounds like you're they're beta tester on all the features and improvements. I was hesitant on the range lost, but it doesn't sound like it's too terrible.

I still need to read through this thread a bit more, but am planning on specing it out this week and putting down a deposit. They're working on a design with a cab window and cutouts for the gear tunnel/tailgate that would push it out to a 9-month build.

Is there anything to consider while building this out or any features/improvements/wish list?

 

[Epzey]

Made a very necessary upgrade.

How do you like that Phillips machine? I had a DeLonghe Eletta for years which I absolutely loved. I that sold but have been looking for on I can use in the truck. These newer Philips rigs def caught my eye.

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