Why DIY WiFi Struggles on Holiday & Caravan Parks
Unlike homes or offices, holiday parks present unique technical challenges:
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Large outdoor areas with trees, caravans, metal structures, and varied terrain
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Seasonal surges with hundreds of devices connecting simultaneously
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Guests expecting fast, reliable streaming — even at peak times
Without a professional WiFi survey, parks are effectively guessing coverage and capacity. And guessing never works. Signal strength, antenna type, mounting height, and interference all directly impact performance — with issues often only becoming obvious during busy weekends or school holidays.
Even when signal appears “good”, DIY networks frequently collapse under load due to poor capacity planning. The result is all too familiar:
slow speeds, dead zones, frustrated guests, and constant complaints.
The Hidden Cost of “Cheap” WiFi
DIY WiFi often feels cheaper at the start. But once you factor in:
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Repeat site visits
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Extra cabling and replacement hardware
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Time spent troubleshooting issues
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Guest complaints landing on reception desks
…it almost always costs more in the long run.
In one real-world example, a park that installed WiFi themselves faced dead zones, interference, and offline access points — issues that were only resolved after a full professional redesign and validation survey.
