Share your Starlink RV install and experiences

[Neal]

It's interesting seeing the Starlink for RV installs (on Facebook) where people are running these up so high like they are cellular antennas. I realize part of it is simply the length of pole their using but I see people can't let go of the cellular mentality it seems.

 

[marc2912]

It's interesting seeing the Starlink for RV installs (on Facebook) where people are running these up so high like they are cellular antennas. I realize part of it is simply the length of pole their using but I see people can't let go of the cellular mentality it seems.

I think a lot of the RV installs that are high up have to do with the fact that from campground to campground, site to site, you just don’t know what the tree lines will be like. The higher you can go the less likely you are to have an obstructed view.

 

[Neal]

True, but some pics I'm seeing are in the clear open with no trees around.

 

[marc2912]

True, but some pics I'm seeing are in the clear open with no trees around.

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Right but would you change your setup every time based on location you're at?

 

[Neal]

Right but would you change your setup every time based on location you're at?

It all depends how it's stowed. If I can set my dish antenna on the roof or picnic table (assuming a trustworthy area) I'd do that. This isn't the only case and there have been discussions on this topic where people are reminding others, it doesn't have to be elevated. It just needs line of site with the SAT.

I'm guessing I'm going to be running up the ladder and just setting mine on the roof initially. Just like cellular antennas, the gears will be turning on how best to mount them and keep them secure from winds from sudden storms.

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

Been following and working to learn from the collective wisdom and experience.
Looks like Starlink RV is starting to get back logged for shipping. We ordered June 5 and have an estimated delivery of June 24-30. A little bit longer delay than I saw from others a few weeks ago.

 

[marc2912]

Been following and working to learn from the collective wisdom and experience.
Looks like Starlink RV is starting to get back logged for shipping. We ordered June 5 and have an estimated delivery of June 24-30. A little bit longer delay than I saw from others a few weeks ago.

Yeah and it actually gave me too much time to research and cancel…. While it would be a fun gadget reviews are very mixed still and I have new house batteries to buy so their delayed shipping led to a canceled order and reprioritization of funds

 

[Tnedator]

Been following and working to learn from the collective wisdom and experience.
Looks like Starlink RV is starting to get back logged for shipping. We ordered June 5 and have an estimated delivery of June 24-30. A little bit longer delay than I saw from others a few weeks ago.

I read they've had over 30,000 RV orders already, so that's probably caused the increased shipping times.

 

[Tnedator]

expensive

Yes, but in the context of an RV that costs over a quarter million....

Threw dishy in the back yard, since they started charging me for the first month of service.

Getting 20-25 down and about 8 up. Been less than 20 on a few speed tests.

My address is "wait-list" on the map.

 

[Neal]

Ordered one of these which I'll have along for the soon to start trip. If it works I'll screw it down to the roof and dicor it. Mount antenna to it when parked and run cable either into AV box over driver's seat or through a slide seal until I figure out the location.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006J1WSGI/?tag=rvf01-20

 

[AbdRahim]

Ran across this video. Interesting.

 

[lemondrop9344]

Update..... We brought the Starlink from the home office back over to the RV today to give it another try. We are subscribed to the Home plan with portability. Our base address for the Dishy is in Southport, NC.
This time we set up the Starlink in Southport & activated portability. We then moved it over to the RV which is around 15 miles due west & located in an area that is not scheduled for availability until 2023.
It's sort of interesting to watch the Dishy search for the satellites & within a few minutes we were connected to the internet. We ran a couple of speed tests with speeds ranging in the high teens & up to 70 Mbps.
The real test will come next week when my son & his family head out to Ft. Lauderdale & will be staying in a state park for some 10 days.

 

[Scotttkd2]

Posted this in another forum, it addresses full time work situations, but still relevant IMO

In a usage situation where employment relies on a full time always up connection to the internet, I don't think there is a one size fits all answer. I have added the Starlink to my arsenal, and we rely heavily on it, but I still have the pepwave max transit duo operating with ATT and Verizon sims with the Starlink plugged into the wan port. So far its working well, and I see the potential to cut the cell plans down to a more reasonable and much less expensive size and use as backup to the unlimited Starlink. Everyone has to evaluate their needs and decide accordingly. 2years ago I was getting away with a weboost and an ATT hotspot, mostly fr entertainment. Things changed and we went full time and needed a more reliable connection. As this new technology develops I am sure it will improve, right now we are effectively beta testers, but I don't mind that. I like the options it gives me that cellular doesn't. Your mileage may vary in that respect.

 

[Tnedator]

I have a new RV lease a at a localish lake. I did the visibility test over the 4th weekend, and it's clear straight up, but has obstructions to the sides. Park wifi is better than most, but not great, and AT&T and Verizon are on the edge (0-2 bars inside, but Peplink with external antennas were getting 105-124 depending on band).

I'm hoping that Starlink will be able to hold a sat signal, even with the trees, but not sure. Next time I go up there, I'll bring the dishy and check.

 

[marc2912]

So I had canceled my order since they were taking too long to fulfill and was going to hotspot. Then I saw a v1 dish for sale at a decent price and said screw it. The specs are the same performance wise on the two dish, v1 is just bigger and heavier. The account transfer procedure when buying used was a bit more complex than necessary but I got it working at home and now it’s with us on our 11 day trip.

Originally I had grandiose mounting plans but as many thing goes it didn’t happen, instead I just chucked the dish on the roof of my jeep and ran the wire through the front door of the rv. Today we’re at the Elizabeth KOA in PA and I included both the Starlink app speedtest and the google one.