Share your Starlink RV install and experiences

[marc2912]

I screwed my Starlink stand into the roof and dicor'd the screws. The antenna will be stowed in the house while traveling. The stand will remain on the roof.

Speeds are anywhere from 50 to 250 down and 5-10 up.

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Do you have any concerns about putting and removing the antenna every time? I feel like it would stress the screws and seal. Most things on the roof do not get pulled and pushed on every trip.

 

[Neal]

Do you have any concerns about putting and removing the antenna every time? I feel like it would stress the screws and seal. Most things on the roof do not get pulled and pushed on every trip.

No. The antenna itself has a lock release. The bracket is light and I don't anticipate any issues but I will be keeping an eye on it. I imagine there is more stress such as today with dishy up and high winds. After my first leg I was expecting to find it in my toad windshield as I'm always concerned about something like this but was happy to see it still on the roof. I sort of wish I used an alternate solution so I could have that mount to use at ground level such as on the back of the toad, on the ground, on the picnic table but I can either order another or find some other solution for ground level. I have a sling type carrier that came I believe with the pole mount kit so I put the dishy in that, throw it over my shoulder (and neck) and go up my ladder. There's always a risk on and off the ladder so I will continue watching for options others use as well.

 

[marc2912]

No. The antenna itself has a lock release. The bracket is light and I don't anticipate any issues but I will be keeping an eye on it. I imagine there is more stress such as today with dishy up and high winds. After my first leg I was expecting to find it in my toad windshield as I'm always concerned about something like this but was happy to see it still on the roof. I sort of wish I used an alternate solution so I could have that mount to use at ground level such as on the back of the toad, on the ground, on the picnic table but I can either order another or find some other solution for ground level. I have a sling type carrier that came I believe with the pole mount kit so I put the dishy in that, throw it over my shoulder (and neck) and go up my ladder. There's always a risk on and off the ladder so I will continue watching for options others use as well.

To date for me I've just been placing it either on the ground or when I needed a little extra height on the roof of my toad. I'd love to hear how you're doing cable management. for me so far it's been through driver window with a towel to not pinch and prevent water entry during rain. I did also get the Amplifi Mesh router that I'll setup on my trip this weekend to not rely on the SL AP as i found it to be lacking with the number of devices I have connecting to it.

 

[Neal]

Right now the cable is going into the bay forward of the pegboard where there is a 120V outlet for the router. I push close the basement door, don't slam it, until it latches. It just compresses the gasket and doesn't affect the cable.

My plan and parts I already bought from Lowes is to put a 120V outlet in the electrical bay with cord reel as there is a gasket there to bring the cable up and in. I'm on the fence as to whether I'll do this as what I'm doing now works.

I had no issues with wi-fi to the router from my current location but I did run an ethernet from the half bath to the pegboard bay, over the wall and into the above mentioned basement compartment. Wasn't that hard, two people would be easier. The pepwave is in the half bath electrical cabinet that Starlink connects to.

Still ironing all of this out. I don't intent for Starlink to be my primary but instead a 3rd and final option for Internet. I'm just testing it out this trip and expect as I get into the Rockies I'll be needing it more as I don't have high hopes for cellular and some have said the Custer area which I go to tomorrow is also minimal cellular. With that said a temporary setup such as I have now, otherwise it's stowed under the bed, is viable.

 

[Tnedator]

To date for me I've just been placing it either on the ground or when I needed a little extra height on the roof of my toad. I'd love to hear how you're doing cable management. for me so far it's been through driver window with a towel to not pinch and prevent water entry during rain. I did also get the Amplifi Mesh router that I'll setup on my trip this weekend to not rely on the SL AP as i found it to be lacking with the number of devices I have connecting to it.

The other option would be to get a pair of ethernet adapters and plug one into the SL ethernet and the other into the WAN on your router. You are still wireless, but then you could leave the SL router in a bay compartment.

 

[Neal]

As I have a ladder on the back of my RV and want to minimize risk of being on the roof I ordered the Flagpole buddy which is waiting for me at my next stop.

https://flagpolebuddy.com/ols/products/httpsflagpolebuddycomolsproductshttpsflagpolebuddycomolsproductsstarlink-kit-2nd-generation

https://flagpolebuddy.com/ols/products/httpsflagpolebuddycomolsproductsstarlink-kit-2nd-generation

I also ordered a King tri-pod mount which I'll see if I can make work for Starlink when I need to get the dishy clear of an obstruction. I intend to keep the included tripod mount on the roof for now.

Amazon.com

 

[lemondrop9344]

As I have a ladder on the back of my RV and want to minimize risk of being on the roof I ordered the Flagpole buddy which is waiting for me at my next stop.

https://flagpolebuddy.com/ols/products/httpsflagpolebuddycomolsproductshttpsflagpolebuddycomolsproductsstarlink-kit-2nd-generation

https://flagpolebuddy.com/ols/products/httpsflagpolebuddycomolsproductsstarlink-kit-2nd-generation

I also ordered a King tri-pod mount which I'll see if I can make work for Starlink when I need to get the dishy clear of an obstruction. I intend to keep the included tripod mount on the roof for now.

Amazon.com

I bought a tripod from this outfit.

Build Your Own Tripod Package

Build Your Own Tripod Package

www.tv4rv.com

The make a machined adapter that will accept the Standard Starlink adapter.

 

[Scotttkd2]

As I have a ladder on the back of my RV and want to minimize risk of being on the roof I ordered the Flagpole buddy which is waiting for me at my next stop.

https://flagpolebuddy.com/ols/products/httpsflagpolebuddycomolsproductshttpsflagpolebuddycomolsproductsstarlink-kit-2nd-generation

https://flagpolebuddy.com/ols/products/httpsflagpolebuddycomolsproductsstarlink-kit-2nd-generation

I also ordered a King tri-pod mount which I'll see if I can make work for Starlink when I need to get the dishy clear of an obstruction. I intend to keep the included tripod mount on the roof for now.

Amazon.com

That is my current setup know as well. I prefer to run it off the flagpole and ladder to clear obstructions, but have 150 ft of cable and a 6 ft ground tripod in case trees are an issue in our travels. Very happy with the current setup and Starlink as a whole. Looking now at reducing my wireless plans to save some money now that I can rely on the starlink to carry most of the load. Will keep the wireless as backup but at reduced gb plans.

 

[Neal]

A lot of flagpole buddies with starlink on top here in Fort Collins, CO. Mine arrived today and I'll be installing it before I leave Monday. I'm using my current setup for now.

 

[Buly]

My Starlink RV kit it took 4 days to arrive after ordering. Can't wait to start using it.