By Cheri Sicard
How and where to mount Starlink satellite internet equipment is a common question for RVers who use this amazing satellite internet service that gives you access from anywhere you can get an unobstructed view of the sky. We have talked about the popular flagpole mounts before. In the video below, Ryan LeCours proposes another solution as he shows how to flat mount Starlink 3 and power it via 12 volts with no cuts or mods!
Ryan says that even though Starlink runs at 120 volts out of the case, he can run it with his 12-volt system without making any modifications to the dish.
Ryan used a mount and 12-volt conversion kit that he got from TRIO Flatmount. This allowed him to flat mount his Starlink 3 dish to the roof rack of his van. However, according to the TRIO Flatmount website, it works almost anywhere: vans, trucks, campers, RVs, boats, etc. It also allows for use with a pole mount or the kickstand.
With this setup, you will no longer need your Starlink router or power supply, and you will use less power overall.
The video begins with a discussion of how and why Starlink 3 is preferable to Starlink 2 for RVers.
Watch the video to see what is included with the flat mount Starlink kit, including 12-volt power conversion. You’ll see how it all goes together. In fact, the bulk of this video consists of a step-by-step tutorial on how to connect the electrical component of this project.
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Sounds and looks cool, but it also looks like the cost is $575. More than I would want to spend. But I would have no problem spending that money (and more!) on ham radio gear, so it just depends on your interests and what you want. [Big Smile]
Not seeing how you no longer need your starlink router?
Thank you, Cheri! 🙂 Have a great week and safe travels! 🙂
We are going to travel this year with TravFli as our internet. A much less costly option.