Starlink ordered… I feel it’s the only sensible option now..

[Swifter]

Starlink now off for the night as speeds on mobile data are acceptable.

 

[Kups]

Another happy camper that shows you that dumping those SIM card wifi boxes to the bin pays off.

My mifi unit aerial is bolted to the roof so useful when travelling and single night stops when getting dishy out and set up is a faff after driving most of the day. Struggling by on 7mps on phone network, just drives iPlayer on my tablet.

 

[Carpmart]

My mifi unit aerial is bolted to the roof so useful when travelling and single night stops when getting dishy out and set up is a faff after driving most of the day. Struggling by on 7mps on phone network, just drives iPlayer on my tablet.

This is the key for us all really, making it convenient and easy enough to use even on short stops. Flat mounting is almost definately where I will end up, just need to see how I get on with current configuration first, to generate the need for action…

 

[Kups]

So, now ours has arrived, what solution do people have for running the cables? We'll be setting ours up each time when we're on site and want to keep the floor stand for those occasions were pitched under trees.

I guess just passing the cable out a window is probably the simplest option and is unlikely to damage the cable if we keep the window on breather. I'd prefer to run it out of the garage, but I think the door seal would likely damage the cable? What do people do?

Our Adria side locker has mains, 12 volt and usb power built in. Adria thoughtfully put three cut outs in the locker door edge for cables. Ideal for mounting the router and VPN box inside with the aerial cable passing out through the door.

 

[Kups]

Just received my Ethernet connector after ordering on Tuesday. It arrived today at 10 45am after starting in California and traveling via Leipzig, East Midlands airport and Cambridge! The DHL guy said he has delivered "a hell of a lot of these devices, what are they?" He's a caravanner and after I gave him the info, he's ordering one!

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[Gromett]

Revolvor Just re-read my post and realised I thought I was trying to be funny but it may not have come across that way. I was joking just in case it wasn't clear

 

[Gromett]

Just got a notification that they are going to try delivering tomorrow. I will be surprised if they do, but wow.

 

[Tombola]

Just got a notification that they are going to try delivering tomorrow. I will be surprised if they do, but wow.

So you should now be able to.log in and change to roam if required.

 

[Gromett]

So you should now be able to.log in and change to roam if required.

I will be setting it up and testing it the second it arrives. I can't wait to have a play. Although I suspect in my current location the trees may have something to say about it.

 

[Minxy]

I will be setting it up and testing it the second it arrives. I can't wait to have a play. Although I suspect in my current location the trees may have something to say about it.

Hopefully the evicted nest builder won't take out it's revenge on it!

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[Revolvor]

Revolvor Just re-read my post and realised I thought I was trying to be funny but it may not have come across that way. I was joking just in case it wasn't clear

No worries! I appreciated your sense of humour - and that you re-posted the links!

 

[Revolvor]

Just got a notification that they are going to try delivering tomorrow. I will be surprised if they do, but wow.

Likewise. Message from DHL last night. I've already logged in, changed to Roam, and paused the service.

Currently I'm struggling how to find how to "Check for Obstructions" in the App.

 

[Revolvor]

I will be setting it up and testing it the second it arrives. I can't wait to have a play. Although I suspect in my current location the trees may have something to say about it.

I'm worried about the trees in our garden too.

 

[poacher]

Once you change to Roam Yes, ie order wait for it to be dispatched then login to starlink and manage account and change service plan to Roam. They will charge you £4.42 as its slightly dearer on roam per month but after the change you can then go back in and Pause which will then give you 14 days to test it all out and no charge. I can confirm this works as i have done this on both of my systems.

My thanks to Zac for this posting
I took the plunge and ordered on the 31st - my service address is in the southwest but we are currently touring Scotland so had the unit shipped to the campground near Perth (dispatch 2-5 days)
First disappointment - when order processed dispatch jumped from 2-5 days to the 12th to 18th June - nearly cancelled because of our movements and we will be nowhere near Perth in 2 weeks
Last evening (1st) DHL advised they had 'my box' and were delivering on the 2nd (Starlink still showing 12th to 18th)
This morning Starlink have me 'active' and being delivered today - DHL have me at their local delivery depot - so onto my Stalink portal - changed to ROAM - paid my £4.44
then PAUSED my service from the 15th June
so two weeks to play before my service 'pauses'
Thank you Zac for the posting

 

[MisterB]

I think the 'obstructions' part needs the Starlink to be left switched on for a couple of hours before it can make a proper assessment, based on one of the Everlanders YouTube video.

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[Revolvor]

I think the 'obstructions' part needs the Starlink to be left switched on for a couple of hours before it can make a proper assessment, based on one of the Everlanders YouTube video.

Thanks, I'd seen that, but there is also reference in "Support" to a link to use your phone to scan the proposed installation site for obstructions. I just can't find it!

 

[Ditcha]

I know , but it’s brilliant ! I have a bit of power anxiety but we should be ok .I will update the thread . We are here for 3 nights . Let’s see what happens.

Out of interest what is the days power usage with the starlink?

 

[coopc]

In the app there is a Obstacles button. Im sure it was there prior to my Dishy going live. Maybe only appears later ??

 

[Revolvor]

In the app there is a Obstacles button. Im sure it was there prior to my Dishy going live. Maybe only appears later ??

Thank you. I've just found out how to search for Obstacles. You have to begin the "Start Setup" process. It then tells you to take your mobile and scan the sky.
Waiting for my delivery today.

 

[cbrookson]

Although I suspect in my current location the trees may have something to say about it.

You'll be surprised. Mine is pointing vertically to the sky most of the time and has minimal obstruction, even though trees surround me. Height makes a difference.
Don't forget to change to Roam from Residential now it is marked as dispatched so that you can pause the service. You can never be sure when that ability will change!
Cheers

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[Carpmart]

Out of interest what is the days power usage with the starlink?

Variable. It’s determined by how much you use it and how many hours you have it off overnight.

I would estimate an average being 500-650wh

 

[Steve and Denise]

Variable. It’s determined by how much you use it and how many hours you have it off overnight.

I would estimate an average being 500-650wh

So after reading all of this, I still can’t decide if it’s all about profit or just having the most satellites out there @Gromett

 

[Ditcha]

Variable. It’s determined by how much you use it and how many hours you have it off overnight.

I would estimate an average being 500-650wh

Roughly 50Ah day wow and that's switching it off at night.

 

[Swifter]

Roughly 50Ah day wow and that's switching it off at night.

The solar keeps up but obviously in winter this would be a struggle .

 

[Carpmart]

The solar keeps up but obviously in winter this would be a struggle .

My modus operandi is to always be away somewhere sunny during winter…. Problem solved!

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[DangerMousy]

Our Adria side locker has mains, 12 volt and usb power built in. Adria thoughtfully put three cut outs in the locker door edge for cables. Ideal for mounting the router and VPN box inside with the aerial cable passing out through the door.

Sadly none of our lockers have such useful cut outs

 

[DangerMousy]

I will be setting it up and testing it the second it arrives. I can't wait to have a play. Although I suspect in my current location the trees may have something to say about it.

Ours is currently on the ground in the back garden which is pretty small and has some very large trees at the bottom of it. After leaving it on overnight the app is telling me that we are partially obstructed and can expect an interruption every 3 minutes. The manual scan with the phone camera showing something like 28% obstructed. But despite that we're still getting speeds in excess of 100mb

The biggest challenge to my testing is that the Starlink router has a terrible wifi range. I'm sure it'll be fine in the motorhome but my office is the opposite side of the house and there are too many walls in the way for me to get a decent connection in my office.

 

[zac]

Ours is currently on the ground in the back garden which is pretty small and has some very large trees at the bottom of it. After leaving it on overnight the app is telling me that we are partially obstructed and can expect an interruption every 3 minutes. The manual scan with the phone camera showing something like 28% obstructed. But despite that we're still getting speeds in excess of 100mb

The biggest challenge to my testing is that the Starlink router has a terrible wifi range. I'm sure it'll be fine in the motorhome but my office is the opposite side of the house and there are too many walls in the way for me to get a decent connection in my office.

get the ethernet adaptor and use a different router with a switch then it wont matter, this is simplest way without modifying anything ie cutting any cables etc, i will be ditching their router on mine when it goes into the motorhome. I already have a GL.iNet router spare so will likely use that or another one not decided yet but def not theirs

 

[Ditcha]

My modus operandi is to always be away somewhere sunny during winter…. Problem solved!

Might be able to run it all day then
Still a extra cost to add the hardware to compensate for the very hungry power requirements no matter where you are.

 

[Tombola]

I think the 'obstructions' part needs the Starlink to be left switched on for a couple of hours before it can make a proper assessment, based on one of the Everlanders YouTube video.

it does, 6 hours for me back in the day....but its a bit of overkill for roam.

Just done some monitoring via the 2000w inverter. figures below are after taking away inverter usage of around 2ah.

on startup for 20 mins or so anywhere between 4-8 ah coming out of the batteries
Settles down over next half hour/hour anywhere between 2 and 2.5 ah, fluctuates.

goes to show, if you are running a large inverter and also the dishy , then these alone will have 80-100ah per day if on for 24 hours

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