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Starlink ordered… I feel it’s the only sensible option now..
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Or solar storm as the starlink just fall out of orbit apparently and I was also reading the satellites have a 3% failure rate. Doesn’t mean people won’t get a reliable link just means occasionally there may be a blip.I would be worried about my dish in a hail storm
zac
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Sorry but I am not following, i have not soldered any connections and the crimps have been re-crimped 4 times just in case, but my theory is that they are correct as it works if i use the Starlink Router to power the dish which essential is just transforming the 230v to 48v and sending that back up the same cable to the dish.
For what these cost me i am not worried about hail as i have a spare and in the unlikely event this one does get damaged with hail i will just use the other one and then cover it. These things are supposed to withstand the weather as they sell them to be used fixed to residential.
zac
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My main issues has been overcome which is not having to get the dish out each time, its just a pain that I still have to use 230v but all in all i would rather do that than manually run cables each time i want to use it. I have an invertor so i can still use it on the go and i am about to replace my 200ah lithium with 460ah of lithium so battery wont be an issue for the short periods we will be using it whilst travelling or stopped for a couple of days with no EHU as long as the Sun is sort of shining as we have 530w of solar on the roof.
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So this weekend was the first chance to test the modified starlink that is now permanently mounted to the roof of my motorhome. We were booked for 4 nights in Wales just on the out skirts of the brecon beacons at a campsite.
We did have phone signal which was ok and the mifi also had signal so we had options if it doesn't work.
The weekend before I ran a cable to the back cupboard which is where the starlink router is and connected that to a double smart uk socket. This was paired with my mifi just incase as that gives me the ability to power on and off the starlink wherever I am.
The starlink worked perfectly, we averaged around 150mb down which is pretty good considering the mifi was only managing 12mb (still ok). I only used the starlink on the evenings when we were back but all in all everything worked as it should including the iptv ppv boxing that was on Saturday night which is something the mifi would never have worked with (just not quick enough).
Some pics of how I installed it below but these are posted on Jim's thread as well but incase some of you didn't see that.
Now this has been done I am thinking I don't need the spare one I purchased. Might modify it and put it in the forsale section.
We did have phone signal which was ok and the mifi also had signal so we had options if it doesn't work.
The weekend before I ran a cable to the back cupboard which is where the starlink router is and connected that to a double smart uk socket. This was paired with my mifi just incase as that gives me the ability to power on and off the starlink wherever I am.
The starlink worked perfectly, we averaged around 150mb down which is pretty good considering the mifi was only managing 12mb (still ok). I only used the starlink on the evenings when we were back but all in all everything worked as it should including the iptv ppv boxing that was on Saturday night which is something the mifi would never have worked with (just not quick enough).
Some pics of how I installed it below but these are posted on Jim's thread as well but incase some of you didn't see that.
Now this has been done I am thinking I don't need the spare one I purchased. Might modify it and put it in the forsale section.
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Have you tried using it while travelling.
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not yet, don't really need it as i still have my mifi which i use for the satnav traffic etc.
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Would be interesting to know if it worked while Mobile. Great mod by the way, well done
zac
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I don't see why it wouldn't work as long as not going through a forest, may try that next but would need the invertor on.
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Just fired up my Starlink on an open (no trees ) campsite on Noirmoutier, France. Usual high speeds as against last night in Saumur under trees where the download was pants, couldn't even download an update. That's after moving the dish around a lot on the pitch. I'll not be mounting mine on our van for that reason.
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- enough to know i shouldnt touch things i know nothing about ....
That's no different than a satellite dish though is it. .... It wouldn't bother me if signal was blocked every now and again because Dishy was sat on the roof, If I really needed it I would either move sites or pitches ..
There are different options though for roof mounting that allow it to point in a different direction, but none as sleek as it being in a purpose built housing !!
Reminds me of the solar panel thread where that guy was complaining that solar was a waste of money because it didn't work when he was under trees.
You have a choice with Starlink like you do with solar. The convenience of having it fixed to the roof vs the versatility of having it portable on a long length of wire. You make the choice
Tombola
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Can't find the link now but seen a video last week saying the difference between inverter use and 12v use was negligible...what ah are you converters saving ? Is it a lot.
Yes, agree. It only takes 5 minutes to set up once you find a clear view position.Reminds me of the solar panel thread where that guy was complaining that solar was a waste of money because it didn't work when he was under trees.
You have a choice with Starlink like you do with solar. The convenience of having it fixed to the roof vs the versatility of having it portable on a long length of wire. You make the choice
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zac
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We all have different requirements and I can understand that. In those situations I will just use the mifi as starlink will only ever work with a clear line of sight to the sky.
The pros far out way the cons for me on permanent mounting. I simply just cannot be bothered at each stop to start running cables through the vehicle and putting the dishy outside somewhere.
Mine is essentially the same as there mobile solution but a fraction of the cost but it won't be for everyone. It's a choice though
Just come back from a near 5 week trip down through Belgium, Germany etc to Italian lakes and Tuscany then back via mont blonk and France. Never really paid much attention to where we pitched and a few times there was a bit of tree cover with an obstruction area and notes on app saying possible patchy service every 7 mins or whatever
In reality never had any issues and often had over 150 speeds
Wife was able to watch all her TV stuff on catch up or live
All I ever did was pull up open Big vent plonk on roof and turn on
Well happy with it. One of my better motorhome buys
Was mostly on mains as so hot needed the air con on
In reality never had any issues and often had over 150 speeds
Wife was able to watch all her TV stuff on catch up or live
All I ever did was pull up open Big vent plonk on roof and turn on
Well happy with it. One of my better motorhome buys
Was mostly on mains as so hot needed the air con on
zac
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The one I watched mentioned a saving of around 15% which is not a lot really. For me I doubt I will convert it to 12v now as the solution I have works for what I need.
Bustup15
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Bought a set of threaded rubber feet and an access hatch for garage floor.
Rubber feet screw through existing holes in the Starlink stand and hopefully protect roof and assist in stopping it moving in a breeze.
Access hatch cut into garage floor so allows cable access to 230v without having to leave a window or door ajar.
Rubber feet screw through existing holes in the Starlink stand and hopefully protect roof and assist in stopping it moving in a breeze.
Access hatch cut into garage floor so allows cable access to 230v without having to leave a window or door ajar.
Love the feet idea. Just ordered them
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Just need to drill out with an 8mm to enlarge existing holes.Love the feet idea. Just ordered them
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Reading this article using the Starlink Service. It is mounted on the Celebrity Cruise ship.
aria
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Trial run at home for my remote setup. 1.5” alloy tube from Toolstation and steel cable ties, some through the tube. Hole in the tube with a step drill makes the exact size for the dish to click into place.
Cable in through a window for now but I’ll install a proper port in the side of the van to give access through the underseat area in the dining area.
Router in a bracket close to the cable entry location. The cables go through battery area under the seats so no visible cables inside the van apart from the few feet up along the bulkhead into the router.
Everything stowed away in the van when not in use, apart from the tube.
Anyone see a problem with the tube security for driving?
I left it online via the 2.2 kw inverter for 18hrs to see what is does to the batteries. My x2 120A LiFePO4 went from 100 to 72% SOC. it will of course normally be shut down along with the inverter overnight.
Cable in through a window for now but I’ll install a proper port in the side of the van to give access through the underseat area in the dining area.
Router in a bracket close to the cable entry location. The cables go through battery area under the seats so no visible cables inside the van apart from the few feet up along the bulkhead into the router.
Everything stowed away in the van when not in use, apart from the tube.
Anyone see a problem with the tube security for driving?
I left it online via the 2.2 kw inverter for 18hrs to see what is does to the batteries. My x2 120A LiFePO4 went from 100 to 72% SOC. it will of course normally be shut down along with the inverter overnight.
Tombola
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I like it..possibly be tempted to drill the ladder and use some type of quick removable lock nut
Or summat like this
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aria
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I’ve got some M6 bolts with wingnuts and rubber washers as plan B. It the cable ties show any sign of not doing the job, I’ll go ahead & drill the ladder.
I was looking at clamps but never thought of those type.
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zac
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I like that it's all hidden once the cable cutout is complete. Quite tidy, can't see any issues with leaving the pole attached whilst driving as long as secure. Also this method will save putting it on the floor which I didn't like but what doesn't work for one can work for another.
PaulandChrissy
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Does the router stay in place while you are driving.
PaulandChrissy
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It’s not my holder. Looks smart though. Not sure that would be strong enough to have in place while driving. The one I designed is strong enough to stay in place permanently.
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