Educator I
Member II
I got about half way through that. I don't need internet service in a city and especially the larger ones. I need or want it in the back country where cell towers are not as numerous. I understand her point but I don't work so mandatory internet is not a issue. Other services I've seen that involve an antenna are at least $500 so the cost is still there. I have a Wilson signal booster which came with my truck and it's about 6-1000 depending on the seller.
Member II
Influencer II
Hahaha, I love how in the follow-on review video she glows about how great it is and then says, "But I don't recommend it", because (horrors) once you modify it your warranty is void. That's kind of patronizing - like, anyone with the funds can also decide to "take the risk" of blowing it up and not receiving warranty. So, kind of "rules for thee, but not for me" and all that, but eventually, after they both glow some more about how great it is, she does say anyone else in this situation (mobile into places not served by good Hotspot) is welcome to take the risk. Still, kind of a cool installation and I am impressed by the performance they get while flat and fixed. And man, what a shop he is able to access! Thanks for sharing!
Enthusiast III
Traveler II
Remember, Starlink RV service is not prioritized over those with permanent service. If you use Starlink RV for home service and live in a cell that is already full, your Starlink experience probably won't be that great. However, if Starlink availability is open at your home location it means the cell is not full and there will no service difference between a permanent and RV user. Truthfully, it would be a headache to remove my dish from the house and take it with me on a trip.
Influencer II
Yep. Tradeoffs. Cost, effort, speed, etc. To each their own.
Enthusiast I
Trail Blazer III
That is a great Idea. I have been wondering how to power it when I get it. This makes it seem like it will be relatively easy. I was also thinking of possibly getting a router with POE ports.I'm in the planning stages for adding starlink and the toughest part to deal with is the power budget.
From what I've found, these guys are the farthest along with an offering that can efficiently integrate into an overland vehicle:
DishyPowa 48V DC POE injector for Starlink Dishy
DishyPowa 48-56V DC Passive POE Injector for Starlink Dishydishypowa.com
I'm waiting for their V2 (2-3 months out) that will include the integrated power supply and can be connected directly to a 12v system.
This solution requires cutting the dishy cable, and also presumes you already have a router/wifi setup onboard, but that's exactly my situation.
Influencer II
If you are a bit handy with electronics Tuck's Truck did a write-up several months back on how to modify the Starlink power supply.....a bit more work than wiring up a PoE injector, but seems straightforward, and Marcus & Julie seem quite capable and experienced. The one in the design is for a round Dishy (56v), but you could tune one of the DC-DC supplies for 48v for the square Dishy if you wanted to be exact. Here's a link:
www.tuckstruck.net
Trail Blazer III
It looks like a good solution, unfortunately I am not comfortable doing stuff to the circuit boards like that. I also might just use the AC plug since I recently got all the trailer outlets on inverter power.If you are a bit handy with electronics Tuck's Truck did a write-up several months back on how to modify the Starlink power supply.....a bit more work than wiring up a PoE injector, but seems straightforward, and Marcus & Julie seem quite capable and experienced. The one in the design is for a round Dishy (56v), but you could tune one of the DC-DC supplies for 48v for the square Dishy if you wanted to be exact. Here's a link:
Starlink Gen 1, 2 & 3 DC power conversions
How I have converted my Gen 1, 2 and 3 Starlinks to run on DC.
Member III
Got email a few days ago that service for my area may be open by Mid 2023 so I opted to get the "Best Effort" option.Coming up on 1 year on the waiting list....
