Starlink RV roaming version, initial test (1 Viewer)

[tincan45]

I ordered the RV version and it's due to arrive next week while I'm away on a work trip. Sounds like it's AC powered. Guess it could run off the small OEM inverter but would require ACC on. Not a problem, I've got a Yeti 1500x which will do the job and then some.

@tincan45 - I ordered the Ethernet adapter just in the rare case I would ever need it and the wall mount you suggested but not sure why I would need that wall mount camping? I held off on ordering a shorter 75 ft cable because it doesn't seem consistent on what length of cable Starling is shipping with the RV version on any given week. Currently, Starlink doesn't seem to be providing a lot of technical detail about the kit but then again it was just released weeks ago.

Looking forward to using it as I have several upcoming roadtrips w camping.

I ordered the ethernet for my home router. It's my secondary WAN so I can just unplug and go when need be. I don't have to change anything on my home internet and it provides some internet failover as well. Cox in not real dependable where I live, so it's nice to have some redundancy. I agree, no need on the trail. Just use the starlink wifi.

Yep it's AC and he built-in land cruiser inverter won't run it. I tried. A small 300W inverter is all you would need.

 

[gluaisrothai]

I ordered the ethernet for my home router. It's my secondary WAN so I can just unplug and go when need be. I don't have to change anything on my home internet and it provides some internet failover as well. Cox in not real dependable where I live, so it's nice to have some redundancy. I agree, no need on the trail. Just use the starlink wifi.

Yep it's AC and he built-in land cruiser inverter won't run it. I tried. A small 300W inverter is all you would need.

There are some easy enough hacks to run the Starlink completely from DC. Starlink on Pure DC Power, Off Grid CTO - https://www.offgridcto.com/2022/05/23/starlink-on-pure-dc-power/

 

[tincan45]

There are some easy enough hacks to run the Starlink completely from DC. Starlink on Pure DC Power, Off Grid CTO - https://www.offgridcto.com/2022/05/23/starlink-on-pure-dc-power/

Thanks. I've seen those articles. Seems simpler to have a small inverter and you can use it for other purposes. Most "serious" overlanders already have monster inverters installed. I've never needed AC, but I have a small Victron for my starlink.

 

[gluaisrothai]

Thanks. I've seen those articles. Seems simpler to have a small inverter and you can use it for other purposes. Most "serious" overlanders already have monster inverters installed. I've never needed AC, but I have a small Victron for my starlink.

If you use the Ethernet adapter to run POE, you can still power via the Starlink router when AC is easily available. But so far running via yeti 500 inverter, no problems.

 

[Artie]

What is the power consumption of the dish and router and is it constant? My usage will be in my Conqueror which I’m running the Redarc RedVision kit and my inverter is not monitored with that… that system is great but when it comes to inverter compatibility it’s seriously lacking… or it was when I installed it last October.

 

[Fisher23]

65 watts is what I was seeing. BUT I did turn off the heater for melting snow. Not sure what the heater pulls?

 

[Fisher23]

There are some easy enough hacks to run the Starlink completely from DC. Starlink on Pure DC Power, Off Grid CTO - https://www.offgridcto.com/2022/05/23/starlink-on-pure-dc-power/

If I follow what he did here correctly it was...
12 volt into the Step-Up (200 watt)12volt to 48 Volt converter.
The 48 Volt converter powers (the booster) Tycon Ethernet injector
And the RJ 45 plug in and out of the Tycon swap 3-4 and 5-6 green - blue.

The RJ 45 out of the tycon goes directly into your gear (router or laptop or PC.) and this end does not swap the 3-4 or 5-6

 

[gluaisrothai]

I ordered the ethernet for my home router. It's my secondary WAN so I can just unplug and go when need be. I don't have to change anything on my home internet and it provides some internet failover as well. Cox in not real dependable where I live, so it's nice to have some redundancy. I agree, no need on the trail. Just use the starlink wifi.

Yep it's AC and he built-in land cruiser inverter won't run it. I tried. A small 300W inverter is all you would need.

Just a thought. I’ve read that unless the snow melt function is disabled the dish runs a circuit test of the heater on startup which would pull enough watts to knock the stock LC inverter offline. Trying running the dish at home, disable the heater, then try again with the LC.

 

[linuxgod]

There are some easy enough hacks to run the Starlink completely from DC. Starlink on Pure DC Power, Off Grid CTO - https://www.offgridcto.com/2022/05/23/starlink-on-pure-dc-power/

This says 100W @ 48V. Would be interesting to run solely from DC but few people have a 48V battery pack so you'd still need to convert from 12V to 48V. At 100W, that's 8.5A @ 12V, which is a lot of power.

 

[Fisher23]

This says 100W @ 48V. Would be interesting to run solely from DC but few people have a 48V battery pack so you'd still need to convert from 12V to 48V. At 100W, that's 8.5A @ 12V, which is a lot of power.

I don't think it's much power he is using one of these.... and it's just powering an Ethernet signal booster.

Amazon product ASIN B09Q54XLWZ

 

[MCtree]

How much space do all the required parts for Starlink take up in the vehicle?
(Excluding the power)

I mean, when not in use, how much space do the containers consume inside the LC?
I’m guessing this is sensitive electronics and thus padding and protection is required.

Maybe a pic or two would be helpful.

 

[Fisher23]

1/2 a cargo box drawer. I just put a beach towel in there to keep it snug.

 

[MCtree]

1/2 a cargo box drawer. I just put a beach towel in there to keep it snug.

Wow. Much smaller than I thought it would be. Nice.

 

[patpend2000]

Looking at their map in the location where I need coverage it says "coming in 2023" any thoughts on if I'd get any signal or would it be a total dead zone? Anyone near Hamilton Montana that can check if it works?

 

[Fisher23]

Looking at their map in the location where I need coverage it says "coming in 2023" any thoughts on if I'd get any signal or would it be a total dead zone? Anyone near Hamilton Montana that can check if it works?

The only way to know for sure is have someone test it.

Look at where you are on this satellite map.

Starlink satellite tracker

Live view of SpaceX starlink satellite constellation and coverage.

satellitemap.space

This show you would get coverage but on and off due to being in the valley.

The coverage shows that whole area other than the valley as good coverage.

 

[tincan45]

Weird. Both my Starlink dish that arrived this past Tuesday and the 150 foot cable that came today are both cat5e.

View attachment 3019993View attachment 3019994

I believe was wrong, strange though, that's a different cable than I have.

 

[Fisher23]

I believe was wrong, strange though, that's a different cable than I have.

Do you have a commercial unit or the non-commercial unit?

 

[tincan45]

Do you have a commercial unit or the non-commercial unit?

I did purchase through my business, but I believe it's a non-commercial account. I just looked at the 75' I ordered and it looks just like the picture and obviously CAT5E.

 

[NudeLobster]

What is the power consumption of the dish and router and is it constant? My usage will be in my Conqueror which I’m running the Redarc RedVision kit and my inverter is not monitored with that… that system is great but when it comes to inverter compatibility it’s seriously lacking… or it was when I installed it last October.

Redarc just announced North American spec 110/120V Inverters at overland expo. I think they go on sale in a couple weeks.

 

[Fisher23]

I did purchase through my business, but I believe it's a non-commercial account. I just looked at the 75' I ordered and it looks just like the picture and obviously CAT5E.

Commercial units have a bigger round dish and the non-commercial have a smaller rectangular dish. Plus commercial is $500 a month.