Thread: All things STARLINK

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

Right, daughter and hubby are doing the big circle with 2 pre teen daughters who have ipads, especially for those longer journeys with not a lot to see.
If they install a satellite communication system, either in the van, (or probably more flexible in the car?), does it operate successfully while traveling as well as when camped?

It certainly does!

I have Gen 4 Starlink at home and a Mini on the D4 for travel.

I mounted to the D4 as when we go driving away from camp, we desire the communications if needed.

Mines wired via a Step Up to get it to 30v as 12v can be flakey / unreliable.

I also have a key fob remote to power it on/off whilst inside the van so we don't need it burning (~2ah) when not needed and don't have to go out to turn it on.

This is the mount mine is in, complete with protective cover to prevent damage to the top.



Ignore the cable hanging off the back - that was during testing, it's now run through a decktite fitting for a clean install.

Originally Posted by Tombie

It certainly does!

I have Gen 4 Starlink at home and a Mini on the D4 for travel.

I mounted to the D4 as when we go driving away from camp, we desire the communications if needed.

Mines wired via a Step Up to get it to 30v as 12v can be flakey / unreliable.

I also have a key fob remote to power it on/off whilst inside the van so we don't need it burning (~2ah) when not needed and don't have to go out to turn it on.

This is the mount mine is in, complete with protective cover to prevent damage to the top.



Ignore the cable hanging off the back - that was during testing, it's now run through a decktite fitting for a clean install.

Would you mind posting enclosure details Tombie? Also, what's the roof mounted electrical fitting - I haven't seen those before.

As the Starlink does get warm when in use is enclosing it as you have done albeit with some airflow underneath as I gather the base isn't sealed, cause any long term affects to either performance or lifespan due to getting too hot especially in midsummer when stationary in full sun?

Originally Posted by John_D4

Would you mind posting enclosure details Tombie? Also, what's the roof mounted electrical fitting - I haven't seen those before.

This is the mount

Starlink Roof Mount for Starlink Mini | Durable & Secure | Aussie Made

And this is the cable gland

Customizable IP68 Multi-Cable Seal – Marine-Grade for Campervans & Caravans
– Campervan Builders

Originally Posted by oka374

As the Starlink does get warm when in use is enclosing it as you have done albeit with some airflow underneath as I gather the base isn't sealed, cause any long term affects to either performance or lifespan due to getting too hot especially in midsummer when stationary in full sun?

The Starlink is designed for in sun use, the supporting ?cage? has quite a lot of breathing area.

Even in direct sun, and in use, it's showing no signs of issue. The units can heat to remove snow etc and get far warmer doing that than sitting there in the sun.

The company making the mount do recommend using a white cover in high temp / sunlight environments.

Originally Posted by Tombie

This is the mount

Starlink Roof Mount for Starlink Mini | Durable & Secure | Aussie Made

And this is the cable gland

Customizable IP68 Multi-Cable Seal ? Marine-Grade for Campervans & Caravans
? Campervan Builders

Thanks Tombie

Your gland is different to that link, is yours an older model?

Originally Posted by John_D4

Thanks Tombie

Your gland is different to that link, is yours an older model?

I have 2 on the roof now.

The one in the original picture and the one linked is located behind it now (no new pics at the moment)

About the heat, I would still think the all black would heat up a lot more... But hey, if it works

I also wonder how the wifi performs with so much metal between it and the user. I had my mini up on the tin roof of my current residence and it performed awful. With about 5m between starlink mini and my mac pro (which has the wifi antenna on the top) I got horrible performance. Maybe its just my unit?

Lastly but perhaps I should've said firstly: starlink is changing het pause feature for the mini's only it seems:

To opt-in, click Confirm Standby Mode and follow the steps below before 13/09/2025. If no action is taken, your paused service line will be cancelled.

ie. when you purchase a starlink mini with the intention to use it during your vacation and pause it for the remainder of the year, tough luck. The only option left will be to pay 60 bucks per year to keep it going or cancel it completely and re-register which means that you need to reapply effectively and that could mean that you won't be connected in very busy area's etc. as I read it.

Cheers,
-P