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Starlink Mini permanent mount location

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KCAlis

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I’m springing for a Starlink Mini with the Roam plan after seeing law enforcement and other natives of the Big Bend area with receivers mounted on their roofs. Besides internet connectivity allowing WiFi calling, the Mini’s minimal cabling and built-in routing sweeten the option.

As for mounting, the first consideration is a clear view of the sky, then durability of a permanent mount, integrity of the camper shell and whole rig WiFi coverage. I’d like to use it even on the road (not to exceed 100 mph of course😉). This begs the question of mounting it on our Alumaduty.

Has anyone gone this route? Is 12 volts available in the Winegard dome? Thoughts?

I’m considering this Mini mounting system.
 
Oregon_Camper

Oregon_Camper

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IMHO...I would avoid a permanent mount of Starlink mini. My reason is you can't always have a clear line of sight from roof of RV. Having the 15 meter cable, you can walk it over to the best spot.

I also have a mount inside our truck, mounted to the sunroof, so it is available while we drive. Moving this from truck to campsite takes about 1 minute. Even if you use the entire 15 meter cable to get the mini in a good spot, you will still have great coverage in the RV with both the 5 and 2.4 bands.
 
George

George

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There is 14AWG/12vdc under the inside ceiling medallion and I suppose it could be fished out to the Winegard dome. On the antenna signal amp (in the DS pass through storage for us) there should be two buttons and lights. On mine the left button turns the amp on/off and the right one turns on/off the Winegard 12vdc.
I assume you ask this because you're considering mounting the PS inside the dome. Realize that it will be more or less a permanent location as you have to remove/replace all the sealant to service it.
I'm with Jim @Oregon_Camper on the idea of not mounting it anywhere permanent. The more options the better.
 
7426TRISS

7426TRISS

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Just ordered mine, would like it on the roof. But, more looking like on the ground.

Other reply with what they have done
 
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KCAlis

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Oregon_Camper said:
IMHO...I would avoid a permanent mount of Starlink mini. My reason is you can't always have a clear line of sight from roof of RV. Having the 15 meter cable, you can walk it over to the best spot.

I also have a mount inside our truck, mounted to the sunroof, so it is available while we drive. Moving this from truck to campsite takes about 1 minute. Even if you use the entire 15 meter cable to get the mini in a good spot, you will still have great coverage in the RV with both the 5 and 2.4 bands.
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Do you have a link to your mount?
 
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