Starlink Mini

we've been using a GEN 2 for a couple years. Even if the location we're at has wifi I still set it up, since many locations the wifi is fairly slow. Just recently got a GEN 3 standard. It was easy to do a 12V setup for both. The $150 a month wasn't bad, the now $165 is a little harder to choke down, but it now does allow in motion use, I just have to find a decent mounting system in the bed of the truck. I did a test, under the tonneau cover it still works decently, we don't have a Bakflip or hard cover.

So..............

I ordered my Starlink Mini.  It should be here within two weeks.  How exciting.  And I have a trip in early December to Blackwater River State Park in Florida.  The reviews on RV Trip Wizard pretty much all state cell phone connectivity to be pretty dismal.  A perfect place for my first test.  Looking at the pictures posted a clear shot of the sky looks favorable from most sites (I think?).

So final question is Flagpole Buddy.  The one offered on Amazon is not Prime so I want to make sure it will attach to the ladder.  And also which side of the ladder does it attach?

TIA for all the good information I have learned here.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK...c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

@JEG posted:

we've been using a GEN 2 for a couple years. Even if the location we're at has wifi I still set it up, since many locations the wifi is fairly slow. Just recently got a GEN 3 standard. It was easy to do a 12V setup for both. The $150 a month wasn't bad, the now $165 is a little harder to choke down, but it now does allow in motion use, I just have to find a decent mounting system in the bed of the truck. I did a test, under the tonneau cover it still works decently, we don't have a Bakflip or hard cover.

If I understand it correctly, StarLink now offers two roaming plans, $165/mon for unlimited data, and $50/mon for 50 GB download.

We’re not heavy users, so I’ll look into the 50 GB plan the next time I fire up Gen 3 Standard.

HTH,    
Jim / crewzer

@Slotown posted:

So..............

I ordered my Starlink Mini.  It should be here within two weeks.  How exciting.  And I have a trip in early December to Blackwater River State Park in Florida.  The reviews on RV Trip Wizard pretty much all state cell phone connectivity to be pretty dismal.  A perfect place for my first test.  Looking at the pictures posted a clear shot of the sky looks favorable from most sites (I think?).

So final question is Flagpole Buddy.  The one offered on Amazon is not Prime so I want to make sure it will attach to the ladder.  And also which side of the ladder does it attach?

TIA for all the good information I have learned here.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK...c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

I would suggest ordering directly from Flagpole Buddy.  The Lance ladders are larger than normal and need an extra insert for the brackets to work right on it - you can make sure you order it that way if you order direct.  It mounts on the left side of the ladder (assuming you are at the back of the trailer and looking at it.  Mount it on your left).  The slip-in bracket won’t work right if you put it on the right.  It’s pretty obvious how it mounts if you look closely at it when you receive it - I figured it out with a little thought.

I know this because I had the dealer attach the brackets to my new trailer when I bought it and they didn’t notice which side it was on originally - they put it on the right side.  When I got the trailer to the campground, I realized I couldn’t put the pole up, so I ended up having to move the brackets to the other side.

I use a mast from when I bought a WeBoast, same as what can be purchased from Harbor Freight.

I connect the mast to the ladder. This mast allows more height than the flagpole buddy, when needed, to clear surrounding trees. Also, depending on the spot I'm in, I can put the pole on the front of the trailer on the tongue if the tree clearance is better.

I use worm clamps for the front.

On the ladder I clamps from Amazon.

@JEG posted:

I use a mast from when I bought a WeBoast, same as what can be purchased from Harbor Freight.

I connect the mast to the ladder. This mast allows more height than the flagpole buddy, when needed, to clear surrounding trees. Also, depending on the spot I'm in, I can put the pole on the front of the trailer on the tongue if the tree clearance is better.

I use worm clamps for the front.

On the ladder I clamps from Amazon.

I used those clamps for our flagpole mounts. I welded a tab on a section of chain link fence post in my scrap pile an added some nuts and bolts to secure the pole. It stays on the ladder during travel. I remove the pole, extend it and attach the flag and put it in the mounts from the ground. I believe it would work for a starlink antennae.

The Starlink Mini came in last Friday and the Flagpole Buddy arrived today.  Installed everything this morning.  Including the flag pole installation, took about 1 1/2 hour to setup and dial in my account. Connected the RV TV and my phone. Watched a little YouTube before I stopped for the day. Real test will be when we go to Blackwater River State Park in December. Bad cell connections and no WiFi.

I ordered the Flagpole Buddy directly from the company.  That was probably a minor mistake.  I could have ordered the kit from Amazon and then ordered the Lance Brackets from the company that fit 1 1/2" fat ladder on the Lance.  I would have saved about $15 on shipping.  Oh well.  Everything came in one box this way.

I really like how easy the Flagpole Buddy allows you to raise the dish without climbing on a ladder.  Always a plus.  I may order the 15 meter cable so I don't have a lot of the 30 meter standard cable to keep organized.

The power block the cord fits into fits perfectly in the outside electrical outlet. That's good and bad.  It covers both outlets.

Everything was "Apple" easy on the setup.  I have 30 days to decide yes or no.  I'm guessing this will be a keeper!