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rtaggio · 05-31-2023, 06:23 PM

I am curious as to how Starlink users are getting the cable from the router inside the RV to the antenna outside ? I am currently closing it in the bottom corner of the cab door (class c) and it doesn't seem to be harming the cable, still slides in or out with some resistance, but surely there's a better way. I would like someway to seal out bugs and still be easy to deploy and stow as we move often.
Another question would be how are you stowing your dish or antenna, I'm currently using the box it came in but the recycled cardboard isn't going to last.
Thanks in advance

Captain8 · 05-31-2023, 07:54 PM

It's just a standard shielded cat6 cable so you can just cut the cable ans install rj45 keystone and tip. This way you could just plug the starlink into the side of your RV. Worst case you can buy a replacement cable. They also make a backpack.

I mounted mine permanently on the roof and use it while driving, works great. Plan on ordering a cable and backpack so I can just hop up on my roof. Unscrew my mount and grab the dish for when I use it for my boat.

SeeTheUSA · 06-01-2023, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rtaggio

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Another question would be how are you stowing your dish or antenna, I'm currently using the box it came in but the recycled cardboard isn't going to last.
Thanks in advance

Take a look, this worked nicely for me!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l48g1H51Gt4

BrokeDown · 06-01-2023, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rtaggio

I am curious as to how Starlink users are getting the cable from the router inside the RV to the antenna outside ?

Another question would be how are you stowing your dish or antenna,

I bought a flag pole from Camping World and the pole mount from Starlink. I have a flag pole mount on my ladder. I run the cable in the kitchen slide.

When traveling from place to place, I put the Starlink antenna on the back seat of my truck along with the wire. I put the flag pole in the bed of the truck.
When we are done with our summer travel, I use the Husky box mentioned in this thread. I store the Husky box and flag pole in the garage of the RV.
There are a lot of videos that show how to cut the plastic surround that came with the Starlink.

-B

jonahex2099 · 06-02-2023, 02:48 PM

I'm in the process of modifying the cable and adding an external rj45 jack (and cover).

Did the cable last night and tested end to end connection and works, no degradation on speed, etc.

Tonight I'm installing the external and internal RJ45 jacks. Our Passport has a storage compartment in the slide out that is conveniently behind the entertainment center in the cabin. Once done I'm going to permanently mount the router to the wall behind the TV.

The storage bay is also almost center mass to the rest of the trailer, so I can mount the flagpole either end of the camper.

I store mine using the shipping box packing and a 17 gallon storage bin from Lowes (yellow top). The packaging fits perfectly in the bin with no modification.

rtaggio · 06-02-2023, 07:42 PM

Thanks for the tips, I'm not sold on getting the cable from inside to outside, but like the storage ideas.

My MH does not have slides which I forgot to mention in the original post.

pappcam · 06-03-2023, 04:12 PM

My front pass through storage has a spot to route the waterline into when hooked up so the Starlink cable goes there as well. There's a power outlet on my panel with the rest of the connections so the router just sits in the front storage. WiFi is good all through the trailer as well as outside where we hang out.

KenZ71 · 06-03-2023, 06:43 PM

My understanding is Starlink creates a Wi-Fi hotspot so why not run the Ethernet up along the fresh water hose then put the hotspot in side one of the bays near a plug?

Phallon · 06-11-2023, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by KenZ71

My understanding is Starlink creates a Wi-Fi hotspot so why not run the Ethernet up along the fresh water hose then put the hotspot in side one of the bays near a plug?

It does. You need a special adapter to get an Ethernet outlet from the AP.

I have a ladder & Flagpole Buddy on the side at the back. Currently running g the stock cable in through the water access port. Unplugged the built in vacuum & plugged the router into that. Need to get an extra outlet in the basement pass through and/or a 12v outlet for my eventual custom router/AP & POE injector mod.

DKRITTER · 06-12-2023, 08:11 AM

We started out with the Dishy on the ground but I didn't like that because it was easily accessable. A dog could walk by and mark it, a kid on a bike not paying attention could hit it and someone could cut the cable and take off with it. We bought a kit to mount it to a flag pole attached to the ladder on our MH. Like this much better.

Running the cable took a little thought, I brought the cable in where our power cable comes in, this way I could utilize the notch in the floor. Then across the basement to where we have a power source. The white router sits on the basement floor putting out a Wi-Fi signal. We also bought the ethernet adapter and ran a Cat-6 cable to our PepLink. (much better)

As far as storing it, we looked around the house for something, I took the bottom out of the original box to see if it would fit into something. I found a black with the yellow lid tubs (Home Depot/Costco) with the attached double fold lid it was perfect, just moved the formed pieces from the original box, no cutting, easy peasy.

I'm not positive but I think this is the box we used: https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-17-G...6151/304822509

Captain8 · 06-12-2023, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DKRITTER

We started out with the Dishy on the ground but I didn't like that because it was easily accessable. A dog could walk by and mark it, a kid on a bike not paying attention could hit it and someone could cut the cable and take off with it. We bought a kit to mount it to a flag pole attached to the ladder on our MH. Like this much better.

Running the cable took a little thought, I brought the cable in where our power cable comes in, this way I could utilize the notch in the floor. Then across the basement to where we have a power source. The white router sits on the basement floor putting out a Wi-Fi signal. We also bought the ethernet adapter and ran a Cat-6 cable to our PepLink. (much better)

As far as storing it, we looked around the house for something, I took the bottom out of the original box to see if it would fit into something. I found a black with the yellow lid tubs (Home Depot/Costco) with the attached double fold lid it was perfect, just moved the formed pieces from the original box, no cutting, easy peasy.

I'm not positive but I think this is the box we used: https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-17-G...6151/304822509

You should look into dishypowa and a 12v to 48v adapter. You just cut the starlink cable, wire it to cat6 connection and plug in to dishypowa. It'll let you get rid of that 120v starlink box and run the starlink off ethernet only. This removes the double nat so you don't have 1 router connecting to a 2nd. Saving you 120v power. Also consider putting the peplink on 12V too if not already.