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jmalcolm · 01-25-2023, 06:55 PM

Looking for info on installing the Starlink in-motion system on the roof of my 2022 Newmar Ventana 4369

MSHappyCampers · 01-25-2023, 06:59 PM

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docj · 01-26-2023, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jmalcolm

Looking for info on installing the Starlink in-motion system on the roof of my 2022 Newmar Ventana 4369

I've attached a Starlink brochure that provides some information about installation of the high performance system.

Let me know if you have specific questions.

moisheh · 01-26-2023, 01:15 PM

Jmalcolm: Are you really ready to spend $2500 for that system?

Captain8 · 01-26-2023, 07:01 PM

I mounted the normal V2 square on my roof using the default mount and it works great. I have a feeling it works better than their new in motion mount.

moisheh · 01-26-2023, 07:22 PM

Saw an old motorhome driving through Q. He had a Starlink attached to the top of the roof air conditioner.

Those ac covers break easily. I wonder of it will fly off the roof.

Captain8 · 01-27-2023, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by moisheh

Saw an old motorhome driving through Q. He had a Starlink attached to the top of the roof air conditioner.

Those ac covers break easily. I wonder of it will fly off the roof.

I drilled 4 holes through the roof into the ceiling then put long lag bolts with washers on both sides. The mount isn't going anywhere. I also put it behind my air conditioner to help block some wind while driving.

My class A is tall enough idk why anyone would put in ON TOP of their AC. And I completely agree they break easily. I have 3000w of solar and still plenty of room to put the starlink on the actual roof

RVStitchy · 01-27-2023, 04:13 AM

I am having the in motion system installed in the next two weeks by the dealer on ours. Going to the dealer today to discuss it. Will let you know their initial comments and final result.

mike625 · 01-27-2023, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jmalcolm

Looking for info on installing the Starlink in-motion system on the roof of my 2022 Newmar Ventana 4369

I think the Newmar and Entegra have similar front cabs design when you can run the cable thru the flat part of the back of the cab. Then down behind the FR TV. The video below has some information on what they did with the RV dish, but should also apply to the in-motion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtUztEjJ70c

CWSWine · 01-30-2023, 11:43 AM

One of the guys in the campground just had the In-Motion Starlink installed. What I thought was interesting is the In-Motion doesn't have motors in the dishy and lays flat on the roof and does NOT move and it points straight up. Then I found an article on how to disable the motors by drilling holes in the back of the antenna and unplugging them and he has less disconnects with the dish pointing straight up. Hmmmmm

He only had a week so doesn't know how well it is going work while traveling.

docj · 01-30-2023, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CWSWine

One of the guys in the campground just had the In-Motion Starlink installed. What I thought was interesting is the In-Motion doesn't have motors in the dishy and lays flat on the roof and does NOT move and it points straight up.

With all due respect, the in-motion device doesn't "point straight up." It is tilted slightly in the forward direction. I think this was due to aerodynamic considerations and possibly water run-off. See the attached sketches which are from a Starlink/Winegard handout.

RVStitchy · 01-30-2023, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RVStitchy

I am having the in motion system installed in the next two weeks by the dealer on ours. Going to the dealer today to discuss it. Will let you know their initial comments and final result.

Well, my dealer does not want to install my equipment. I already ordered it and have it in hand. They said they do order Starlink themselves and do the installations. Didn't know that.

Guess I will be installing it myself. Looking forward to ideas here.

CWSWine · 01-30-2023, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by docj

With all due respect, the in-motion device doesn't "point straight up." It is tilted slightly in the forward direction. I think this was due to aerodynamic considerations and possibly water run-off. See the attached sketches which are from a Starlink/Winegard handout.

His is installed on the slanted part of his roof so if not flat is very close to it but that wasn't the point of the post. Looking at the picture if put lowest edge toward the front and part the RV pointing south now the tilt is not pointing north but tilt south and still works. The dish works with dishy slight pointing east, west or south and not just north and close to being pointed up. That would nice to avoid trees if you had clear straight shot up.

docj · 01-30-2023, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CWSWine

His is installed on the slanted part of his roof so if not flat is very close to it but that wasn't the point of the post. Looking at the picture if put lowest edge toward the front and part the RV pointing south now the tilt is not pointing north but tilt south and still works. The dish works with dishy slight pointing east, west or south and not just north and close to being pointed up. That would nice to avoid trees if you had clear straight shot up.

The second sketch I posted noted that the in-motion system has a 140 degree field of view. It's my understanding that the standard dish has approximately a 100 degree field of view. The wider field of view would make it somewhat less sensitive to which way it was pointed.