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Rolling To

Starlink
Deep Dive
June 28th, 2023
Rally2023
Eric McHenry // BRN #153
Agenda Rolling To

• Starlink overview
• Who’s it for, and what problem does it solve?
• Information Resources
• Service plans
• Integrating into your Airstream
• Q&A
Starlink Overview

• Initial service offering: 2019


(60 satellites)
• ~4,000 satellites (May 2023)
• ~12,000 planned,
potentially more
• 1.5M subscribers (May
2023)
Starlink Availability (June 2023)
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Who is it for?
Yes
• Working and often not in areas lacking reliable cellular.
• Need relative certainty of communication (“chasing the signal”).
• Desire redundancy (cellular + Starlink)

No
• Typically camp in heavily wooded areas.
• Are ok with cellular (native and hotspots) and/or public WiFi

Maybe
• Desire to reduce individual cellular plans (tablets, laptops).
• True “off-the-grid” boondocking or non-Airstream camping
Informational Resources

• RV Mobile Internet
• rvmobileinternet.com/guides/starlink-rv-boat/
• Facebook Starlink for RV
• facebook.com/groups/starlinkrv
• YouTube
• Poles & Holders
• polesandholders.com/collections/mounts
• Starlink with Peplink
Starlink Service
Plans (June 2023)
• Residential ($599 + $120/month)
• Business ($2,500 + $250/month)
• Roam ($599 + $150/month)
• Mobility ($2,500 + $250/month)
• Maritime ($2,500 + $250/month)
• Aviation (???)
• Tall mast is usually NOT needed.
• Usually only need to “see over” Airstream.

Starlink Dish Mount • But bring the standard base for options
• Clearings in heavy tree cover areas.
• Truck bed or roof
• Can make a pole with adapter
Integrating into your Airstream
Phase #1 (27’ Globetrotter)
Integrating into your Airstream
Phase #1 (27’ Globetrotter)
Integrating into your Airstream
Phase #2 (30’ Classic)
Integrating into your Airstream
Phase #2 (30’ Classic)
Cutting the Cable…
• Necessary if using “SmartPlug” penetration
• Truly, it isn’t hard
• Simple RJ45 crimp
• Buy your IT friend a beer - will take ½ hour.
• Or, have an Airstream dealer do it (and maybe route the cable)
• But keep a spare cable (starlink.com)!

Klein Tools VDV226-110 Ratcheting Modular Data Cable Crimper / Wire


Stripper / Wire Cutter for RJ11/RJ12 Standard, RJ45 Pass-Thru
Connectors
Placing the Router Factors

• Access to Starlink cable (router end).


• Access to inverter outlet
• Proximity to Airstream Connect
• WiFi radiation (bedstand)
• Ideally, not in a closed cabinet (but not critical)
• Aesthetics (!!)
Routing the Cable

• Airstream-dependent
• Antenna mast-dependent
• Aesthetics-dependent
• Other factors
• Desire to open the front window
(or not)
• Permanent or temporary
• Typical weather conditions
• Use with ACI/WBCCI flags
• DYI or Dealer: time/experience/$$
Starlink and
Pepwave
(Airstream
Connect)
Other Considerations

• Boondocking (power usage)


• Desire to use in multiple places
• Home, Airstream, vacation home, non-Airstream camping, etc
• Infrequent use
• Theft (campground)
Q&A
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Thank You!
June 28th, 2023
Rally2023
Eric McHenry // BRN #153

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