Stormwind

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Stormwind , (edited )

Starlink dishes need an open unobstructed view of the sky to communicate with the satellites. You'd need the dish to be outside and then be in range of the wifi from the dish's router (or other routers or mesh system you set up).

IMHO Starlink is best when living or boondocking in remote area without other options and with enough open sky view to get a decent connection. I have a Starlink dish on my van to get internet access when 5G coverage is not available.

The new Starlink Mini dish might be of interest - a small dish, power-able by 12-48V DC or USB-C PD. In the US it is $600, then $30 a month but only 50GB per month before extra charges.

FMCA TechConnect+ has some plans including an unlimited but speed capped AT&T plan for around $60 a month.

Stormwind , (edited )

Re: this post and "cheap portables experiment":

I use the Powerwerx Panelpole outlets inside my van, but on the outside the "weather tight cover" failed to stay closed and would frequently pop open, exposing the port to weather.

I put it under a secondary cover and used it for my outside DC outlet, and replaced my external solar panel outlet with a CNLINKO LP-28 2-Pin IP67 Waterproof Connector rated up to 50A.

I did that so if I leave my external panels outside overnight, I didn't have to worry if an unexpected rain storm gets the outlet wet.

We have very little open room in our van, so I spent stupid money on a compact 400W folding solar panel for "van roof in shade" and "need extra power" days.

Stormwind ,

I've found these Android apps useful:

  • Trail Sense and it's Solar Panel Aligner tool (given a time length or all day, calculate and assist alignment of panels to maximize production)
  • RV Solar Forecast to see theoretical maximum possible
  • Sun Surveyor to see where I can put my portable panels to get the maximum light without shading
Stormwind ,

Re: mouse wars:

I've been using a Rid-a-Rat Model RC-2 for over a year now and haven't had any rodents in the engine bay yet.

It is overpriced for what it is (low power flashing LED light) but it was easier than making my own or doing something manual every night.

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