Winegard and Starlink Team Up for Mobile Internet
Winegard is now offering a Starlink Flat High-Performance Satellite antenna kit for RVs and motor homes that lets you receive WiFi while moving. It doesn’t look like much, but it will allow you to receive WiFi even while driving down the road.
The monthly service charge for “In-Motion” is a reasonable $135.00*/mth. But the antenna costs $2500.00*. It’s 22.7″ long and 20.1″ wide. It’s only 1.6″ thick and has no moving parts. The larger size allows the dish to lay almost flat but still have a 140° vision of the sky. It’s designed to withstand 170 MPH winds.
The Starlink Flat High-Performance dish includes its own 320 watt POE (power over Ethernet) power supply that plugs into a standard 110 volt AC outlet and delivers the 110-150 watts the antenna needs to operate.
The cable that goes from the power supply to the dish is only 26′ long. They do not offer a longer one. The dish is meant to be permanently mounted on the roof of your RV so it’s secure when you are traveling down the road at highway speeds. However, this might limit your parking spots. If you want to park in the shade under trees, you might not get very good service or none at all.
Screen shot from the video below.
No longer included with the “Dishey” is a router that needs to plug in to an AC outlet too. You actually don’t need to use this router if you have a better one. You’ll just need their proprietary cable that connects to the power supply and ends in the standard Ethernet plug.
I can’t find the dimensions of the router or power supply anywhere, but they look to be the same size and quite large. Both have included wall mounts.
Low Priority Service
The Starlink In-Motion RV service plan can be “De-Prioritized” in certain situations. This means if you are in a high density area where many people are using Starlink, your service will be given a low priority. Service could be slow or spotty. When you’re out on the open road away from cities, the service should be good.
Here’s the best review Youtube® video I’ve ever seen on the two Starlink Disheys available from Winegard
Starlink Offers Another “Dishey” Antenna for RVs
Similar in shape and size, Starlink offers a high-performance satellite antenna, called a Dishey, with a mounting pole on the back. It has the same wide angle of view, but not the wind resistance. It’s not designed or FCC approved for being used while in motion. However, it comes with a 125′ cable. You can move it into a clearing if you decide to park you rig under the trees.
High Priority Service
Because this Starlink residential service is tied to a fixed address, it is given “high-priority.” In some high-density situations it can out preform the Flat High Performance antenna.
Unlimited Dishey mounting options
A small tripod is included with the “Dishey,” but the design allows many other clever mounting situations for an RV or even a boat.
Here’s a mounting bracket that easily mounts to the ladder of an RV. It get the dish high above any obstructions and can also be used as a flagpole.
Click on image to see this and many other mounting possibilities on Amazon.com
Storing your Dishey safely
Many folks suggest storing your Starlink Dishy in a Pelican Box of the appropriate size. These boxes are military-tough and come filled with foam that is easily cut to size.
The Pelican Box shown here will accommodate the satellite antenna, tripod, and all other included accessories. Once the lid is secured you can toss it into your storage bin without worry of damage.
The folks at Nerd Techy suggest inserting the plastic packaging from the delivery box into a 17 gallon tote box to keep the parts safe and secure.
Additional Mobile Internet Options from Winegard
The Winegard ConnecT 2.0 4G2+ has everything you need to receive 4g cellular internet, free over-the-air HD TV, even AM/FM radio.
- Reliable, uninterrupted, in-motion and stationary 4G LTE coverage while on the road
- Keep mobile devices, smart TVs/speakers, gaming systems, and computers
connected with 4G LTE/WiFi - Ability to swap SIM cards gives you the ability to add to new or existing data plans from other carriers
Having all these antennas in one nice package really cleans up your RV’s roof.
More powerful than smartphone tethering, the ConnecT 2.0 4G2+ provides a stronger and faster 4G LTE internet connection. Easily connect your computers, gaming systems, smart TVs, and other smart home devices to secure WiFi in seconds. The router is included within the T2 chassis.
Winegard’s smart antenna technology intelligently manages signals through multiple pathways to ensure better range and performance. The ConnecT 2.0 4G2+ roof-mounted mobile hotspot/WiFi booster allows you to access WiFi signals in your RV from farther away!
The package includes all mounting hardware, and a 20′ power cable. Just 9″ tall and 18.5″ in diameter. It sells for $499.00*. Click on image to see more details on Winegards website.
Note: There is a version of the Winegard ConnecT 2.0 4G2 without the TV and AM/FM antennas for $399.00*.
Satellite TV On The Go
You can also receive live satellite TV while driving down the road or on a boat with the Winegard Roadtrip satellite antenna. It works for DISH, DIRECTV or Bell TV programming .
The dish automatically aligns itself with the satellite you need and continues to track that satellite accurately even as you go around corners or hit bumps. It will feed two satellite receivers and is so easy to operate there is just an On/Off switch.
You can mount it permanently on your motor home or travel trailer, or set it on the ground or a table. It includes a 25′ long power cable and coax cable.
Price is $1,699.00*. Click on image to see details on the Winegard website. Available in black or white.
Other pages of Tiny Life Consulting website you’ll be interested in:
Dish Playmaker specifically for Dish Network reception. $309.00
Starlink Hi-Speed Satellite Internet
Starlink Internet Now Operational
TV Reception for a Tiny House or RV
WiFi On The Go in your RV or Tiny House
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