I'm reading elsewhere that the antenna heater is turned on by default. It's in the app. Turning it off should drop its power usage down considerably. I've read the system usually consumes around 2 to 2.5 Amps. Safe travels.
Hi there! I have to say we've only been in light to moderate rain with it on, clouded out and stormy - it has continued working without a problem. I have set it up under heavy dark cloud cover several times, it takes a little longer to make the connection but it's always connected. I leave it out in the rain - no problem. In the few months we've had it I can only speak of one issue connecting and that was in the VIC highlands on a clear day - go figure that one - eventually it connected when I moved the dish several times. Hope this helps.
It’s on sale now - half price $450. The plan is $175 per month for the RV version, you can suspend the plan at any time so you don’t have to pay and reactivate on your next trip or in the areas where you have no signal - I’ve had down load speeds of up to 100mps - averages 20-50 depending on conditions. Uploads between 10-20mps is normal so far. Had no issue live streaming events, uploading RUclips videos or making and receiving calls and emails. Out performs my nbn high speed service at home easily. I wouldn’t be buying a satellite tv setup for a van now days with this option around. Each to their own I guess.
@@caravansbythecampfire thanks for the fast response and the great review. Im looking at going 'digital nomad' & Im really ready to pull the trigger on one.
@@CaptZenPetabyte I guess technology will continue to improve, then only current downside is the need for 240volt power - if you have an inverter then no worries. I'm sure a 12 volt version must be on its way very soon as most people don't have an inverter. They are coming out (if not already) with a car mount version (pretty xxy I believe). I'm sure some educated elect experienced folk could sort out a solution. For now, we are loving it! I was watching the NFL (yank football if you didn't know) yesterday morning live at 6.00am in the bush and it was crystal clear 4k vision for over 4 hours - dropped out once for 10 secs during that time.
@@caravansbythecampfire my original trade is electronics/electrical, they prob keep the 240 to keep the current manageable as its powering the sat sig (theres a bit of current there) as well as the router & wifi signals too. Easier, but youve given me an idea to research now. 😉
Yeah it’s not all fantastic… it sucks power like crazy and I’ve found it dictates where you camp. In Australia, any trees shading you to the south will in many cases result in no signal. Starlink state they require 100 degree view of the sky… which is heaps. 7amps is a lot when you run it day and night. Hardly like a fridge which should average out to around 2. I see it peak at 10. I’ve done the 12v conversation which requires the Tycon pw-1000 injector or it won’t work! Don’t think you can just go down to Jacar and buy one. A company called dishypower also makes a special injector for it. The voip quality is excellent except it will often give long pauses in conversation.. you just have to wait for it to resume. Starlink say this is the switching of satellites.. but I’m sceptical that’s a valid answer.
Ours drew between 2.5-4amps running through a 2K inverter. Not sure what the special injector is you talk about? Ours has worked everywhere without exception - yes sometimes it takes a while to connect to satellites but once up and running all is fine.
you dare say something that change lives in my country as not all fantastic... i guess you could use some humbling.. maybe it will come to you sometime in the future..
@@mountainconstructions what 12v kit? There is no such thing except self hacks.. and your not laughing. I found out if you don’t use a serious 48v injector it won’t wok. It draws over 100w which is a shitload of power.. and why it is 240v
Great insight- wow! Clever gadget that is. Thanks for sharing, was helpful seeing it in poor weather conditions also!
I'm reading elsewhere that the antenna heater is turned on by default. It's in the app. Turning it off should drop its power usage down considerably. I've read the system usually consumes around 2 to 2.5 Amps. Safe travels.
A heater? Interesting.. I’ll investigate - thanks for the info!
Thks for the video - helpful as always. Great tech from Elon. Are you going to a do a review on the Gator?
Thanks Jack, we’ve had 3 vans in the last 2 weeks including the Gator - just putting the videos together! Stay tuned.
Good info. What has been your experience when it's raining, particularly heavy rain? Do you have to pack it up and be without internet?
Hi there! I have to say we've only been in light to moderate rain with it on, clouded out and stormy - it has continued working without a problem. I have set it up under heavy dark cloud cover several times, it takes a little longer to make the connection but it's always connected. I leave it out in the rain - no problem. In the few months we've had it I can only speak of one issue connecting and that was in the VIC highlands on a clear day - go figure that one - eventually it connected when I moved the dish several times. Hope this helps.
I know initial cost is around the $900-1200 (depending on sales etc) but what is the monthly cost, upload & download speeds please?
It’s on sale now - half price $450. The plan is $175 per month for the RV version, you can suspend the plan at any time so you don’t have to pay and reactivate on your next trip or in the areas where you have no signal - I’ve had down load speeds of up to 100mps - averages 20-50 depending on conditions. Uploads between 10-20mps is normal so far. Had no issue live streaming events, uploading RUclips videos or making and receiving calls and emails. Out performs my nbn high speed service at home easily. I wouldn’t be buying a satellite tv setup for a van now days with this option around. Each to their own I guess.
@@caravansbythecampfire thanks for the fast response and the great review. Im looking at going 'digital nomad' & Im really ready to pull the trigger on one.
@@CaptZenPetabyte I guess technology will continue to improve, then only current downside is the need for 240volt power - if you have an inverter then no worries. I'm sure a 12 volt version must be on its way very soon as most people don't have an inverter. They are coming out (if not already) with a car mount version (pretty xxy I believe). I'm sure some educated elect experienced folk could sort out a solution. For now, we are loving it! I was watching the NFL (yank football if you didn't know) yesterday morning live at 6.00am in the bush and it was crystal clear 4k vision for over 4 hours - dropped out once for 10 secs during that time.
@@caravansbythecampfire my original trade is electronics/electrical, they prob keep the 240 to keep the current manageable as its powering the sat sig (theres a bit of current there) as well as the router & wifi signals too. Easier, but youve given me an idea to research now. 😉
@@caravansbythecampfire it draws too much power for the average 12v system, which is why it’s 240v
Yeah it’s not all fantastic… it sucks power like crazy and I’ve found it dictates where you camp. In Australia, any trees shading you to the south will in many cases result in no signal. Starlink state they require 100 degree view of the sky… which is heaps.
7amps is a lot when you run it day and night. Hardly like a fridge which should average out to around 2. I see it peak at 10.
I’ve done the 12v conversation which requires the Tycon pw-1000 injector or it won’t work! Don’t think you can just go down to Jacar and buy one. A company called dishypower also makes a special injector for it.
The voip quality is excellent except it will often give long pauses in conversation.. you just have to wait for it to resume. Starlink say this is the switching of satellites.. but I’m sceptical that’s a valid answer.
Ours drew between 2.5-4amps running through a 2K inverter. Not sure what the special injector is you talk about? Ours has worked everywhere without exception - yes sometimes it takes a while to connect to satellites but once up and running all is fine.
you dare say something that change lives in my country as not all fantastic... i guess you could use some humbling.. maybe it will come to you sometime in the future..
@@agps4418 fair enough.
That was too funny.
I guess the point here is... anyone can get SL deployed and running
Even with trees all around them
If I can…..
@@caravansbythecampfire Uhuh 😂
Get the 12 volt kit and you'll be laughing.
A pole mount for the van.
Or fix it permantly to the roof 😉
@@mountainconstructions They're the ticket!
@@mountainconstructions what 12v kit? There is no such thing except self hacks.. and your not laughing. I found out if you don’t use a serious 48v injector it won’t wok. It draws over 100w which is a shitload of power.. and why it is 240v