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Ryan LeCours
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 10 มี.ค. 2022
My name is Ryan LeCours. I am a 28 year old Mountain Biker, Snowboarder, Photographer and Videographer living out of a 2022 Mercedes Sprinter van which I built out myself.
Follow along with my videos to learn how I outfitted this custom built campervan to live, work and ride out of full-time, year round for the next five years to come. On this channel, I will share specific designs in my van which enable mountain biking and snowboarding for me year round, as well as edits from the wild adventures I go on with my friends.
Follow along with my videos to learn how I outfitted this custom built campervan to live, work and ride out of full-time, year round for the next five years to come. On this channel, I will share specific designs in my van which enable mountain biking and snowboarding for me year round, as well as edits from the wild adventures I go on with my friends.
Unlocking Lightning-fast Wifi Anywhere: My Ultimate Van Internet Guide
In this video, I dive into all of the van internet solutions I have tried over my two years of van life. I share the pros and cons of each, creating the ultimate guide to crafting your own internet system to fit your needs and budget.
MobileMustHave: mobilemusthave-com.myshopify.com/a/rewards/r/196a82fb
Starlink Gen 3: www.starlink.com/roam
Netgear M6 Hotspot: amzn.to/3MPymDM
Netgear M6 Pro Hotspot (newer version): amzn.to/3MPymDM
These work with MobileMustHave data plans!
Camera Equipment Used In This Video:
Sony A7sIII - amzn.to/49oaiAU
Sony 24mm 1.4 GM - amzn.to/3MPymDM
Rode VideoMic NTG - amzn.to/4cHElWT
00:00 Introduction
02:29 Low Cost Options
06:35 MobileMustHave
13:06 Starlink
18:56 Internet Combinations
MobileMustHave: mobilemusthave-com.myshopify.com/a/rewards/r/196a82fb
Starlink Gen 3: www.starlink.com/roam
Netgear M6 Hotspot: amzn.to/3MPymDM
Netgear M6 Pro Hotspot (newer version): amzn.to/3MPymDM
These work with MobileMustHave data plans!
Camera Equipment Used In This Video:
Sony A7sIII - amzn.to/49oaiAU
Sony 24mm 1.4 GM - amzn.to/3MPymDM
Rode VideoMic NTG - amzn.to/4cHElWT
00:00 Introduction
02:29 Low Cost Options
06:35 MobileMustHave
13:06 Starlink
18:56 Internet Combinations
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How To: Flat Mount Starlink 3 & Run It On 12v - No Cuts or Mods!
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In this video, I dive into the details of how to flat mount Starlink 3 on the roof of my hand-built campervan, and run it on 12v with no cuts or mods to the starlink itself. I go through why I returned my Gen 2 Starlink (motorized Dishy) in place of a new Gen 3 Starlink, how I mounted the Starlink to my Flatline Van Co Roof Rack using a Trio Flatmounts Speedmount, and how I wired the Starlink t...
My First Year Living In A Van: A Visual Recap
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I lived in a Mercedes Sprinter Van for an ENTIRE YEAR! In this video, I recap my epic year living in a van that I built myself. I share footage from the places I've traveled, stories about the lessons I've learned, and a behind the scenes look at what it was like building this van from the ground up by hand. Van Build Resources: engineerswhovanlife.com/ faroutride.com/ diyvan.com/ www.explorist...
You’re living my dream I don’t wanna own a house. I want to be free debt-free and free to go wherever I please one day I will have it one day. I’ll have me an RV or a van that I can build into but because you know I have two Younghans I’m gonna have to at least get an RV so everyone can be comfortable, I’m looking to do this in 2026, 2027. I love your videos.❤ I just have to get my credit together so that I can buy me some sort of an RV
Any RF interference or noise with this power supply? I have a ham radio in my vehicle and I’m worried a cheap power supply for Starlink will make my radio unusable.
Small tip: wrap some electrical tape around the wago's to make sure they really never come loose (while driving).
Nice video! I aim to have multiple internet connection methods for home but I like the fact that the solutions you present here could be used for mobile as well. I also am thinking of making a DIY camper (either a truck topper or modify a trailer). I have a work-from-home job so I could travel anywhere and still get work done 😀
I just got starlink. I like your mounting video. My package I got is only $50 perr month. I chose that because my use is lower.
I hadn’t heard of that plan until you mentioned it, but what an awesome offering for a great price!
about to start my own journey, helpful information! Thank you
As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer I have been searching high and low for a better solution than Starlink. I spend to much time in Teams meetings for Starlink to work for me. Dropped calls in meetings arent good for job security, lol. My research led me to 4g cell service (better for distance from towers/rural settings than 5g) with high dB antenna. I was running down a deep rabbit hole searching for antennas and cellular modems. I would love to see a detailed power audit in your upcoming video on your electrical build. My interest are devices you are using and their power draw as we both are in the Tech Industry. As an example, I am using low wattage NUCs for my work and entertainment computers. Each draws ~20Watts. I have a 27inch ASUS monitor that only draws 16Watts, and a 17inch lcd screen that is usb powered, not sure but probably ~8Watts. I use a gaming laptop with my ASUS monitor for gaming a couple of hours a day. Im thinking I can get by with 280Ah @ 24v (560Ah @ 12v equivalent) to power everything including lights, fridge, fans. I may bump that up to 400Ah but that requires a lot of panels to keep topped off even with alternator charging as I only need to move camp twice a week even if that, with maybe ~5 hours of driving in a given week. Thanks man! You definitely earned a sub!
I have a similar setup in europe. Peplink Transit Duo with SIM cards from the country I am at + Starlink. Starlink with the ROAM plan was the perfect solution for Europe. However now after the service plan changes it is useless in europe for long term Valifers. Sadly. (a max of 2 months service outside the service address country) This was a very disappointing change and many valifers in europe are selling their hardware now or canceled their Starlink plans.
I've started a journey with you and also by subscribing to your channel. We will always go up bro 💚...
Electrical Journeyman here, what do you have against the larger Wago connectors?
Personally nothing against them! I only think having the larger wago connectors can open the door for DIYers to overload a line by adding more loads to the open spaces. I figured it was a more responsible recommendation to suggest the smaller ones for those who are learning.
@@ryan_lecours ah ok 👌 yup I agree
This is the video that everyone who is installing Starling Roam should watch. Thank you!
Whether an inverter or 12V to 48V converter, they are still based on switching power supplies that have inherent energy losses.
You’re absolutely right, however one conversion 12v -> 56v is more efficient than two voltage conversions 12v-> 120v -> 56v, even if only by a small percentage
@@ryan_lecours I ordered one of those 12V to 57V adjustable converters anyway, just to have a backup should my inverter fail.
Very nice video. Do you mind sharing your camera gear setup? The video quality is so good
Thank you! All of my camera equipment is linked in the video description!
A word of caution when flat mounting any Dish. The clamshell style ring acts as a dam when it rains it holds water and Starlink will drop out until the water is cleared away. So mount it at a slight angle if possible. Don’t try what I did which was to VHB tape a plexiglass “lid” on the face of it. Even though it was ventilated on two sides the excessive heat killed the GPS unit in my Gen2. Replacement on the way though. Thanks for the info. Sub’d 😊
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Can you please elaborate more on the ethernet connection between the Starlink router and the Peplink router? Is that a LAN or WAN connection?
How can I get the 12v to 56v conversion or where did you buy it?
whoops ... I see you already answered
maybe I missed it but what is the draw off 12v? thx
5A
Ryan thank you for this video. Could you tell me where you got the 56v Jack that connects to the buck converter? I'm having trouble finding one online. I hope you're having great adventures. I can't wait to start mine.
So basically I can just connect the red/black wire from the 12v converter to a cigarette plug and run off a Ecoflow?
You absolutely could! As long as the fuse size for that cigarette lighter is ~7.5a or bigger, which is should be. I’ve seen a few people run this setup off cigarette lighter power supplies, however it does pull 5a which is significant enough
@@ryan_lecours Perfect, thanks for making this video
Very good explanation . Clear and concise . Please keep posting more youtube videos .
Great video! When using alligator clamps, make sure to have the wire ends not tinned. They are made for loose wires to maximize the contact surface and better grip. Tinned wires will only have two small contact points and are bad for higher amps.
What was the device you used to combine your cell and Starlink? I have a Netgear Nighthawk MR6110 I used along with a Weboost system and Starlink Gen 3. Currently I have to climb on my roof and setup the Starlink dish. It doesn't take long but becomes a hassle since you have to break the system down each time.
Good video
But aren’t you supposed to orient the dish per the app?, and this mount won’t allow you to do that?
While it is optimal to do so, it’s also annoying to have to get outside, climb up onto your roof and do so, particularly in the winter. I have noticed little to no performance degradation with this setup. I can be on starlink with the flip of a switch, and no setup or takedown time.
Good info. I have a 48 volt system in van. Wonder how easy it would be to wire to this?
It would be relatively the same, you’d just need a 48v-56v converter instead of a 12v-56v. I imagine that will be very efficient as it’s near native voltage, definitely share your findings!
I like the inverter option because it shuts power when the battery reaches low voltage
I just put a small 12v switch in so I can turn it on or off, no inverter that I know of will do that automatically, but whichever option works best for your case! I just wanted to demonstrate that it could be done if desired
More storytelling less B-roll. You'll have a following in no time. Awesome skill.
Note that flatmounting is in violation of FCC regulations: Starlink is not allowed to beam in the direction of geostationary satellites to avoid interference, hence the angle.
I would be curious to see the documentation on this, being that if I park my van at a 15-20 degree counterangle, the starlink would be flat anyways. What is a violation of FCC regulation is operation while moving, which at no point in the video did I recommend or suggest doing. I only stated that it does work for those who are curious about functionality.
Might be time for you to get a life. In the real world, 'rules' are often not followed.
And how does the FCC enforce that rule here in the UK About time you joined the real world🥱
While it is much more convenient to flat mount, it should be understood that flat mounting has a bunch of cons. I prioritize connectivity and parking in less than desirable starlink conditions, so I would love the convenience of zero setup every time I want starlink, but I've resisted flat mounting my dish. I use my setup for work, so I need the best connection as possible, and that's tough to get with a flat mount if you operate from the forest / mountains frequently. Either way, this is a great way explainer video.
Thank you and super well worded! I 100% agree. This is somewhat why my next video is taking a bit longer, I’m in Washington state now where starlink has been taking a much bigger hit performance wise than Colorado (one can likely guess why) - and I’d like to cover this accurately with real life scenarios for it.
I had about given up on the idea of running Starlink on 12 volt
Ok seen you went from your power source and not the battery
Understood. Again thanks excellent video. You did a great job
Excellent video. Thanks. Watched it about 5 times. For the 12vold dc hookup… did you run it directly to your battery? Did you fuse it? What amp fuse? Thanks very much
I connected the 12v side to a 12v line run from my 12v lithium battery bank (unrelated to my van battery). The line only had ~2a of load on it from some lights and a usb charger. I knew I might need more 12v sources, so I added this load to that line (I use 12awg wire) and going to a 15a fuse would suffice. Per Trio’s site: If connecting to a 12V fuse block, please use a 15A fuse for use with snow melt function or 10A without snow melt (We recommend not lengthening the included 12V power supply cable length, but if needing to please size appropriately based on cable length and fuse size. Seek professional electrical assistance if required). If connecting to a 24V fuse block, please use a 10A fuse
Excellent video than you
Hey Ryan video, question. How is the Starlink app on your phone connected to the dish for setup? Is it via wifi with the Starlink router? If so how would it work if I plan to disable the wifi on the router and use only the two ethernet connection?
How many Watts per hour after the converter installed? thx
~60w/h give or take 5w, I don’t have a voltmeter with me in the van, but my load increases by 5a and some fraction, which we can attribute to a small efficiency loss when working with voltage converters. It’s reasonable for a medium size battery bank but significant enough to warrant a switch to cut power when not in use.
Nice job! You probably wanted to remove the factory tilt bracket or it will keep banging around on your roof 🙂
Thank you! And dealer’s choice! I just put a piece of tape on it, it doesn’t reach the roof and I’d otherwise lose it 😅
Great Video! Why did you not use the Peplink Router without having to use the Starlink router. Isnt that possible?
Thank you! You absolutely can use the starlink and peplink individually. Starlink has much faster ping and higher speeds, but I wanted to show how you can connect the starlink into the peplink for a reliable satellite + cellular internet connection (useful for folks in areas with lots of trees or around other starlinks where satellite isn’t as reliable). I’ll expand upon this in my next video on all things van internet going live on Monday!
@@ryan_lecours ah, no that's not what i meant. I was asking if you can not use the peplink & starlink together without using the starlink router. Connecting Starlink directly to the Peplink router?
@@ytluckynuts I'm hoping to use a POE injector and not use the Starlink router at all, but I'm unsure if the set up and app will work? Not sure when my Gen3 will get delivered, I just ordered yesterday? I guess I'll see....
@ytluckynuts ah my misunderstanding! I’m not sure if you can bypass the starlink router, the app connects to the starlink router before the dish is connected, and otherwise I’d be lost on how they’d verify your starlink account to provide you internet.
I used a POE injector and bypassed the Statlink Router for the first time yesterday. I didn't enable bypass mode in the app as first as I thought I might need to, I simply unplugged the standard ethernet cable from the router and plugged it into the POE port my POE injector, plugged an ethernet cable into the LAN port on the POE injector into a Netgear router and it just works. Starlink app works just fine with my phone connected the Netgear router's Wifi, but the "Network" options menu selection is greyed out and has "Router unreachable" under it. But the rest of the app, Statistics, Obstruction mapping, Alignment tool, all work perfectly.
Great build! Maybe it's just a camera effect but the length of conductor exposed on those 12v converter leads seemed a tad short. Wago connectors have a visual indicator bar on their side showing how much to strip before clamping for a secure wire connection.
This is exactly the sort of helpful tip I’d hope the TH-cam community could help share in my comments section! I did my entire electrical system with those Wago connectors and never noticed that indicator bar, I always just stripped away ~1/4-3/8” and cut that one short under the pressure of doing things on camera 😅. I’m always trying to learn and hope the comment section of these videos can be as insightful as the videos themselves for everyone, thank you for sharing!
Are you gonna add a switch to turn off SL (while you sleep etc)? Save those batteries🎉
Yes! It was one of the first things I did after filming this, threw in a little 12v switch before the voltage converter and it makes a huge difference on saving power!
@@ryan_lecours 🥳
Great demonstration🎉LOve the Wago connectors!
Have u had a connectivity issue with the dish mounted flat? Ur suppose to line north, correct?
I thought I would, but so far I’ve had perfect continuous connectivity from Colorado to California and back up to Nevada since I filmed this video! Have not touched the dish since I mounted it! I’d wager orienting it directionally just optimizes performance, but I’ve seen 200+mbps speeds everywhere.
@@ryan_lecours This is awesome! I'd love to mount it flat on my van and forget it! Wonderful to hear that can work!
Do you have any issues when it is raining? I heard the slope or angle of the starlink is to shed rainwater.
To anyone cutting power when solar is involved. Please cut solar array power first, followed by battery. Solar controllers are not designed to operate with the array power active, absent the battery power. This can damage your solar controller. The only situation this would not apply to is a controller designed to operate without a battery bank. Which isnt very common.
Great callout! In the video I describe that I did this in the reverse order. A miss on my part, my apologies! Cannot emphasize enough, correct order as stated above is solar disconnect then system disconnect!
Random question... What hardware are you using to mount your maxtrax on the side of the FVC roof rack like that?
It’s just 1x1 square tubing that I painted black to match the roof rack - used the maxtrax pins to mount the boards to the tubing
LOVED THIS VIDEO! GEN 3 all the WAY 🎉🎉🎉
Excellent video! Thanks for this.
Using a 200W dedicated inverter my tests show using the stock 120V power supply is 1-2W more efficient than the 12V-56V converter.
Great to know!
I saw another TH-camr getting a similar result with a direct 12V being only a few percent more efficient than with the OEM transformer via a mains inverter. Since the dish is 56V DC it will be 12V DC -> 120V/240V AC -> 56V DC or 12V DC to 56V DC. I would have expected a much better efficiency with the 12V DC -> 56V DC conversion. Maybe it is down to the electrical components used.
Great video, answered a ton of questions that I had as I plan out my Gen3 12v install on a roof rack. Props on the video and thank you.
What does the pep link thing do? Tks.
It’s a form of a cellular WiFi router, next video will have a full explanation and comparison of the peplink vs starlink vs mobile hotspots etc!
@@ryan_lecours awesome can’t wait for that. Many thanks for the videos and the education. Really appreciate. It.