I will respond to comments in this pinned post as it avoids repetition. First test was actually my EE mobile. Total cock up for me as my phone had defaulted to it’s mobile account when I first tried it. 🙄👍. I ran several tests and got very similar results but managed to use the wrong blooming clips in the edit. I made this video on my phone. Normally I use an iPad. I need new glasses. High cost You have to buy the dish. Mine cost £419 and then it’s £96 a month. Now that is expensive but Starlink do let you pause the service when it’s not needed. Running a TH-cam channel needs a robust connection so needs must for us. Be aware you can only use the unlimited Roaming for a max of 60 days in a country other than where the account is registered They do cheaper plans as well 👍 Sun/cloud has no effect. Very heavy rain/snow can. It can melt snow if needed and I suspect that might even work on the skylight. Time will tell.
That's excellent for mobile internet and cheaper that the original Starlink set-up. Ithink I'll wait until it comes down to nearer what I'm paying for an EE unlimited sim though or until the sim goes up in price to meet Starlink 😂. I really like the roof vent solution. The ultimate would be a through the roof mount like the TV aerials have or do you use it at home instead of a wired Broadband connection ?
When you say 60 days, is that per country or in total outside of your country and over what period? Trying to decide if it’s worth getting for a 6 month trip around Europe and east Europe. If it’s only 60 days in a year that’ll be no use but if it’s 60 days per each country that is useful
I think it’s 60 days a year only. Another viewer said they don’t enforce it. It would be interesting to see if any youtuber is reporting an issue with it. We are unlikely to need more but if I get the chance I will test it and report.
I will trial it at home as well and if it works well enough I will cancel my home broadband and the EE router contract also. If that happens it will only cost me a few quid more than I was already paying for a better service.
@@LifeistooshortCK yep that was the thinking behind my original comment. I actually use an EE data card in a 4G router because the broadband is rubbish in my part of Gloucestershire and put it in a portable hotspot when I travel. So am thinking that with the way things usually go starlink will eventually get nearer to the price of 4G/5G Internet and then I'll switch. I'm sure you'll be keeping us all updated Ken, as it goes along.
Perfect timing on this video Ken, I’ve been looking at Starlink for months contemplating for it to be used at home and when I’m out in the motorhome, we can’t get fiber broadband where I am in the Cotswolds and would love to have fast Internet I go in the motorhome like you Although the pricing increase did annoy me slightly, but I fully appreciate it’s worth the money
Yes it’s pricy for sure. I have been pondering for ages and it was the mini dish that swung it for me. I may see if I can use it at home as well as my broadband is worse than Starlink.
My fear , when I saw it on the roof was that if you forgot it there and drove away your next episode would be titled "" The Missing Link ""ha ha ha ,,,,seriously though , some great info. as the reception at our trailer stinks , so this might solve the problem thanks guys ! Cherryl from Canada
@@LifeistooshortCK We tie a twist tie on the steering wheel to remind us there was something that we needed to deal with before pulling out of our camping spot to hit the road . We started doing this after watching a couple pull out of their camp spot with their huge awning still rolled out and believe me the trees along the camp road tore that off plus the assembly in a holy jiffy leaving quite the mess ! keep well Cherryl from Canada
I’ve been told that if the mini is stolen don’t cancel your service as if you do the thief would be able to activate it in their name. Just put it on pause and contact Starlink. Thanks for the idea on skylight mounting. At the moment ours is sitting in the skylight with it wide open to allow airflow and sitting on half drawn blind and insect screens. As it’s so light it doesn’t strain them, but not ideal.
Thank you! Good to know that the Starlink Mini works well from the interior of your van, through the window glass or skylight glass.... of course, depending on your directional facing to the sky. One big advantage of that, is to be of use if you should suddenly need to leave your location, or if the weather changes as you prepare to leave, you don't need to go outside to pack it in. A great tip! Thanks!
Good, helpful information, Ken. I’ve been thinking about getting Starlink as I live where there is little to no Wi-Fi service. The biggest cons are price and intensely disliking Elon Musk and hating to put any money into his pocket, but there seems to be little choice! Thanks again. 😁
We love our Starlink. Yes, it's very expensive, but we think the reliability and fast speeds are worth it. Our home is still connected to very old infrastructure so our old connection was rubbish.
One just found your channel and really loving it, A little off topic but we have been motor homing over 10 years and for the last nine years have used a tow car. I’m really liking the van you have chosen I have a similar layout but in a 6.3 metre van hence the tow car. Looking at your van what is the total you paid? Bearing in mind to buy my van new is over 80,000 definitely looking to downsize.
If $$$ is unlimited, guess it works for some, if that the case perhaps best mounted outside on vans roof (they must have options that allow this and for such locations, or have a perspex domed cover made), this would then allow cabled access (faster) and stop worries of theft (I am surprised your exterior cameras are not taken). Here in NZ we have a nationwide mobile company (formerly Vodafone) that are going for satellite communication soon, as against fixed land masts, this will be a much, much, cheaper option and I am sure you have some mobile companies in UK that again would provide this service, as a safer and cheaper option to Starlink. Personally, I am not a supporter of Elon Musk!! Good luck and stay safe. Kia Ora from New Zealand. 💜💜
Eye watering price Ken!!!! As long as you’re making enough to cover it and your other expenses then fair enough, great to see these reviews as it’s really helpful.
In the US, $150 for full-time living RV. To me, it's pretty fortable because I'm paying $200 for two people. We're living at home. The most we have to think about is secure safety.
Yes total cock up for me as my phone had defaulted to it’s mobile account when I first tried it. 🙄👍. I ran several tests and got very similar results but managed to use the wrong blooming clips in the edit. I made this video on my phone. Normally I use an iPad.
Ken, I’m not sure if you’re aware but starlink just changed their t&c’s. If you are travelling longer than 60 days outside of the original European country (DE), then your service will be restricted until you return to your home land. So it looks like Starlink is no longer suitable for any of us who travel for the 90 days in the EU.. Looks like it’s 60 days in 12 months 😢
@@wanderlust_torz to be honest that 2 month limit has always been there but I’m not sure they have ever enforced it. As I understand it’s to prevent folk from getting the kit in countries where it’s cheaper and using it elsewhere…. In Mexico, for example, it’s about £80 a month whereas Canada is about £120. If you’re out of your home country for longer than 2 months they may ask you to register it in the country you’re in…. This is quite easy to do. 👍🏽👍🏽
I have had unlimited on EE for quite some time. When the signal is good it is amazing but we have camped at so many places with no signal at all I got a bit fed up with it.
@@LifeistooshortCK I will wait, I’m going on a road trip southbound in January. I’m tired of extra SIM cards that never work and cost a fortune. Fox me it would be optimal if it was coupled to my telephone provider.
Starlink apparently does facilitate WIFI calling if your phone supports that. That means if you have no cell service you can still make and receive calls as long as you are connected to the internet via wifi to Starlink.
@@LifeistooshortCK thanks, that is very interesting. As I live in my car, 24/7, I have of course a real necessity to be able to link with the authorities and my family. Thank you Ken , I think my roof vents would be perfect, just like yours. With a little shelf to hold it up. My son should be able to tidy up my cables. Thank you for all the ideas.
@grahamwaddell4503 It’s so small it would be easy to put it behind something for shelter from strong winds if its outside. Glass does not stop the signal so I think it would pass straight through your frosted skylight.
I think the opposite of him. He is a friend to Trump, Farage and most of all Putin. That should be enough for most of us. Oh, I love free speech too. 😉😂 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦
I will respond to comments in this pinned post as it avoids repetition.
First test was actually my EE mobile. Total cock up for me as my phone had defaulted to it’s mobile account when I first tried it. 🙄👍. I ran several tests and got very similar results but managed to use the wrong blooming clips in the edit. I made this video on my phone. Normally I use an iPad. I need new glasses.
High cost
You have to buy the dish. Mine cost £419 and then it’s £96 a month. Now that is expensive but Starlink do let you pause the service when it’s not needed. Running a TH-cam channel needs a robust connection so needs must for us.
Be aware you can only use the unlimited Roaming for a max of 60 days in a country other than where the account is registered
They do cheaper plans as well 👍
Sun/cloud has no effect. Very heavy rain/snow can. It can melt snow if needed and I suspect that might even work on the skylight. Time will tell.
That's excellent for mobile internet and cheaper that the original Starlink set-up. Ithink I'll wait until it comes down to nearer what I'm paying for an EE unlimited sim though or until the sim goes up in price to meet Starlink 😂. I really like the roof vent solution. The ultimate would be a through the roof mount like the TV aerials have or do you use it at home instead of a wired Broadband connection ?
When you say 60 days, is that per country or in total outside of your country and over what period? Trying to decide if it’s worth getting for a 6 month trip around Europe and east Europe. If it’s only 60 days in a year that’ll be no use but if it’s 60 days per each country that is useful
I think it’s 60 days a year only. Another viewer said they don’t enforce it. It would be interesting to see if any youtuber is reporting an issue with it. We are unlikely to need more but if I get the chance I will test it and report.
I will trial it at home as well and if it works well enough I will cancel my home broadband and the EE router contract also. If that happens it will only cost me a few quid more than I was already paying for a better service.
@@LifeistooshortCK yep that was the thinking behind my original comment. I actually use an EE data card in a 4G router because the broadband is rubbish in my part of Gloucestershire and put it in a portable hotspot when I travel. So am thinking that with the way things usually go starlink will eventually get nearer to the price of 4G/5G Internet and then I'll switch. I'm sure you'll be keeping us all updated Ken, as it goes along.
Thank you Ken see what you been up to this week on the road nice video as always.
Still considering this, but would need them to change the rules on using it outside country of purchase for l0nger period
Really love watching your vlogs because I always learn something from them.
We love our Starlink not a mini it’s been brilliant especially when we are in the middle of nowhere in outback Australia. ❤
I've got the mini and love it, fast internet in the middle of nowhere. !:- )
Perfect timing on this video Ken, I’ve been looking at Starlink for months contemplating for it to be used at home and when I’m out in the motorhome, we can’t get fiber broadband where I am in the Cotswolds and would love to have fast Internet I go in the motorhome like you Although the pricing increase did annoy me slightly, but I fully appreciate it’s worth the money
Yes it’s pricy for sure. I have been pondering for ages and it was the mini dish that swung it for me. I may see if I can use it at home as well as my broadband is worse than Starlink.
My fear , when I saw it on the roof was that if you forgot it there and drove away your next episode would be titled "" The Missing Link ""ha ha ha ,,,,seriously though , some great info. as the reception at our trailer stinks , so this might solve the problem thanks guys ! Cherryl from Canada
The plug attaches so tight I reckon it would still be there when you arrived but I wouldn’t want to try it. 😁👍
@@LifeistooshortCK We tie a twist tie on the steering wheel to remind us there was something that we needed to deal with before pulling out of our camping spot to hit the road . We started doing this after watching a couple pull out of their camp spot with their huge awning still rolled out and believe me the trees along the camp road tore that off plus the assembly in a holy jiffy leaving quite the mess ! keep well Cherryl from Canada
He's a yes for me
I’ve been told that if the mini is stolen don’t cancel your service as if you do the thief would be able to activate it in their name. Just put it on pause and contact Starlink. Thanks for the idea on skylight mounting. At the moment ours is sitting in the skylight with it wide open to allow airflow and sitting on half drawn blind and insect screens. As it’s so light it doesn’t strain them, but not ideal.
It gets surprisingly hot, doesn’t it.
I’m enjoying your channel so much I’ve gone back to watch from the beginning. I’m watching your trip to Ireland now.
Thanks ❤️
Very innovative solution to your problem, no chance of it getting nicked or driving off and forgetting it on the roof. 🦋
Thank you! Good to know that the Starlink Mini works well from the interior of your van, through the window glass or skylight glass.... of course, depending on your directional facing to the sky. One big advantage of that, is to be of use if you should suddenly need to leave your location, or if the weather changes as you prepare to leave, you don't need to go outside to pack it in. A great tip! Thanks!
Yes once I saw that it worked like that I was really pleased with it.
If the starlink is outside, is it waterproof?
Yes
Thanks for sharing that. Very helpful.
Thanks ken 😊
Looks like the product is working well so far. Mary
Good, helpful information, Ken. I’ve been thinking about getting Starlink as I live where there is little to no Wi-Fi service. The biggest cons are price and intensely disliking Elon Musk and hating to put any money into his pocket, but there seems to be little choice! Thanks again. 😁
Hi kids from Spain. Those are pretty good speeds. Here, indoors, I get 188Mb download and 343 Mb upload but then I am indoors on a fixed Wifi source.
We love our Starlink. Yes, it's very expensive, but we think the reliability and fast speeds are worth it. Our home is still connected to very old infrastructure so our old connection was rubbish.
Nice piece of kit.
It’s a game changer.
If we deploy it outside…. Hardly ever now, we have a cycle movement alarm attached
We have starlink at home as we live in rural wales we’re the internet was almost none existent we have had it two years now and never had an issue
Good to hear
Nice. Good luck! 😊
Great info Ken. Thanks
A good solution with the rear skylight. Although £96 pm is extortionate. Maybe the prices will reduce when there are more products on the market.
I think that’s highly likely
One just found your channel and really loving it, A little off topic but we have been motor homing over 10 years and for the last nine years have used a tow car. I’m really liking the van you have chosen I have a similar layout but in a 6.3 metre van hence the tow car. Looking at your van what is the total you paid? Bearing in mind to buy my van new is over 80,000 definitely looking to downsize.
@@skintag9709 you can check out all the prices on the Consort Motorhomes website. Sounds similar to your van.
great vlog on the channel on trravel great vlogs you do on travels keep up
Put it on the roof Ken,i,ve seen a lot of others do whilst in their vans good luck Greetings from Stockholm Sweden
On the roof gives it the best chance but the cable management is more problematic. Performance wise not a lot in it either. 👍
If $$$ is unlimited, guess it works for some, if that the case perhaps best mounted outside on vans roof (they must have options that allow this and for such locations, or have a perspex domed cover made), this would then allow cabled access (faster) and stop worries of theft (I am surprised your exterior cameras are not taken). Here in NZ we have a nationwide mobile company (formerly Vodafone) that are going for satellite communication soon, as against fixed land masts, this will be a much, much, cheaper option and I am sure you have some mobile companies in UK that again would provide this service, as a safer and cheaper option to Starlink. Personally, I am not a supporter of Elon Musk!! Good luck and stay safe. Kia Ora from New Zealand. 💜💜
I am happy with Starlink
Eye watering price Ken!!!! As long as you’re making enough to cover it and your other expenses then fair enough, great to see these reviews as it’s really helpful.
Agreed. Worth the cost to us but we are heavy users.
On the roof if you had a sun roof put brackets in so it can come up through the cap.
In the US, $150 for full-time living RV. To me, it's pretty fortable because I'm paying $200 for two people. We're living at home. The most we have to think about is secure safety.
The first two speed tests do not appear to be via Starlink, but EE
Yes total cock up for me as my phone had defaulted to it’s mobile account when I first tried it. 🙄👍. I ran several tests and got very similar results but managed to use the wrong blooming clips in the edit. I made this video on my phone. Normally I use an iPad.
What about a slide adaptor on the roof. No one will know it’s there but 😱get it semi secured Incase you forget it’s there.
I am pondering all options. 👍
Very informative, can you keep us updated please.
I have the mini I have been looking at suction cups that mount it to the skylight inside I only have a curved skylight so not sure I can do the same
I have the same issue but that little bit of board solved it for me 👍
Ken, I’m not sure if you’re aware but starlink just changed their t&c’s. If you are travelling longer than 60 days outside of the original European country (DE), then your service will be restricted until you return to your home land.
So it looks like Starlink is no longer suitable for any of us who travel for the 90 days in the EU.. Looks like it’s 60 days in 12 months 😢
Didn’t know about that. To be honest 60 days is plenty for me but Carol might be miffed. Seems odd as it’s sold as a mobile unit. 👍
@@LifeistooshortCK I know, they literally brought it in in the last few weeks. So many people are very annoyed. 😠
@@wanderlust_torz to be honest that 2 month limit has always been there but I’m not sure they have ever enforced it.
As I understand it’s to prevent folk from getting the kit in countries where it’s cheaper and using it elsewhere…. In Mexico, for example, it’s about £80 a month whereas Canada is about £120.
If you’re out of your home country for longer than 2 months they may ask you to register it in the country you’re in…. This is quite easy to do. 👍🏽👍🏽
@@ClewleysOnTour Ok that's good to know. Thanks for that
Interesting solution but is it really more cost effective and faster than an unlimited data SIM?
It’s more expensive but Starlink wins hands down with fast connection everywhere. My unlimited EE sim has often got nothing at all.
Innovative and practical as ever - high cost but if you have a business to run or a large channel it pays for itself
Yep 👍
Tax deductible as a business expense too.
Yep
Did you consider unlimited on 5g, say around £20 on Smarty?
I have had unlimited on EE for quite some time. When the signal is good it is amazing but we have camped at so many places with no signal at all I got a bit fed up with it.
I looked at it as well. I will be watching. Does it work with a phone number?
I have made a Facetime call using it with no problems. Not tested receiving phone calls via it yet.
@@LifeistooshortCK I will wait, I’m going on a road trip southbound in January. I’m tired of extra SIM cards that never work and cost a fortune. Fox me it would be optimal if it was coupled to my telephone provider.
Don’t know why it changed my spelling to fox instead of for….🙄yes glasses do help!
Starlink apparently does facilitate WIFI calling if your phone supports that. That means if you have no cell service you can still make and receive calls as long as you are connected to the internet via wifi to Starlink.
@@LifeistooshortCK thanks, that is very interesting. As I live in my car, 24/7, I have of course a real necessity to be able to link with the authorities and my family. Thank you Ken , I think my roof vents would be perfect, just like yours. With a little shelf to hold it up. My son should be able to tidy up my cables. Thank you for all the ideas.
Is sun or cloudy makes a difference?:)
Not that I have noticed. Snow would stop it working if I had it in the rear skylight. It would have to go outside then.
I have the frosted skylight not sure if it would work and if it was outside, how would you secure it in strong winds ?
@grahamwaddell4503 It’s so small it would be easy to put it behind something for shelter from strong winds if its outside. Glass does not stop the signal so I think it would pass straight through your frosted skylight.
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😂😂😂Dont Drive off with it on top
There would be tears 😁👍
@@LifeistooshortCK 😂😂😂🆒🙀😻🤣🤣
Having things or my vehicle stolen is of concern to me.
I only worry about things I can control. We do our best to keep things safe and then forget about it. Usually nothing bad happens.
Clever way to mount it in the skylight Ken. Too bad you’re forced to add to Musk’s billions…
Elon Musk is a no, for me.
I think he's great. So is free speech
I agree - but is anybody else making anything similar?
I think the opposite of him. He is a friend to Trump, Farage and most of all Putin. That should be enough for most of us. Oh, I love free speech too. 😉😂 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦
@@jimmyconnolly3461pls don’t spread misinformation, he isn’t a friend of Putin.
@@ExploringHabitI agree