Starlink Gen 3 Ridgeline Mount - Install and Review

The Starlink Gen 3 Ridgeline Mount is designed to give you a sturdy, permanent installation without drilling holes or using fasteners. It uses 4 ballasts to hold down an adjustable mount, that is placed on your roof's ridge. In this video, I do an unboxing, installation tutorial, and let you know my thoughts and impressions along the way.
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[@andyg.3509]

Great vid...thanks. There are no instructions on Starlink website, so you really helped fill in the gaps.

[@vlauren22]

Just a foot note. Upgraded to Gen 3. Ordered two roofs mounts , not knowing which one we were going to use. However upon trying to return the roof mount I did not use ( box never opened ) had a heck of time trying to get support to issue a return label and credit. They issued credit and then informed me to keep the roof mount that I did not use.

[@Impakzy]

Nice and clear video. Thanks

[@pipe887]

Excellent, thank you.

[@ralph1628]

The mount just went up in price! $300. Just ordered mine 😊

[@StarlinkHardware]

I saw that! Weird that they would do a price adjustment so shortly after release.

[@bluyetiinc7553]

@@StarlinkHardware Seems like it is $250 again on their site.

[@ImSoMinimal]

@@bluyetiinc7553 Just checked right now and for me (new starlink customer) it shows $300.

[@norriswoody9667]

The Starlink Gen 3 Ridgeline Mount does not show up for me to order on their we site. How can I order one?

[@StarlinkHardware]

@@norriswoody9667 If it doesn't show up on the shop, it probably isn't available in your market, so you won't be able to buy it from Starlink.

[@jeffpace2069]

I was hoping for a shot from the ground to see what the antenna looks like from ground level. Otherwise, clear and concise.

[@robertrendon-rz5zq]

Can I used that mount for gen2?

[@rocrosslin]

Can you lay the dish flat pointing straight up to avoid obstructions or does it need to be tilted?

[@StarlinkHardware]

It will work pointed straight up, but that won't necessarily solve the obstruction issue. Each dish can only talk to certain satellites. Obstructions are obstructions because the view of the scheduled satellite is blocked in that area of the sky. Pointing it straight up doesn't change which satellite your dish is assigned to use, so you would still likely have outages if you have trees nearby.

[@md43027]

Will this work on houses that have metal roofs with a ridge cap on this model? or are those of us with ridge caps still left to fabricate our own mounts?

[@StarlinkHardware]

I would say as long as the height difference is within about 4-5 inches it will be ok. If the cap is higher than that, the legs of the mount won't lay flat enough to be secure. I'm sure it would be fine that way, but the legs are intended to lay pretty flat against the roof surface.

[@jamespavlinik6481]

Great video! But, the question is what kind of shoes did you use for climbing on the roof?????

[@StarlinkHardware]

They are just trail running shoes that I use for hiking.

[@Cornpop-xh9wp]

I get 4 plus feet of snow a year on my roof, is this a practical mount? Not excited about drilling into roof with the other mounts.

[@luisdiego0214]

Hi , Since you reviewed the mounts for the two generations of the dish, do you think this mount for the gen 3 dish is compatible with the second generation dish? In my location this mount for the second generation dish was available but it disappeared from the store and now it is only available for the 3 generation. I asked customer service and they said it was compatible with the 2 generation. You who have reviewed the two versions of the mount, do you think I can use this version with my 2nd gen dish?

[@StarlinkHardware]

Mounts are not compatible between Gen 2 and Gen 3, so a Gen 3 Ridgeline Mount will not work with a Gen 2 dish. The Gen 2 and Gen 3 are different in how they lock into the Ridgeline mount.

[@luisdiego0214]

​@@StarlinkHardware Yeah that's what I thought, I opened a ticket explaining this whole thing and they kept telling me it works for the motorized gen 2 dish which is the one I got, so I'm afraid it won't work and I'll have to return it, since the shipping and return process here in Costa Rica is very tedious. Can you check in the store if the Ridgeline mount for gen 2 is available for you? It is just weird that the gen 3 accessories are available here in Costa Rica and we can only buy the gen 2 dish. Btw the cost of the gen 3 Ridgeline mount in Costa Rica is less than $50 which is insane compared to $250 in the US.

[@ralph1628]

Shame it does not come with a carrying bag. Nevertheless, I will be purchasing this. Great video Colby as always!

[@ScottRoach-hm6ns]

How secure is the mount on the roof? I'm from the east coast of Canada, and we have anywhere from 40-80km winds on the regular. just wondering how well this will hold up against those wind speeds.

[@StarlinkHardware]

It’s very heavy, winds in that range are not a problem.

[@ScottRoach-hm6ns]

@@StarlinkHardware thank you! How high of winds do you think it can handle? Sometimes we get gusts over 100km/hr

[@oldgoat5589]

I live in France, and am interested in Starlink. Because I live in a rented property, this mounting system appears to be the best for my purposes. I have yet to purchase Starlink, and don't want to if this and other accessories are not available here. It seems that you have to have an account, before you can access the shop for the various accessory components. That's awkward, because if there is no availability, there's little point in ordering the system in the first place. Have you any advice, please? thanks.

[@StarlinkHardware]

During checkout Starlink will give you a list of available options for your market.

[@oldgoat5589]

@@StarlinkHardware Thank you - I gathered that, but as I don't wish to purchase Starlink before I am aware of which options are available in my market, is there no way to access the information without ordering anything? It's a bit like, say, buying a new car on line, then discovering that half the necessary extras are not available in your country! You need to know that, before you order.

[@butchlanders5021]

Try setting this up on a 12 x 12 pitch roof....I so wanted to use this mount but I had major problems getting to the peak of the roof.

[@StarlinkHardware]

I feel that, the angle on my home is really steep. I typically do my tests and reviews on the garage roof to avoid having to climb the steep pitch lol.

[@stevenuttall]

I haven't actually used this yet, but search Ama zon using "Handsonic Ladder Roof Hook with Wheel and Rubber Grip T-Bar". I didn't put a link because I wasn't sure if KZbin allows commercial links.

[@stevenuttall]

In my case I would have to haul a ladder up to the less steep roof and then place this ladder on the steep part - then hooking over the roof ridge. The device has 2 wheels built into it to roll the ladder up the steep part before hooking it over the ridge.

[@fierohoho]

Looks like it would make a nice mount laid flat for an RV roof.

[@StarlinkHardware]

Yep, pretty good option for a flat roof when you don't want to drill any holes.

[@Cristo_Mario]

thanks for the vid - very helpful. how many times do you need to adjust the dish? Especially being so high, I find that the V3 (actuator) works really good as it will adjust itself?

[@StarlinkHardware]

You just need the initial aiming and then you don't need to mess with it after that.

[@user-rs1sz8zu3w]

Where can I buy this ridgeline Mount?

[@StarlinkHardware]

shop.starlink.com, make sure you are on the Gen 3 product page. If it’s not listed for you, it means Starlink doesn’t sell it in your market.

[@KarasCyborg]

The First thing any Installer will want to know is What Windspeed will this withstand? You don't want your panel to end up in the power line and fry all your computers.

[@StarlinkHardware]

Starlink says 50 mph (80 kph) wind rating for the Ridgeline mount.

[@KarasCyborg]

@@StarlinkHardware I get 90 mph Gusts where I am at from time to time in S.E. Arizona. I wouldn't chance it Going to bolt it to my block parapet.