Starlink Mini Hack- Mounting on a pole and stopping the cable tangles

[@BarryandKellie]

We've mounted our starlink mini under the canopy in our ute. Still picks up signal through the fibreglass. Also run a 12v to 24v dc convertor off the canopy battery, probably get away with just running it off 12volts though. it stays on all the time, even when driving and we still have full signal when in our caravan. I can remove it and connect it to an anderson plug on our van if need be.

[@timryan3860]

My neighbour across the street has mounted a bracket to the roof of his van so he can put his starlink on the bracket through a skylight,he said it works well. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.

[@TheWandererAUS]

Great idea with the fishing reel mate... the cable had been driving me crazy with mine... great little way to store it! Off to the local camping shop I go... 👍

[@markhopkins9925]

Buck , thanks for sharing with some good ideas . Just brought a new van so something else to buy ! Good to see you found a use for your fishing gear !🤣🤣👍👍🍻🍻

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

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[@briananddianehardy8598]

Great tips, we’re testing our Starlink Mini watching you in a very overcast day in Victoria countryside. We’re trying out the 50 gig plan to see will it work for us as we travel in our caravan.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Yeah I am not sure how 50 GB will go for us. I will just pay the $195 for the months we have it on. That will be only camping season.

[@martinisadventures]

Another great video Buck always good to watch you on youtube 👍

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Cheers mate

[@johnwilliams3963]

Good ideas with the pole & reels for cable for star thing 👌

[@ToTheMoon_au]

Hey Buck your looking fit mate💪 must be all the hole punching going on with 🐕Rafa's 🐾book loving your content 🙏

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Yeah mate the old hole punch is getting a workout.

[@peterreeve3030]

Love your channel, great tips etc. Before you dump on Elon Musk I suggest you watch the whole speech, that so called salute was thanking all supporters. from my heart i thank you all.

[@gregbishop610]

Buck watches to much CNN

[@TheG1162]

Ease up he thinks Trump is a hoot, so pretty balanced . But the world is quick to judge a 2 sec clip and not spend time on context.

[@4WheelingInNSW]

I’m sorry to say but that was not a genuine thank you people gesture. He realised what he’d done and recovered quickly with the heart goes out to you comment. Even if he didn’t do it on purpose, his gesture has thee power to offend many even if unintentional. He slipped up and should at least apologise to millions of people he’s insulted and offended. Just saying 🤷‍♂️

[@peterreeve3030]

So if I chase a fly away and my gesture resembles that arm movement people will be offended, I really feel people have become far to soft. Bring back our Aussie spirit of being able to laugh and not be offended.

[@gregbishop610]

@4WheelingInNSW lol you may need to look at others that did the same oops leftie maybe right !!!

[@TheDeeLessRogers]

Great Tips for Starlink Mini. Reckon PVC pipe might work as well?

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

It would have to be short mate. Too long and there will be too much flex I think.

[@TheDeeLessRogers]

@@Mrbuckaroonie.. Yea my thinking with that is, a piece of 2m x 50mm PVC pressure pipe might be rigid enough when stationery & using as a non-permanent fixture as I would prefer to remove and store the pole in the front hatch when travelling. Going to try grab some pipe today somewhere and experiment!

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

@@TheDeeLessRogers Mate PVC is cheap as chips. Give it a go. I reckon if it is only as long as my one it would be fine and not have any flex.

[@barrydixon1]

Thanks for the fishing reel idea 👍

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Yeah seems to work well mate

[@Feebeeee]

Wouldn’t hurt to double check the pole doesn’t touch the back of your car when you need to do a sharp right hand turn, if you plan on leaving it in place. Great solution for the gear, nice & tidy, thanks for sharing.

[@PeterRowe-ip7ow]

G’day Buck, love your work mate. Couple of other tips Ive picked up from KZbin for my mini. Not sure if it works for you but we can set ours up through the vent in the roof above the bed if we want to mount on the roof. Kings also make a canvas bag thats made to fit a portable (single) induction cooktop and the mini is a perfect fit! I put the cords in a seperate Kings bag like you do but now I’ll wrap them on some old hand line reels. And yes, agree with your views on Trumps new bestie.

[@gman4869]

Great video Buck. Especially since I'm looking at taking advantage of the current discount on the mini. Here's a tip, next time you have a few hundred bucks burning a hole in your pocket, give gopro a fair boot up the backside and get a DJI Action cam. Way better than gopro. None of the issues!! I'd be interested to learn about the power usage for the mini between 240v vs 12v. Cheers!

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Yeah mate I have had a shit run from Gopro over the years. They are garbage. Good when they are working which is hardly ever. DJI for sure next time.

[@gman4869]

Overheating is such a common issue with them. I don't know how they are still so popular! I just had a thought too. Bear with me. Cut 6 inches off that pole. Go back to the scrap yard and buy a length of pipe with a slightly smaller diameter. Run a hack saw through an inch of your existing pipe and the 6 inch piece. Go to bunnings and buy two wingnut pipe clamps and there's your new extendable dishy pole!

[@SlackingSince1969]

Great idea. Don't want another fall like the one you had. That was very bad.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Yeah mate that could have been way worse. As it was I carried injury to my ankle and shoulder for 12 months. Better than my neck I guess.

[@birko8151]

Thanks Buck great video

[@geoffreygoodland3629]

Drifta sell a clear top bag specifically for starlink they are excellent quality

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Yeah Drifta make great canvas bags mate and have a wide variety.

[@ToTheMoon_au]

Nice setup Buck great idea with the fishing reels my fish usually comes in a box anyway 😂 Don't know if you actually watched what Elon did he spoke to the audience & said my heart goes out to all of you & sent out love to the crowd the media then started their attack on him🙏🐾👍

[@ToTheMoon_au]

Take that 💩 adaptor into JBHIFI & do the Gordon Ramsay 😂 👊

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Mate he needs to think before he acts.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

@@Anonymous-h2y Put a name to your comment loser.

[@lizardears4861]

@@Mrbuckaroonie..the hypocrisy of the media is outrageous. They were silent for the last 4 years on the dysfunctional corrupt Biden era and now 2 days into the second trump term they have awoken and are out to get him. And the msm minions hang on their every word 😂 that’s why he won in the biggest ever landslide election. Millions are awake to fake news

[@raynewman4904]

Cheers Buck,great idea

[@Joshhatch83]

Good idea with the fishing reel, the wifi plans are a bit pricey but work great, I have the home plan for $139

[@flatlander6124]

Ive used a old mig wire reel for my cable and a pillow for the dish

[@MeekoSan]

Hey Buck, FYI on coiled leads. Q: Is it okay to use an extension lead when it’s coiled up? A: No, it is not okay to use an electrical extension lead when it's coiled up; always fully unwind it before use as a coiled cord can trap heat and potentially cause overheating, creating a fire hazard.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Although power extension leads need to be fully uncoiled to use (so they don't heat up), network cables can remain coiled if the full length is not needed. When used in conjunction with accessories suggested below, you can have the most user friendly and reliable starlink cable available in today's market. Straight off Google mate. I had good comms with it on the reel.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

No, it is generally not dangerous to keep a Starlink cable on a reel as long as it is properly coiled and not excessively tight, as the cable is designed to handle being bent and doesn't generate significant heat like power cables that might be damaged by being tightly wound on a reel.

[@DirtyHarry000]

50 gig would be more than enough!

[@DirtyHarry000]

A 50GB data plan will allow you to browse the internet for about 500 hours, stream 25,000 songs, or watch 63 hours of standard-definition video.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

@ I will give it a go mate

[@mjpt57]

Thanks for the informative video. Just one question: regarding that 140w USB-C unit how is a 10a outlet going to handle it? 10x12v nominal is 120w. I want to get one for my Mini when I get it. Just need a I know it’s not gonna blow a fuse or whatever. Thanks

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

I am still to fix that plug but I have tested the mini and it never pulls anywhere near 100w. That is maximum. I think when running it was about 20w. That 140w is a maximum rating. Starlink mini goes nowhere near that. I will glue that end cap on and test it.

[@baumie461]

Hey Buck, just wondering, you think you could just use starlink for home as well, rather then having NBN as well? 🍻👍

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Yes I could but if Ros and I go away, Jameel still needs the internet for work. NBN is $105 per month unlimited. We only activate starlink when we are going away mate. We just use starlink for camping not home. It would work well for home but is a lot more expensive than NBN.

[@baumie461]

@Mrbuckaroonie.. thanks mate.....and thanks again for the Shady gear credit, how good are the walls! Stay cool mate🍻👍

[@TyFenwick]

I sell them 12v plugs on my website Buck for the mini. Mine are metal and cheaper then what you paid 👍🏼

[@TheOldFellasTravels]

Buck, danger Will Roberson. The 12V cable is fine. However, don't leave the 240v cable spooled on the reel. The cable for a coil generator and the cable will begin to heat. It will get hot enough to melt and short out is enough load is drawn. Half un-spoolled may be ok but i think the entire cable may be a risk. Only the 240 is a risk. The 12v should be fine. In the trade we were taught to unspool most the cable for the reason I mentioned.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

@@TheOldFellasTravels I have googled it already mate.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

@@TheOldFellasTravels Mate it isn’t 240v electrical lead. It is a data lead and it can remain partially coiled up. Plenty of info out there. It doesn’t heat up.

[@TheOldFellasTravels]

@@Mrbuckaroonie.. Yea mate, I did see that in the second video. Good to know 😁😁

[@boxheadmr]

Given you have the 12v setup on the van, u could probably leave the 240v lead and plug at home buck and save the space?

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Absolutely mate

[@greygum7]

Why do you have to point it south if it can be used mobile while your driving?

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Not sure but if it isn't pointed South, the app tells you to align it. Maybe it still works but i guess best results is pointing South. When I point it South, I am in business within 2 minutes. I might try facing it North next time and see how long it takes to lock on. Actually I will do a clip on it.

[@KentGarrett]

Had the same issue with the Alogic plug.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Yeah they are shite

[@johnwilliams3963]

A u bolt with some wing nuts will clamp your pole to the rear bumper quickly

[@ToTheMoon_au]

Hey Buck, Just wondering in regards to the actual poptop part of your Jayco do you have any leaks. Are looking around at them & was just concerned about the canvas part even though the look heavy duty cheers 🙏

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

None yet mate and it is a 7 year old van.

[@ToTheMoon_au]

​@@Mrbuckaroonie..cheers Buck 🍻

[@karenedson2198]

Hey Buck, can you please let me know the diameter of the pole you’ve used to mount the mini. It’s a great idea!

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Outside Diameter is 50mm 2" mate. Just use a light Aluminium pole. I stress outside diameter not the inside. Doesn't matter how thick the pole is outside 50mm.

[@karenedson2198]

@ Thanks so much, I work at a blind manufacturer so can source this easily.👍

[@peterbowdern1669]

Just wondering, where did you get that double bracket thats mounted on the drawbar ?

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

bestcaravanmover.com.au or email [e-mail]

[@chrislawler3562]

Hello Mr Buck Put it on your roof.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Yeah there will be times it will go on the roof.

[@gregbishop610]

Buck still caring his union card

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

What is caring? Do you mean carrying? If you want to troll me mate, make sure you can spell. It is obvious Grade 3 was the best two years of your life. 😛

[@jamescullis]

​@@Mrbuckaroonie.. lol, absolute classic Buck.😊

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

@ 😜

[@brianteagle4491]

Come on mate hook your caravan up and explore

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

You seen how hot it is up here? I will be when the weather cools down. My idea of a good time is not sitting in a shoebox with the aircon on mate. Not sure where you live but it is mid to high 30's here and high humidity. I have to travel 1800 kms to get down into NSW and cooler weather. When it cools down, we will get amongst it.

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Lovely Ep and setup, Gee buck Elon just did from my heart to you, What do you think he did,

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

That was a nazi salute if ever I have seen one mate. The bloke is a moron.

[@ToTheMoon_au]

@@Mrbuckaroonie.. Watch the video buck was love from the heart don't believe the left wing media DYOR mate

[@craigtomkinson2837]

@@Mrbuckaroonie.. I disagree, A nazi salute you snap your heels together and hold the solute,

[@craigtomkinson2837]

@@Mrbuckaroonie.. I disagree. the Nazi salute the hand is out in front and you snap your heels together and hold it, his was to the side,and was quick, I hate to say it but your a drama queen on this one,

[@bigfella6629]

@@craigtomkinson2837 I'm afraid I have to agree this wasn't a nazi salute, far from it. Too much anger built up in you Buck.

[@HandcraftedByTerryG]

Fantastic Buck Still dont know about placing it on the roof🤣after last time. I came up with the Idea to mount the gen 2 starlink dish into the camping folding clothes line to get it up off the ground same as you i was worried that the bloody thing got ran over by some moron driving around like a loonie🤪 so i took the clothes line part off and left with just the stand and took the blue cap off the top of the pole and it fits perfectly and its 1.6meters off the ground and like you i can place it anywhere to get perfect reception and i can buy more clotheslines and go up higher with it . kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKm5c2durKeKe7s we use to have the satking tv satdish on the roadstar where i placed 2 jockey wheel brackets on the back drawbar and i got a 50mm pipe and got the boys to bend it in a s shape mountered that on the back and we uses to swing it around to get sat tv i will have to dig out the photos for you and show you it was alot easier to carry that way than in the bag.

[@Kb3164-t3z]

Think you need to check on your pricing . Looks like roaming is only 80 per month

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

That is for the 50GB plan mate. Unlimited is $195.

[@ToTheMoon_au]

Love Trump 🙏can't wait until we have MAGA in Aus. Make Australia Great Again. Make Albo Go Away

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Yeah mate Albo is useless.

[@lizardears4861]

@@Mrbuckaroonie..yeah but you have always paid out on Trump. Too much MSM viewing , who all hate him. He’s refreshing, a non career politician and not part of the usual elite political class. If you only realised what he’s done for the vets, military, police etc. Illegal immigrants have been getting more entitlements than vets and other citizens, that’s why he won in a landslide.

[@darrenc4096]

Looks like the Logic cig adapter is just another overpriced Chinese manufactured POS. JB HIFI would of bought a container load of those for a dollar a piece. 💩

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Yeah mate and I sent a massage to Alogic. They got straight back to me very concerned. Offered me a new one. I told them the third one would be the same. They need to check their quality assurance. They to their credit owned it and are looking into it. You are on the money but. massive price mark up on a cheap piece of junk. That is Australia mate. People rubbish Kings. At least they keep their prices realistic and are nor price gauging like many other companies.

[@darrenc4096]

@ couldn’t agree more Buck. 🍺

[@4WheelingInNSW]

With the amount of those that they would cram into a shipping container, they’d be paying even less than a dollar a piece mate. That’s why JB is worth what they are today.

[@darrenc4096]

@@4WheelingInNSW 100% agree mate. Unfortunately we now live in a country that has lost the sense to comprehend’value for money’. The amount of crap that is priced beyond ‘realistic’ that Australians are buying is staggering. It’s actually embarrassing to be honest.

[@glenblyton3045]

It wasn’t a nazi salute.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Even if it wasn't, the moron should have thought about it. I don't like the bloke. He skipped national Service in South Africa and fled to Canada.

[@lizardears4861]

@@Mrbuckaroonie..lol talk about pettiness, don’t be a hater. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3PddHuZf6aKe5Ysi=rwT1SiV2jr0EEY-K

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

@@lizardears4861 He is a c$%khead mate.