The BEST solution for the TERRIBLE design STARLINK Gen3 pole mount!

[@RuffNItRVlife]

I like it, full time RV and needed some solutions. Well you delivered! Thanks for putting in the work and posting it for others to see.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks👍🏻👍🏻

[@matthewhigh3192]

Just completed the wall mount to Camco flag pole setup as described here. I can confirm it’s quite sturdy. In addition to the foil tape (3 wraps around), I did drill out to put a bolt through the pole and mount. Thanks for the video and tips!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@laurencejoaquin3675]

This was a great help and thank you for passing the information along, sorry to hear you discovered the pole mount sucks "the hard way" but you've saved me and probably many others from the same fallacy. Hopefully you'll be repaid in positive karma (if you believe in that like I do). Crazy how Starlink skimped on the pole mount thought process, that recess should be at least 4 times as deep!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@robint288]

Brian....First of all this is brilliant! I am doing pole mount at the house and hunted everywhere for a worthy pole. I never considered a flag pole...plus it telescopes which should help with all the trees we have!! I can't figure out if this is the high performance or not. I cannot figure out how to set it up. Starlink said I had to "drill holes"! Why would I need to drill holes, when the supposed holder already has bolts and holes. It's so confusing. Too bad we can't reach out to you to walk us through this. Thanks for the great video!!

[@sondrax]

“… the worst idea in the history… of ANYTHING!” Worth the whole video for that one line! (And we concur Sir!)

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

😂😂 thanks

[@waynegenewick8570]

Thru bolt is always a good idea for the wind that always seems to come up when you least expect it. I use one on my back porch umbrella. Great idea Brian!!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@jodyworkman1]

Just wanted to thank you! I had ordered the pole mount, watched your video and was able to get a full refund from Starlink since it was still within 30 days. Got an email today that the wall mount has shipped!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Hope it works out👍🏻👍🏻

[@thomasruns]

Thank you! This is EXACTLY what I needed to see. I was struggling with the lack of pipe mount options for the gen 3 and was wondering if I could use the piece from the wall mount and just attach it to a pole.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@northfield813]

I just got my wall mount you suggested. I wont get to mount it until the weekend but I can already tell its going to work great....Thank you

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@jimfalin2209]

Thanks for the help. Like you, my first thought was that this thing is horribly inadequate!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@chrystaltanksley1911]

I actually had ordered the pole mount AND house mount so I could get a pole I incorrectly assumed would lock in to the pole mount…well as we know I was wrong lol I will return the crappy pole mount and keep the house mount as well and follow your process! Ty!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@dawnwar2105]

Okay Brian, I found you because I wad looking for a solution to my Starlink set up. Of course now I have watched a bunch of your videos. I am currently in the DFW area doing my modifications to my TT. All of my material arrived today and will try my Starlink set up! Thanks for the ideas!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Awesome! Howdy neighbor😉👍🏻

[@dawnwar2105]

Ps worked perfectly thank you so much!!

[@chriskfqd]

Brilliant solution, and just the one i was looking for. Thank you!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Glad it helped👍🏻👍🏻

[@mariaicb]

I’m glad I made the mistake of buying the wall mount, because after trying it out we will put it in a pole… thanks… you help me

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@PavlockProducts]

I wish I saw your video before purchasing that useless pole mount. Thanks for the great video!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@366drew]

I feel your frustration on such an expensive piece of equipment good advice 👍

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@allisterdavidson9805]

Best pole mounts are made here in Australia. Click Data & Wifi make them. Superior Fits any pole up to 50mm in diameter. We don't even bother to buy and use Starlink mounts here now...straight to Click.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@interstate5trucker]

I have the Flag Pole Buddy telescoping flag pole, I bought the Starlink adapter from Flag Pole Buddy. It just came in the mail yesterday, I haven’t even opened the box yet. The Flag Pole Buddy adapter is $49.99 plus shipping ($12 for me).

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I can’t use a flagpole buddy because I do t have a ladder to attach it to.

[@esiebert7625]

I have a gen2 dish I bought for camping to replace my portable weboost setup. The pole mount on the gen2 works great, it has 3 screws to push up against the pole. I use an Amazon basics speaker mount tripod as my dish holder as it’s portable and I can use it anywhere. Only used it twice, don’t really see a need to upgrade to gen3.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I woulda bought the gen2, but you can’t even order those now

[@debbauer4738]

OMG! You are a lifesaver! I struggled with Starlinks pole mount adapter for 6 hours trying to get a pole to stay in it tight enough that it would stay. I totally agree with you on their very poor engineering of this product. I am ordering the wall mount right now! Thanks so much!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@krokk4life]

great idea. thanks. now if i can just get this in 1 day before I leave for the ranch

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@barrycbauer]

I appreciate your video, thank you. Since Gen 3 has to be manually positioned, how much manual repositioning is involved if the unit is pole mounted on a RV ladder in a fairly windy environment? I’m debating buying a new Gen 2 satellite dish instead of a Gen 3 unit.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

The mount itself on the Starlink puts the dish at the right angle when you raise it up. All I have to do is twist the pole to point it in the right direction and then tighten down the pole in the bumper mount I have. Have never had any issues with it getting out of alignment👍🏻

[@darksidemachining]

Informative video. Checked out your channel for a follow up on this system in use in the field. Nothing so far.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Haven’t had to use it yet, first time out with the RV and we had full hookups to use. 👍🏻

[@markyoung5145]

I'm getting ready to buy a gen 3 and plan to install it on a pole and attach it to my rv ladder. But I have a question about the gen3. I don't want to have to climb the ladder to get it perfectly aligned. Is that an issue?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I just rotate the flagpole by hand until it is aligned.

[@hammer-r]

Looks great for when I get my dish for my Rv. Tks.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@caravanstuff2827]

Scary just how 💩 that adapter is...makes you wonder what else is 💩 with the dish... thanks for the tip my man!!!.❤️🇺🇲

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@ToddNiedringhaus]

This configuration works with the camco flagpole. I returned the Harbor Freight flagpole because there was too much play between the g3 mast and pole.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@curtcrego2503]

Todd, I was considering the Harbor Freight pole and I am now reconsidering base in your comment. How much play was there vs the Camco pole? Any possibility to snug it up with a through bolt?

[@gorvyourself]

Nice idea. Looks great!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@rickwookie]

They must have redesigned the part since your video, as I had one today and it’s now 45 mm deep with two hex-drive bolts.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I did hear they realized how terrible this design was and were going to redesign it. Guess you got lucky with the new version👍🏻

[@rsmith5504]

Thanks for the great idea. This saved my lunch.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@robertnowak7098]

Great video, can you please tell us the inner and outer diameter of the end of the flag pole you atted the dish too,.. many thanks

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I’ll try to get the measurement next time I pickup the RV. I keep the flagpole in there in storage at the moment.

[@dustyculberston1613]

This is very helpful. I'm ordering the exact setup you showcased. Would you be willing to provide a link for the thru bolt setup you suggest using?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I just used a 1/4” stainless steel bolt, drilled a hole through the pole and ran the bolt through with a lock washer and stop nut. Works great👍🏻

[@vickislittlerascals-doggyd6617]

Hi Brian- I just bought the Gen 3… brand new Starlink user. We have a rural business. I want to buy some sort of flagpole set up that I can put in the ground permanently. I was watching the video and appreciate the advice on the wall mount. Can you provide links for the materials that you bought? My other question on this might seem silly - does the flagpole nest and extend? The reason I’m asking is that can you retract the flagpole so that it’s short enough to put the Starlink on top and then extend it to however many feet tall you want it to be? Our plan is not to have the Starlink out all the time because there has been theft in the area. I assumed it will lock it up and when we arrive at the workspace in the morning, we will put the Sterling on top of the flag both the day and then put it back away. So I was just wondering , without needing a ladder if there was an easier way to to adjust the height of the flagpole for putting the Starlink on

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

The flagpole I bought does “extend” so you can raise it up after you install the Starlink. I’ll put a link in this vid description for the flagpole I bought. I can’t send a link for the Starlink wall mount, but you can log into your account in Starlink and go to the shop and find the wall mount in there. Hope that helped.

[@jetguat]

I have similar, almost, concern. I want to use the wall mount or possibly a different 3rd party all mount. but my concern is the starlink pipe adapter. so I think thinking of using the starling wall mount for that solid connection from dish to power. then try and find an alternative universal pipe adapter to create essentially a longer mast extension than what comes with the starling wall mount. In your case you just took the mask extension into the campco. I want to possible cut the extension, and insert a pipe to create a longer mast extension. Think that might work ?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I think that should work fine👍🏻

[@ronhutton9739]

That’s a dang good idea, thank you so much

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@yiios851]

Hello. Great advice. Could you list the products you bought, with regard to the telescoping pole and tape? Thanks!

[@yiios851]

Nevermind. You mentioned... the Campco telescoping flag pole. Thanks again

[@xxdarkpersonaxx9496]

I bought the roof pivot mount but it come with that same base that goes in the dish, I was gonna drill it in my roof but I don’t wanna do that now so I’m gonna get a pole and just mount it on my porch instead

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@forrestshaw1890]

I’ll use your link. You should be comped! What’s the inner diameter of the Camco pole? It’s not mentioned on Amazon. And yes…THE STARLINK PIPE ADAPTER IS CRAP! You just saved me from ordering one. Starlink “Rocket Scientists” outsourced accessories obviously

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I’m not sure, sorry. I’d check but the pole is stored in my RV which is in storage

[@whisps1]

The Flagpole Buddy mount looks like a good option too and a bit cheaper.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Those are great if you have a ladder on your rig. Our rv does not have a ladder though

[@clark8712]

my nephew didn't get either mount with his gen3, so he ordered the pole adapter, has t been updated?

[@KragonPebble]

Thank you, this is great information. Can anyone confirm, what's the inner diameter of the top of the Camco pole, and the outer diameter of the Starlink pole?

[@MrCantThinkOfName]

What was the point of putting it on a flagpole? I was going to put one on my roof but am now curious if it makes a big difference because I have a lot of tall trees around my house.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I have to get it up and over my RV. I’ve got a bumper mount flag pole holder and then use the flagpole to put the Starlink up and off the ground.

[@dunkmckenzieMCK]

This is REALLY COOL, many thanks for sharing your idea. I am curious: is the wall mount 'mast' 1.5" diameter at its thicker point ( above your alu tape?) just like the old standard actuated dish arms were? it looks like it. If so, I can buy this and use it in my current fishing rod holder on my boat. Please let me know . Also curious about the length of that short mast in the wall mount kit, to know how deep it would go in my rod holder. Many thanks

[@pchris6662]

Good to know! Thanks

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@clarencewiles963]

This is a great idea and wind 🌬️ stable Thumbs up 👍

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@fernwehchronicles193]

Thank you! … now about that BLUETTI cooler 😁

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

😂😂

[@amaliovh]

Will the wall mount click into my gen 2 Starlink pole I already have ???

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I’m not sure. I don’t have a gen 2 to test.

[@johnmorrison4224]

Wish I had seen this two days ago!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@ruffu3]

Thanks for the information. Silly question, how does the Gen 3 with kickstand mount to the wall mount.. As I haven't seen this piece. Thanks

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

You have to remove the kickstand plate and use the plate that comes with the wall mount. 👍🏻

[@jakemcclellan8399]

Good job young man. Even i understand what you were saying and doing. Is that top mount metal or plastic? And the bolt going all the way through is a great idea. Thank You for sharing your video Jake McClellan The Oregon Boy 👦

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you Jake👍🏻

[@lopezje80]

I'm putting you on blast on X and tagging Elon. Thank you brother.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

😂😂😂😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@grantberkery8830]

Just subscribed, do you have video that shows your whole camper pole setup in place?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks! I do t in “detail”. A few videos ago I posted my wife and I installing the bumper hitch mount and flagpole holder. I’ll try and get a more detailed video of the whole setup on the next video we take out the RV

[@soniayoung7531]

Heyy Brian thanks for the review, great idea a through bolt knowing you you always fine a salutation lol,thanks for sharing 😊

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@baic261]

Does this also work with the Harbor Freight Flag Pole?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I’m not certain if the poles are the same size

[@Noisycowonline]

Gen3? Will this work with the current business/performance dish? Same mount?

[@csanmarting]

conrgats from chile, ty for the video

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks👍🏻

[@RV_twidlr]

I have a different flag pole than the Camco.. What is the inside diameter of the one you use so I can check to see if mine is the same.

[@Steve-Goff]

You’re a pretty clever fellow. I wonder if you could’ve cut out the plastic bottom of the gen 3 plate and drilled a hole in the top of your flag pole. That bolt would then go through both things

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Still be pretty thin to hold a dish in high winds.

[@garykowalski2746]

What is the OD on the stub of the standard wall mount and how did you separate it from the part that is connected to the wall?

[@wireguy123]

We have an under eve mount and also found it a hassle ..whats the diamider of the mount

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Sorry, don’t know for certain. I keep the pole in storage with the RV

[@TheTbyrd85]

So you’re not sing the regular home starlink for your camper? I’m wanting to get starlink for my fifth wheel and was wondering if I could use the home kit instead or the roam kit

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I’m using the “roam” version

No kidding I have the same thing and am blown away at the poor design of this adapter, this thing wouldn’t hold up under windy conditions

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@DerekFowler1973]

That is a great idea! Thanks for a great video!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@gailhammock356]

Thank you!!!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@jeffcross1]

OK, I have everything and cant get the stupid cap off the top of the flagpole. Did you just break it off?

[@jeffcross1]

Nevermind, just a little force solves

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

If I remember right, there was a small screw I had to remove, but I didn’t have any issues getting the cap off. Might need to pry it slightly off with a flathead screwdriver or something.

[@kennethoros4043]

Thank you

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@Coppercustomz]

As soon as you lifted that base to the camera 👀 and my head tilted sideways.. Damn, maybe Elon isn’t so smart🤯🤯

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@ak6143]

Do u have a part number For the wall mount

[@dxndude3519]

Very good info, thanks!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@ABC-wz2db]

Why not tap and thread into the pipe instead of relying on compression. Or drill a hole in one side of the the pipe and use a longer bolt to go all the way through and compress against the opposite of the pipe.

[@caravanstuff2827]

Check out the reinforcing on the mounting brackets...the first one has zero reinforcing we're the other one has a 💩 load..if you use the $30 adapter, in the first winter storm the dish is going to become a flying saucer...for sure!!!.❤️🇺🇲

[@andreaanderson5139]

Thank you very much it helped.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@williamsuttle3645]

Do a through bolt definitely.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@curtcrego2503]

Are you able to turn the pole and then lock it in place for alignment once it is in the air?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Yes. I can turn the pole for alignment and then lock it in👍🏻

[@curtcrego2503]

Do you know if the standard pivot mount mast is the same size as the wall mount? I wouldn’t be able to use the wall mount, but could use the pivot mount if I decided to mount it at home.

[@pc-yx9uh]

good to have starlink in Texas

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@ryanlongino6505]

Great idea 👍👍

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@hrdman2luv]

FYI, If Elon actually knew about these pipe adapters, he'd probably scrap it for something way better. These are penny pinchers that work for Elon. Not actually Elon.

[@vanessajbradley4818]

Then he needs to do it, it's his company.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@csavol]

What's the outside diameter of the wall mount shaft. I was going to buy the pole mount kit but no way it would stand up to the winds in south alabama. I have a existing pole I was going to mount it to

[@scottschmok1405]

same question. does anyone know the outside diameter of the wall mount shaft that inserts into the flagpole?

[@albertbeltran554]

Thank you for the tip.

[@josephpierce9035]

Starlink mini has the same issue. I can’t believe they expect $600 of equipment to cling to their design.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@gary-fp8rw]

You should get paid for coming up with this. Good job.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I wish!

[@philliplewis3947]

Agreed. The SL official pole mount is a joke. And it’s not cheap. I’m not confident that the SL mount is sturdy enough, so I’m going to do what is shown in this video, buy the other mount. Everything about SL so far has been amazing. Compared to our previous ViaSat, Hughes, ATT hotspot, ATT Fixed Wireless, SL is 10x as fast and more stable signal.

[@ruthpetetson3927]

Where there's a will, there's a way. 😊

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@tech-daddy]

This is crazy, That will never hold.

[@traumatech75]

I hope Elon sees this!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@Dan.W.05]

Smart

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@skye7690]

One person here thx

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

lol👍🏻👍🏻

[@pbf64]

-this isnt self adjusting you have top adjust the starlink , so how do you do that when it is high!!!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

The gen 3 Starlink is at a set angle to the sky. You open the app and turn the pole until it is aligned on the app.

[@TheKeebster1]

Obviously Starlink wants you to drill a complete hole in the pole - hence why there's a V on the opposite side of the bolt hole. It's a recess for the bolt to snug up after going through the entire pole. It's not a terrible design - people just aren't smart enough to use a perfectly designed accessory correctly. 🤦‍♂

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

It IS a terrible design. Couldn’t disagree with your comment more, but that’s okay.

[@dukebeach1]

I think you’re right and there are other comments that SL says that’s the proper use. I certainly won’t rely on compression. I’ll drill through. Easier than buy more stuff.

[@user-yp3lo8dh6o]

1/2 deep,how secure really? That's the tip of the poll I see his point

[@caravanstuff2827]

Yeah it is a 💩 design...you can see it's to shallow we're the pipe fits and unlike the other adapter it has zero reinforcing...a decent Storm the dish is a flying saucer for sure!!!.❤️🇺🇲

[@BTReese]

Good suggestions, but boy you RV’ers sure have some disposable $$$ to play around with. You’ve got about $500 worth of mounting supplies, not to mention the dish itself. Good lord. I could buy groceries (mostly PB&J) to eat for a few days lol in this Bidenflation economy. I just bought the discounted gen 3 at $299, but I’ll be danged if I’ll spend more than that to mount it! I found a $39 bracket, put than on a $10 piece of conduit attached to a fence post and ta-da! Yes yes, RV different problem…see my first sentence. Cheers, brutha.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@claysisson4627]

Build your own and patent it. Some money to be made there.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@harleydave01]

Most people I follow on KZbin that use starlink just sit it on the ground. Can you not do that with the new version. I understand if you have to get about trees but otherwise I would leave it in the ground.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

You can leave it on the ground, but you have to place it far enough away from anything to get a clear view. That brings in tripping hazards with the cable, and it could easily “walk away”. I’d rather get it up on a pole attached to my rv👍🏻👍🏻

[@harleydave01]

I didn’t think about it being a tripping hazard. Yes I wouldn’t want it to walk either.

[@waynert69]

I had mine (Gen 2) on the ground and some kids decided it was an interesting chair. It now goes on my Flag Pole Buddy which is more solid than any telescoping pole.

[@roberttammerawitchey4652]

Rats, I just ordered the $35 pipe adapter... and now seeing how cheesy it is, that's 35 bucks down the toilet.

[@thomasg3677]

Mine works fine. I don't like the design but it works and has been through a few big storm

[@user-gy1ju3zz5w]

Sometimes common sense wins out!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@tommanning7337]

😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@Klausjp.ontheroadagain]

from bad to worst, this will not fix the problem. . the base will no provide support on windy days or wind gust of 40 miles. we need the same base as the high performance dish incl. the 4 srew holes in the dish. So much for Elan Musk is smart [of hiring the right people]

[@Enjoyrving]

Musk and his bunch aren’t the greatest engineering bunch. Look at his Tesla cars. He keeps jacking the monthly price of star link….. Not for me.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@xjcrawler01]

Kind of disagree, they build Rockets, Cars, countless other extremely over engineered objects. Mount looks perfectly fine in my opinion. Glad you found a solution that you are happy with but sounds like you never even gave the one designed for intended purpose a chance.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

It is a terrible design if you actually had one in your hand to see. No way would I risk a $600 satellite dish being held on by a 1/2” lip and one bolt.

[@chriskfqd]

It's an absolute atrocious design, not to mention that it was also recalled by starlink itself because of its faulty design. I wouldn't trust it either. Sure, they build rockets and blah blah blah.... some of them actually explode too, soooo.... just bc they build other "overly engineered" items, doesn't mean they're good or trustworthy. Hence the recall. Duh.

[@gypsyxxx]

please tell me you figured out how to get the mast out of the plate, i tried pushing on the tab and it sound like it cracked, i want to take it apart for travel..thanx

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I haven’t even tried because I keep it stored together in my rv. Sorry

[@seymourwrasse3321]

if engineers had to work on the crap they design , things would be made way different

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Exactly