Starlink 12v modification

elbolillo

Before our winter trip, I installed the Xtar-Link EL3 kit for DC conversion to power our Starlink directly via DC instead of having to run the inverter.

I definitely saw a 25-30% power savings. I installed the conversion kit on the backside of the divider in the storage area. (I drilled a hole in the divider to allow for switching the Xtar-Link on and off.) I also wired an ethernet port into the Nautilus compartment to allow for easily connecting the Starlink Dish.

MuttonChops

@elbolillo;  {{{ StarLink dummy here, am considering as a future trailer enhancement }}}

Please clarify which StarLink system you have . . mini, standard, (?) . . .

Looking at the XStar-Link web-site it seems a mini-antenna model might only need a simple 12V Outlet to Starlink DC input cable.

Any chance you could create a basic/simple block or wiring diagram of your total StarLink installation?

elbolillo

@MuttonChops

I have the Gen2 standard actuated.

For the mini you would just need the DC cable to connect to the battery.

With the supplied cable I simply connected the negative and positive wires to my corresponding bus bars.

i will see if I can get a photo of the install location tomorrow and put together a quick diagram.

Horigan

Note that on the Mini, the DC cable is shorter than the AC plug cable that comes with the Mini.  For 12V operation you need to buy the car adapter kit that is a cigarette power adapter and shorter cable.  The concern is voltage drop to the Mini.