Starlink question. What power source?

CCC
CCC Member Posts: 118
in Camping & Travel
I have the 320 solar and 2 110 Battleborns. Is Starlink pretty much plug and play and is there any trick to get power to it. Thanks.
2022 T@B 320 S Boondock  "UGA", Jeep Gladiator Overland
North Georgia

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  • Grumpy_G
    Grumpy_G Member Posts: 758
    Starlink is plug & play but you need a 120V power source, either an inverter or one of those portable battery/inverter combos. Some RVers have determined it to use ~ 1kWh per 24 hrs. Obviously you can reduce that by only running for a few hours a day. 

    One limitation is that the "dishy" needs a clear view of the northern sky which may not be possible in wooded campgrounds etc. 
  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    A 12V power option just became available:
    Easy Plug And Play 12V DC Power Supply For Starlink Roam - Starlink Hardware
    I have all the components and will be putting it all together once it gets below 115 degrees here in Phoenix.
    Here is my previous post regarding making that unusual connection work on an RV:
    https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/16424/starlink-outdoor-cable-connection
    Hope this helps.
    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
  • Grumpy_G
    Grumpy_G Member Posts: 758
    There are creative solutions to avoid using an inverter but the OP asked about "plug & play"... ;) 
  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    Plug & Play would have been a lot easier!!! 
    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.

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