Starlink-full size or mini

I have both, an original pre-production unit from the "better than nothing" days and a mini for camping/overlanding. The mini is obviously easier to carry around but it also uses only ~30 Watts which is beneficial unless you always camp with hookups. I run the mini of a small Jackery power station so I can place it wherever it works best.

I haven't followed all the different plan changes over the years but it used to be that using a residential contract dish somewhere else would not work after a few days.

Edit: Forgot to mention the mini has the wifi router integrated so less devices to deal with.

There are specific 12V car adapters for the mini that include a "step-up converter" (DC-DC converter I suspect) that boost the voltage so the cable can be longer.

Rumor has it Starlink is working on a mini with integrated battery which would be the perfect solution for my application at least.

I have the mini. It's super portable and I usually just throw it on top of my truck or the picnic table.

The roam plan is changing next month to $55 a month. They still have the standby plan at like $10 a month and that gets you enough data (speed) for text messages or email, but that's about it.

I am thinking about installing in a bulkhead connection in my Nautilus similar to the solar and coax connections where I can have the power unit (plug) inside the trailer and connect the power cable to a connection at the Nautilus box. My power unit won't fit onto the outside plug on my 320 because the unit plug is square/boxy shaped and too big for the receptacle. I solved that problem by getting a little six inch extension cord and letting it just hang down on the side of the trailer. I don't like that solution though. I like being able to unplug it at night without having to go outside to do it. You can also set it to go to sleep on a schedule if you don't want it running all night long when you are not using it.

There's a ton of accessories, including battery packs that mount onto/into the mini dish itself, as well as all kinds of cables and adapters available. I haven't checked it out yet, but there's a youtube channel called veritas vans that has a storefront where they sell stuff like that.

Edited to add that if anyone is interested in getting starlink, let a current customer know and they can give you a link so that you and them both will get a month free. It's done thru starlink and is legit.