The Starlink service is a great option when we don’t have cellular service (or when we only have a network with limited data). But not so great when there are trees or other obstacles that block the signal.
RVs with a ladder will often use a FlagPole Buddy kit, that enables mounting a flagpole on the ladder. But our coach doesn’t have a ladder, so I needed a different solution.
Inspired by a post by Rick in my Tiffin Allegro Bus 2016-2018 Owners community on Facebook, I purchased a 20 foot telescoping flagpole and accessories to mount it on our coach, so we can raise the dish above our coach, giving it a better chance of a clear signal.
Another nice benefit of this system is that I can position the pole and dish anywhere around the coach, to have the most clear view of the satellites.
I bought the items Rick suggested:
- 20 foot telescoping flagpole from Harbor Freight
- TEYOUYI adapter bushing for Starlink from Amazon
- FCHO glass suction cups from Amazon
- Wrap-It heavy duty velcro straps from Amazon
To attach the adapter to the flagpole, I removed the two screws that hold the top of the flagpole on, then the adapter simply slips in. I used the same screws to attach the adapter, only screwing one of them in partway, to avoid intruding into the tube space:
The Starlink dish simply slides into the adapter and clicks in place on the pole:
On this occasion, I put the Starlink modem in the wet bay, running the cord through the hose space:
The cable and the flagpole sitting on the ground:
Suction cups and velcro straps holding the flagpole:
The dish has a nice clear view of the sky:
The dish on the flagpole:
Later, the flagpole with the Starlink dish and a Mariners flag, mounted at the front of the coach:
With a US flag:
At another campground, mounted lower without a flag (more stable that way):
