Camper Vans & RVs
Videos describing and exploring the unique challenges and solutions surrounding RV installation of Starlink
Solve a common dilemma with Starlink RV: Make your own external port!
First, let me get this out of the way: I’m NOT starting a YouTube channel, so don’t bother subscribing or hitting some stupid bell notification! This is a “one-off” because I thought other RVers might benefit. The links below are not affiliated links; I get no money from them or this post. Inspiration for this video: (@9:35) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL1Mms5pnZw&list=WL&index=1&t=670s SmartPlug Port: ($87) https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Power-Inlets/SmartPlug/SM26FR.html Cat5 90-degree jack: ($13) https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/amphenol-ltw/rdp-5spffv-tcu7001/7619909 Cat5 external locking plug: ($7) https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/amphenol-ltw/rdp-00bmms-tlm7001/5253137 1-inch Interior rubber hole (25.2mm) plugs ($8/Pkg 15) https://www.mcmaster.com/pass-throughs/wet-location-snap-in-sealing-grommets/ Shielded CAT5 Ethernet Connectors ($9) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7GCJM5?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Cable cutter/striper/crimper ($50) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076MGPQZQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Hole saw: ($23) https://holecutterstore.com/blue-boar-metal-pro-hole-cutter-1-25mm-for-sheet-metal-stainless-iron-brass.html
Solve a common dilemma with Starlink RV: Make your own external port!
First, let me get this out of the way: I’m NOT starting a YouTube channel, so don’t bother subscribing or hitting some stupid bell notification! This is a “one-off” because I thought other RVers might benefit. The links below are not affiliated links; I get no money from them or this post. Inspiration for this video: (@9:35) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL1Mms5pnZw&list=WL&index=1&t=670s SmartPlug Port: ($87) https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Power-Inlets/SmartPlug/SM26FR.html Cat5 90-degree jack: ($13) https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/amphenol-ltw/rdp-5spffv-tcu7001/7619909 Cat5 external locking plug: ($7) https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/amphenol-ltw/rdp-00bmms-tlm7001/5253137 1-inch Interior rubber hole (25.2mm) plugs ($8/Pkg 15) https://www.mcmaster.com/pass-throughs/wet-location-snap-in-sealing-grommets/ Shielded CAT5 Ethernet Connectors ($9) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7GCJM5?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Cable cutter/striper/crimper ($50) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076MGPQZQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Hole saw: ($23) https://holecutterstore.com/blue-boar-metal-pro-hole-cutter-1-25mm-for-sheet-metal-stainless-iron-brass.html