Starlink Gen 3 Full Set-Up, App Navigation, Speed Test & Review | FULL-TIME VAN LIFE

Well...it's about time. Starlink is something we've needed for a long time & we're excited to get to our remote destinations to REALLY put this baby to the test. Elon Musk - we appreciate you!
In this video we cover...
-Unboxing & parts explanation
-Full set-up
-App Navigation (subscription, pricing, support, advanced features, and more)
-Multiple speed tests (in two mountain locations)
-OUR OPINION (honest review on the product so far)

We hope this video was helpful to you! Do you own Starlink or are you thinking about purchasing? If you don't use starlink, what do YOU use that you have found to be successful for full-time travel?

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Vanlife Camping | Finally got STARLINK Gen 3 in a HAIL STORM

Who are we?

Hey Guys! We are Ryan, Mary & Cisco. We have hit the road in our converted Ram Promaster van in pursuit of seeing this beautiful world & making lifelong memories together. We started this journey in our first RV; a Thor Four Winds 28A. However, we recently decided to switch over to a van. We felt it was the best decision for us & better fits our purpose for life on the road. We sold our home in Maryland, started renting out our townhouse, somehow fit EVERYTHING we own into a 10x15 storage unit & embraced full-time RV life & NOW - van life! We are starting with traveling the States & would love to push it even further. We feel so blessed & thank the good Lord for this opportunity to see, learn and experience brand new places in our home-on-wheels. We would love to have you along for the journey...to laugh with us, cry with us, celebrate with us and, of course, fail & pick up the pieces with us. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss anything!

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[silsharysaguindel]

I just set mine up the other day and asked the same question about "needing internet to get internet". I discovered that if you simply connect to the default "STARLINK" network the wireless AP/router broadcasts at boot-up, you have 50-60 minutes of internet access! That gives you enough time to download the app and run the first-time setup to change the wireless settings. Hope this helps... as the large instruction sheet doesn't mention it.

[ray-raypokemonworld]

Amazing video!!! Just ordered a kit last week. Thinking about doing the $50/50gb service but not sure if it’ll show on the options. Cant wait to get and start playing with it!!! Thanks guys!!! Really in detail video!!!

[alanwhittle]

quick tip -before you set up the dish use your phone with a compass app to find out N S E W so you can align the dish

[outbackwack]

We full-time and got ours set up just last week in an area with no cell service. Clocking 300/30 and Wi-Fi calling and texting has worked great. $150/mo is a big pill to swallow, but if you want connectivity nothing is "cheap". When in a good 5G area we'll just use our T-Mobile internet box and pause the Starlink.

[michaelmoore]

I also run the cable down the side of there van and gently close it in the bottom of the door. The weatherstripping will compress enough to not damage the cable and coming in through the bottom of the door will keep rain from flowing along the cable and into your van 😁

[pewpew]

5:44 👍 no internet 😂😂😂😂 I’m glad you have your starlink 📡 . I’m thinking about the starlink mini for traveling. ✈️. 394 MBPS up and 20 MBPS down is awesome. I’ve never seen such speed on a starlink before, this is the first time. On average people get 220 MBPS up and 19 MBPS down

[WilliamChilsonChiw]

Did u try and make calls from your van that day, I’m in an area where no cell service area and thinking of getting one and thxs

[nineeeee]

This video deserves a like because of the details. You did a good job Happie

[rwwells]

Mary, you did a great job of coordinating. The boys(Ryan and Cisco) would be lost without you.

[michaelflores]

This was so incredibly helpful! I’ll be setting mine up tomorrow! I have much more confidence after watching your content! Thanks so much for posting and keeping it simple for folks like me!!

[charminbaer]

I just ordered my Starlink online, $299 for the latest one. It's $200 off for like 28 states. I was actually trying to order it for service and shipping to Oaxaca, Mexico but my credit card wasn't going thru. It kept giving me a notification about having my bank authorize the transaction but they weren't getting anything on their end, so I ended ordering it for shipping to my home address here in the US, but I plan on activating in Mexico. I ordered my kit on July 2nd and just shipped today. I'm turning one of my parent's home in Mexico into a Smart Home using HomeKit, so I'm also bringing an Apple TV, a couple Apple routers to make a mesh network, camera doorbell, and a few smart switches. Can't wait to finally have proper internet where the only other option is cellular internet which sucks and its hella expensive.

[traedunn]

I have had Starlink service since November 2023 ... I have the Gen 2 system. I'm in central Georgia about an hour south of Atlanta. I don't have any wired internet in my area and a very weak cell signal.

Before getting starlink Last fall we had Hughesnet satellite service for the last five years ...

[Thesaltymedic]

Definitely on my list when we go. It just gets better every year.

[millerm]

Just ordered my Starlink. Your video was very helpful. How hard was it to disconnect the cables from the dish and router? Looks like that boot will get in the way of the clip that locks the cable in place.

[tony.benfield]

Being in an rv, what is your power source? Are you running on 12dc from your van or do you have an inverter so you can run on ac power??

[dkfaul]

I live out in the country. I think I have tried everything. Had a mobile router from Att with unlimited but it always throttled after watching one movie. I just bought the Starlink and hope to install on old direct tv pole. I’m so glad to find your video as the other two I watched was way over my head. Colors of wiring and what the for??
Thank you. I’ll try setting up soon. Wish me luck. Technically challenged here. LOL

[its_boring_life]

Thank you for sharing, this is very helpful for beginners.

[DannyNomad]

Starlink sells a roof mount on their store for like around 40 bucks.

[JasonNeasloss]

Jus ordered the same starlink as u have

[jimfraser]

Hey nice video ! How much watt hour does it take on the daily ? It says 75w but I’m curious to see how much it takes in the real life usage