Starlink Mini Interior Cab Freedom Top Install

[pearlxman]

Thought I would give my experience with mounting my starlink mini. I have been using it for a few months and had it redneck style mounted to my freedom top and worked fine but didn't hold forever or look good. I have found a good solution for while driving and being stored for security and wanted to share in case anyone was searching. The starlink DOES work though the removeable freedom top as it works though fiberglass. I mount it this way while in motion and some camping spots with 40+ mps and remove when needed to align perfectly for more stable/higher speeds of 150+ (unobstructed). I bought this mount with suction:

mount w/ suction (there are other variations)

The fiberglass does NOT hold suction at all so then purchased these adhesive pads with a smooth surface to attach to:

mounting disks

3/4 of the pads mount very flush and 1 is about 3/4 flush due to uneven spot. They attached very well with the 3M adhesive and seem very strong. Then I suctioned them to the top. I think this is pretty strong and shouldn't come loose but can be removed when needing to mount outside. Taking it on a road trip this weekend with some trails so we'll see if it holds up.

I also run a 50ft. USB-C power cable from it though the back into a bluetti power station which pulls about 20-25 watts. Never had an issue unless in a heavily wooded area and can remove and move it wherever needed to get the best performance.

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[RJH9701]

Very nice set up. Thx for sharing. Ill do this on our Mojave. For the Rubi...I did what this guy did...installed an Alien shade...and I just stick the mini in there and attach to a Bluetti EP3.

 

[Meathead]

Thought I would give my experience with mounting my starlink mini. I have been using it for a few months and had it redneck style mounted to my freedom top and worked fine but didn't hold forever or look good. I have found a good solution for while driving and being stored for security and wanted to share in case anyone was searching. The starlink DOES work though the removeable freedom top as it works though fiberglass. I mount it this way while in motion and some camping spots with 40+ mps and remove when needed to align perfectly for more stable/higher speeds of 150+ (unobstructed). I bought this mount with suction:

mount w/ suction (there are other variations)

The fiberglass does NOT hold suction at all so then purchased these adhesive pads with a smooth surface to attach to:

mounting disks

3/4 of the pads mount very flush and 1 is about 3/4 flush due to uneven spot. They attached very well with the 3M adhesive and seem very strong. Then I suctioned them to the top. I think this is pretty strong and shouldn't come loose but can be removed when needing to mount outside. Taking it on a road trip this weekend with some trails so we'll see if it holds up.

I also run a 50ft. USB-C power cable from it though the back into a bluetti power station which pulls about 20-25 watts. Never had an issue unless in a heavily wooded area and can remove and move it wherever needed to get the best performance.

Have the disks adhesive held up in hot weather?

 

[Silverator]

I did the RAM mount with adjustable balls / arm down thru the sport bar. Super solid, works great. Can hit hard trails without any movement. Tried the "alien sunshade" thing, and although it worked short term for me, I wanted something more solid and secure. Currently awaiting the Peakdo battery pack mount, after which I'll replace the lower mount, and replace with the battery pack which has a built in mount. Battery lasts 4+ hours before needing a recharge via the rear console USB-C (which will NOT power the Starlink directly).

 

[Stitchedupseats]

I went with the aal mount for my starlink

 

[zxd9]

I did the RAM mount with adjustable balls / arm down thru the sport bar. Super solid, works great. Can hit hard trails without any movement. Tried the "alien sunshade" thing, and although it worked short term for me, I wanted something more solid and secure. Currently awaiting the Peakdo battery pack mount, after which I'll replace the lower mount, and replace with the battery pack which has a built in mount. Battery lasts 4+ hours before needing a recharge via the rear console USB-C (which will NOT power the Starlink directly).

I too did the RAM mount install. Works well. No issues hitting my head when getting things in/out of back seat area. So far its' been stable mounting wise.

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