Starlink mount?

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by LimpyLegs, Jun 14, 2026.

  1. LimpyLegs

    LimpyLegs Medium Load Member

    348
    173
    Aug 26, 2008
    Midland,VA
    0
    I've got a 2022 volvo and a starlink mini. I was looking at sifferent mounting options. I have a sunroof so I was thinking of a suction cup mount for it, but then I saw a driver with a big pole that looks like it was attached by some magnets. I need some recommendations please.
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. krupa530

    krupa530 Light Load Member

    297
    1,141
    Dec 3, 2014
    Orem, UT
    0
    If you have a sunroof, definitely use a suction cup mount. You don’t have to worry about cables to the outside etc.
     
    86scotty Thanks this.
  4. supersnackbar

    supersnackbar Road Train Member

    20,464
    55,029
    Aug 19, 2007
    Your Town, USA
    0
    I've seen some YouTube RV channels reviewing the mini for their travels (in pickup trucks). A couple have used the suction cup mounts on the inside of their sunroof and claim it works just fine, even when in motion.
     
  5. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

    4,807
    13,215
    Aug 27, 2017
    Appalachia
    0
    image.jpg I took a flat steel plate and attached it to the GPS spot that came on my current truck. Last truck I magnet mounted it to the top of a mini split AC (outdoor unit) which is a metal box. Just mount it up high closest to full sky for best reception.
     
    Albertaflatbed and Deere hunter Thank this.
  6. LimpyLegs

    LimpyLegs Medium Load Member

    348
    173
    Aug 26, 2008
    Midland,VA
    0
    I finally decided to buy a suction cup mount for the sun roof

    Easy peezy
     

    Attached Files:

    Albertaflatbed Thanks this.
  7. sbaumann14

    sbaumann14 Road Train Member

    1,244
    1,446
    Sep 1, 2010
    Rhinelander, WI
    0
    The Starlink is a phased array dish just like on Aegis class cruisers. Just need a clear view of the sky to function, but gets better if “pointed” in a northerly direction. I’ve got mine in box mounted on old Qualcomm mount up on top of roof. Works great
     
  8. Deere hunter

    Deere hunter Road Train Member

    2,363
    12,514
    Aug 5, 2017
    Shallowater Texas
    0
    Mines sitting on the dash looking out the windshield.
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.