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06-10-2022, 05:42 PM #1
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Starlink Real-world speeds (with Location)
I figured that with Starlink opening up to the RVer world (officially) there are going to be a lot of questions of connectivity quality and speed. Starting a thread where others can see actual numbers on data speeds from real users. Figure post would be helpful for other considering the service (I gambled and am often in rural areas). I think it should include:
City/state:
Campground/Park Name
Date:
Speed:
Latency:
Sky Obstruction:
Notes:
I'll start off:
Marquette, MI
Chocolay River RV Park
06/10/2022
Absolutely no obstructions, 100% visibility to sky in nearly ALL spots
Only had service for a few days but speed has been pretty consistent
Full-time Traveling Family ,'21 Momentum 395MS-R, '21 F450 King, 2000watts solar, Dual Victron MP-II 12/3000 2 x 120v, DIY 15kwh LiFePo4 battery with Daly BMS
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06-10-2022, 08:35 PM #2
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And when it rains or has heavy cloud cover? Just curious...
Jim and Annette
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06-10-2022, 10:00 PM #3
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We've had rain and cloud cover. Not Texas thunder heads, but thunderstorms. I never lost signal and speed never really dropped below 20mbps. Very usable speeds. I work remotely and my VPN only dropped a few times this week and I can't even be 100% sure it was Starlink.
Full-time Traveling Family ,'21 Momentum 395MS-R, '21 F450 King, 2000watts solar, Dual Victron MP-II 12/3000 2 x 120v, DIY 15kwh LiFePo4 battery with Daly BMS
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06-11-2022, 06:43 AM #4
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Maybe Texas rain doesn't affect much, but Georgia rain does. Cloud cover no noticeable effect.
I have Starlink for home, and yes, rain/t-storms does affect it. Affects uplink more than downlink. Last rainstorm I had uplink was down to the point my Zoom call terminated due to no connection.
Im still happy overall. In my rural area, it's the only thing really available until maybe end of the year. So, even with the degraded service during rainstorms, Im happy.
MikeIm Mike Willoughby, and I approve this message.
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2019 Grand Design Reflection 367BHS
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06-11-2022, 08:32 AM #5
Been absent from the forum fighting problems with our Solitude, but have had Starlink for longer than most as a beta.
Cloud cover has no effect. General rain and wind also no effect. Absolutely torrential downpours will, and hail will destroy Dishy.
If you camp completely rustic backed deep into the trees, Starlink will not be for you. If you like shaded sites, you can generally get connected (provided service is in the area) BUT do not rely on simple stand mounting. You will often need to elevate on a mast. I fabricated a setup where I can elevate Dishy up to 20 feet, and that has generally worked for us. Not 100%, but 75% or better.Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
2020 Grand Design Solitude S-Class 3350RL
2015 RAM 3500 Longhorn Laramie Crew Cab, Long Bed, 4x4 Dually Cummins/AISIN
Mountains of Pennsylvania
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06-11-2022, 09:34 AM #6
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Mark & Mary. Full-timing across the USA (and Canada)!
Current Coach: 2021 Grand Design Reflection 320MKS
Current Rig: 2019 Ford F350 SD Crew Cab, w/8' box, Lariat, SRW, 6.7l Diesel
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06-11-2022, 09:50 AM #7
City/state: Ovid, NY
Campground/Park Name: Sned Acres
Date: June 6, 2022
Speed: 92 Mbps down / 15 Mbps up
Latency: 43ms
Sky Obstruction: none
Notes: Nikki has streamed simultaneously while I have been on Teams during this stay!Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
2020 Grand Design Solitude S-Class 3350RL
2015 RAM 3500 Longhorn Laramie Crew Cab, Long Bed, 4x4 Dually Cummins/AISIN
Mountains of Pennsylvania
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06-14-2022, 01:43 PM #8
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City/state: Traverse City, MI
Campground/Park Name: Traverse Bay RV Resort
Date:5/27/22
Speed:104 down/ 11.2 up
Latency:
Sky Obstruction: None
Notes: Had some cloud cover and occasional rain
In the pic attached I ran a speed test on all 3 wifi networks I had available. Phone was fresh off a hard reset to get max efficiency there.
P= Park fiber wifi
S= Starlink
A= ATT hotspot
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06-14-2022, 03:36 PM #9
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City/state: Golden, CO
Campground/Park Name: Dakota Ridge RV Resort
Date: 14JUN2022
Speed: 126 Mbps up 28 Mbps down
Latency: 92 ms
Sky Obstruction: Some on the northern side
Notes:
Really packed in here. Going to engineer a way to attach the antenna to the side of the coach with suction cups.
Sent from my SM-N986U using TapatalkMark & Mary. Full-timing across the USA (and Canada)!
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Current Rig: 2019 Ford F350 SD Crew Cab, w/8' box, Lariat, SRW, 6.7l Diesel
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09-16-2022, 07:33 PM #10
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