Supertramp Flagship LT pop-up slide-in pickup camper

[ruadhrigh]

Another couple additions to the camper.

Easiest was adding Starlink. Went the cheap route in case things didn't work out, found a suction cup mount on Amazon for ~$30, and got a 3 meter cable with cigarette adapter. The mount fell down a couple times when I first set it up, I think the suction cups were deformed from shipping and preventing a good vacuum. Set it up again right before a week long road trip and it has been working great. Temps didn't get too hot (~55F highs) but definitely got cold (two mornings at 16F). The cable works ok. Most of the times I used the Starlink I was at camp, stationary. But one time I tried to use it while driving (looking at maps trying to help a lost hunter) and the cigarette plug side wiggled out. Didn't really investigate if it was the plug or receptacle.



Another simple bolt-on accessory addition was a paper-towel holder. Not the cheapest accessory and like most things marketed for vans, it was over-priced. Quality is not lacking but it just seems expensive for what it is. I winced a little when buying it, sighed a little bit when installing it, but haven't thought about it much since (till now really lol)

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I mounted it on the ceiling L-track right above the sink, it clears the fabric when closing and rests a couple inches above the counter top with the roof down. The lid/cover is tensioned so it keeps the paper-towels from unraveling.

 

[ruadhrigh]

I'm sure the second shelf wouldn't be for everyone, but the things you mentioned wouldn't be a worry for us. Having the additional storage would be an added benefit though. In the mean time we will find a way to manage our accessories.


Yea it is a really nice feature. We had a leftover Step22 Stingray Flat Box, that fits perfectly on that shelf. Tied the handles under the top shelf with a cam-strap.

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Changed out the camstrap for some 3M VHB tape:

 

[ruadhrigh]

And lastly some pictures from a recent road trip

 

[dstefan]

Another couple additions to the camper.

Easiest was adding Starlink. Went the cheap route in case things didn't work out, found a suction cup mount on Amazon for ~$30, and got a 3 meter cable with cigarette adapter. The mount fell down a couple times when I first set it up, I think the suction cups were deformed from shipping and preventing a good vacuum. Set it up again right before a week long road trip and it has been working great. Temps didn't get too hot (~55F highs) but definitely got cold (two mornings at 16F). The cable works ok. Most of the times I used the Starlink I was at camp, stationary. But one time I tried to use it while driving (looking at maps trying to help a lost hunter) and the cigarette plug side wiggled out. Didn't really investigate if it was the plug or receptacle.

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Another simple bolt-on accessory addition was a paper-towel holder. Not the cheapest accessory and like most things marketed for vans, it was over-priced. Quality is not lacking but it just seems expensive for what it is. I winced a little when buying it, sighed a little bit when installing it, but haven't thought about it much since (till now really lol)

Van Paper Towel Holder

Premium aluminum paper towel holder for camper vans. Features a built-in stopper, secure mounting, and rattle-free design. Compact footprint fits any van build or orientation.

flatlinevanco.com

I mounted it on the ceiling L-track right above the sink, it clears the fabric when closing and rests a couple inches above the counter top with the roof down. The lid/cover is tensioned so it keeps the paper-towels from unraveling.

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Are you storing the Starlink on your ceiling and then deploying it outside, or are you actually getting signal through your roof??

 

[ruadhrigh]

Are you storing the Starlink on your ceiling and then deploying it outside, or are you actually getting signal through your roof??

Using it just like that. All I do is plug it in and give it some time to set up.

Start up time and signal would probably be better outside of the camper but for looking at maps and checking weather forecasts it has been good enough for me. Don't really do any media streaming so not sure how well it would work for that.

 

[Chadx]

Are you storing the Starlink on your ceiling and then deploying it outside, or are you actually getting signal through your roof??

They shoot through the roof quite well. Most say the speed is still good, but @ruadhrigh and others will need to speak to that because we just have our mini set to the 0.5Mps subscription which does everything we need.

We chose to suction our mount in the cabover rather than over the galley bench (still the angled part of the roof). That way, if it fell off while driving, it won't have far to fall and avoid damage (to mini and things below). Have not done any offroading, but it's hung there fine for a few months even in the cold.

 

[dstefan]

They shoot through the roof quite well. Most say the speed is still good, but @ruadhrigh and others will need to speak to that because we just have our mini set to the 0.5Mps subscription which does everything we need.

We chose to suction our mount in the cabover rather than over the galley bench (still the angled part of the roof). That way, if it fell off while driving, it won't have far to fall and avoid damage (to mini and things below). Have not done any offroading, but it's hung there fine for a few months even in the cold.

Interesting. I knew they’d work through some covers, but surprised they go through a full roof structure. Sadly I have an aluminum roof, so a no go for me.

 

[Chadx]

Yeah, composite panels, glass, etc. are all pretty good to shoot through. Those that put them in a vehicle mount them against moonroof/sunroof glass with great success and some mounts will even allow their sunroof shades to be closed under the mini (though jeat can become an issue).

These, and other sat broadband solutions, are really changing communication...for better or worse.

I love having it for emergency use and handy to know I can get a text/call in and out if need be. Notifications from home camera/security system, etc. are nice.

Bad part is temptation to be online rather than in the moment. Our old MO was to drive until we lost cellular signal to make us disconnect and we always really enjoyed that feeling. Not that we couldn't go back to that by leaving starlink powered off. But the other benefits have us keeping it on.

Trade-offs.

 

[Chadx]

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