RV FEATURE
I wired our system to its own power switch so we that we could turn it off at night to conserve our batteries .
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST ?
The Cowfish Starlink Integration kit sells for $ 299 . That compares very favourably with purchasing all the individual components to replicate the functionality of the Cowfish product .
If you don ’ t have a 12V wi-fi router , Cowfish Technologies offers three options :
1 . VanConnect Zero – wi-fi router only : $ 249 ;
2 . VanConnect 4G – wi-fi router with 4G modem : $ 599 ; and
3 . VanConnect 5G – wi-fi router with 5G modem : $ 1199 .
Cowfish Technologies also offers a variety of external antenna options for its 4G and 5G routers .
A FINAL WORD
I understand there will be some readers thinking that this appears to be a lot of work for a small power gain but , to me , a 12V conversion of the Starlink system offers so much more . The simplified set-up is a huge bonus , especially if you ’ re on the move and changing locations regularly .
Having the modem mounted internally means you don ’ t have to worry about the weather affecting the original router . You get simplified power management when camping off-grid , especially over extended periods . But best of all , you will have a connectivity solution in your caravan that rivals anything you could have at home .
The Cowfish router combined with the 12V converter gives us full internet high-speed connectivity virtually anywhere in the country , backed up by a failover to mobile broadband .
The superior wi-fi network gives us greater customisation with a media server all-in-one integrated solution powered by our caravan ’ s 12V electrical system . Having been able to install this myself made it a very satisfying project .
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