This Starlink roof mount makes on-the-go internet easier

There is no question that Starlink makes an amazing remote internet access product, with internet speeds often exceeding what you have at home, even when the nearest supermarket may be a two-day drive away. Where Starlink falls short is in its accessory range. I recently travelled with the one accessory my Starlink was missing: a roof mount for Starlink Gen 3.

No matter whether you have a Starlink Gen 3 or a Starlink Mini, out of the box from Starlink, you simply place the Starlink on a surface with a clear view of the sky, wait a few minutes, and you have reliable, fast internet.

If, however, you are travelling and using Starlink out of a vehicle as I did in 2024, every time I stopped for the night, I would pull the Starlink out and place it on the roof of my ute. In the morning, before setting off, I would put it away. Back then, the third-party accessory market had not taken off, and Starlink did not allow internet access while the car was moving.

Included in the box. Image: Angus Jones.

Now, all that has changed; lots of accessories are available, and Starlink can be used on the move. This means you need to look for a suitable mounting solution. Parts4Star came to our rescue, and I now have a magnetic quick‑release roof mount for my Starlink. The Gen 3 Starlink dish is much bigger than the Mini, which was not available when I purchased my Starlink (I would probably go with the Mini now).

The Parts4Star mount has four large magnets, which allow you to attach the antenna to your roof. Each magnet is on a thread, so the Magnet can be adjusted in and out, allowing a firm connection with a rounded roof (I thought my roof was flat: it’s not).

Adjustable magnetic mount Image: Angus Jones.

Once secured on the roof, you then run your antenna cable back into your vehicle. In my case, I use the air ram hole in my ute canopy. The mount also helps protect the antenna with four-sided coverage, although not on the corners. Assembly was simple, although for some reason, my kit was missing instructions.

This steel mount is removable, as once back in the city, I do not want the Starlink on my roof. Other mounts are available that connect to a roof rack, making the solution more permanent and secure. The magnetic mount has no security, so anyone could remove it. Quick release also means the Starlink can be easily transferred between vehicles or even to a house.

Underside of the Starlink magnetic mount. Image: Angus Jones.

If you do want internet whilst driving, this is now possible with the mount firmly holding your Starlink to the roof. On a trip, I attach the Starlink before I leave and remove it when I return, so it is no longer a daily chore.

If you have adjusted the magnets to contour to your roof, there is a fair amount of pulling power to dislodge them, so highway speeds are no issue for the Starlink dismounting. Before I had this mount, the wind once blew my Starlink off the roof.

Thanks to third-party accessory providers like Parts4Star, my Starlink is now more user-friendly.

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