Use case
How do I mount a Starlink Mini on my roof rack?
Short answer
Wedgetail makes a lockable Starlink Mini mount, a Starlink Mini bracket and a recessed mount adapter that sit in the platform channel. The bracket holds the dish in an aluminium surround, the lockable mount adds a lockable latch so the dish can stay on the rack while you are away from camp, and the recessed mount adapter keeps the dish flush with the rack. Each has a slotted base that mounts across two crossbars or inline on a single bar with the supplied strut nuts and bolts; the Starlink Mini itself is not included.
Specs from Wedgetail product data, updated .
- Lockable
- Lockable Starlink Mini mount
- Bracket
- Starlink Mini bracket, no lock
- Flush fit
- Recessed mount adapter, sold separately
- Mounting
- Across two crossbars or inline on one bar
The shortlist
| Pick | Why | Rating (dynamic) | RRP inc GST | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgetail Adventure platform with the lockable mount | Lockable mount, recessed adapter for a flush dish | 100 or 150 kg on most fitments, 100% off-road | $1,525 to $5,905 | 58 models |
| Wedgetail Core platform with the bracket | Starlink Mini bracket on a lower priced platform | 100 or 150 kg, 100% off-road | $1,400 to $1,695 | 10 models |
Top pickWedgetail Adventure platform with the lockable mount
The touring platform with the lockable Starlink Mini mount, so the dish stays on the rack at camp, and the recessed mount adapter if you want it flush with the rack. The full rating holds off-road.
- Rating
- 100 or 150 kg dynamic (350 or 525 kg static) on most fitments, 100% off-road
- Warranty
- 10 years
- RRP inc GST
- $1,525 to $5,905
- Vehicles
- 58 models, 138 solutions
- Add
- Lockable Starlink Mini Mount $300
- Add
- Starlink Recessed Mount Adapter $235
Lower priceWedgetail Core platform with the bracket
The Starlink Mini bracket holds the dish in an aluminium surround without a lock; take the dish off the rack when you leave it. Wedgetail Core has the same rating rules as Adventure (100% off-road, static 3.5 x dynamic) at a lower price, with a shorter warranty, and is listed for fewer vehicles.
- Rating
- 100 or 150 kg dynamic (350 or 525 kg static), 100% off-road
- Warranty
- 3 years
- RRP inc GST
- $1,400 to $1,695
- Vehicles
- 10 models, 11 solutions
- Add
- Starlink Mini Bracket $180
Bracket, lockable mount or recessed adapter
| Product | What it does | Locks | Choose it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink Mini bracket | Holds the Starlink Mini in an aluminium surround on the crossbars | No | You take the dish off when you leave camp or park |
| Lockable Starlink Mini mount | Aluminium surround with a lockable latch | Yes | You want to leave the dish on the rack while you are away from camp |
| Starlink recessed mount adapter | Keeps the dish flush with the rack; does not include the dish or the lockable mount | Used with the lockable mount | You want the dish flush with the platform |
How to mount a Starlink Mini on a Wedgetail platform
- Pick the spot. The slotted base mounts across two crossbars or inline on a single bar. Leave room around the dish so other gear does not shade it.
- Fit the strut nuts. Slide the supplied strut nuts into the crossbar channel and line them up with the slots in the base.
- Bolt the base down. Fit the supplied bolts and tighten them as the fitting instructions on the product page say.
- Fit the dish. Seat the Starlink Mini in the surround. On the lockable mount, close and lock the latch.
- Secure the cable. Route the power cable so it cannot chafe on the rack or flap in the wind.
Every Wedgetail stockist sells and fits, so a stockist can fit the mount with the rack. See where to buy.
Other roof racks and crossbars
The bracket and the lockable mount are designed for Wedgetail platforms and come with the hardware for them. On other crossbar systems, Wedgetail says to use fasteners of equivalent strength where compatible.
Weight on the rack
The Starlink Mini and its mount count against the platform's dynamic rating together with everything else you carry, and within your vehicle's roof limit. Every Wedgetail is rated 100% off-road to its full rating.
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Questions people ask
How do I mount a Starlink Mini on my roof rack?
Bolt a Wedgetail Starlink Mini bracket or lockable mount to the crossbars with the supplied strut nuts and bolts, across two bars or inline on one, then seat the dish in the surround.
Is there a lockable Starlink Mini mount?
Yes. The Wedgetail lockable Starlink Mini mount holds the dish in an aluminium surround with a lockable latch, so it can stay on the rack while you are away from camp.
What does the recessed mount adapter do?
It keeps the dish flush with the rack. The recessed mount adapter is sold separately and does not include the Starlink Mini or the lockable mount.
Does the Wedgetail mount fit other roof racks?
It is designed for Wedgetail platforms with the supplied hardware. On other crossbar systems, use fasteners of equivalent strength where compatible.
Is the Starlink Mini included?
No. The bracket, the lockable mount and the recessed mount adapter are mounts only; the dish is bought separately.
Do these suit the standard Starlink dish?
No. All three are made for the Starlink Mini.