How to Install A Scanstrut Starlink Compatible Cable Seal on Your Van.

We’ve seen people feeding their Starlink cable seal wires through the windows and doors of their vans. From leaks and water ingress, this is not how Vanlife is meant to be!

For the best-fitting, purposely designed, and engineered option, here is our tried and tested 6-part process for ensuring the perfect installation of a Scanstrut Starlink Compatible cable seal on your van.

1: Placement: Work out where your Starlink will be living on your van – this is important.  You might want to think about what you'll be using your Starlink for, and how it will be used every day. The most favourable option is on the roof of the van.

Pro tip: Make sure it’s out of the way of foot traffic, as this can become annoying long term!

2: Check your connector: You'll need to measure the connector for your Starlink, as not all are the same. The Scanstrut Starlink cable seals come in 2 models and 2 different colour options, with different bung options to cater for the majority of Starlink models.

For further info, you can check which cable diameter here.

16 mm Models: Starlink Mini, Starlink Enterprise (Gen 3) / Enterprise & Starlink Standard (Gen 3) / Standard. Black and Grey colour options.

30 mm Models: Starlink Flat High Performance / Performance (Gen 2) & Starlink High Performance / Performance (Gen 1). Black and Grey colour options.

3: Split bung – say goodbye to all your troubles: Place the correct size split bung around the cable, no need to cut the connector off as the split bung will open to wrap around your cable. So, now there’s no need to spend ages re-wiring!

If you are using the blank bung, you will need to ensure you use the correct drill bit for your cable.

Pro tip: When you drill the bung, place it in the freezer at -18 degrees to make drilling easier and for a cleaner finish.

4: Fitting the cable seal: Once you've decided on the cable entry point, use the template provided with the cable seal to mark out your drill holes.

5: Foam gasket: Next, you’ll want to use the foam gasket as a marker to drill your pilot holes. Use a hole saw to cut out the centre section, where the wires will go through.

6: The finale! File the edges and place the foam gasket on top. Feed the cable through the seal, use the screws to close the cable seal, and you’re done!

Discover the full range of Starlink Cable Seals here.