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My DIY Rain Awning, youtube vid    https://youtu.be/TAPw-cqvEA8 Gzila awning poles and track nuts   https://www.gzila.com/collections/go-fast-camper Ebay store where I get the leaky, military thermarest pads for $9 each!   https://www.ebay.com/str/alleghenysurplusoutlet Sailrite stainless twist lock fasteners   https://www.sailrite.com/Twist-Lock-Fastener-Cloth-to…   If reading this on your computer, double click on a photo, then a slideshow starts,   use the left/right arrow keys on your keyboard   to scroll through the photos.   Esc key to exit slideshow.    

2025 Aug update. Weboost vs Starlink Mini right now. Weboost is free to operate, but the hardware costs as much as a Starlink mini.    A Starlink ROAM monthly plan is $50/50gb.      Starlink eats 10-20 watts when running,   Weboost 8-10 watts  Weboost won't work if there's no cell signal to boost.   You need at least half a bar to start with Weboost is also limited to the transmitter puck.   It's on a 10ft cord, and I've found I basically have to hold it to the back of my phone to work the best.   Starlink on the other hand has a wifi signal, so you can walk around camp and be within range.  Starlink also can be moved to a better spot with clear sky and powered by a portable power station.  But that's also a potential downside,  if you camp under lots of trees Starlink doesn't work.    You need clear sky.   Weboost doesn't seem to be as affected by trees.   If reading this ...