TRIO Flatmount for Starlink Gen 3

The TRIO Flatmount is a low-profile mounting solution for Starlink Gen 3 dishes. The Gen 3 dish is the latest rectangular dish available from Starlink.com, if your dish has a kickstand mount then this is the mount for you! 

The TRIO Flatmount allows customers to secure and conveniently mount their Starlink Gen 3 on their boat, RV, or vehicle permanently or temporarily using a variety of optional mounting methods making it scalable and future proof. The TRIO Flatmount can be installed and uninstalled without modifying your dish from its factory configuration ensuring no issues with your warranty. It is a direct replacement for the factory kickstand, simply slide the factory kickstand out and the TRIO Flatmount in and your ready for mounting (video instructions available).

IMPORTANT NOTE: This mount is best when placed behind something on the roof or surface that will break direct wind exposer.  This mount works best under 65 MPH.  The top of an RV roof behind an AC is ideal.  If you are putting this in a more exposed position like a truck roof or marine, look at the Speedmount that is designed for faster winds and is lower profile.

Mounting Options:

The TRIO Flatmount has a variety of mounting installation options which are outlined below. 

• Mount Only: Simply supply your own screws and mount to any surface, note that a release lever is not included for removal.
• Optional Standard Screw/Bolt Mount with Release Level: Stainless bolts are included as well as a release lever for bolt installation. Suppliment bolts for screws (not included) if you have a fiberglass or other suitable roof. 
• Optional Magnetic Mount: Rubber coated high strength magnets suitable for in motion use are included. Requires magnetic surface.
• Optional VHB Mounting Discs for TRIO Flatmount: Powder coated steel metal pads with adhesive backing.  Designed to be paired with the Magnet Mounts for us on none-magnet surfaces
• Optional 3M VHB Adhesive Mount: Includes high strength landing pads pre-installed with outdoor rated 3M VHB adhesive and release lever. Popular mount for RV installations that are permanent without the need to drill holes in the roof*.

NOTE: If you have a curved roof, the mount itself has a slight flex, but you may need to use our pivoting leg adapters for maximum surface area contact when using rubber-coated magnets, VHB landing pads, or suction cups. Please add to your order if required.

Release Lever: Fixed-mount options (through bolt and VHB adhesive) include our custom-designed lever to allow easy removal of the dish from the mount when desired. This allows the user to quickly remove it from the vehicle and reinstall the Starlink kickstand to deploy in another location (e.g. to use at home or away from the vehicle when parked under trees).

* Strength: This mount has been designed to be used (and has been tested) in normal driving conditions and turbulence (at highway speeds). If installing with VHB adhesive we recommend covering the landing pad perimeter with Dicor self leveling adhesive to prevent the elements from attacking the VHB adhesive over time. If permanently mounting, it is recommended to install behind another item (e.g. AC unit, storage box, etc) for wind dampening. Always clean your mounting surface thoroughly using rubbing alcohol (metal, plastic, fiberglass roofs) or mineral spirits (TPO rubber roofs). Check with your manufacturer for roof cleaning guidelines.  It is ultimately up to the end user to make sure the antenna mount is secured appropriately.

Made in BC, Canada.

Overall Dimensions: 1.53"H x 10”W x 12"L 

Total height to top of Gen 3 dish when mounted is 2”

Color options: Black or White

Manufactured from waterproof and UV thermoplastic that will not warp. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Many factors beyond TRIO Flatmount’s control and uniquely within user’s knowledge and control can affect the use and performance of a mounting product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a TRIO Flatmount product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application.

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Through Bolt:

1. Place TRIO flatmount on top of desired mounting surface. Use a sharp pencil to mark each of the 4 holes onto the surface.

2. Drill through the marks using appropriately sized drill bit (M6 bolts used for gen 3 mounts). If drilling through metal, be sure to file and use a primer/paint to prevent rust from forming on the exposed metal before moving forward.

3.  Feed bolts through spaces at each of the 4 feet on the TRIO Flatmount and through the drilled mounting surface. THE TRIO FLATMOUNT LOGO (AND DISH CORD) SHOULD BE POINTED TOWARDS THE BACK (TRAILING EDGE) OF YOUR VEHICLE/BOAT/RV ETC. 

4. Slide washer and locknut onto the end of each bolt and tighten using the hex key provided and a wrench.

5. Slide the Starlink dish onto the TRIO Flatmount until it clicks firmly into place and make sure it is secure… and enjoy your internet!

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Magnetic Feet: 

1. Feed bolts (blue loctite already applied) through spaces at each of the 4 feet on the TRIO Flatmount

2. Thread the screws into the magnets and tighten using the hex key supplied. 

3. Slide the Starlink dish onto the TRIO Flatmount until it clicks firmly into place and make sure it is secure

4. Ensure your magnetic surface and the mounting magnets are clean and free of debris

5. Place TRIO flatmount onto magnetic surface and make sure there is good contact. THE TRIO FLATMOUNT LOGO (AND DISH CORD) SHOULD BE POINTED TOWARDS THE BACK (TRAILING EDGE) OF YOUR VEHICLE/BOAT ETC.

6. Enjoy your internet!

**When removing from the vehicle, lift from the rear portion of the mount itself rather than using the dish as a lever.

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Magnet & VHB backed magnetic mounting discs: 

1. Feed bolts (blue loctite already applied) through spaces at each of the 4 feet on the TRIO Flatmount

2. Thread the screws into the magnets and tighten using the allen key supplied. 

3. Attach one VHB backed magnetic mounting disc to each of the magnetic feet, ensuring each are free of debris.

4. PLEASE NOTE: the mounting substrate that your mounting discs will be stuck to should be non-porous and smooth. It is recommended to lightly scuff the surface you will be sticking the VHB discs to using a scotch pad. HOWEVER, do this at your discretion as doing so will scratch the finish of your mounting surface. Use isopropyl alcohol wipes to clean the scuffed surface you wish to secure the VHB mounting discs to. 

5. Remove the red VHB sticker cover and carefully place the flat mount with the exposed VHB mounting discs onto the freshly cleaned surface. THE TRIO FLATMOUNT LOGO (AND DISH CORD) SHOULD BE POINTED TOWARDS THE BACK (TRAILING EDGE) OF YOUR VEHICLE/BOAT/RV ETC.

6. Apply firm pressure through the mounting feet to ensure adhesion. If possible, place heavy object on top of the mount for 24 hrs to optimize adhesion (ideal application temperature is 70-100F).

7. Slide the Starlink dish onto the TRIO Flatmount until it clicks firmly into place and make sure it is secure… and enjoy your internet!

**When removing from the vehicle, lift from the rear portion of the mount itself rather than using the dish as a lever.

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VHB Landing Pads:

 1.  Feed bolts (blue loctite already applied) through spaces at each of the 4 feet on the TRIO Flatmount

 2.  Thread the screws into the landing pads and tighten using the allen key supplied. 

3.  PLEASE NOTE: the mounting substrate that your landing pads will be stuck to should be non-porous and smooth. It is recommended to lightly scuff the surface you will be sticking the VHB discs to using a scotch pad. HOWEVER, do this at your discretion as doing so will scratch the finish of your mounting surface. Use isopropyl alcohol wipes to clean the scuffed surface you wish to secure the VHB pads onto. 

4.  Remove the red VHB sticker cover and carefully place the flatmount (with the exposed VHB pads) onto the freshly cleaned surface. THE TRIO FLATMOUNT LOGO (AND DISH CORD) SHOULD BE POINTED TOWARDS THE BACK (TRAILING EDGE) OF YOUR VEHICLE/BOAT/RV ETC. 

 5.  Apply firm pressure through the mounting feet to ensure adhesion. If possible, place heavy object on top of the mount for 24 hrs to optimize adhesion (ideal application temperature is 70-100F).

 6. Slide the Starlink dish onto the TRIO Flatmount until it clicks firmly into place and make sure it is secure… and enjoy your internet!

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Suction Cups:

1. Feed bolts (blue loctite already applied) through spaces at each of the 4 feet on the TRIO Flatmount

  2. Thread the screws into the landing pads and tighten using the allen key supplied. 

 3. PLEASE NOTE: The mounting substrate that your suction cups will be stuck to should be non-porous, clean, and smooth. Inspect the suction cup to ensure it too is free of dirt and debris. 

 4. Place the TRIO flatmount with suction cups onto the freshly cleaned surface. THE TRIO FLATMOUNT LOGO (AND DISH CORD) SHOULD BE POINTED TOWARDS THE BACK (TRAILING EDGE) OF YOUR VEHICLE/BOAT ETC. 

5. To attach, apply gentle downward pressure on the suction cups to ensure that the entire edge of the cup is touching the surface. Then, simply press the pump repeatedly until the colored indicator band completely disappears. 

6. Slide the Starlink dish onto the TRIO Flatmount until it clicks firmly into place and make sure it is secure… and enjoy your internet!

** To remove the cups, lift the edge of the vacuum pad away from the surface by pulling the tab on the edge up and towards the center of the vacuum mount. You’re really just trying to lift the edge of the vacuum pad up off the mounting surface, which breaks the seal and lets you remove your mount.