Thor Industries has entered into an agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink to integrate flat high-performance Starlinks, which provide high-speed, low-latency internet even while in motion, into select motorized RVs in 2023.
Thor will explore opportunities to bring Starlink’s connectivity solutions to additional RVs made by their operating companies. The Thor family of companies are the first RV OEMs to work directly with Starlink to integrate flat high-performance Starlinks.
Flat high-performance Starlinks initially will be available as optional equipment in select motorized RVs manufactured by Airstream, Entegra Coach, Jayco and Tiffin. All factory-installed, high-performance Starlinks will be eligible for a one-month service credit after the initial month of activation.
Developed by SpaceX, Starlink provides high-speed, low-latency broadband internet around the world. With satellites positioned in low-Earth orbit, over 65 times closer than conventional geostationary satellites, Starlink achieves significantly lower latency and higher transmission speeds for its end users, Thor said.
Starlink began offering service two years ago, and this fall the company introduced flat high-performance Starlinks, which provide high-speed, low-latency internet while in-motion on land.
“This agreement is a big step toward providing constant internet connection for RVers everywhere,” Thor Industries President and CEO Bob Martin said. “Whether for work, staying in touch with family and friends, or streaming entertainment, a reliable internet connection is a must-have for today’s RVer. Starlink will help Thor elevate our RV owners’ experiences and create yet another important point of differentiation for the Thor family of companies.”
SpaceX Vice President of Business Operations Chad Gibbs said the company was excited to work with Thor’s brands.
“By providing game-changing connectivity in remote locations whether parked or in motion,” Gibbs said, “Starlink is expanding the boundaries of where RVers can explore while still staying connected to friends and family.”
