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Installation & Maintenance Guides

Cleaning / Maintaining Your SeaSucker Product

Clean the vacuum pad with dish soap and a soft cloth or sponge. Make sure there is no dirt or debris on the sealing edge (the bottom outside edge of the vacuum pad) of the pad. Inspect the sealing edge for nicks or cuts – a nick or cut will allow air

Where To Mount Your SeaSucker Rack

Where Should I Attach My SeaSucker Bike Rack?. First things first - never mount your rack so that your bike will be sideways or backwards on your vehicle. That’s just not allowed in the SeaSucker universe. Deciding where to mount you rack depends in

How Do I Install a SeaSucker Product?

A SeaSucker vacuum mount relies on two important components to create its powerful seal: the vacuum pad and the vacuum pump. The vacuum pump evacuates all of the air out from underneath the vacuum pad, which forms the seal. Working together, these tw

Product Not Sticking to Vehicle

Thanks for reaching out! We're here to help with your bike rack installation. To ensure a strong and secure hold, we recommend adding a bit of moisture to the vacuum pads before applying them. Also, please make sure the pads and the mounting surface

Locking your SeaSucker Products

Don’t let some jerk steal your bike (or skis, or whatever)! We've combined our Cable Anchor - Trunk with a sturdy cable lock. Since SeaSucker bike racks aren’t bolted on to rooftop bars, we came up with a way to keep your bike safe. A Cable Anchor is

Mounting a SUP Board to the Side of an RV

For attaching your SUP to the side of your RV, we recommend a couple different options:. 1. The Board Rack - The Board Rack attaches to any roof or side of a vehicle with (6) 6" SeaSucker vacuum mounts. It comes with (2) 31" crossbars and a set of 10

Installing the Talon Bike Rack (Video)

Here's a step-by-step breakdown on installing the SeaSucker Talon bike rack. Watch video!. Best regards,The SeaSucker Team

Mounting to an Audi

Here are some photos of SeaSucker racks installed on Audi's for reference. Best regards,The SeaSucker Team

Attaching a SeaSucker (video)

So, you just received some SeaSucker products and you're having trouble attaching them. No worries! Here is a great video tutorial on attaching several different SeaSucker products to a vehicle. Best regards,The SeaSucker Team