Using Your SeaSucker Products in Hot & Cold TemperaturesUpdated 3 months ago

Using Your SeaSucker Products in Hot Temperatures
All SeaSucker vacuum mounts have UV inhibitors built right in, so they’re made to last. However, UV rays eventually break down almost any sort of rubber or plastic, so store your SeaSuckers out of the sun when not in use. Also, we recommend that, in warm weather, you wet the sealing edge of your rack before attaching

Using Your SeaSucker Products in the Rain
Sometimes we say “wetter is better” around here, but don’t take that in a weird way. If it’s rain or fresh water, no big deal. Dry it off if you get a chance. If it’s saltwater, rinse it with fresh water when you get off your boat, maybe hit it with a little soap and water, like you’d do with your rods and reels, for instance. Make sure to drain the water out of the pumps when you’re done.

Using Your SeaSucker Product in Cold Temperatures
You can absolutely use your SeaSucker product in cold temperatures, but be aware that once you remove the product after using it in the cold, you will have to warm it up again to near room temperature before the rubber is pliable enough to make a solid seal to the mounting surface. Also, we recommend that, in warm weather, you wet the sealing edge of your rack before attaching. DO NOT DO THIS IN FREEZING OR NEAR-FREEZING TEMPERATURES. The vacuum cup will freeze to the surface of your car, which will prevent the vacuum pump and check valve from functioning properly. Additionally, if you wipe you car clean in the cold, make sure to dry it before attaching your rack.