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On the off chance our standard 6″ Rear Wheel Strap cup (provided with the Talon, Mini Bomber, or Bomber) doesn’t fit the space available on your car, we offer a more compact version featuring our smaller 4.5″ SeaSucker vacuum pad. A 1.5"-wide VELCRO® Brand strap securely holds your read wheel in place.
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Accessories are fun and all, but first let's get you set-up with one of SeaSucker's bike racks. For 1, 2, or 3 bikes.
The Compact Rear Wheel Strap does NOT have the cupped rear wheel housing that comes standard with the regular Rear Wheel Strap.
- Q: How strong are the vacuum mounts?
- A: “Strong like bull.” 4.5” vacuum mounts have a rated pull strength of 120lbs, pulling straight out from center. Pull strength on a shear load, i.e. pulling from the side, will be less. 6” vacuum mounts are 210lbs rated. Obviously, putting multiple vacuum mounts on a single product multiplies the maximum holding power.
- Q: How long do the vacuum mounts last before they lose power?
- A: There’s no set time limit on our vacuum mounts. It depends in part on the surface you attach to, the condition of the vacuum mount, the load you put on it, and other factors. As for surfaces to attach to, vacuum mounts in general were designed to carry big sheets of glass and other solid surface materials, so smoother, flatter surfaces are ideal. Clean surfaces and clean SeaSuckers go a long way to maximizing the hold time. In any event, if the vacuum mount begins to lose some vacuum, it will warn you so you can get it back to full power before it comes off. The vacuum pump’s plunger will extend from the pump cylinder when it starts to lose power, revealing an orange indicator band. Once you see orange, that’s your cue to repump your SeaSucker. For car racks, the simplest thing to do is to check the rack before you get in your vehicle, and check it each time you stop for gas, food, or the bathroom.
- Q: Do I need to clean the surface I’m going to attach my SeaSucker to?
- A: Clean off any surface dirt from the mounting surface before attaching your SeaSucker. While you’re at it, make sure the sealing edge of the vacuum pad is clean too. You don’t have to clean the mounting surface with alcohol wipes, as one overly-enthusiastic customer told us they do, but a quick wipe with a wet paper towel or napkin wouldn’t hurt. Let us make it easy for you: get one of our Cleaning Kits.
- - 4.5" SeaSucker Vacuum Mount Pull-Rated to 120 pounds
- - 22" velcro strap fits even fat bike wheels
- - Does NOT have the cupped rear wheel housing that comes standard with the regular Rear Wheel Strap
Customer Reviews
- JHJOHN H.Verified Buyer2 years agoRated 5 out of 5 starsRear wheel strap for DIY RTT bike rack
The compact rear wheel strap is the perfect solution for my DIY rooftop tent, bike rack. Works as advertised, and suction plunger couldn’t be easier to operate. Holds up well with bumps and highway speeds. Check Gator Overland YouTube channel for install
- NLNicholas L.Verified Buyer2 years agoRated 5 out of 5 starsPretty good
Solid suction cup mount. Not sure why you lose the wheel cup when you go down to this smaller size though.
- JSJose S.Verified Buyer2 years agoRated 4 out of 5 starsseat holder
I actually use it to secure the bike seat so that it does not rub against the hatch of my car
- KKKenneth K.Verified Buyer4 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsJust what I needed
I had wanted to place the rear mount point on my spoiler and the one that came with the Talon was a bit too snug fitting. It worked, but made me worry that it would lose suction due to a small leak. I started wondering if SeaSucker had a smaller version and voila, they did. I was able to swap out the flat mount to the tire grooved one that came with my Talon and it works exactly how I wanted it to. As the rear one is really more for stability, I'm not worried it's going to not be strong enough for my purposes. Love it!
- DVDavid V. Z.Verified Buyer1 year agoRated 5 out of 5 starsWhat i needed
This was exactly what i needed. only suggestion would be to make this the standard size
SSeaSucker1 year agoHey David,
The 4.5" is plenty strong to hold the rear wheel. However the larger diameter mount allows customers to place it in more locations. Due to it's larger size, it can be used on flimsier surfaces, as the larger diameter deflects more impact, preventing damage to even the thinnest of rooflines.
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