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When you don’t have factory rails or need a rack for a vehicle that normally can’t take one, the SeaSucker Monkey Bars make it easy. The six vacuum cups attach securely to metal, glass, or fiberglass in seconds—no tools, clips, or permanent hardware. Each cup holds with 210 lbs of pull strength for a total of 1,260 lbs, giving you confidence it will stay put. The orange indicators on the plungers show when suction is solid and let you re-pump if needed before driving.
The round aluminum crossbars give you 48" of space for carrying gear and weigh only 12 lbs total. They’re strong enough for up to 150 lbs of load (always stay within your roof’s limits) yet simple to handle on your own. When you’re done, just unscrew the bars at the center and stash them in your trunk, garage, or even a suitcase. It’s a complete roof rack system that travels anywhere with you.
These round bars fit most standard clamp-on mounts from popular brands, so you can use the kayak cradle, ski carrier, or cargo box you already own. The adjustable vacuum mounts let you set the crossbar spread exactly where you want it—tight together for a small box or wide apart for lumber or long boats. Whether it’s sports gear or vacation luggage, this rack adapts to what you bring.
The rubber vacuum cups protect your paint and glass instead of clawing onto them. To remove the rack, just pull the T-shaped tabs to release the seal—no marks left behind. This design gives solid holding power without damaging clear coat or leaving residue, perfect for temporary setups on any smooth surface.
When not in use, the Monkey Bars break down small enough to fit easily in a trunk or closet. The screw-together design means quick assembly next time you need it. Dressed in black powder-coated aluminum that resists corrosion, these bars strike a good balance between strength and portability for everyday adventure hauling.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
85% were satisfied with this product
15% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
GREAT TO BE ABLE TO PUT ON ANY VEHICLE ROOF ! ! !
Stacey is great!! She was so caring and professional. Completely went out of her way to make my transaction easy
works well
Worked great. Exactly as advertised. The [online] videos were very helpful. Excellent product.
Very impressive. Works well in both cold and hot temps.
Very good option for my car. Rack is very stable under the weight of my Kayak
Great way to add a roof rack to your vehicle. Quality build and very easy on/off, works great
Seasucker holds tight to roof, have not tested at highway speeds.
Great product. Super easy to use.was nervous about using suction cups but they are really strong. Videos on trailer website super helpful.
Super easy install with no rails. 2021 Kia Sedona
As always with etrailer this product is awsome,easy to install works as specified, could not be more satisfied,your whole team is freaking BA.
Once again etrailer.com has exceeded my expectations! This is my 4th purchase and everything has always arrived today on time (or ahead) and with no damage!! From box to car it took about 15 minutes to install. I even asked a question before purchasing and etrailer.com was able to answer and provide information that was useful and helpful. I will keep buying from etrailer.com.
Fantastic easy to use site with so many options. I had questions so I called and Tracey provided everything to sort through the options. If there was an award for best in class customer service Tracey is the gold metal winner.
Best solution for my Smart 2 fortwo that I tow behind my RV... with a bike rack in the rear and this solid roof rack it is the perfect setup!
Today I installed my new SeaSucker Monkey Bars and 2 sets of Curt J-Style folding kayak carriers on my 2020 Hyundai Veloster. I drove about 25 miles with them, with speeds up to about 60 mph. Everything fit perfectly and worked perfectly. I highly recommend these!
These SeaSucker Monkey Bars are the greatest! I haul ladders and Kayaks like nobody's business! AND, I'm hauling all this on my 2005 Gran Marquis at over 70 miles an hour at some times!! Great investment. I just wish there was a better way of locking them to my car. I'll usually just pull them off and put them in the trunk. J.S.
Fell off the car the first time I used them. Fortunately I wasn't carrying anything, but the bar sustained significant damage and is now unusable. Contacted the company for a replacement, which they said they would provide, but still haven't seen it after a year.
Still have them on my car they've been a real asset glad I got it
Holds great! Used with extension ladder and cannot budge mounts by pushing on ladder at all. Mounted on 8 ft fiberglass topper. Will also use with kayak.
I had actually used the bicycle version of the seasucker. My prior car was a Lotus Evora and the seasucker worked extremely well. This roof rack is to hold my Racing Scull Shell on my Porsche Cayman. Porsche does not offer a roof rack for this model anymore and as I thought, the Seasucker will fit the bill. Weird looking to see an almost 30' Scull on top of a car almost half the length, but literally something you don't see every day. I just check the suction every time I refuel, but other than that it does the job!!!!
John
9/1/2021
Still works amazingly well
I've waited until I had a chance to install it and test it on my 2017 Mustang before wrote this. Fits perfect and ruggedly built. I thought we would never be able to transport two kayaks but they proved me wrong. Love these Monkey Bars.
David
1/19/2025
Great! Would love to send a photo
I have a 2014 and did not want to commit to a dedicated rack, so the versatility of the seasucker was very appealing. it went togetehr well, and the cups seem to work fine on the contour of my cars roof. I was less than pleased with the cross bars however, more specifically the paint job, 3 of the 4 seem fine, but it is like the 4 the the paint never cured or something and was easily scraped off by the ring that holds the bars. This was pretty disappointing. I will follow up or update after my maiden voyage with the rack.
Easy fit on Tesla Model X. Our fitment is for carrying kayaks and the occasional roof box. I would give these 5 stars if SeaSucker had the option to pivot the front mounts 90 degrees to decrease a sloping roof angle. The front mount placement is critical on a Model X as the front glass roof slope/curve means you'll definitely need to moisten the cups and press down firmly while suctioning to get a good fit. Another recommendation is to let the racks sit for 2-3 hours and then check the plungers to see if any have released air (clean and reposition if they have). Repeat the same dry fitment with your cargo attached.
Fast shipping, easy to install. Used on a Kia Carnival minivan for a 1300 round trip drive with a Yakima roof box on top full of snowboards/skis. Zero issues the entire trip - through rain and snow. Highly recommend!
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Jenny N.
3/21/2022
The manufacturer will reach out to you. When installing the bars you will want to make sure that the surface is clean and then press the pumps several times until the orange bands disappear. Make sure to check the plungers before you get into the vehicle. if you see the orange indicator bands show simply re-pump the plungers.