When you need roof space but don’t have factory rails, these vacuum cups give you a quick, secure way to mount gear. The SeaSucker Monkey Bars use four vacuum mounts that attach to metal, glass, or fiberglass in seconds—no drilling or special fit kit needed. Each cup holds up to 120 lbs of pull strength, and the orange indicators show when the seal is secure. You can move the mounts to any position on the bars for just the right spread to fit your gear.
Whether it’s kayaks, bikes, or a cargo box, the 60" long by 1-1/4" diameter round bars give you plenty of room and work with most clamp-on accessories. The aluminum construction keeps weight down to just 12 lbs for the full rack but still supports up to 150 lbs (always follow your vehicle’s roof load rating). The black powder-coat finish resists corrosion and looks clean on any setup.
When you’re not hauling gear, the Monkey Bars break down in minutes. The two crossbars screw apart so you can store them in your trunk, garage, or even a suitcase. For smaller loads, remove the center section and use them as 48" bars instead of 60". It’s a simple design built for people who like gear that adapts to whatever trip comes next.
Because the cups attach directly to smooth surfaces, this rack works across different vehicles—perfect for switching between rides or using on rental cars. You can pop it on before a weekend trip and remove it just as fast when you’re done. Add an optional window cable anchor and cable lock (sold separately) if you want a quick theft deterrent while parked.
From kayaking weekends to hauling camping gear, these round bars are ready for almost anything. The standard diameter fits popular carriers from major brands, so there’s no need to buy new mounts. Once the cups are pumped down and secure, you’ve got a strong, versatile platform for all kinds of outdoor adventures.
Ratings & Reviews
Super easy install with no rails. 2021 Kia Sedona
These racks are awesome! I’ve got a 1966 Mustang and wanted to haul a kayak but there’s no way to do that without scratching it up? These racks were the answer! I could probably drive on the interstate with my kayak they are so stable and secure! I would recommend them highly!
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.
It was good initially. Stayed well and secure. I had to check the pressure hold time to time as expected. I had it on on and off for the entire summer and early fall but at the end of summer and fall, one of the suction wasn't working properly. It kept loosing its pressure hold. I had to put the pressure as often as 15 min but later, I just let it go since it had 5 other suction holds. It was awesome initially but not convinced that it can last many seasons.
Great product for me with my vehicle with no roof rails to carry surfboards/SUP. Easy to set-up and fits my Honda Civic perfectly. Excellent materials and construction of product. No holes to drill! Shipped timely and packaged well by the staff at etrailer. Would definitely recommend to potential buyers.
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!
Product was as advertised. This was my only solution for putting kayaks on my 2018 Nissan Titan King Cab and still be able to use my tonneau cover. Held the 2 kayaks for a 75 mile trip and no issues. Thanks again for your help!
I like the racks. I have used them for surfboards, SUP's and kiteboards.
I still tie them down with an additional strap for safety.
One of the suction cups it came with was defective but they do send a spare.
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
These are terrific. I have a 2012 Audi A8 (aluminum body) and the roof/rain gutter was problematic for traditional roof bar attachments. I needed these bars to mount a soft-top luggage container for a trip from Pittsburgh to Florida and back. I was very skeptical as to whether the suction cups would work. I've now logged several trips (including high speed interstate and the AutoTrain -- think vibration) all without any problems or loss of adhesion in any of the six cups. Think about this, the interstate at 75 mph is equivalent to a hurricane (particularly with the non-aerodynamic soft box tied to these racks), yet these cups held. The pump attached to each suction cup is easy to prime and the button is color-coded so you know when you've reached max suction or need to re-boost. A terrific product. I have tested these pretty thoroughly and recommend them without hesitation.
Awesome product! used to haul kayaks from PA all through the UP of Michigan. Solid and only needed to pump down once during the two week trip. Used on truck as well as VW Golf to haul kayaks
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!!!!
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'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.
Bought these to install on a Honda Odyssey for the purpose of carrying a rooftop cargo bag. They worked perfect! Installed the night before, removed and reinstalled the back bar the next day, determined that bar still had a strong grip so I left the front bars installed while re-upping the suction grip, drove 5.5 hours through some crazy-hard rain, most of the time cruising at 75-80, and never had the first issue with the bars. While I checked the suction about halfway through the trip, no more suction could be gained and they were still perfect upon arrival. I actually left them installed during our stay and 4 days later, the suction was still quite strong, but did need 2-4 small pumps at each cup. Only thing I can't learn is recommended distances between the bars if that even matters. On the way down, I had the back bar slightly less than 3' behind the front with my bag resting on both bars. Since its a soft cargo carrier, I moved the back bar to just over 4' behind the front so the bag could completely rest on the roof and neither method gave any troubles or caused any issues. The sound from the bars when empty is very noticeable!
I bought a new 2018 Chevy Volt and thought I would get Yakima racks since I surf a lot. Well the Yakima racks are not rated for surfboards. Image that! Well I was pretty despondent after finding out the racks would not be suitable for surfboards. So I started searching and found a guy recommending the Seasuckers on a Volt forum. After exhaustive research to become comfortable with suction cup roof racks I decided to pull the trigger. Etrailer offered the best price with free shipping and no sales tax. It turned out they have excellent customer service with real people to answer questions, Brittany was terrific.
I received the items 3 days after ordering and they are worth every penny. Quality product with incredible flexibility to fit any vehicle and solid as any roof rack system I have ever owned. This elegant solution allows me to to install in 2 or 3 minutes and remove in 30 seconds thus preserving the aerodynamics of my Volt when not surfing. Perfect to increase my mileage. Highly recommended, was the answer I needed.
I didn’t want to drill any holes in the roof of my RV, so I epoxied some acrylic “landing pads” to the roof (which was too bumpy to suck onto directly). I then used the suction cups to mount this rack. I have driven all the way from Seattle to San Francisco thus far, and it has worked perfect. Every couple of days I still check the suction cups and pump them down a little bit, however it appears that the suction is holding quite well.
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.
I ordered these to use on my 2015 F56 MINI Cooper S 2-door hatchback in a pinch (on the road already) after doing a lot of research. I've never used a roof rack myself so I wanted to be sure. I am quite impressed! The curvature of the MINI roof was a concern, but was easily solved by this rack. One suction cup was a little tricky based on the curve, but I moved the cup slightly and everything was good to go. My panoramic sunroof has perfect clearance for the tilt/vent open option, as well as fully open with no problems. I used a Rolla cage with Rolla waterproof bag for this trip, which ended up being about an 8-hr drive with speeds up to 80mph (passing vehicles, of course.) As the directions cautioned, I checked the suction at every (two) stops, and did not have a problem. The wind noise was slightly higher than normal, but nothing more than I'd get with the sunroof vented/tilted open. It was crazy but I had my window partly open for air and could hear a slight metallic jingle noise that I couldn't figure out the cause of at first -- turns out the waterproof bag's zipper pulls were directly over my head, and I could hear THAT over the wind noise! So very quiet with my rig set up. This rack is not intended for full-time wear as the suckers may not hold the same over time, which means it's a put on only for trips and remove when done. I can super easily remove the suction cups, and with a little care, I can remove the entire rig (racks and cage) by myself with zero damage to the roof. (Lifting with the cage to put ON was a two-person job to make sure it was even on the roof, however.) Having the Seasucker rack connected to the cage means I haven't used the "fold up" function much yet, however, it will be a great option. The only drawback to these racks is 1) first time putting it on at JUST the right spot on a curvy roof can be frustrating, but can be done 2) be careful with the suction pump if you have big fingers - the pump is directly above one of the "release" points. A friend helping me put it together kept accidently releasing the suction when trying to get a good seal/suction. 3) the Allen wrench it comes with for the bar clamps might be better served with a different S-shape so it doesn't bump into the suction cup when tightening. But overall, I'm very impressed with the system.
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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