Are The SeaSucker Vacuum Mounts Permanent?
Updated 01/19/2026 | Published 08/04/2024
Question:
Will the mount stay in place as long as you want as in permanent? Can you use a short whip type Midland antenna with this mount ?
asked by: Thomas C
Helpful Expert Reply:
Hello Thomas. The SeaSucker GMRS Antenna Mount # SEA79XR is technically not permanent, but it can be left in place extended periods of time. We actually get this question fairly often, and here is the word on this straight from the folks at SeaSucker:
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. As you probably already know, the vacuum pump’s plunger will reverse itself and extend from the pump cylinder when it starts to lose power. Once you see the orange indicator band, that’s your cue to repump your SeaSucker. For car racks, the general rule of thumb is to check the rack before you get in your vehicle, and check it each time you stop for gas, food or the bathroom.
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Jesse M.
1/19/2026
Hey Thomas, how did things go with the SeaSucker GMRS Antenna Mount on your setup? Did it hold steady for the length of time you needed? Your experience could point others in the right direction.