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    Posted: 20 Jul 2021 at 8:42pm
Witty fellow huh?  No, but seriously has anyone found suction cups for the dome which are worth a darn?  Have been suckered twice by Amazon reviews.  Thanks kindly
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Jul 2021 at 9:33pm
MikeP,
Take a look at this short video and follow the link for the absolute best suction cups I've found for our r-dome.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Jul 2021 at 10:20pm
We found some decent suction cups at Harbor Freight for less than $3 each.
https://www.harborfreight.com/214-in-suction-cup-lifter-15-lb-62715.html?utm_source=go&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shortener&cid=go_social

https://www.harborfreight.com/2-14-in-suction-cup-lifter-15-lb-57498.html?utm_source=go&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shortener

https://www.harborfreight.com/2-14-in-suction-cup-lifter-15-lb-57498.html?utm_source=go&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shortener
They work very well and stay attached .  We use them for the rdome and also for a tarp.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Jul 2021 at 8:29pm
We picked ours up at a local Meijer store for $ 3.50 each (Michigan) have had them for 7 years and still working well.  A similar product can be found at Walmart for around $ 3 each.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jul 2021 at 3:31pm
I honestly never had a problem with the factory supplied suction cups. I woiuls clean the area, lightly moisten the suction cup, press down hard on the center, then with the lock/hook pointed straight up. At that point, press the lock/hook down sideways to lock it on. Now try pulling on it, it's nearly impossible to pull it off.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Jul 2021 at 1:17pm
great suggestions. thanks folks
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Jul 2021 at 7:45pm
We gave up on the suction cups and use bungees, two on each end. Use top hole & middle hole of the dome, attach around frame in front & spare in rear.
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