Caulking a RAM Suction mount???

[flyingwil]

I have a RAM suction mount for my GPS. Don't get me wrong, its a great mount, but I have issues with it actually staying on for long periods of time. I have noticed that changes in altitude, and temperature swings cause it to fall off the window. :smilies27 I'm sure living in Phoenix doesn't help.

So as a solution I am thinking of using some clear caulk to "mount" it to the windshield. I am thinking that caulk would be easy enough to pick off in the event of a windscreen replacement, and hopefully just strong enough hold the puppy on the window. Has anyone tried this? Any thoughts?

Here's a pic... just because I love pictures... and this picture that Jeffery Scott took is cool!

 

[opie]

I used to have some issues with mine falling off. If you stick it on when its cold, as the air left inside the suction cup expands, itll lose its grip.

I waited till the hottest part of the day, lathered it up with a good dollup of saliva and it hasnt fallen off again. Probably going on 4 months.

That being said, I dont see why some clear silicone wouldnt hold it up there. Plenty easy to get the silicone off when and if the time comes.

 

[UK4X4]

Cleaning the window spot and sucker to remove all grease with isopropylic alcohol prior to use also helps.

Then grease free saliva...ie not with a mouth full of chips