{"product_id":"the-pro-car-mount","title":"The Pro Car Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pro Car Mount | 12\" Pro Articulating Arm + 4.5\" Heavy-Duty Suction Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe heavy-duty exterior rig. Built for car content creators and automotive filmmakers who shoot hood, door, fender and bumper angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 12\" Pro Articulating Arm, your choice of NATO Clamp or 1\/4\"-20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 4.5\" Heavy-Duty Suction Cup Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 12\" Pro Articulating Arm, NATO Clamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 12\" Pro Articulating Arm, 1\/4\"-20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x 4.5\" Heavy-Duty Suction Cup Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x QuickLock Headrest Clamp with integrated NATO rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle Kit: one point, short reach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne suction cup, one arm. Use it when the camera sits close to the mount: hood-to-windshield POV, door panel at mirror height, interior glass. Keep the arm folded short and the camera near the base. The closer the camera is to the suction cup, the less leverage works against the seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Single Kit is not a long-reach exterior rig on its own. Once you extend the arm out horizontally, or mount low on a bumper, the setup needs a second support point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual Kit: two points, full reach, less shake\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo suction cups, two arms, one clamp bridging them. This is the kit for long horizontal reach and for surfaces that move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy two mounts.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single arm extended 12\" horizontally is a lever. Road vibration works on that lever every second you drive, and vibration is what breaks a suction seal, not weight. Add a second mount and the two arms meet at the camera to form a triangle. A triangle cannot flex without one side changing length, so the rig stops swinging and the load is shared across both seals. Triangle over L-shape, always.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBumpers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic bumpers are soft and they flex over every bump. A suction cup alone on a bumper will vibrate loose after a few minutes of driving. Put the second suction cup on a rigid painted-metal panel, fender or quarter panel, and run the second arm to the camera. The metal panel becomes the anchor, the bumper mount becomes the positioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe QuickLock clamp is the bridge.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clamps onto the second 12\" arm and gives you a NATO rail at the camera. Mount the camera on the rail so both arms carry it, or clamp directly to the camera cage. Either way the second arm is doing structural work instead of just holding on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePayload\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12\" Pro Articulating Arm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStationary: up to \u003cstrong\u003e3 kg \/ 6.6 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn motion: up to \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 kg \/ 3.3 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e, max 80 km\/h (50 mph), dual-arm support required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.5\" Heavy-Duty Suction Cup Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStationary: up to \u003cstrong\u003e4.5 kg \/ 10 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn motion: up to \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 kg \/ 3.3 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e, max 80 km\/h (50 mph), dual-arm support required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuickLock Headrest Clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStationary: up to \u003cstrong\u003e3 kg \/ 6.6 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn motion: up to \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 kg \/ 3.3 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e, max 80 km\/h (50 mph)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem rating.\u003c\/strong\u003e When components are combined, the lowest published rating governs. Single Kit: 6.6 lb stationary. Dual Kit: 6.6 lb stationary, 3.3 lb total in motion. A single arm is not rated in motion at any weight. Action cameras only in motion. No DSLR or mirrorless bodies on a moving vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12\" Pro Arm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" \/ 305 mm reach, dual 20mm ball joints, 360° positioning, single center locking knob, CNC aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuction cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5\" \/ 134.8 mm base, 69 mm height, 366 g, pump vacuum lock with safety indicator, tool-free release lever, NATO rail + 1\/4\"-20 + 3\/8\"-16 with ARRI locating pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuickLock clamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e fits headrest posts and 15mm rods, integrated 3\/8\" NATO rail with dual stopper pins, 1\/4\"-20 and 3\/8\"-16 threads, retractable knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mm ball, NATO rail, 1\/4\"-20, 3\/8\"-16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHood, windshield, door, fender and bumper mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolling shots, car POV, automotive commercials, YouTube car channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun-and-gun car content, TikTok, Instagram Reels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction cams (in motion):\u003c\/strong\u003e GoPro HERO 11\/12\/13, DJI Osmo Action 4\/5\/6 Pro, Insta360 X4, X5, Ace Pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMirrorless and DSLR (stationary only):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sony FX3, FX30, A7S III, A7 IV; Canon R5, C70; Nikon Z6, Z8; Panasonic S5, GH6; Blackmagic Pocket 6K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atomos Ninja, SmallHD, Portkeys monitors, LED panels, wireless video TX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafe Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuction surfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e clean, dry, smooth, flat, rigid glass or painted metal only. Never on curved panels, plastic trim, ceramic-coated, waxed or rain-repellent surfaces. PPF and vinyl wrap at your own risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-arm support is required for any moving vehicle.\u003c\/strong\u003e A secondary safety tether is required for all moving-vehicle, exterior, vertical and overhead use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore every drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e clean the surface, confirm full vacuum with no indicator band visible, pull test both mounts, hand-tighten all knobs only. Re-check and re-pump during use. Vibration from rough roads reduces holding force on any suction mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty\"\u003eWarranty and Safety Policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full terms, ratings, and exclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Pro Video","offers":[{"title":"Single Kit - NATO Clamp","offer_id":53724431319333,"sku":"CARMOUNT-12ARM-SUC-NATO","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Kit - 1\/4\"-20 Screw","offer_id":53724431352101,"sku":"CARMOUNT-12ARM-SUC-1420","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dual Kit - 2 Arms + 2 Suction Cups + Headrest Clamp","offer_id":53724431548709,"sku":"CARMOUNT-12ARM-SUC-DUAL","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/5469\/5717\/files\/12_Pro_Cambo_Singel.jpg?v=1788379012","url":"https:\/\/www.theprovideo.com\/products\/the-pro-car-mount","provider":"The Pro Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}