Tension rod with suction cups

A tension rod for mounting a shower curtain to a surface comprising first and second tubular sections having an axis, said sections being moveable relative to each other to adjust the length of the rod, each of said sections having an end, means adapted to be received on each of said ends for mounting a suction cup, substantially perpendicular to said axis, said suction cup mounting means comprising a body having a generally cylindrical recess for receiving the rod section end and a generally circular end part, said end part having a generally planar end surface with an opening substantially aligned with said axis, and a suction cup comprising a cup portion, a head portion and a neck connecting said head portion and said cup portion, said head portion being larger than said opening in said end surface, said head portion being received through said opening in said end surface such that said cup portion is proximate to and supported by said end surface.