Recovery tracks - do you own them and do you use them?

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Originally Posted by BMKal

We are currently in the process of replacing all the old steel grid mesh walkways / stairs / platforms etc at work with FRP (fibreglass reinforced plastic) mesh. Very strong, won't corrode, and not all that heavy.
We buy it in sheets and cut to suit requirements, so plenty of off-cuts. [biggrin]

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I've got a couple of lengths of it in the back of the work ute, and a couple more in my trailer. Don't think I'd go as far as bolting a couple up on the roof of the Disco [bigsmile] - but I've got plenty of the stuff for when we go out in the bush - usually have the trailer on to bring back firewood etc.

Cheaper then buying Maxtrax or Treadz and work just as well for my requirements. So far - have only ever used them under the trailer though to reverse it in through some soft ground to get closer to a tree I had just cut into blocks.

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You have just given me a "bright idea" moment. These would make a good roofrack base & double up as maxitracks in the rare times needed. thanks !!

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Originally Posted by DeeJay

You have just given me a "bright idea" moment. These would make a good roofrack base & double up as maxitracks in the rare times needed. thanks !!

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Not a bright idea ......... a brilliant idea. [thumbsupbig]

Refer to post #17

My take is, if you have large enough tyres, keep weight down, drive well and regulate tyre pressures, you dont need tracks for sand.

In mud they get full of mud, its better to use a snatch or winch or whatever.

So i dont carry them. If i ever need something like that i can find some sticks or pull out my firewood or use my carmats or . . .

Most amusing to read that Land Rover owners don't need Maxx Tracks.

I've just been sent a picture of a 200 Series Cruiser well bogged and using tracks to get out (which they did). I assume the Land Rovers would have comfortably cruised over without getting bogged in the first place.

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I get a chuckle up when I see scenes like today in the city with a parked Prado with all the tough gear, including an absolutely unmarked set of 4 orange Maxtracks tied prominently to the side of the roof rack. They appeared never to have been used. He also had a pristine high lift jack. Maybe he was expecting to get bogged in the car park.
My gear lives in the shed.

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Every second tradies ute i see around the place has a set of them strapped to the roof rails.Together with a shovel and hi lift jack.

Oh,and two monster spare tyres on the back of the canopy.

I have had the same hi lift jack for 40 years - only used it a few times as they are too dangerous to use unless you are in a real bind - did nearly knock myself out once. I take it in my 101 because I can lift it with it but not much point on the RRS as it will just damage the bodywork.

garry

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Originally Posted by scarry

Every second tradies ute i see around the place has a set of them strapped to the roof rails.Together with a shovel and hi lift jack.

Oh,and two monster spare tyres on the back of the canopy.

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And an Elite Breed sticker!

[QUOTE]Every second tradies ute i see around the place has a set of them strapped to the roof rails.[QUOTE]

This makes a lot of sense as most tradies utes are 2WD and the ground on most building sites is pretty boggy [thumbsupbig]

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Originally Posted by garrycol

I have had the same hi lift jack for 40 years - only used it a few times as they are too dangerous to use unless you are in a real bind - did nearly knock myself out once. I take it in my 101 because I can lift it with it but not much point on the RRS as it will just damage the bodywork.

garry

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You need the wheel lift attachment from hi-lift. Opens up worlds of possibilities with the hi lift.

Hi-Lift Lift-Mate (LM-100) - lift vehicle wheel directly from the wheel | Hi Lift Jack Company

Have you ever used them? When you use them, as the vehicle raises the top of the jack goes against the body work and dents it. Great in theory not in practice on a modern style of vehicle,

Cheers