MAXTRAX.........

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Originally Posted by uninformed

No, I know EXACTLY what he means.......thats why there was a gap between sentences, to distinguish one topic from another.

While the rope idea may work if you get stuck, and just bung the Maxtrax in there and try an proceed, you would still be placing the Maxtraxs in front and the rope at rear, not ideal IMO. But more often than not you may drive your track, get stuck, reverse and then fix the track somewhat, and lay the Maxtrax out....then backing up a little to get some momentum, drive the track.

I would not want ANY length of rope, run out, tied to my rig, to get caught on a stump or log etc. Not to many tracks that are nice and clean on the sides with no chance of a flailing Maxtrax on rope not getting caught on something.

Since when did 4x4 become such a timed event that we cant make the track and go for a walk and get them.

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I think he was talking about a sandy beach when using the rope.

I think the points been wasted, something's work for some and other things for others, it just saves taking a chance of getting stuck again, it's practical and works, you don't have to leave them on all day just long enough to get to a harder surface or some where your not going to get stuck, and I don't see much chance of the rope getting stuck on much, but I've only seen maxtrax used on beaches and sand dunes....

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Originally Posted by disco2_dan

I think the points been wasted, something's work for some and other things for others, it just saves taking a chance of getting stuck again, it's practical and works, you don't have to leave them on all day just long enough to get to a harder surface or some where your not going to get stuck, and I don't see much chance of the rope getting stuck on much, but I've only seen maxtrax used on beaches and sand dunes....

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No, its just a different opinion. That is why I have said "I" would not do it...here is an example. many of the cuttings up the north end of Fraser Isl can be a bit hard to get around with deep soft sand, ruts, errosion etc. A good spot for Maxtrax etc. Due to the fact vehciles use these tracks they are generally lower than the original ground level and only just wider than a single 4x4. It is common for tree and grass roots to be exposed on the edges due to the vertical erroaded nature.

IMO it would be a good chance to catch a draging Maxtrax etc tied off with rope.

Im not knocking the product and Im sure there would be the occasion where tying rope to them may work. But I HATE having the chance of anything like that getting caught up or tangled under the rig. A simple headache to avoid

Plus I dont mind getting out, stretching my legs and having a look at stuff that may be viewed as boring :D

Im not knocking the product and Im sure there would be the occasion where tying rope to them may work. But I HATE having the chance of anything like that getting caught up or tangled under the rig. A simple headache to avoid


Same reason I would use this technique, what a headache getting stuck, then stopping and getting stuck again....

i have a pair but i have not used them yet.

other people ive spoken to who have them, swear by them! say they are the best mod they ever got.

re: using rope or straps to drag the maxtrax along behind, i was trying to work this out over the weekend, i'm not sure i would give it a go.

would be interested if anybody has has tried recovering the tracks at the same time?

if i did give it a go i would use thin rope that would break easy if the MAXTRAX did get caught up

so if the Maxtrax are placed under the front wheels, where are you attaching rope to the vehicle?

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Originally Posted by uninformed

so if the Maxtrax are placed under the front wheels, where are you attaching rope to the vehicle?

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i figured this would only apply to the maxtrax under the rear tyres

Use a longer bit of rope and tie it to the front of your traxx then to your tow bar or rear snatch point.

Make it long enough that you can drive off it and then when your vehicle is well clear it will tow it behind.

Obviously you dont drive for km's down the beach dragging it.

Ive seen it used many times and its an extra hand, some people use it, others dont.

You can do it while they are under the front too but you have to have a fair bit if slack in the rope
You can either run it in a V from the front of the trax under the vehicle and attach to the tow ball/ tow point

Option 2 is a U shape from the front of the trax down either side of the vehicle to the tow ball/point

But either way leave a bit if slack in case you need a run up or have to reverse a little.