MAXTRAX.........

[weeds]

i had the opportunity to use a set up the beach the other week.........it was to help a stranded Prado

impressed to say the least, simple and effective......

i borrowed two sets as it was my first time towing on sand, i didn't need to use them but now that i am doing more touring with the camper trailer i might just have to save my loose change for a set.....

https://www.maxtrax.com.au

they guys at MAXTRAX have supported a few AURO events so i reckon they get my support

oh and the prado should never have got bogged, first time on the beach for the owner

[Ranga]

best bet is to wait until SCA have their 20% off sale

Edit: Currently $268 a pair at SCA, save $31

[Xtreme]

Even after generously donating all those matchbox Landys, you unfortunately weren't sitting in the 'right' seat at the Glenreagh XBG dinner last October

[Jeff]

Do they fly out the back or stay on the deck when you drive off them?

Jeff

[weeds]

Do they fly out the back or stay on the deck when you drive off them?

Jeff

the instructions are 'no wheel spin' from memory........pretty sure thats what was stamped on the maxtrax itself

i asked the prado owner to gently accelerate, i bit above idle the prado popped out of the sand and she was able to continue reversing down the sand.........the maxtraxs pretty much stayed in place

i would say in most cases there would be no need to jump on the throttle causing the maxtrax to fly out and become a hazard..........recoveries are best down in a controlled manner

[mike_ie]

i would say in most cases there would be no need to jump on the throttle causing the maxtrax to fly out and become a hazard..........recoveries are best down in a controlled manner

Probably the worst thing you could do with a set of Maxxtrax. Saw a guy bogged on Fraser Island borrow a set from another driver, put them under the wheels and put boot to the floor. He got out alright, but not before burning every nub from the back of each track. Great bit of kit, have gotten me out of trouble on a few occasions.

[Xtreme]

Most references speak about their use in sand, but don't be afraid to use them in other terrain where traction is lacking.

Saw them used quite effectively in rocky terrain in the Victorian high country last May.

[Jeff]

I was thinking I could use them with my road sidecar, as they will fit in, aren't heavy and can transfer to the Defender easily.

Jeff

[cal415]

I was trying to get some directly from them a while back but found them very hard to contact, i was trying to get the sand colored or green ones rather then the standard orange but in the end gave up trying to contact them and settled for a set of boab tracks for 70 each.

I wouldnt mind a set still though, perhaps we could organise a group buy directly through them.... if anyone can actually contact them...

As for the SCA sale price, a mate of mine just picked up 2 sets for 216 each i think it was, 25% off at some outdoors place thats owned by the same people as SCA.

[ade]

I reckon the GRP waffle boards are a better product, cheaper and they can be used for bridging as well, I got a pair here in WA for 120$ direct from a wholesaler, they seem alot stonger than maxtrax too.