Maxtrax do they work?

shepfoz03

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Just wondering if anyone has used Maxtrax recovery system on sand. Thought these maxtrax would be good if out on your own. Just one more question I am going to use equalizer strap to connect to both tie down points at front of 03 forester to then snatch from,has anyone ripped these tie down points off doing this as they are not a proper tow point.
 
From what I hear MaxTrax work fine. I have the (heavier but cheaper) roll up Bushranger Xtracks. They also work - as per banner photo of bogged OB on the Merty Merty Track! :rotfl:
 
Howdy and :welcome:shepfoz03!!!

Haven't heard of any one ripping off the factory tow points, but I would say that, yes, an equalizer strap is a good idea whenever possible.
 
G'day shepfoz03 & :welcome: to ORS.

I've done plenty of both, recovered myself & recovered others & never seen one break yet.

Regards
Mr Turbo
 
i have used both, but decided to buy the Bushranger Xtrax, due to pack up size and flexibilty,
but maxxtrax are lighter, and simpler?

and as for using a recovery bridle (strap connecting both tie down points)
i have had no issues snatching vehicles with it, even a patrol out of mud, just be careful and responsible,
 
I cannot afford a set of maxtrax but have found this to be rather effective, a set of four would be the go. I'm "working on it" :D

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They pack up small too and "repel" sand unless damp/wet...

Cheers

Bennie
 
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^^^ Actually bread crates are much better, twice as long so more stable, I'm on the look out for some now lol.
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Yeah thought about them but these take up less room in length - something I didn't have a lot of at the time of that trip...

The walking grate stuff would be the go in my opinion. I'd be looking at working out a way to fit them to the roof racks for easy storage and accessibility. Just can't justify spending the money on a "professional" set at the moment.

The original maxtrax, aka marzden (spelling?) matting, is the bomb - dad's got some at home that he retrieved back in the 70's. Long, heavy and durable :D

Cheers

Bennie
 
Maxtrax

Thanks everybody for your help. I did buy a set of maxtrax today. They are a bit expensive but the idea of self recovery if bogged is good. I will give them a go maybe this weekend as a trip up to double island is likely. I will think about the snatch option from front with the equalizer strap onto tie down points. Hope to see some of you guys up the beach some time so you can show me how to push my forester to the limits. Cheers
 
shepfoz03 said:
Thanks everybody for your help. I did buy a set of maxtrax today. They are a bit expensive but the idea of self recovery if bogged is good. I will give them a go maybe this weekend as a trip up to double island is likely. I will think about the snatch option from front with the equalizer strap onto tie down points. Hope to see some of you guys up the beach some time so you can show me how to push my forester to the limits. Cheers
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Make sure you use RATED shackles to connect the tie down points to the equaliser strap.
 
on another forum Ive read others rave about using shade cloth rather than maxtrax or similar. 2 X 3 meter lengths 50 cm wide with one end sewn up to make a pocket, that acts like a sand anchor, seems to be the consensus, cheap and light and people are unlikely to steal them from your roofrack when your buying more supplies or out bush walking!

Ive not used them my self, Ive been carrying cut up milk crates however I'm going to take some to the Kimberly in May, taking pathfinder and leaving forester for house sitters to use!
 
marvellous_matt said:
on another forum Ive read others rave about using shade cloth rather than maxtrax or similar. 2 X 3 meter lengths 50 cm wide with one end sewn up to make a pocket, that acts like a sand anchor, seems to be the consensus, cheap and light and people are unlikely to steal them from your roofrack when your buying more supplies or out bush walking!

Ive not used them my self, Ive been carrying cut up milk crates however I'm going to take some to the Kimberly in May, taking pathfinder and leaving forester for house sitters to use!
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Would be fine for sand, but not mud, I'd think.
 
Thinking of buying a pair of Maxtrax. Just the self recovery is easy and 80% of the time im offroading (day trips not overnighters) there is usually just my car, me and a few mates. The snatch strap is good but when your along.... these could help. I have tried carpet, which scrunches up under the wheels. Jarra wood planks (used to get my quadbike on the ute, are 2m long and heavy) which work very well but have flicked up and damaged the underside of the car.
So these are light, can be used as a shovel and seem to be quite quick and easy to use. Space isnt too much of an issue for me, I would just put them on the roof racks.
I have heard both positive and negitive things about them. Some people swear by them while others say they are useless. But if you are bottomed out then of course they will be useless (thats where a snatch strap is easya nd quick). But as soon as you get stuck before dgging yourself down or getting in a worse situation use them. Get grip and momentum, get out of the bog and continue your adventure. Thats my reasoning behind them anyway. And since im partially disadvantaged with my Foz (stock clearance, H/T at the present until they are worn out, 2.0l engine and usually a packed vehicle (4people + recovery gear + bits n pieces). I think these could be worth the $300 and save on hours of digging 1 out of every 3 trips (yes I push the car to its limits on beach and sand).
 
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