MaxTrax anyone?

[Milkwagon]

Do any of you have any experience with the Maxtrax? They are $285.00 plus $55.00 shipping to Nebraska. I like the idea but they seem extremely pricey. Many times there is nothing to winch to in the places I go wheeling. It takes forever to dig a hole, burry a tire and undig it after a successful recovery, or not.

What other type of planks you use for recovery? I learned obout this through TwistedAndes.com a site of 4x4 enthusiasts in South America.

 

[Milkwagon]

YouTube - MAXTRAX in action

The above is a youtube link from the manufacturer showing how Maxtrax works...

 

[cartercd]

There are much cheaper options. I made similar ladders out of molded fiberglass grating. See my thread below.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/camping-outdoor-gear/120420-bridging-ladder-buying-tips.html

 

[Milkwagon]

Yes, I saw those on e-bay. Have you used them on deep mud and/or sand? What is your actual experience with them.

I also read the link and previous post, however, I failed to read anything about your actual experience with them.

I note that the price is $12 and/or $14 per square foot depending on whether it is 12" or 14" wide plus $27.00 shipping.

The price is definetively better...

 

[cartercd]

I'm in Arizona....mud requires water....we don't have any of that here! I have not had any experience in mud or sand with them. I don't think they would sink in sand. Unlike a spinning tire, which is scooping up sand and digging a hole, the bridging ladder is stationary and spreads the load over a very large area. You might want to search some expedition sites for more info.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Anyone know how much the metal ones they use on the LR Camel Trophy rigs go for?

 

[Milkwagon]

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$200 to $250.00 depending on the size. Available in 48 or 56" lengths. Aren't they the same thing as the side panels used in semi trailer that carry cattle?

 

[100 TD]

I don't have them but would like some, but they are ridiculously expensive - $295AUD in OZ. I can buy a microwave oven for $50 and this is just a piece of injection molded plastic! If they halved the price of them they would sell 10 times more as they would be affordable enough for the average person to buy.
I would love to see what other solutions the USA guys have and at what price. The fibreglass grating is good, but probably a bit heavy for my liking and a bit hard to transport to OZ. Something like the "Tow Truck in a Box" aluminum pieces at a bit better price so you can buy as many or as few pieces as you want would be good.

 

[ToyRoverlander]

Yes, I saw those on e-bay. Have you used them on deep mud and/or sand? What is your actual experience with them.

I also read the link and previous post, however, I failed to read anything about your actual experience with them.

I note that the price is $12 and/or $14 per square foot depending on whether it is 12" or 14" wide plus $27.00 shipping.

The price is definetively better...

For what it's worth, I've got them and I love them!
I have used them in really soft sloppy mud and they did well. I was stuck on a log with the leafspring and used the high-lift ti raise the vehicle and put the waffle boards under the wheels on top of the ruts.

One waffleboard was crossing a deep wide rut and was supporting the high-lift. It did sink into the mud a bit but it did a good job as a baseplate.
The waffleboards that were used under the wheels did sink into the slop too, anything would have, but I managed to drive out easily.
I had to use my shovel to locate the boards that were buried in the mud though.

It does work surprisingly well despite its very open structure. On sand it's not a problem.

There guys sell them:Waffle Boards

Prices are for 2 waffle boards.
don't know what shipping costs but you can always send them an email.

 

[73fj40lc]

Had a friend that had these years ago and they worked great. He would always attach a shackle and a strap to the mat b4 placing in the mud. After getting out of the mud he simply connected the strap to the rear bumper and pulled the mats out of the mud. No digging or elbow deep in mud trying to get them out. Very easy and simple solution. Need to find a pair for myself.

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[FONT=HELVETICA,ARIAL][FONT=VERDANA,HELVETICA,ARIAL]We've found the Hi-Lift 4X Rac to be the best mount for our sand ladders. One set for our 48", and a pair for our 60" ladders.[/FONT][/FONT].[FONT=HELVETICA,ARIAL][FONT=VERDANA,HELVETICA,ARIAL]Aluminum Sand Ladders[/FONT] .[/FONT]
$200 to $250.00 depending on the size. Available in 48 or 56" lengths. Aren't they the same thing as the side panels used in semi trailer that carry cattle?

 

[73fj40lc]

I am looking for aluminum. Don't think that I would do any pulling on the plastic mats. Might get some plastic and steel imbedded in the rear of your vehicle. The aluminum always held up to the abuse.