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20th May 2015, 10:55 PM
#1
Travelling Podologist
A ‘camping alternative’ to Maxtrax - any good?
Has anyone used these? Are they a worthwhile alternative to Maxtrax? I love the idea of their multiple uses other than as recovery tracks (saving carrying a number of items), & as recovery tracks the ability to use them as bridges is a significant bonus.
What do you think ..... a great idea .... or another camping white elephant?
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. 425w roof mounted solar, 360Ah Aux batts, BCDC1240, Onboard hot & cold pressurised & filtered water, (25 litre hot water calorifier), ARB fridge, ARB freezer, Built in kitchen, heaps of easy access storage, 240v, 3” Genie exhaust + dynotune, 2” lift, 3900kg GVM upgrade, second glovebox, ROH Blaktrak steel wheels, Bridgestone D697's (now Toyo RT's), Redarc gauges/pillarpod, Hema HX-1, Icom 450 CB, dual rear view cameras, Onboard 30amp Victron mains charger, second glovebox, dual seat conversion, TPMS, Boss PX7 onboard air with 9 litre tank, 350w inverter, Steel bullbar, Harrop Eaton diff lock (front), Warn winch, Snorkel, Dual spares , 160 litre water tank, 180 litre fuel in two tanks (approx 1200km range) 2010 Tvan Tanami. (incl another 70 litre water tank) with matching wheels/tyres (& 3rd spare)
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20th May 2015 10:55 PM
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Circuit advertisement
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20th May 2015, 11:35 PM
#2
Patrol Guru
They look OK but who knows what they will be like. Could be a bit slippery in the wet. Especially if that non slip coating wears out.
2007 DX CRD Wagon - EFS 2" lift, BOSS Chassis Brace Kit, Steel Bull Bar, Runva 9500-Q winch, FyrLyt's, Rock Sliders, Rear bar with wheel and twin jerry carriers, Drawers, Fridge slide, dual battery, Red Arc BCDC 1220, Red Arc EGT/Boost gauge, Scangauge, Uniden UHF, Prodigy P2 brake controller, CC Intercooler, Pacemaker 3" zhaust, HPD Dawes, ECU Remap.
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20th May 2015, 11:40 PM
#3
Expert
Have to say, they look like a great idea. I wonder what the prices are....
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20th May 2015, 11:53 PM
#4
Travelling Podologist
$250 for a set of two,with alumimium legs, chains, & soft covering. $40 delivery. I looked at Maxtrax today $295 a pair.
Last edited by Cuppa; 21st May 2015 at 12:26 AM.
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. 425w roof mounted solar, 360Ah Aux batts, BCDC1240, Onboard hot & cold pressurised & filtered water, (25 litre hot water calorifier), ARB fridge, ARB freezer, Built in kitchen, heaps of easy access storage, 240v, 3” Genie exhaust + dynotune, 2” lift, 3900kg GVM upgrade, second glovebox, ROH Blaktrak steel wheels, Bridgestone D697's (now Toyo RT's), Redarc gauges/pillarpod, Hema HX-1, Icom 450 CB, dual rear view cameras, Onboard 30amp Victron mains charger, second glovebox, dual seat conversion, TPMS, Boss PX7 onboard air with 9 litre tank, 350w inverter, Steel bullbar, Harrop Eaton diff lock (front), Warn winch, Snorkel, Dual spares , 160 litre water tank, 180 litre fuel in two tanks (approx 1200km range) 2010 Tvan Tanami. (incl another 70 litre water tank) with matching wheels/tyres (& 3rd spare)
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20th May 2015, 11:59 PM
#5
Patrol Guru
Not too bad. If you are after Maxtrax wait for a Supercheap 50% off sale and get them for $240. These do look versatile though.
Since I already have Maxtrax I won't be rushing out to get these but I am still interested in hearing reviews from users.
2007 DX CRD Wagon - EFS 2" lift, BOSS Chassis Brace Kit, Steel Bull Bar, Runva 9500-Q winch, FyrLyt's, Rock Sliders, Rear bar with wheel and twin jerry carriers, Drawers, Fridge slide, dual battery, Red Arc BCDC 1220, Red Arc EGT/Boost gauge, Scangauge, Uniden UHF, Prodigy P2 brake controller, CC Intercooler, Pacemaker 3" zhaust, HPD Dawes, ECU Remap.
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21st May 2015, 12:40 AM
#6
Hardcore
Looks like Muppet tracks to me. I'll stay with my giantz tracks off eBay. Cost me $100
Lucus30's 1999 GU ST TB45E
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21st May 2015, 01:27 AM
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Dribble Master
I thought it was a piss take ad at first
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21st May 2015, 07:09 AM
#8
Legendary
That's awesome so many uses. . . I liked the slow mo table cloth throw. Also like her old Landy, pretty cool.
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21st May 2015, 08:10 AM
#9
Expert
I drove the LWB Landies in the Army back in the 80's. Absolutely go anywhere awesome bit of gear. Repair kit consisted of coat hanger wire and olive drab paint. Certainly not the case nowadays with the Merc G-Wagons!!
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21st May 2015, 09:13 AM
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Patrol God
Dont like the idea of showing the MAXTRAX fail on something they were not designed to do.
Just more junk to add to your already heavy Ute,
If you get stuck it will take more than those "tracks"to get you out.
But as you said a few ways to use them Thats in their favour
Good to see the series one still going too
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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