Cheap traxs

[mudski]

Looks like ill need to buy a set or two of trax. We are going to the gold coast in the September holidays and are thinking of spending three or so days on Moreton Island.

[dannypatrol]

Looks like ill need to buy a set or two of trax. We are going to the gold coast in the September holidays and are thinking of spending three or so days on Moreton Island.

Moreton is awesome!

I haven't had problems at moreton, not many places with very soft sand because of the amount of traffic though.

[threedogs]

Looks like ill need to buy a set or two of trax. We are going to the gold coast in the September holidays and are thinking of spending three or so days on Moreton Island.

One year warranty on the tracks so that seems to be good value.
Used and not abused they should last a fair while IMO

[mudski]

One year warranty on the tracks so that seems to be good value.
Used and not abused they should last a fair while IMO

Warranty is all good and well John but means nothing if they break when in the time of need and your left standed. Thats my concern. Going by what I have seen and read, four of these is the safest. I might get a set of these and a set of the dinky ones... dunno. I don't really want to buy any to be honest. I'll probably never use them again.

[threedogs]

you have a winch why bother, IMO just more junk to take,
As for warranty that'll go for anything that breaks while out in the sticks

[mudski]

you have a winch why bother, IMO just more junk to take,
As for warranty that'll go for anything that breaks while out in the sticks

Winch will be useless as tits on a bull when your in sand and may have nothing to anchor too. Like I said, the warranty will do jack chit when you are in need and the product fails. All good to get a claim when your home. Tis' my point I was trying to get across. Goes for any product though...
I know where this mob is, I 'll drop past one day and have a look at them.

[Punderhead]

As with everything, there is a huge quality difference which is reflected in the price. Having seen the cheap tracks in person, I wouldn't touch them, waste of money imo. However, maxtrax or treds (I prefer maxtraxs personally, but the treds are nearly as good) (tested both maxtraxs and treds when I went to Fraser last)

Anyway, maxtraxs and treds are great. Well worth the space imo. By the time you have gotten out the winch, found a suitable tree, winched out, packed up, you could have been well on your way. Also, they can work when reversing, while a winch can't. (Unless you're a rich person with a winch on the rear)

Also, it's safer than either a winch or a snatch recovery, and places less strain on the vehicle.

When my mate asks for his set of maxtraxs back, I will definitely be going out to buy a set.

Cheers

[mudski]

Thanks mate. While i know f.a about them, you can grt those roll uptrax. I think ARB do them. Wonder if these are worth it.
I think i have decided if i am to buy some, i will spend the extra....

[Punderhead]

Thanks mate. While i know f.a about them, you can grt those roll uptrax. I think ARB do them. Wonder if these are worth it. I think i have decided if i am to buy some, i will spend the extra....

The roll up tracks aren't quite as good for getting you unbogged, but they work great when you have the hole in the track and nothing to fill it in with! Couple years back on Fraser (yes Fraser again, seems to be the only time I ever go to the beach) my uncle had a stock prado, and two of the roll up tracks. We were able to fold them and use them to fill the deeper holes in ngkala rocks to get him through. So slightly more versatile than the solid boards.

Cheers

[threedogs]

Winch will be useless as tits on a bull when your in sand and may have nothing to anchor too. Like I said, the warranty will do jack chit when you are in need and the product fails. All good to get a claim when your home. Tis' my point I was trying to get across. Goes for any product though...
I know where this mob is, I 'll drop past one day and have a look at them.

never buried a spare in sand to get out ? works outback too