Thread: Maxtrax / recovery boards

Originally Posted by ROKTOY

I fully agree with VC comments above.
I have a set of Supercheap recovery boards on my roof permanently, a shovel on the bonnet, and a short crowbar under the seat.
A few of the spikes on mine have been melted off due to wheel spin. Best used in conjunction with a winch if possible in my mind. Good though, but yeah not to be used as a bridge, they need to be supported.
There were some cheapie ones on trade me a while ago, made from recycled plastics, that weren't really up to it, they are too thin and break apart with a decent load on them.
Maxtrax seem to have the best reputation over in Australia but they tend to use them more in sand than in mud from what I have seen. TREDs are another good brand.
Another option, potentially not quite as good but easier to store
Car recovery track (Bog Mat) 22x60cm | Trade Me

Has anyone had any experience with those bog mats, its the sort of thing that could be a good idea to have a couple under the seat at all times.