Recovery Boards

[DadJokes]

I tried to order and support a US company, Actiontrax but speaking to a dealer of theirs, Offroad Power Products, they haven’t been able to contact them in months. Since they need to stack, I’d worry about replacement stock later so I’m not confident enough to order although I found odd colors.

Edit: I just went ahead and ordered the regular Maxtrax’s.

 

[Tundracamper]

Join the club. I was interest in what kind of “mounting” solution worked with the ActionTrax and was told they would have something out in about a month. Four months later, when I was looking to purchase, the ActionTrax were out of stock at the few places I looked, including their web site. So, I now have a set of four MaxTrax and their mounting pins. You can’t support US when the product isn’t available. The MT are quite stout! Happy with my purchase.

 

[Rich_the4x4podcast]

Wierd, I talked to him about 6 weeks ago.

 

[DadJokes]

Join the club. I was interest in what kind of “mounting” solution worked with the ActionTrax and was told they would have something out in about a month. Four months later, when I was looking to purchase, the ActionTrax were out of stock at the few places I looked, including their web site. So, I now have a set of four MaxTrax and their mounting pins. You can’t support US when the product isn’t available. The MT are quite stout! Happy with my purchase.

Yeah, I was bummed because I’ve been doing well so far sourcing US made products. Australia is a good and worthy second though to receive my money.

 

[DadJokes]

Wierd, I talked to him about 6 weeks ago.

They’re out of Kansas right? I know the COVID thing probably disrupted things but I tried to message them and then called a dealer of theirs mentioned above. I really wanted to give my money to them, a US business.

 

[Rich_the4x4podcast]

They’re out of Kansas right? I know the COVID thing probably disrupted things but I tried to message them and then called a dealer of theirs mentioned above. I really wanted to give my money to them, a US business.

They are. I know their manufacturing was really impacted but he was starting to get everything back up and running.

 

[DadJokes]

They are. I know their manufacturing was really impacted but he was starting to get everything back up and running.

Well if you happen to speak to him, he can message me here. Maybe I’ll be able to order 4 at once in the near future. I’ll have to sell these 2 Maxtrax though.

 

[TN_4Runner]

I have some maxtrax and they are alright. I had one crack on me and maxtrax replaced it but wouldn’t replace the other (since they came in pairs I figured the other would have the same issue) but haven’t used them since. Curious to see what other boards offer. Maxtrax has a good warranty though. Can’t complain too much.

 

[bawesomfels]

I have some X-Bull traction boards. They are definitely not a low-profile when stacked but its not terrible. First time I used them I exploded one, but I blame that largely on the sub-freezing temps I was in making the plastic brittle. X-Bull replaced them no questions asked so I really have no complaints. If you're on a budget they'll do the job.

 

[TK-421]

Hi all, I just ordered some X-Bull tracks. After reading reviews, most of them are great reviews, but I've noticed several comments that they cracked, but every time seemed to be in very cold temps when stuck in snow.

I found these at Walmart and might be a good alternative to use when stuck in snow...why crack your recovery boards. (save them for the mud and leveling your ride) Goodyear Emergency Traction Mats. These were only $18. They come with a strap and they fold up pretty small so they wont take up too much room. They are made of rubber and are flexible.

 

[slomatt]

I also have a set of X-Bulls that cracked unfortunately, and it was on a warm summer day.

 

[Jim SoG]

RotoTrax are still $99

Now $135 and only 1 year warranty for broken boards, not a lifetime.