I am seriously thinking of getting a set.These are a knock off of the Maxtrac which are really spendy..Has anyone ever tried these for there truck camper?They look like a good item to have around for a truck camper, mounting easily on a ladder rack or whatever..They can be used as a shovel in sand/snow and loose gravel and there rated for 10 tons which would work for leveling the truck camper up to 2 inches,depending on which bran bought also..If you tow an ATV along with your TC,they could really help when you bury the ATV..(laffin)And, getting the truck camper out of a tough spot even if you have 4X4..

I had a funny comment, but thought better of it....haha. No experience with them, I carry a front driveshaft on my truck instead!And a few 2x6s and plywood chunks for leveling. What does work good for traction and flotation in sand and mud though is plastic snow/construction fence. Maybe not for heavy vehicles but for normal wheelin it’s handy.

I have watched alot of videos on them..They work really good for getting un-stuck in mud/sand and snow..Most of the videos are with 4X4's..Also one youtuber with a truck camper stuck next to the river in the sand, again..Putting getting stuck aside,the shovel aspect of them in snow and sand is appealing as well as there ability to level a truck camper just by driving up on one..Carrying hardware like shovels in a TC isn't that easy with the lack of storage room for long objects..The people that use them swear by them but few have a truck camper..I do see some advantages of having a pair handy and different uses for someone with a truck camper...Anyone with an ATV would find these worth there weight in gold when getting stuck in an ATV without help around..My son sticks my Yamaha Rhino atleast 4X a year and I finally did last year high centering in the snow,these would have been really helpful saving all the shoveling...

https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29847142.cfmanother thread on subject.For the price all they need to do is work at least once? Dont know I'd use for leveling, save for when needed.

AnEv942 wrote:https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29847142.cfmanother thread on subject.For the price all they need to do is work at least once? Dont know I'd use for leveling, save for when needed.Thanks for that link,somehow I missed that one..

I would get a recovery strap first and make sure you have front and rear recovery attachment points.Not sure the leveling and shoveling is a good value.

Anyone ever try the Traction pads for a Truck Camper

Bedlam
Moderator
Nov 14, 2019
My off-road toy carries something like this:

https://gemplers.com/products/gator-track-traction-mat
mellow
Explorer
Nov 15, 2019
I got THESE back in 2015 and they have worked great, use them in the sand if I need help getting out of a rut. Wouldn't hesitate to buy another set.
RobertRyan
Explorer
Nov 16, 2019
kohldad wrote:
I saw a test comparison between the knock offs and the maxtrax. The knocks offs are basically a use once. The problem is, you may have to use a set five of six times to get out of a single situation. So the knocks off may have the grips worn off before you even get out. If I am going to take up the room for a set of maxtrax, they are going to be the real thing.

On a side note, I'm not sure if it was on here, youtube, or fb, but there was a writeup where a tc up in Yukon territory ran off the road when the side of the road gave way. The driver was smart enough to drive on down off the road so the truck stayed upright. The ground was so soft, without the maxtrax to help provide support, the two trucks with winches that stopped to help, probably still wouldn't have been able to get him out.

Everyone uses MaxTraxxs here. I think the Companies blurb sums them up
MAXTRAX is the innovative, lightweight vehicle recovery device that’s Australian designed, engineered and manufactured, PATENTED and rigorously tried, tested, trusted and proven in the world’s toughest off-road events and expeditions as the SAFE, SIMPLE, QUICK and EASY method of SAND, MUD, SLUSH and SNOW 4WD vehicle recovery. MAXTRAX is an I4WDTA (International 4WD Trainers Association) "Recommended Product".
whazoo
Explorer
Nov 17, 2019
I would try those recovery mats and will try those gators, great idea. Had the smittybilt trax and got basically one and a half uses before they were trash. The traction knobs bust off very easily with diesel torque and edges also break very easily under the weight of a camper. After one use I knew they wouldn’t do in the long run. Mine broke in half the last time I used them in mud. My firewood and roll of carpet got me out, not the trax.
Naio
Explorer II
Nov 17, 2019
mellow wrote:
I got THESE back in 2015 and they have worked great, use them in the sand if I need help getting out of a rut. Wouldn't hesitate to buy another set.

Link is to Portable Tow Truck brand. I've thought about getting those. I'm glad to hear they work for you! The price is low, but the reviews are good.

Although the plastic fencing idea, upthread... I already have some of that :)
jaycocreek
Explorer II
Nov 17, 2019
mellow wrote:
I got THESE back in 2015 and they have worked great, use them in the sand if I need help getting out of a rut. Wouldn't hesitate to buy another set.

I think we will have a set of these under the tree this year and give them a try ...Thanks for the link...
kohldad
Explorer III
Nov 17, 2019
Finally found the video of the truck camper recovery using the maxtraxx.

S1:E26 Recovery on the Dempster / Saving the Aussies - Lifestyle Overland

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