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surfhat
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It always seems to be beer thirty for the Aussies.
The cheaper versions if doubled up would provide enough strength and cost less than a single pair of the Maxtracks. That they stack together is
another plus.
Whether any of these would hold up on a 8,000 lb. Sprinter van is another question entirely.
Years ago, I carried ******* Matting sp? with my Ford 4wd van. It came in 10' long pieces that I cut into four 5' lengths.
It was carried on my full roof rack and I only needed it one time when I sank to the axle north of Todos Santos. Getting stuck in the first place was
my fault for turning to sharp when I should not have. Duh.
After a bit of digging and sliding four of these 5' sections under each wheel, I drove right out of that pit without a problem. Yes, I did lower the
tire pressures to begin with.
They were heavy and rusty. Aluminum would have been a better choice, but there was not a choice at the time that I found.
These same traction pieces also saved me on the East Cape one time in my 2 door 4wd Montero when I dropped down into a large depression in the sand
and I could not drive out of no matter how low my tire pressures were. The sand was particularly soft and of a different grain make-up that had me
wondering if Im would get out at all. I ultimately did with the help of these rusty old military traction pieces.
These modern plastic stackables are an improvement by far. They could be a bit longer though, or at least have that option.
If I ever needed them again, it would be the plastic versions. I had often thought of powder-coating these old steel metal pieces. The weight though
remains a negative, unless one's vehicle can handle everything we bring along.
Peace, love, and fish tacos needs to be all of our mantra, and sadly it appears to have disappeared with certain posters expressing their often all
too convenient biased opinions on just about everything relating to red vs. blue.
The off topic thread should be employed much more, for those who don't come here every day for others myopic viewpoint. We have enough of that
exposure everywhere else in our lives.
We all love Baja and its people for what they freely give us when we go down. This appeal is worth just that and nothing more. Trolls are gonna troll.
That is what they do.
Taking medical advice from anyone on this forum is a fools errand. I wish all of them would be sequestered in an off topic section so we could once
again enjoy Baja Nomad for what it was and could be again.
Politics has no validity, or it should not have, on this forum. Managing this site is hard enough, and Doug is to be respected for not giving up with
all the crap that shows up here on occasion.
Perhaps I am in the minority, but I don't come here for political reasons, ever. I wish others would do the same. It was not always this way a decade
ago. Peace, love, and fish tacos. May it once again prevail here.
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Actiontrax with the bolts built into it. Contact them, KC is the owner and super cool.
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RFClark
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The problem with filling holes and putting stuff under the tires is getting the damn rig out of the hole in the first place!
This is the easiest way I've found after 50 years of jacking and shoveling! The bag jack works with exhaust or the air pump. I have both!
I carry a few 6 gal water cans too!
[Edited on 5-3-2021 by RFClark]
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mtgoat666
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Quote: Originally posted by RFClark  | The problem with filling holes and putting stuff under the tires is getting the damn rig out of the hole in the first place!
This is the easiest way I've found after 50 years of jacking and shoveling! The bag jack works with exhaust or the air pump. I have both!
I carry a few 6 gal water cans too!
[Edited on 5-3-2021 by RFClark] |
I get stuck maybe once every five years. That beach ball looks like an expensive toy that would never get used, looks like it would be most useful
for a fool that gets stuck every week.
BTW, easy to get a jack under a vehicle stuck in sand: dig small hole, place board and bottle jack (or floor type jack), and jack off! 
Woke!
Hands off!
“Por el bien de todos, primero los pobres.”
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will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
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Don Pisto
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | | Quote: Originally posted by RFClark | The problem with filling holes and putting stuff under the tires is getting the damn rig out of the hole in the first place!
This is the easiest way I've found after 50 years of jacking and shoveling! The bag jack works with exhaust or the air pump. I have both!
I carry a few 6 gal water cans too!
[Edited on 5-3-2021 by RFClark] |
I get stuck maybe once every five years. That beach ball looks like an expensive toy that would never get used, looks like it would be most useful
for a fool that gets stuck every week.
BTW, easy to get a jack under a vehicle stuck in sand: dig small hole, place board and bottle jack (or floor type jack), and jack off! |
take it from a true wanker!
there's only two things in life but I forget what they are........
John Hiatt
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advrider
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surfhat, I couldn't agree more about taking the politics else where!
I also wish they would make a set of tracks that were hinged for double the length. I've used all matter of stuff, sleeping bags, brush, scrap wood
and floor matts. I will add some kind of tracks to the new Baja rig when I build it.
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JZ
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| Quote: Originally posted by RFClark | The problem with filling holes and putting stuff under the tires is getting the damn rig out of the hole in the first place!
This is the easiest way I've found after 50 years of jacking and shoveling! The bag jack works with exhaust or the air pump. I have both!
I carry a few 6 gal water cans too!
[Edited on 5-3-2021 by RFClark] |
An off-road floor jack is better if you ask me. Ours mounts to the top of the rack on the truck.
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RFClark
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Can’t really how often I’ll use it to get unstuck as our rig is really light and has a winch. It’s usually someone else who we’re helping out
of a hole! I have a farm jack too. I use it mostly on the ‘64 Dodge 4X4 to change tires.
The bag seemed useful for moving heavy things like boulders or trees. It’s like a fire extinguisher. How often do most people use those? But it’s
a b-tch to need one and not have one!
It’s like a sand anchor how often do you use one but if you need one and don't have one!
[Edited on 5-3-2021 by RFClark]
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Twotall70
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Cheap Chines winch.
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David K
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I say, why not just not get stuck in the first place, or even if you do, let out more air!
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Russ
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Anyone mention a tow rope or strap in all this? Maybe a winch...
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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John Harper
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What do you attach it to in the sand if you don't have another vehicle? Even a handy rock or tree is probably a faint hope. I guess a sand anchor
like JZ says? Or, bury a spare tire? That's sounds fun on a hot desert day.
It seems DK's advice is most prudent. Luckily, there wasn't any sand on my latest foray in Wyoming. But, a couple muddy spots were enlightening.
John
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motoged
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Far better solution..... 
Don't believe everything you think....
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JZ
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I travel with a snatch strap and an offroad floor jack. It's a Pro Eagle like this one.
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motoged
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Ya, but Lencho settled for just the snatch .... more functional.
Don't believe everything you think....
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AKgringo
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Hmmm.....This from a guy that was so offended when I made a similar, flippant remark about "Wonder Hussey"! 
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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motoged
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Yep....knowing it would entertain some Nomads..... seems some Nomads appreciate the adolescent perspective .... if you can do it, it must be okay
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Don't believe everything you think....
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John Harper
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I carry a recovery strap and bolted a scissors jack to a 2x10 for stability. Haven't had to use either, luckily. But, my charger/starter and
portable compressor both saw use in Wyoming.
John
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WestyWanderer
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4 strips of old carpet that are a foot and a half wide and the length of your bed work great. Leave them laying in your bed and if you need them you
got them. If you have an 8 foot bed then you have 4 8 foot long recovery boards with you at all times, gives you a long runway to get a little speed.
Anything that is rather short might work at first but most of the time as soon as you get off of them you’re stuck again.
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David K
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EXACTLY! So make your vehicle drivable in sand.. by letting half the air pressure out of the tires! This is also why you need a good air pump to
refill them. This is also great with a tire plug kit so you can fix flats, easily!
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