2nd Hand MaxTraxx
Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 13:10
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mattyb1978
We were camping in the Coorong over the Xmas break. I ended up getting my Prado stuck belly deep in sand. A couple of gents stopped to assist, one had a set of Maxtraxx.
After I dug the car our with a tri-fold (couldn't recommend it more!), hook up the snatch and ran out over the MaxTraxx, the one under the back tyre literally disappeared!. There were three of us digging in the sand for around an hour and couldn't find the thing. The car must have just buried it right down somewhere.
Anyway, now I need to replace the guys MaxTraxx. I'd rather not fork out the $300 for a brand new set so wondering if anyone may be able to assist in where I could pick up a good 2nd hand one??
Appreciate the help!!!
Matt
Reply By: ModSquad - Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 13:18
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 13:18
Matt,
a wanted add in the EO "classifieds" would be a good start I'd reckon.
Regards
The Modsquad
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Reply By: white pointer - Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 13:31
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 13:31
bit late now,i know but when i purchased
mine they said to always have a rope attached to the maxtrax for that very reason.
i didn't think it was necessary until reading of your bad luck.
good luck with your search regs. phil
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Follow Up By: Member - Rob D (NSW) - Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 13:46
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 13:46
I had previously read of someone burying their MaxTrax on Fraser Island, never to be found again.
I immediately tied about 4 metres of colourful rope on to each MaxTrax. I recommend the same for all.
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Follow Up By: Member Andys Adventures - Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 13:54
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 13:54
As Rod D said: Then tie it to the tow bar and it will pull out as you go. you can then stop when on firm sand and retrieve them. Or put your shovel where they are placed so you know where to dig
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 14:36
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 14:36
They are often discounted at Supercheap.
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Follow Up By: Member - Geoff M (VIC) - Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 15:28
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 15:28
List price at Supercheap is $275.
See link.
Maxtrax
Cheers, Geoff
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Reply By: member - mazcan - Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 15:58
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 15:58
hi
im amused at the fact that you are trying to sqimp on the replacement cost of replacing the very helpfull guys maxtraxx
what cost would it have been to you if he hadn't come along with them when you were so badly bogged
its a good idea to carry 1.5mtrs of 12mm rod it can be used to push or drive into sand/mud to locate the buried mats or what ever and can be used for many other aplications at any time ,,.yes ! something else to carry ?? the rope idea is also sound logic
cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Paul B (WA) - Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 16:38
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 16:38
Ditto
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Follow Up By: Member - Jack - Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 16:56
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 16:56
I also have to agree with you. The guy has helped you out. Fix him up and then go buy your own set. And tie them to your car with a rope, as has been suggested. Sheesh!!!!
Jack
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Follow Up By: Member - Boobook - Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 07:47
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 07:47
Agreed, cheap bast^&d.
mattyb1978, can you please post a
pic and details of your vehicle so I know to pass you by next time you are stuck.
What a god damm nerve. Fix up the guy and ASAP. You should replace his maxtracks and throw in an extra case of beer to boot and thank him again.
I'll bet the tide was lapping your vehicle at the time too!
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Follow Up By: Geoff (Newcastle, NSW) - Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 08:01
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 08:01
One more vote for cheap bastard.
I too want a photo of the bogged Prado with the rego number clearly visible.
Karma always re-visits cheap bastards.
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Reply By: NTVRX - Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 18:13
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 18:13
Hi Mattyb, There are Chinese ones available but will the guy who helped you out accept that? Just think, heavy salvage.....tow truck down to
the beach!! My advice seeing you asked...buy him a brand new set & he can keep the spare one for just that.....a spare. Mate, you are probably thousands of $$$ in front.....your lucky he stopped & helped.
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Reply By: Dasherdes - Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 18:14
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 18:14
I'll sell you
mine for $280.00. Just reply with your details
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Follow Up By: Member - Josh- Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 18:33
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 18:33
Was going to write the same thing lol.
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Reply By: Crackles - Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 18:52
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 18:52
I actually thought it an excellent idea asking around for one. Numerous people on here have said they have broken Maxtrax in the past so it only makes sense there will be a few single ones lying about.
After Matts experience I couldn't see him buying a set for himself anyway.
Cheers Craig.............
PS: Next time Matt get a long handle post hole shovel, don't be afraid to let the tyres down to 8 psi, stick a pair of heavy floor mats under the wheels (or some brush) & don't worry about the
bright orange bits of plastic ;-)
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Reply By: Member - Mary W NW VIC - Thursday, Jan 19, 2012 at 11:21
Thursday, Jan 19, 2012 at 11:21
Check the EO
classifieds-there's a set there for $200
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Reply By: Geoff H (Q - Thursday, Jan 19, 2012 at 16:21
Thursday, Jan 19, 2012 at 16:21
Excellent idea Matt, you are obviously doing the right thing by replacing the Max Trax, if you can get it a bit cheaper good luck to you.
Everyone gets stuck at some stage, even the self righteous few on this
forum.
Regards
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Reply By: Inflataduck - Thursday, Jan 19, 2012 at 20:46
Thursday, Jan 19, 2012 at 20:46
i will sell you my old set & shape 1 is cracked the other is fine for $160 & i will buy the new model/shape so i can stack the 4 of them & they will come with spliced rope with snap hooks & are
well oiled so they don't fill up with sticky mud
regards Vince
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Reply By: bob smith 1 - Thursday, Jan 19, 2012 at 21:14
Thursday, Jan 19, 2012 at 21:14
Nah just give them a shovel and a couple of old wheat sacks, tell them they work just as good.
BS
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Reply By: vk1dx - Thursday, Jan 19, 2012 at 22:57
Thursday, Jan 19, 2012 at 22:57
I would be fully cheesed off if I lost one helping some out and they gave me a cheap imitation or a used set. As said you got off cheaply even at $300 a set.
New for new.
Phil
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Reply By: Member - David M (SA) - Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 10:10
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 10:10
That will teach you to post on here.
Dave.
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