Cheap Vs Expensive, What is the Best Traction Board?

Ever wanted to know how to use Traction Boards with your Sprinter Van? Ever wonder how the cheap Amazon boards compare to the expensive MacTrax or Axtion Trax?
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  • @robertwest4299
    @robertwest4299 Жыл бұрын

    Great information. I thought we were going to see them tested against each other though.

  • @franksteffero7714
    @franksteffero771412 күн бұрын

    Excellent information. Just what I needed to make an informed decision for my type of off-road driving. Thank you!

  • @gary.joseph
    @gary.joseph2 жыл бұрын

    Great info! Thank you for taking the time to go over these great products with us! I will be buying a set!

  • @gregoriosalas1174
    @gregoriosalas1174 Жыл бұрын

    Great video thank you! Didn't think about it until seeing your comparison but now im going with with a medium budget board and drilling in some Teks screws or actual nuts and bolts at the ends. ✊🏽

  • @JaYoeNation
    @JaYoeNation2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks john. Really enjoying your videos these days!

  • @j.r.777
    @j.r.777 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I’m going to be buying some soon.

  • @dartagnan1954
    @dartagnan1954 Жыл бұрын

    Very well explained Thanks for the info

  • @robertm4919
    @robertm49192 жыл бұрын

    thank you for the review.

  • @kishg
    @kishg Жыл бұрын

    great info as usual!

  • @P6life
    @P6life2 жыл бұрын

    Great info here, thx.

  • @timking2194
    @timking2194 Жыл бұрын

    Great video action tracks seem to be the best

  • @jamilchavez4592
    @jamilchavez45922 жыл бұрын

    Good info here John

  • @christianbolt5761
    @christianbolt5761 Жыл бұрын

    Flex also creates more surface contact area, this will give you more traction

  • @thecompetentman1
    @thecompetentman15 ай бұрын

    I prefer the orange. In fact all of my recovery gear is brightly colored. I even painted my shovel florescent orange. I'ts real easy to leave equipment behind, laying on the ground, after a lengthy or stressful recovery . Especially if it black or earth toned.

  • @R_Arizona

    @R_Arizona

    5 ай бұрын

    Agreed. Even for hunting I'm buying knives and other stuff with orange handles, etc. My old eyes easily miss stuff .

  • @samlee727
    @samlee7272 жыл бұрын

    But those things you guys got those things are great and my wife just got a Toyota RAV4 and I’m going to get a new Tacoma so I’m definitely looking to get some of those🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍💪💪

  • @billbeyatte
    @billbeyatte2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely got "value". Sold me.

  • @karlschmidt4018
    @karlschmidt4018 Жыл бұрын

    Send some green ones to me Perth Western Australia 😜🤙🏻🍻

  • @mikebarbee2217
    @mikebarbee22173 ай бұрын

    I wish i had a set of these today. Got stuck in deeps ruts in a wet field. Had a friend come pull me out. 98 Durango.

  • @johncole3010
    @johncole30105 ай бұрын

    In a perfect world my traction boards become under carriage armor and are easy to deploy. I’m going to spend some time under my Tacoma to explore the possibilities

  • @jpoeng

    @jpoeng

    5 ай бұрын

    That would actually be pretty cool if they can be stowed up out of the way yet reasonably accessible

  • @bodyzoasispersonaltraining9186

    @bodyzoasispersonaltraining9186

    5 ай бұрын

    That is brilliant

  • @christieoneil9665
    @christieoneil96652 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! Does John Denver have these Action Tracks in stock in Colorado?

  • @owlvansengineering

    @owlvansengineering

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't think so but we can ship them from HQ

  • @natelarson
    @natelarson2 жыл бұрын

    From the wheel that slips, to the wheel that grips. 🙂

  • @drobin333
    @drobin33318 күн бұрын

    Beside the magnetic mounts, how else can they be mounted? I just purchased a 2024 Revel.

  • @heavyassweights9690
    @heavyassweights96902 жыл бұрын

    Shouldn't the comparison have been metal against metal: ie Maxtrax Extreme vs AxtionTrak

  • @owlvansengineering

    @owlvansengineering

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its a good point. We were unaware that Maxtrax has a studded version so we will be sure to get our hands on some.

  • @franzcomorposa
    @franzcomorposa2 жыл бұрын

    Maxtrax extreme vs those bolted action trax should be a better comparison not to the mkll

  • @argentosebastian
    @argentosebastian7 ай бұрын

    What about aluminum tracks? Are they good?

  • @briantmartin83
    @briantmartin83 Жыл бұрын

    Drill holes and replace with bolts

  • @PaDutchRunner

    @PaDutchRunner

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @conkyjoe
    @conkyjoe2 ай бұрын

    Will these work on a wet grooved concrete boat ramp to prevent front wheel drive tires from spinning?

  • @owlvansengineering

    @owlvansengineering

    2 ай бұрын

    Unsure, they might slip on the wet as well, but worth a shot.

  • @d-unit-outdoors
    @d-unit-outdoors Жыл бұрын

    I’ll take those green ones if you don’t want them!!

  • @janmale7767
    @janmale77672 ай бұрын

    Why wouldn't people want that green,that is a pleasing to the eye color?

  • @dant565
    @dant565 Жыл бұрын

    You won't snap the max trax. Ronny Dahl does a torture test on them and they don't even show signs of wear.

  • @samlee727
    @samlee7272 жыл бұрын

    Those things are great this was back in 2010 I have about 5 acre backyard and I live in Maryland my older brother half brother but older brother came down from West Virginia to visit and I told him I said if you drive in the back part of the yard stay in the driveway Area and I told him back there where he was parked and I said don’t go off the driveway I said the ground stays wet especially it snowed a couple weeks ago and it takes a while for that to dry he got his car stuck did not listen Lol set my twin brother we had some plywood in the garage summer if she eats somewhere smaller than that so I know he stuck a piece up under the area where you can jack the car up then he had a piece in front of the car and a piece that was kind of long right there behind the wheel so when he jack the car up he put the plywood under the wheels then let the jack down and then he got him out luckily he was right there when he did it because a lot of people will start spinning wheels and make it so much harder to get some one out I even got stuck one time my one in front of the SUV has all wheel drive and I had no clue because it hasn’t rained or snowed so I didn’t think that the ground was wet and all that did was try stay in the driveway for the most part but turn the truck around and I got stuck and I thought because I had all wheel drive I was ok lol not true I had to call AAA to get me out so I learn my lesson and one the weather changed I made the driveway wider

  • @everready19373

    @everready19373

    Жыл бұрын

    What?

  • @brywong93
    @brywong937 ай бұрын

    What kind of wheels are you running on that van!?

  • @radrcer
    @radrcer Жыл бұрын

    Question: can i add short bolts to any traction pad that has lost its nubs?

  • @gregoriosalas1174

    @gregoriosalas1174

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, or some big Teks screws but then cut the ends off once you screw them in.

  • @daves485
    @daves4852 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been looking for any pictures or videos of actiontrax breaking or just exploding in pieces, haven’t seen any yet, I’ve seen all others just breaking on first or second use! Don’t quote me but I believe actiontrax will give you $500 if you can break their boards with its intended use. I’m going actiontrax!

  • @timking2194
    @timking2194 Жыл бұрын

    Action tracks are the best

  • @danmulkiewicz5515
    @danmulkiewicz55152 жыл бұрын

    Can the actiontrax nest on maxtrax? I've been trying to confirm this. Thanks. And great review!

  • @owlvansengineering

    @owlvansengineering

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do no believe so

  • @XYoverland

    @XYoverland

    Жыл бұрын

    I just did this experiment a couple weeks ago with a buddy. The Maxtrax will nest nicely on top the Actiontrax, but not the other way around. So if you have a pair of each with the Maxtrax on top you're good.

  • @BenZCardiff
    @BenZCardiff Жыл бұрын

    “You stuff it in there nice and deep…” (cough)… Well played hotshot.

  • @user-bd5md5cm2j

    @user-bd5md5cm2j

    4 ай бұрын

    There's always time for lubrication!!!

  • @Frindleeguy
    @Frindleeguy6 ай бұрын

    If I buy Maxtrax on Amazon does that make them Cheap Amazon boards?

  • @cannonball666
    @cannonball666Ай бұрын

    But the Amazon boards have pretty pink flowers on them

  • @owlvansengineering

    @owlvansengineering

    Ай бұрын

    You're correct, those are absolutely critical ;)

  • @USMiniTrucks
    @USMiniTrucks Жыл бұрын

    Do I need traction boards if I have a winch?

  • @owlvansengineering

    @owlvansengineering

    Жыл бұрын

    Traction boards are great in snow and sand. Winches are great but you have to have something to winch to

  • @MontegutMQ
    @MontegutMQ3 ай бұрын

    ActionTrax has them listed for $2000 a set! 😂

  • @Gzus
    @Gzus5 ай бұрын

    Why not just drill-out the worn down nubs on the cheap board and replace them with bolts?

  • @R_Arizona
    @R_Arizona5 ай бұрын

    Arizona sun destroys everything

  • @XsnipxrmainX
    @XsnipxrmainX4 ай бұрын

    For medium truck drivers anything better than a slab of wood 😂

  • @valkyrievans
    @valkyrievans2 жыл бұрын

    The real question is where did you get that hoodie?

  • @johnwillenborg

    @johnwillenborg

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha. It’s Marine Layer. A local NoCal company

  • @Cornfed_Off-road
    @Cornfed_Off-road2 жыл бұрын

    I thought maxtrax were expensive but them actiontrax are way more expensive, neither are worth their costs

  • @Ryan-ug9jm

    @Ryan-ug9jm

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jeez, you weren't kidding, $349 is absolutely insane lmao. This is an excellent analysis though there is no doubt those actiontrax would work far better.

  • @InGratitudeIam
    @InGratitudeIam11 ай бұрын

    If you have a rig that weighs less than 7,500 lbs, Maxtrax is the way to go. They have a lifetime warranty as long as you stay within that limit. If you have a vehicle that weighs more than 7,500 lbs, Actiontrax is the way to go. They have a 2 yr limited warranty and are made in the USA. Because of their flexibility, Actiontrax are less than optimal for digging.

  • @greggillum
    @greggillum2 жыл бұрын

    How about gotreads?

  • @owlvansengineering

    @owlvansengineering

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haven’t used Gotreads yet but I look into getting my hands on some

  • @craigpattison5762

    @craigpattison5762

    2 жыл бұрын

    Or exitrax?

  • @georgewashington938
    @georgewashington9388 ай бұрын

    so maxtrack is no longer maxprice?

  • @craigpattison5762
    @craigpattison57622 жыл бұрын

    Can one buy the action tracks in gray or bright green? Preferably with stainless steel hardware? Price?

  • @spec24
    @spec244 ай бұрын

    Amazon doesn't make the traction boards. Amazon is a marketplace where lots of different sellers offer their wares for sale (including Amazon). They don't "like to" make cheap stuff. They make cheap stuff for people who can't afford to spend $400 on a couple of plastic boards. Nothing wrong with either.

  • @9821Joker
    @9821Joker Жыл бұрын

    Actiontrax are far less expensive than maxtrax. Actiontrax are made in the USA and used by the US Military. Actiontrax offers a lifetime, no weight limit warranty. Maxtrax has a 7500 pound warranty. When Maxtrax get into freezing temreratures, they freeze and break. I've seen plenty of broken maxtraks in Afghan. Never saw a broken Actiontrax board., not once.

  • @rschreck876

    @rschreck876

    6 ай бұрын

    Actiontrax are actually a 5 year warranty.

  • @josiahjones7654

    @josiahjones7654

    3 ай бұрын

    No its lifetime ​@@rschreck876

  • @johnnyapplecreep5269
    @johnnyapplecreep52698 ай бұрын

    We need a test who cares about them fading or whatever else come on

  • @Cappsu
    @Cappsu Жыл бұрын

    Hold the damn traction boards still. I'm getting dizzy watching you twirl those around

  • @chrispapa9782
    @chrispapa9782 Жыл бұрын

    Bro, this comparison was so unfair, make a real video with real Scenarios. BTW not everyone that goes Overland or off-road has a 10k pound van???

  • @bodyzoasispersonaltraining9186
    @bodyzoasispersonaltraining91865 ай бұрын

    They look plastic is all