Are Recovery / Traction Boards Actually Useful?

[swooshdave]

I’ve read good things about Exitrax but they don’t seem to have the same availability in the US as Max, Action or ARB.

They sure don't but this place has them.

https://www.extremeterrain.com/mean...x-930-series-recovery-board-black-et930b.html

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[Haelous]

They sure don't but this place has them.

https://www.extremeterrain.com/mean...x-930-series-recovery-board-black-et930b.html

Shows OOS, maybe they’ll get more.

When you tried to use them, how bad were you stuck and what in? Did you dig and get them a bit under the edge of the tire like I see in videos?

 

[SeptuagenarianSasquatch]

Don't take them when off-roading. Then you'll know whether you need them or not.

 

[Snacktime]

Traction boards are amazing! They come in so many different colors! Got a bunch of cool mounts! Are a sure sign that you are in over your head.

Mine sit in the garage and come out if I need to park my trailer on snow or sand. Keeps the tires from sinking in when parked and makes it easier to hook the trailer back up.

 

[HighVelocity]

With all the shiny new ones I see being carried around all the time, they must not be all that useful.

 

[swooshdave]

Shows OOS, maybe they’ll get more.

When you tried to use them, how bad were you stuck and what in? Did you dig and get them a bit under the edge of the tire like I see in videos?

I found someone who was stuck. I thought it was a great time to try out the boards. It was sandy/rocky material so difficult to dig. It was a 2WD van. And they spun the tires too much (I wasn't behind the wheel, I would haven't had spun like that).
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/a-month-on-the-road-live-updates.74629/post-1970623

When the boards didn't immediately get them out I just grabbed a strap and pulled them out.

 

[Haelous]

I found someone who was stuck. I thought it was a great time to try out the boards. It was sandy/rocky material so difficult to dig. It was a 2WD van. And they spun the tires too much (I wasn't behind the wheel, I would haven't had spun like that).
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/a-month-on-the-road-live-updates.74629/post-1970623

When the boards didn't immediately get them out I just grabbed a strap and pulled them out.

It would appear to be a series of uh, interesting decisions that resulted in that van becoming stuck. Good on you helping them out!

 

[swooshdave]

It would appear to be a series of uh, interesting decisions that resulted in that van becoming stuck. Good on you helping them out!

The road was pretty packed but as soon as they got off to the side it got softer. I think they got in late and if they had just gone back in the canyon they would have been fine (and had a spectacular view). I just happened to be coming out at the right time. With the right gear.

 

[CM81]

I have a set of the regular size one's that I don't carry unless I end up going somewhere I think I will need them, but I do have a set of short one's that are always in my bronco for "just in case" situations. They are far easier to store in the bronco.

 

[mcinfantry]

I have aluminum ones I use as an enclosure behind my seat. They can support the entire weight of my bronco over a hole (span). I have not use these and may never, but i have uses PSP/marston mat. Thats why i got aluminum ones.

 

[BlueBronco]

I have a set but they usually stay in the garage if I am out wheeling with a group. Logic being is I will just use another vehicle as a winch point if I get stuck and vice versa.

However, If I am out wheeling alone then I will carry them as I figure it is better to have to much recovery gear then not enough.

 

[Arrowbear Rider]

simply like to bolt as much crap onto the side of their rig as they can possibly fit, because they like the look of it and they want everyone else to see all their stuff and like it too.

When I first saw them on the sides of rigs I thought, "a lot of people are volunteering for search & rescue". I didn't know what traction boards were yet, I thought they were back boards.

 

[sfonteno]

https://bunkerindust.com/products/mini-pro-traction-boards-with-orange-jack-base

Use these for two reasons. One they are compact. Two they work really well in snow when you cannot get a tow strap on anything.

 

[telenerd]

I only used mine once last spring. There was a massive rut on the trail and no way to go around it due to the amount of water/mud. I used them to create a bridge and walked right over the big rut. Other than that I didn’t really use them at all. If I am going to the dunes or wheeling in the spring they will stay in Bronco.

I got a set of Actiontrax and they fit perfectly against my front seats and I use the molle backs of the seats to strap them in. I got a 2 door by the way. Still plenty room.

 

[Merc4x4]

https://bunkerindust.com/products/mini-pro-traction-boards-with-orange-jack-base

Use these for two reasons. One they are compact. Two they work really well in snow when you cannot get a two strap on anything.

These look nice with the jack base. At least there is a 2nd use for taking up space.

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