Maxtrax Recovery Shovel

[Brydo]

Has anyone purchased a recovery shovel that nests on recovery boards?

 

[bigleonski]

Not sure I’d part with $280 aud for a bloody shovel.

 

[Tazzieman]

Not sure I’d part with $280 aud for a bloody shovel.

Ah, but you don't want to look like a povvo when you hit the trails in your city

 

[landmannnn]

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Not sure I’d part with $280 aud for a bloody shovel.

I think it is $349. Best to get two just in case.

 

[Greasemonkey]

For that price, I'd hire someone to shovel for me.

 

[Tom109]

Expedition $hovel$ really crack me up!

 

[4x4Brick #1561]

Well it certainly isn't as 'Tactical' but I'm using a QuikGrip pair and a Home Depot shovel with pinch weld on the blade as a cover for around $50. Even worked out how to use a cheap'o cable lock to provide some deterrent so when I'm on a trip in 'expedition mode' with the shovel on so I feel o.k. going into gas stations and restaurants. I take the lock off when I'm on the trail. I did do a couple of wraps with gafers grip tape where the shovel hits the grip. Zero motion in a couple of thousands of bumpy trails and high speed highways. Prior to this setup I took a long shovel and short sharpshooter shovel loose in the boot. Biggest issue with that is when I used them the dirty shovels had to go back in the boot. And due to size I had to dig them out from under other items so I definitely recommend an exterior mounted quick accessible shovel. How much you want to pay for that feature - each to his own.

 

[Jeffrey]

My recovery boards go one top of the rack when I'm adventuring, but not when I want to park in the garage. The Crazy Beaver shovel stays on.

 

[bakepl]

My recovery boards go one top of the rack when I'm adventuring, but not when I want to park in the garage. The Crazy Beaver shovel stays on.

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Hi Jeffrey, can I ask is that the recovery board mount on the platform.. looks like quick release, brand?

 

[Tom109]

Hi Jeffrey, can I ask is that the recovery board mount on the platform.. looks like quick release, brand?

Overland Kitted offer these (I think you have local versions too, Koan?). They fold flush when not in use and hold 4 Maxtrax.

 

[Tom109]

Well it certainly isn't as 'Tactical' but I'm using a QuikGrip pair and a Home Depot shovel with pinch weld on the blade as a cover for around $50. Even worked out how to use a cheap'o cable lock to provide some deterrent so when I'm on a trip in 'expedition mode' with the shovel on so I feel o.k. going into gas stations and restaurants. I take the lock off when I'm on the trail. I did do a couple of wraps with gafers grip tape where the shovel hits the grip. Zero motion in a couple of thousands of bumpy trails and high speed highways. Prior to this setup I took a long shovel and short sharpshooter shovel loose in the boot. Biggest issue with that is when I used them the dirty shovels had to go back in the boot. And due to size I had to dig them out from under other items so I definitely recommend an exterior mounted quick accessible shovel. How much you want to pay for that feature - each to his own.

A word of caution for anything mounted to the side of a vehicle when going off-road. I’ve seen lots of damage. It’s not worth it. YMMV.

 

[Jeffrey]

Hi Jeffrey, can I ask is that the recovery board mount on the platform.. looks like quick release, brand?

What you're seeing are the mounts for the Leitner ACS storage box. I hold the Maxxtrax down with a ratchet strap, though I now see a mount (shown to us here by Tom109) that I like better.