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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: GS on March 17, 2013, 07:00:54 AM
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In preparation for out Easter trip to Fraser Island, I lashed out and purchased a bright and shiny pair of Maxtrax to mount on the roof rack of the Prado.
Paid full RRP......
This is a sure indication that they will be on sale at BCF for much less in a week or two............
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We'll be needing a second set soon, I'll keep my eye out then ;D
Whatever you paid for them, they're worth their weight in gold on Fraser. Even if you never use them on yourself, they're fantastic for unbogging stuck backpackers blocking your path. Have a great trip!
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SCA have maxtrax for $179
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ARB had them "On Special" for $265 at the Brisbane show yesterday........
Reol950 - were they genunine MaxTrax or the SCA lookalikes?
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$265 at Supercheap
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Maxtrax-Recovery-Tracks-Pair.aspx?pid=203489#Cross (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Maxtrax-Recovery-Tracks-Pair.aspx?pid=203489#Cross)
I think Supercheap, BCF and Rays Outdoors are owned by the same mob.
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SCA have maxtrax for $179
Never seen them that cheap. And that is well below cost. More likely to be Treds at that price.
Wolf 4x4 are selling Maxtrax for $245 at the Brisbane 4x4 show ;)
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Never seen them that cheap. And that is well below cost. More likely to be Treds at that price.
Wolf 4x4 are selling Maxtrax for $245 at the Brisbane 4x4 show ;)
yep they were Treds at $179 as I saw them in the SCA brochure.
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How do the cheaper ones (eg TRED) compare to the Max Trax. The TRED brand are $199 for the 1100 mm and $179 for the 800mm at SCA and BCF at the moment. Also is it better to get the longer ones?
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Wolf 4x4 are selling Maxtrax for $245 at the Brisbane 4x4 show ;)
Sigh....
(Self justification) it would have cost me more than that if I went to the 4x4 show by the time I pay for parking, entry, Dagwood dogs, impulse honda generator purchase, more camping equipment that would sit unused in the camper, hot chips Etc. etc.
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You always go to the Tred Facebook page and submit a photo for a chance to win a pair, I have a pair of Treds and they work great, although I didn't win them.
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How do the cheaper ones (eg TRED) compare to the Max Trax. The TRED brand are $199 for the 1100 mm and $179 for the 800mm at SCA and BCF at the moment. Also is it better to get the longer ones?
... for a large chunk of plastic that you will use once every 5 years, I think the cheaper ones would be the go.
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Maxtrax is Aussie owned! Support a Aussie company
They are really cheap insurance to protect a really valuable asset so RRP is cheap even if you only use them once
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How about supporting our own Myswaggers ?? Mallee Tracks by BigJules .... Mandrake
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Maxtrax is Aussie owned! Support a Aussie company
They are really cheap insurance to protect a really valuable asset so RRP is cheap even if you only use them once
Well said - here, here! :cheers:
(I have the genuine article and they have saved my bacon on more than a few occasions!)
I agree - support the local company - or it will go the same way as Rosella, Speedo and a few other icons in recent years!
MaxTrax or the Big Jules product - same applies! Support the local guys...
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Maxtrax is Aussie owned! Support a Aussie company
They are really cheap insurance to protect a really valuable asset so RRP is cheap even if you only use them once
Couldn't agree more regarding supporting Aussie companies and Aussie made. According to their packaging The TRED brand are Aussie owned and made. And like a lot of things, when someone comes up with a good idea (ie Max Trax) lots of people copy it, sometimes making it better and/ or cheaper, so the original has to make improvements in their design or drop their prices but they can't rest on being the 'original' forever. Look how many brands of everything else there is. It's all about competition. I don't know if Max trax or TRED or some other brand is the best, but TRED was within my price range, so I picked up a pair today at SCA.
Hope I never need them, but they are cheap insurance, and cheaper than a winch as well :)
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Any of these are worth the money; especially if you're in sand on your own. When recovering with a camper on the back four tracks is definitely better than a single pair.
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Well here they are mounted on the wall of the garage. Will work on the roof rack mounts next weekend.
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The best Ive seen Genuine MAxtrax for was when SCA had 25% off Store wide (and it didnt exclude Maxtrax) a
making them $224.25 (rrp $299). I was spewing becuase I'd brought them from SCA a few weeks earlier for $245! Couldnt come at the $299, but$245 seemed almost palettable, and $225 would have been much better. But who's gonna care what you paidf when its you, a big hole in the sand and an incoming tide!
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Mounted on the Prado, ready for not being used at Easter
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But who's gonna care what you paid when its you, a big hole in the sand and an incoming tide!
Yep - couldn't have said it better! Like insurance - only expensive until you need it...! 8)
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$216 this weekend at Ray's...
http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/online-store/products/Maxtrax-Recovery-Tracks-Pair.aspx?pid=203489&menuFrom=10102#Cross (http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/online-store/products/Maxtrax-Recovery-Tracks-Pair.aspx?pid=203489&menuFrom=10102#Cross)
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Mallee Tracks are also on special, $250 for two sets.
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l have had a set of Mallies for 3 months now havent been bogged since :cup:. As said " Go Local " :cheers:
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Mallee Tracks are also on special, $250 for two sets.
Is that 2 sets delivered for $250 BJ?
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Is that 2 sets delivered for $250 BJ?
I'm curious as well ... stack mine on top of yours and cheaper freight .... I'm just down the road from you ... lol
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Mallee Tracks are also on special, $250 for two sets.
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Jules is at the rosehill show this weekend might take him a while to respond
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$250+ph.
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$250+ph.
Is that for 1 pair or 2 pairs ( ie: 4 tracks ) ?
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Two pairs=4 tracks.
Straps are additional $10 per pair.
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Two pairs=4 tracks.
Straps are additional $10 per pair.
On the off chance , do you sell the small lock system that holds them in place ? ... like what maxtrax have ?
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I read elsewhere that the 26.5% discount from rays can be increased if you use your auto club card as well. Something about using the mobile online site though?
Brings the maxtrax in under $200.
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Anyone interested in just two tracks in Melbourne be willing to go halves?
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what are mallies , never heard of them ??????
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Jules is pick up in Western Sydney okay?
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what are mallies , never heard of them ??????
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=23313.msg458965#new (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=23313.msg458965#new)
Here tis
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Bargain bigjules. Pm sent.
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$216 this weekend at Ray's...
http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/online-store/products/Maxtrax-Recovery-Tracks-Pair.aspx?pid=203489&menuFrom=10102#Cross (http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/online-store/products/Maxtrax-Recovery-Tracks-Pair.aspx?pid=203489&menuFrom=10102#Cross)
Unfortunately, this turned out to be not such a good deal. Only $216 if they had any in store (they don't, I already checked), otherwise $25 shipping. They don't seem to have an option to have them delivered to the store in the usual stock order for pickup.