4x4 Products We Use & Recommend
I've seen and tried almost every brand of recovery track on tour giving them a serious real world test and workout, especially towing camper trailers and large hybrid vans where we do. We've split, snapped, bent and broken all others, the only brand that goes the distance are the original and best MAXTRAX.It has something to do with their hi-tec specially patented designed plastic material. That is the big secret to MAXTRAX durability, strength, bend and flex. I have one MAXTRAX that was literally bent in half after being winched out of the mud. It took three days of parking the 79 series on top of it to straightened it out. I still have it and use it today. Not a single split in it.We only use the MAXTRAX Xtreme and that is what I recommend for you. If you get a bit excited with the throttle on any other you'll tear the tread grip right off them. With the XTREME you don't have to worry about that. Believe me, we've tested them. Worst case, you can buy and replace the aluminium teeth. We've only had to replace a few with all the work we do. That is why I recommend the MAXRAX XTREME.I reckon we use more MAXTRAX than anyone else, in particular for track building and recovery prevention maybe more so than recoveries themselves.MAXTRAX XTREME is the most advanced 4WD recovery track ever created. Desert Tan MAXTRAX are the choice of Special Forces units in desert combat.-
It is fair to say that I have not been kind to this product, it has been with me on tour for the last four years and gets quite a bit of use and still performs extremely well. Even with scratched panels.I love the options you have, not simply a folding panel you throw onto the bonnet, the included legs and support poles mean you get the perfect angle to the sun throughout the day. Coupled with quality and reliability the simple and functional aspects of this panel make it a winner for me.The largest of the folding kits, this 180 Watt panel can produce upwards of 11 Amps per hour in ideal conditions, producing ample power to charge your 4WD, camper trailer or caravan batteries whilst away from conventional power. - This is an essential bit of kit I carry in multiple vehicles. Including the panel van when I go to the drive-in.I have gone a bit mad on these things and currently own three of them. The new 1200W is a beast and will boot your V8 turbo diesel Landcruiser into life, leave it connected to the battery after starting for 45 seconds and it's recharged ready for use again.I don't only use them for starting my car. I use it to waken Lithium batteries that have gone to sleep, I carry one when on fishing or hunting trips to keep the mobile phone, sat phone and speaker charged. It is a very handy piece of equipment to carry.A powerful and super compact lithium jump starter capable of starting vehicles up to 7.0L petrol and 4.5L diesel. Ideal for family cars through to mid-sized diesel 4WDs.
- I can't tell you how many headlamps I have tried and gone through and there are some good ones on the market, this is my go to when I'm working on vehicles or cooking around the fire.I love the fact you can remove the light and utilise the magnet to stick to the under carriage of a vehicle while you work on it and the slim, simple, functional design. It's not the fanciest or the most expensive but it is good quality and has stood the test of time.Buy NARVA from Bursons and you'll have a nationwide supplier and warranty anywhere you go.Featuring a unique detachable lamp with integrated magnet for increased user applications, the 71424 is incredibly versatile. Providing up to 5 hours operating time, the head lamp is rechargeable via USB lead and comes with a 240V adaptor. The 71424 is also equipped with a brightness memory function. Simply leave the lamp on for 5 seconds and it will remember the brightness setting for the next use.
- I went through a dozen different work and magnetic lights over the last few years that have all broken down one way or another, magnets weak or falling out, globes and LED's failing, batteries failing or the light from them was terrible. In the case of, you get what you pay for, it stand true here.This NARVA magnetic, rechargeable work light is a beast. Mine is mounted inside the car at easy reach on constant charge ready to go at a moments notice. If you're looking for a good quality light with a good strong magnet invest in on of these.Easiest place to buy them with nationwide service and warranty is Bursons.With superior build quality, the 71462 is designed to cope with the harsh conditions of the workshop and is also ideal for the home handyperson and even leisure use. The light is hard wearing, fully sealed and waterproof. To offer the user versatile hands free operation, it includes a 180° bracket with powerful magnet and non-slip finish, allowing adherence to any metal surface. A 360° swivel hook allows it to be hung and the glow in the dark lamp face makes it easy to locate in darkness.
