Bridging ladders

[Mr. Leary]

I would like to get my hands on some bridging ladders. I am impressed with the Maxtrax design, but will be using them for a purpose other than their design, which worries me. Has anyone solved this problem yet / found a way to reinforce the Maxtrax boards?

[expeditionswest]

There is rumors of a longer, stronger MaxTrax coming to market

You may also want to look at the Mantec Bridgys available from British Pacific.

[robert]

You're in Texas, with all the industry you guys have you should be able to find some of the fiberglass grating. I know it's used a lot in the oil and gas industry. Here's an example of what I'm talking about.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/camping-outd...ying-tips.html

Or you can buy them commercially:
http://www.okoffroad.com/stuff-waffleboards.htm

[Mr. Leary]

That looks like a winner. Thank you sir!

[Overland Hadley]

Bought a pair of fiberglass grating bridging ladders from Infopec on Ebay. Custom size, work great. I think they were about $90 +shipping.

Here is his ebay info.
http://myworld.ebay.com/infopec

[spressomon]

Originally Posted by Overland Hadley

Bought a pair of fiberglass grating bridging ladders from Infopec on Ebay. Custom size, work great. I think they were about $90 +shipping.

Here is his ebay info.
http://myworld.ebay.com/infopec

"no items for sale" now. I am also in the market for bridging/sand ladders. Have used the Waffleboards with good success. Cheaper would be better though .

[gearbox]

I went the *really* cheap route: 2"x10"x8foot lumber for about as much change as is under ones couch cushions. Cut it in half and you have two 4' bridging ladders. I haven't used them yet, and granted, they are probably slick when dry and might be nearly useless with muddy tires. I'm thinking of stapling some stale licorice to them, those things are impregnable! How's that for cheap?

[Overland Hadley]

Originally Posted by spressomon

"no items for sale" now. I am also in the market for bridging/sand ladders. Have used the Waffleboards with good success. Cheaper would be better though .

Contact him, if you are interested he will get you a pair.

[robert]

Originally Posted by gearbox

I went the *really* cheap route: 2"x10"x8foot lumber for about as much change as is under ones couch cushions. Cut it in half and you have two 4' bridging ladders. I haven't used them yet, and granted, they are probably slick when dry and might be nearly useless with muddy tires. I'm thinking of stapling some stale licorice to them, those things are impregnable! How's that for cheap?

Since you like cheap (as do I), the easiest and cheapest way to make them skid resistant is sanded paint. Obtain a can of unused paint (amazing what you can find on the side of the road or just asking a painter if they have any left over), mix in some play sand or even that yellow fill sand off construction sites (you only need a shovelful which most places will give you for the asking), mix well then paint it on with an old paintbrush. The sand will destroy the brush so ask those painters for an old brush if they have one. You can mix is pretty thick and paint it on thick and it will hold up better than you think. Much cheaper than buying grip tape (which tears up) or using bedliner.

[gearbox]

Awesome! Thanks for the tip!