Manufacturer | MAXSA Innovations |
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Brand | Maxsa Innovations |
Model | Escaper Buddy |
Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 48 x 14.4 x 5 inches |
Item model number | 20333 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Exterior | Painted |
Manufacturer Part Number | 20333 |
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Maxsa 20333 Heavy-Duty Escaper Buddy Traction Mats for Off-Road Mud, Sand, & Snow Vehicle Extraction and Recovery, Bendable, Unbreakable, Orange, 2 Pack
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Brand | Maxsa Innovations |
Material | Rubber |
Vehicle Service Type | Car |
About this item
- Each traction mat is 48 inches long, 14.5 inches wide, and weighs 17 pounds together (More than 30% larger than other traction mats) - One of the longest and heaviest traction mats on the market (2 pack)
- Raised tracks help prevent vehicle tires from spinning on snow, ice, mud, or sand - The ergonomic handles are designed for easy transporting.
- Ideal for off-road use to help spinning tires get traction in the elements - Function in extreme weather as cold as -15°C (5°F) and as hot as 90°C (195°F)
- Lightweight, Durable, High-impact Polypropylene plastic construction makes these built to last while being UV and Corrosion resistant - Escaper Buddys can hold up to 10 tons. We bend, and won’t break
- No towing or pushing required - The teeth of the Escaper Buddy enhance the friction of your vehicle and allows your vehicle to gain traction in snow, sand mud or ice
- The Escaper Buddy can also act as a shovel when prepping your vehicle for emergency traction
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Easy to use | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Durability | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Sturdiness | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 4.1 |
Value for money | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.3 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | BUNKER INDUST | Vicoffroad | STEGODON | JOJOMARK | Welauto |
compatible vehicles | Car | Car | Tractor | — | Van, ATV, SUV, UTV | Car |
material | Rubber | Nylon | pp | Nylon | Rubber | Nylon |
weight | 8.6 pounds | 5.2 kilograms | — | 10.36 pounds | — | 18 pounds |
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Escaper Buddy Featured in:
- “The Best Traction Mat” — Chicago Tribune
- “22 Game-Changing Things For Your Car You’ll Wish You’d Bought Years Ago” — Buzzfeed
Never get stuck in the snow, sand or mud again!
The Escaper Buddy’s raised tracks give you maximum traction to get out of any tough spot. Driving hazards like snow, ice, sand, and mud are no match when you place these traction mats under your vehicle’s wheels. You get two: one for each front or rear wheel. Press lightly on the accelerator and you’re going again. No towing, chains, winching or pushing required.
The Escaper Buddy comes in four different styles:
- Heavy-Duty
- Jumbo
- Connectable
- Metal Grips
Escaper Buddy Instructions for Use
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1. Once you feel your vehicle is stuck, do not press the gas pedal and spin the tires. Use the end of the Escaper Buddy to dig out the stuck tires. |
2. Place the Escaper Buddies under the front wheels of a front-wheel-drive car or the rear wheels of a rear-wheel-drive car. |
3. Gently press the accelerator pedal to drive up onto the Escaper Buddies and free the stuck vehicle. |
Features
The Escaper Buddy is engineered for heavy-duty off-road use with a high-grade Polypropylene polymer construction and unique design that provides maximum traction in tough environments. The Escaper Buddy features include:
- UV Resistance
- Corrosion Resistance
- High Impact Strength
- Extreme Temperature Resistance:
- The Escaper Buddy is designed to withstand temperatures as low as -15°C (5°F) and as high as 100°C (212°F)!
- Ergonomic handles for easy carrying and mounting
- Lightweight for easy carrying
- Tapered ends that allow the Escaper Buddy to be used to shovel away sand, mud, or snow from stuck tires
Escaper Buddy Uses
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Product Description
The Escaper Buddy 20333 (Orange) from MAXSA Innovations comes in a set of 2 and has raised tracks to give your vehicle’s front or back tires the maximum grip necessary to get out of any tough spot. Ideal for off-road use to help spinning tires get traction in snow, mud, dirt, or sand. No terrain can stand up to the traction provided by the Escaper Buddy. Simply place the Escaper Buddy between the terrain and tire, ensuring a snug fit, and then press lightly on the accelerator and you’re going again. No towing or pushing required! The 48-inch-long and 14.5-inch-wide Escaper Buddy is lightweight, but extremely durable through its high-impact polypropylene plastic technology. Keep a set in every vehicle you own and never get stuck again. Now available in Orange, Military Olive Drab, and Military Coyote Brown.
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ASIN | B00AV2HONS |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #65,523 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #59 in Snow Chains #287 in Safety |
Date First Available | December 26, 2012 |
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Customers like the durability, performance, and quality of the auto accessory. For example, they mention it's reliable, works great, and shows no signs of wear. That said, some complain about the lack of stackability. Opinions are mixed on grip, traction, and thickness.
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Customers like the durability of the auto accessory. They mention that it's reliable, has a similar build quality to more expensive brands, and has no cracks or warping. Some say that it flexes when needed and is made to bend to fill little dips and holes.
"...After two and a half years and quite a bit of use, they're holding up great. No damage, chips, cracks or anything at all." Read more
"...it with the bridges and I can not tell you how happy I was that they are THAT STURDY...." Read more
"...They've never failed and only have minor damage on the bottom. The little tractions nubs are all intact...." Read more
"...Grip is very good on aired down tires. Although they still feel flimsy and have not held their shape (they're curved now), they have not broken...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the auto accessory. For example, they say it's a great product, works well in sand and snow, and makes a decent anchor.
"TLDR: they work great for me, even after many recoveries, but as with any tool you have to use them properly...." Read more
"...Yes, they need room or some space BUT, these things are just FANTASTIC...." Read more
"...These worked great to get me out first try. Just a little digging, stuck these under the tires, and drove right out...." Read more
"...Got stuck and had to use them this weekend. They performed VERY well in muddy, slippery clay...." Read more
Customers like the value of the auto accessory. For example, they say it's a great product for the money, holds up to more expensive brands, and is a budget friendly traction board. That said, some say it is able to save lives and vehicles.
"Great Product. Highly recommended and at a great price." Read more
"...Although the price is very attractive compared to maxtrax, the quality of these don't quite match...." Read more
"...miracle possible and are literally LIFE SAVERS, not to mention, VEHICLE SAVERS...." Read more
"Great value and peace of mind when off roading. A great "tool" to have with you." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the traction boards. They mention that they are a lifesaver, very handy in many ways, and durable. They say that the traction boards are essential off-roading equipment and pass the casual use test.
"...them for my husbands Jeep for his birthday but they are very handy in many ways...." Read more
"...They have been lifesavers in multiple situations. Grip is very good on aired down tires...." Read more
"...They have assisted a number of vehicles to include pickup trucks, an Unimog-looking beast, Toyotas, Jeeps, and commuter cars...." Read more
"2018 JL Rubicon with 35" tires. These traction boards pass the casual use test. I went out into deep 20" spring snow with ice underneath...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the thickness of the auto accessory. Some mention that it's not too heavy and easy to carry, while others say that it is very thick for storage and not stackable at all. The plastic is thick and the metal section is an entire insert, not just a piece.
"...🤷♂️Pros:- Lightweight and stores easily- Deploys quickly, repeatedly- Rugged and durable- Cleans easily-..." Read more
"...The compromise... these are STOUT, which means they are heavy and unfortunately, but unsurprisingly, they do not stack inside each other at all...." Read more
"...These simple little pieces of plastic work SO good. They're light, easy to carry to where you need them, and work like a charm...." Read more
"...Mats are fairly lightweight but have good traction spikes on bottom and top. About 4' long so easy to carry...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the grip of the auto accessory. Some mention that it's stout, well made, and easy to use. They don't show signs of stress bends. However, others say that it doesn't grip at all, allowing them to slip easily in some situations.
"...It's just too slippery, needs metal inserts or a different design to grab the tire tread better...." Read more
"...The good... these are STOUT. The plastic is thick and metal section is an entire insert, not just a plate on top of plastic...." Read more
"...They freakin suck! They wont grip whats so ever and the little that the wheels spins on it, it quickly eats away at the plastic spikes... now im..." Read more
"...don't have any tread on the backside, which allows them to slip easily in some situations...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the traction of the auto accessory. Some mention that the braking and flotation they provide is alright, while others say that they are not durable. Some say that the boards are sturdy and useful for added traction, while other say that their tires could not get further traction to continue moving.
"...They have been lifesavers in multiple situations. Grip is very good on aired down tires...." Read more
"...and then the ramps were at a 40-degree angle and the tires could not get further traction to continue moving...." Read more
"...Mats are fairly lightweight but have good traction spikes on bottom and top. About 4' long so easy to carry...." Read more
"Was stuck on an incline that was iced over and these gave me enough traction to make it over the incline and back onto level ground. 5 stars" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stackability of the auto accessory. They mention that it doesn't stack at all, sits on top of one another, and is an issue.
"...they are heavy and unfortunately, but unsurprisingly, they do not stack inside each other at all...." Read more
"...Main downside is these do NOT stack -- why I docked a star...." Read more
"...only downside is they dont stack as nicely but thats ok considering how awesome they are for the price!" Read more
"...They don’t stack at all. They sit on top of one another which makes it harder to store. Cheaper than the max Trax tho." Read more
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I have a Promaster van and have traveled to many places in the US and Canada with it. I also like to go a bit off the beaten track so I do end up getting stuck from time to time. I have used these to get unstuck many times in many different conditions, from the middle of nowhere in Canada to behind the house in muddy ground.
As with most tools, they're not a cure-all for any situation. Prevention is of course the best cure; if you think you'll get stuck, reevaluate and ask yourself if you really want to spend the next hour (or three) getting down and dirty. I keep these inside the vehicle so even in the best case scenario it's a whole process: Getting them out, setting them properly, using them, and then cleaning them off can easily take an hour.
How to use them is pretty simple - if you're only slightly stuck, just kick the metal bit of these boards under your tires and slowly drive free. If you're moderately stuck, air down the tires first (assuming you have a way to pump them back up.) If you're REALLY stuck, air down the tires, jack up the vehicle, pile some more dirt under the tires and THEN lower the vehicle down onto the recovery boards. This method will get you out of even the worst situations. Ideally you will want to always carry a jack, a shovel, and an air compressor in addition to these boards.
After two and a half years and quite a bit of use, they're holding up great. No damage, chips, cracks or anything at all.
Thank you, great product. I would recommend it to anyone I know. : )
UPDATE: I Exchanged this set for another and have used it successfully for 8 months. They have been lifesavers in multiple situations. Grip is very good on aired down tires. Although they still feel flimsy and have not held their shape (they're curved now), they have not broken. The thing is you can replace these 3 times for the price of 1 set of Maxtrax so they are more than worth it.
They failed the product, the product didn't fail them.
I rarely write reviews. But after my experience this past weekend, I think this product deserves one. I bought these for $97 back in May 2017 to add to my off-road recovery gear and I wanted to wait until they got some use before writing a review. They've been used successfully (and correctly) about 8 times: once in loose, wet river rock, and the rest in the snow.
I drive a 2004 Toyota Tacoma 4WD double cab that I've built up for weekend trail runs and camping in areas not accessible without 4wd, proper tires, and some ground clearance. Went on a snow run with some folks this past Sunday after a few storms finally dumped a lot of snow (Mormon Emigrant Trail in California if you're interested). My boards were used once by a 2018 Toyota Tundra and a newer Ford F150, three times by a 2nd gen Toyota Tacoma, and once by me. They've never failed and only have minor damage on the bottom. The little tractions nubs are all intact. That's what you can expect if you use the right.
So, how do people have such different experiences? It all comes down to the person using them. I'm guessing some tossed them in their car or truck without bothering to learn how and when to use them. And when the time came, they thought they knew what they were doing and ended up breaking their new traction boards because it turns out they didn't know what they were doing. In frustration, they decided to blame the company for making an inferior product. Inferior product? My experience says otherwise.
Bottom line: They're not magic, they are tools. And like all tools, they must be used correctly in order to effectively fulfill their purpose.
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My only negative comment about them is that they don't stack well when stored away, but that's not a big deal to me really.