IT’S GO TIME
There are plenty of traction aids on the market,
but Go Treads have a difference – they fold up to
a compact package measuring 300x230x90mm
(LxWxH), making them particularly useful for
caravanners, who typically have to make the most
of every spare nook and cranny. They’d probably
even fit under the driver’s seat.
The US-made Go Treads are made of “flexible,
strong polypropylene copolymer with special
additives to give this durable plastic even greater
toughness”, according to the company.
Designed in 1975, Go Treads fold out – unlike rival
Maxtrax or Tred Pro boards, which have a fixed length.
A major benefit of Go Treads is that because
they are made of individual segments, they can
act as caravan levellers – let’s face it, we’ve all
parked on uneven ground only to find ourselves
searching for a board to help level up the van. Just
fold the Go Tread to the desired height and drive
up onto it.
I used a Go Tread for this purpose on our Easter
getaway and can say that, for this purpose, they
work well.
Go Treads, however, can’t replicate some of
the functions of a fixed-length traction board
– 4WDers use fixed boards to bridge small
gullies and aid their approach or departure when
traversing rock steps and the like. I see no reason
why a Go Tread, however, couldn’t be used as a
jacking board should you need to jack-up your
vehicle in mud or sand.
That said, as a device to affect a vehicle recovery,
while doubling as a vehicle levelling board, Go Treads
have a lot to offer. Oh, apparently they even float.
Weighing only 2kg each, and folding to such a
compact size, they would be a fine addition to any
caravan’s tunnel boot. What’s more, you could
free up some space by passing on your levelling
chocks to someone else – you probably won’t
need them anymore!
MORE INFO
GO TREADS
RRP: $119 each or $199 a pair
www.a247.com.au
HEAD TORCH GETS BLUETOOTH
Wireless connectivity is all the
rage these days. If in doubt, just
add Bluetooth.
We’re referring to the new
Ledlenser MH11 head torch,
which can be controlled by the
‘Ledlenser Connect’ app. This
allows users to power the light
remotely and personalise each
function of the torch by creating
various profiles.
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A good quality head torch
is essential kit around the
campsite. But we’re not sure if
they need Bluetooth.
In any event, the MH11 is the
flagship of the Ledlenser range,
with a ‘Boost’ mode that offers
up to 1000 lumens.
MORE INFO
LED LENSER MH11
RRP: $249.95
www.ledlenser.com.au