{"id":5717,"date":"2020-01-05T14:09:17","date_gmt":"2020-01-05T14:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=5717"},"modified":"2026-04-14T13:01:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:01:34","slug":"traction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=5717","title":{"rendered":"Traction."},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview.
<\/strong>We have fitted all-terrain tyres, possibly the thing that will make the biggest difference to the van’s off-road capabilities. Having the correct tyre presser for the conditions will also make a huge difference, so a pump and presser gauge will be essential. (see wheel & tyre maintenance equipment<\/a>).
<\/span>We also have bought<\/span> snow chains (possibly the second most useful thing after the tyres (or third if presher is included)) when it comes to traction for all four wheels.
For bridging and sand\/mud recovery, we now have a set of aluminium sand ladders, so we are evaluating if any of the waffle boards we have will be of use to us (it is still possible some of them could get used as a central walkway on the roof rack.
We will probably sell the remaining waffle boards when we have established which thickness of board is the best for us, or possibly just keep them to experiment\/play with.<\/p>\n


Items in <\/strong>\u201cgrey<\/span>\u201d are still to-do.
<\/strong>Items in <\/strong>\u201cmauve<\/span>\u201d need to be fixed, replaced, or upgraded, or we need more.
<\/strong>Items in <\/strong>\u201cbrown<\/span>\u201d are under construction or on order.
<\/strong>Items in <\/strong>\u201cgreen<\/span>\u201d are almost completed.
<\/strong>Items in <\/strong>\u201cblack\u201d completed.<\/strong><\/h6>\n
All-terrain tyres<\/a>. (on larger 16″ wheels, were 14″<\/em><\/span><\/del>, <\/em><\/span> see suspension & wheels<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Snow chains<\/a>. (2 sets).
<\/span>Sand ladders x 2.<\/a>  (4mm parallel reinforced aluminium).<\/span>
Second set of aluminium sand-ladders.<\/span> (under consideration, size & type to be decided ).<\/span>
Waffle boards x4<\/a>. (38mm fibreglass, 2 possible for a central walkway on the roof rack).<\/span>
Waffle boards x4.<\/a> (50mm fibreglass).
<\/span><\/span>Grip mats x4<\/a>. (plastic).
Tethers for the traction ladders, boards, or mats.<\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n

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All-terrain tyres<\/a>.<\/strong>\"\"<\/p>\n

The correct tyre presser will also make a huge difference. (photo from the net).<\/span><\/strong>\"\"<\/p>\n

Snow chains<\/a>.<\/strong>\"\"<\/p>\n

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Sand ladders.<\/a> (4mm aluminium).<\/span><\/strong>\"\"<\/p>\n

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Waffle boards x4.<\/span><\/a><\/strong> (38mm fibreglass).<\/strong>\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Waffle boards x4.<\/a> <\/strong>(50mm fibreglass).<\/strong>\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Grip mats x4<\/a>.<\/strong> (plastic).<\/strong><\/span>\"\"<\/p>\n

Tethers for the traction ladders, boards, or mats.<\/span><\/strong>
Photos, when we make them. Basically, short bits of rope with an eye on one end.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n


More info, Photos, and a full write-up to follow soon.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Other related or affected items.
      <\/strong><\/em>Suspension & wheels.<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/h6>\n

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Categorie link pages:-<\/strong>
    Reviews<\/a>.
            Maintenance, spares & recovery. <\/a>
                     Recovery kit.<\/a>
                            Traction.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks for reading.
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Overview.We have fitted all-terrain tyres, possibly the thing that will make the biggest difference to the van’s off-road capabilities. Having the correct tyre presser for the conditions will also make a huge difference, so a pump and presser gauge will be essential. (see wheel & tyre maintenance equipment).We also have bought snow chains (possibly the … <\/p>\n

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