We all know how important a set of recovery boards can be when you’re off the beaten path. Being able to recover yourself or someone else brings a new level of confidence to your off-road travels.
If you own a Prinsu roof rack and a set of Maxtrax, then this is worth taking a look at. With it, you can securely store your gear while keeping it easily accessible.
Find it online:
- Maxtrax Mounting Pin Set: Check Price
- Recovery Board Pin Set: Check Price
Table Of Contents
Installation
This part is simple and only requires a couple of basic hand tools. It should only take you a few minutes to complete.
Tools Required
- Ratchet
- 11mm socket
Step 1. Attach Pins
There are multiple different brands of recovery board pins out there but they should all install to the mounts the same way. They are sold separately. I got a generic set from Amazon.
Step 2. Install Mounts
I installed my mounts on the furthest back cross bar and oriented across the width of the roof.
Each will be installed with (4) carriage bolts, washers, and nuts. Make sure to not completely tighten any hardware until you’ve verified the spacing fits your recovery boards. After that, hand tighten only and do not use an impact wrench, as this will likely strip the light-duty bolts or damage the crossbar.
Step 3. Mount Boards
Slide the recovery boards over the mounting pins and tighten the pins to secure them to the roof. Each set is different, but the ones I used can hold up to four at once.
Final Thoughts
Installing these could not have been any easier and I like how they don’t protrude super high above the boards.
In my opinion, storing recovery boards on the roof rack is a great place to keep them easily accessible when you need them. This is also a good way to free up a bit of space in the bed of your truck!
