The X-BULL boards are among the equipment I bought for van travel. My interior planning provides the build context for equipment that also needs a place in the finished vehicle.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
The item in my kit
I bought X-BULL Recovery Traction Boards as part of my camper van equipment.
The X-BULL boards are among the equipment I bought for van travel. My interior planning provides the build context for equipment that also needs a place in the finished vehicle.
Where it fits my build
My Day 87 plan put the body openings ahead of the aluminum framing, flooring and wall panels. I specifically included the shower drain and the openings for three water tanks in that order of work.
I removed cargo tie-down hardware to leave mounting points for the extrusion framing, and removed door trim for the later insulation and paneling. SketchUp helped me plan how those separate jobs would fit together.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
My build notes
The useful part of this diary entry is the sequence. I wanted to finish the drilling while the interior metal was bare, so later work would not mean opening finished surfaces again.
The photographs show my preceding floor-preparation session. Sweeping, washing and removing residue created the starting point for the interior work I described next.
I planned the openings and mounting access before enclosing the interior.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
MAXTRAX MKII and BUNKER INDUST offer different board shapes and tread layouts. The BUNKER set includes a jack-base feature, which changes the physical arrangement of the board.
MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards
These molded recovery boards provide a raised tread surface beneath a vehicle tire. Handholds and a long board profile allow the pair to be carried as travel equipment.
