RacksBrax HD Accessory Bars
RacksBrax HD Accessory Bars
The RacksBrax HD Accessory Bars are the board-carrier layer of the RacksBrax HD quick-release system. They mount your full-size MAXTRAX and TRED recovery boards to the side of a roof rack instead of flat on top, so the whole roof platform stays open for a rooftop tent, basket, or fuel. Boards lock on and pull off in seconds — RacksBrax cites under 10 seconds once the system is installed — which is the difference between strapped-down weight and a board that's actually in your hand when you're stuck.
The bars carry the boards; the rest of the system does the locking. They clamp to a RacksBrax HD Hitch (sold separately), which is what gives you the fast unlock. On crossbar racks the two included T brackets transition the bars to the Hitch. On flat platform racks the bars can mount directly at the board securing-point separation with at least an HD Hitch in place. Either way, the swing-down clearance means once the boards are off, your rack height drops back down.
To run them you'll also want MAXTRAX or TRED securing pins (sold separately) — those are what physically pin each board to the bars. Compatible boards include MAXTRAX MKII and XTREME plus TRED Pro, TRED GT, TRED HD, ARB x TRED Pro, and the TRED 1100.
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Overview
A side-mounting quick-release carrier for full-size MAXTRAX and TRED recovery boards. The bars hold the boards; a RacksBrax HD Hitch (sold separately) provides the seconds-fast lock and release.
Key features
- Side-mounts recovery boards to a roof rack so the roof platform stays free for a tent, basket, or fuel.
- Quick-release with the HD Hitch — boards lock on or come off in seconds (RacksBrax cites under 10 seconds installed).
- Includes 2 T brackets to transition the bars to the HD Hitch on crossbar racks.
- Works on both crossbar and flat platform racks (board securing-point separation).
- Compatible with MAXTRAX MKII / XTREME and TRED Pro / GT / HD / ARB x TRED Pro / TRED 1100.
Use cases
Overlanders side-mount their recovery boards here to clear the roof for higher-priority gear while keeping the boards at arm's reach. In a real recovery the quick-release means you pull a board in seconds instead of unstrapping it from the roof, and at the end of a trip the boards lift off for low-profile storage.
- SKU: 8173 (RBUS8173)
- System role: Recovery-board carrier bars (part of the RacksBrax HD range)
- Included: Accessory bars + 2 T brackets (crossbar transition)
- Required separately: RacksBrax HD Hitch; MAXTRAX or TRED securing pins
- Compatible boards: MAXTRAX MKII, MAXTRAX XTREME, TRED Pro, TRED GT, TRED HD, ARB x TRED Pro, TRED 1100
- Rack types: Crossbar (via T brackets) and flat platform racks
- Quick release: Boards on/off in seconds (RacksBrax cites under 10 seconds installed)
- Ship weight: 1361 g (about 3.0 lb)
- Origin: Australian made
Is this a complete kit, or do I need other parts?
It's the board-carrier layer of a system. You also need a RacksBrax HD Hitch (sold separately) and the MAXTRAX or TRED securing pins that pin each board to the bars. The two T brackets needed to transition to the Hitch on a crossbar rack are included.
Which recovery boards fit?
Full-size MAXTRAX MKII and XTREME, plus TRED Pro, TRED GT, TRED HD, ARB x TRED Pro, and the TRED 1100. Confirm your exact board model before ordering.
How fast can I get a board off in a recovery?
Once the system is installed, the HD Hitch lets you unlock and pull a board in seconds — RacksBrax cites under 10 seconds. That speed is the main reason to side-mount instead of strapping boards flat to the roof.
Will these work on a flat platform rack or only crossbars?
Both. On crossbar racks the included T brackets transition the bars to the HD Hitch. On flat platform racks the bars mount at the board securing-point separation with at least an HD Hitch in place.
Anything to check before I buy?
Confirm fitment to your specific boards and rack first — some RacksBrax retailers treat sales as final. Make sure you also have (or are ordering) the HD Hitch and securing pins, since the bars alone won't lock a board on.