Magnetic Quick Release Generic Recovery Boards (Curved Surfaces)
Magnetic quick-release mounts for any standard recovery board — engineered for curved surfaces. Fenders, wheel arches, cab/door curvature, swingouts. No rack. No drilling. No glue.
Pick your curved-surface kit
Each board needs 2 magnetic mounts with adjustable joints for curved panels. Pick the kit that matches the number of boards you carry on fenders, wheel arches, cab curvature, or swingouts.
- 4 rubber-coated neodymium magnets (90 mm Ø) with adjustable joints
- 4 quick-release pins, carbon-fiber reinforced plastic
- 4 transparent paint-protection stickers (sized for curved panels)
- 8 rubber-coated neodymium magnets (90 mm Ø) with adjustable joints
- 8 quick-release pins, carbon-fiber reinforced plastic
- 8 transparent paint-protection stickers (sized for curved panels)
See full product details: how it works on curved panels, materials, specs, shipping, warranty
Tactic Engineering designed the first magnetic mounts for camper vans, in December 2021. Every part is designed and manufactured in Switzerland — including this curved-surface variant with adjustable joints.
How it compares
| Tactic Engineering | Drilled bracket | Magnetic look-alike | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curved-panel fit | Adjustable joints — full contact on fenders, arches, swingouts | Flat backing plate only | Flat — gaps on curves |
| Manufacturing | Designed and manufactured in Switzerland | Often Asia | Often Asia |
| Magnet pull | 56 kg per magnet, full contact maintained on curves | N/A | Often unspecified |
| Warranty | 2 years | Typically 1 year | Variable |
How it works on curved panels
Each magnet sits on an articulating joint that pivots to match the curvature of the panel. Result: full magnet-to-panel contact on fenders, wheel arches, cab/door curvature, and swingouts. Quick-release pins lock the boards in. Pull the pins to deploy in seconds. No rack, no drilling, no glue.
What's in the kit
- Rubber-coated neodymium magnets (90 mm Ø) with adjustable joints
- Carbon-fiber reinforced quick-release pins (3D printed at 270 °C)
- Transparent paint-protection stickers sized for curved panels
4-mount kit supports 2 boards. 8-mount kit supports 4 boards. Compatible with most standard recovery boards on the market.
Using MaxTrax or TRED boards?
We make dedicated curved-surface mounts for those brands:
FAQ — Curved-surface compatibility
Will these mounts work on my van's fenders, wheel arches, or cab curvature?
Yes — that's exactly what this variant is built for. The adjustable joint behind each magnet pivots to conform to the curvature of fenders, wheel arches, cab/door curvature, swingouts, and other uneven panels. As long as the panel is ferromagnetic steel, you get full magnet-to-panel contact and the full 56 kg pull per magnet.
What if my surface is partly curved and partly flat?
No problem. The joint flexes when needed and sits flush when the panel is flat, so the same kit handles mixed geometry across the same vehicle.
How tight a curve can it handle?
Designed for the radii you encounter on van and 4x4 fenders, wheel arches, hoods, swingouts, and door curvature. For extremely tight bends, run the kitchen-magnet test first.
Will it work on my vehicle?
Works on any ferromagnetic steel panel — flat or curved. Won't work on aluminum bodies (Land Rover, Range Rover, new Ford Bronco). Run the compatibility check or the 10-second kitchen-magnet test directly on the curved panel.
Specifications
- Magnets
- Rubber-coated neodymium, 90 mm diameter, 56 kg pull each, on adjustable joint
- Lateral force
- ~17 kg per magnet on curved steel panel
- Pin material
- Carbon-fiber reinforced plastic, 3D printed at 270 °C
- Joint
- Articulating — conforms to fenders, wheel arches, cab/door curvature, swingouts
- Compatibility
- Most standard recovery boards
- Surface fit
- Curved and uneven steel panels (also works on flat where needed)
- Installation
- Magnetic — no tools, no drilling, no glue
- 4-mount kit
- Supports 2 boards
- 8-mount kit
- Supports 4 boards
Shipping
Orders ship within 48 working hours from our Swiss facility. Switzerland: VAT included. EU & international: local VAT and import duties collected by the carrier or customs at delivery.
Warranty
2-year warranty on every Tactic Engineering product. Every individual part replaceable at fair prices — including the adjustable joints — instead of repurchasing the kit.
Legal disclaimer: Sold from Switzerland, where cargo carriers of this type do not require special authorization. Responsibility lies with the driver. Tactic Engineering cannot be held accountable for any incidents resulting from the use of our products. Verify full magnet-to-panel contact on curved surfaces before driving.
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