Sandboards & Sandboard Holders – flexible, magnetic & ready for every adventure

Sandboards are simply a must-have for many offroad, beach, and van life adventures. Whether at the campsite, in the snow, at festivals, or on the beach – they're quick to mount, just as quick to store away again, and extremely versatile.

To keep transport and attachment just as relaxed as the adventure itself, you'll find a well-thought-out system of sandboards, screw-on and magnetic sandboard holders at 040 parts – robust, flexible, and tested in practice.

Our Sandboards Compared

At first glance, our sandboards differ mainly in length and color. In practice, this is exactly what determines how much contact surface you have under the tires.

All variants are extremely stable, weatherproof, and designed for repeated use in offroad, camping, and winter everyday life.

Often Underestimated: Sandboards Can Do More Than Just Sand

• ✔ as a shovel replacement
• ✔ in snow & ice
• ✔ in mud, grass, or soft ground

Especially in winter or on wet ground, sandboards are often the fastest helper – sometimes even a sensible alternative to snow chains.

Sandboard Holders Compared – Screw, Magnet, or Both

Just as important as the board itself is the right attachment. Here we distinguish between classic screw-on holders and magnetic solutions.

Sandboards Are No Offroad Toy – They're Real Everyday Helpers

Many people immediately think of hardcore offroad, deserts, and 4x4 vehicles when they hear sandboards. The reality: most campers don't have 4WD – and these are exactly the vehicles that benefit most from sandboards in everyday life.

Due to the high vehicle weight, vans get stuck on soft ground extremely quickly – often faster than a normal car.

Typical Everyday Situations

• Beach & coast – e.g., St. Peter-Ording: Anyone who wants to park up front often can't get out without sandboards.
• Snow & winter – snowy parking lots, slushy snow.
• Festivals & meadows – waterlogged ground after rain.
• Wild camping & farm tracks – moist grass turf, light ground.

From personal experience: Sandboards are almost in use every time in St. Peter-Ording – not just for us, but also for other campers. Often you save yourself a tow truck service for €50 or more.

Small Emergency Tip for Everyone Without Sandboards

• Slightly reduce tire pressure – even a little less bar can work wonders.
• Start slowly, don't let the wheels spin.
• Then pump up again (small 12V compressor or bicycle pump in a pinch).

More practical tips on how to get yourself out of such situations can be found here:
Stuck? How to Drive Yourself Free

Note on Magnetic Holding Force & Safety

The stated holding forces of magnets always apply under ideal conditions (perpendicular pull direction).

In everyday use, additional factors come into play:

• Lateral force (side panel, tailgate)
• Own weight of the sandboards
• Wind load that increases significantly with speed
• Surface condition (moisture, dust, dirt) affects friction

Our magnetic holders are tested in everyday use, but we still always recommend an additional loss prevention security.

Our Recommendation

• Rubber-coated cables
• Paint-friendly
• Simultaneous theft protection

Especially useful in big cities – usually not necessary at campsites or in offroad use.

More Magnetic Accessories – More Than Just Sandboards

• Magnetic table – usable inside & outside
• Magnetic kitchen roll holder – perfect for interior & outdoor kitchen

Many of our Molle boards are magnet-compatible and offer secure, stable attachment directly on the vehicle.

Conclusion

Sandboards and the right holders aren't offroad gimmicks – they're real everyday helpers for campers.

Whether screwed on or magnetic – you stay flexible, safe, and save yourself stress, time, and money if needed.

Simply mount. Drive safely. Enjoy the adventure.