I'm about to buy a Traxion 3-100 topside creeper. Has anyone had any experience with this model - pros/cons????
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Did you try the "search" function? This subject was discussed within the last week or two, here on the forum.
Hot Water - I did see the previous threads on the topside creeper. They do concentrate on the one from Micro Mark rather than the one I'm considering from Traxion.
I have a "Traxion" foldable Topside Creeper model 3-100. It is very handy reaching the other side of the layout, I am lucky that I have room to move it from area to area(with a little effort). As mentioned above "THEY ARE BIG" and take a lot of room.
Having said all that, it is a good investment for me. I just work around it.
Brent
Just ordered the Micro Mark Topside Creeper with freight the total cam to $217.95 they are having 20% off total order today only. The Micro Mark one will fold up and roll under the table and may be easier to move around the layout. I had a friend's that did not fold up and it was a nightmare to move around. Had to take it apart just to get it out of the train room. just my thoughts.
RJT - I just checked Micro Marks price for their creeper and the sale price was $252.50 without shipping. How did you get that great price????
Brent - is the Traxion 3-100 the same creeper as the one offered by Micro Mark?? They look identical.
Don't know.
I looked at the web site www.traxionproducts.com . I did not see Micro Mark mentioned.
Mine will not fold up for under the table storage, at least I don't know how and the instruction do not mention it.
This was/is a good purchase. It takes a lot of space but you can reach a good distance. I agree it looks exactly the same, I think it is, the instructions are(almost) exactly the same except "Traxion" is not in the paperwork
Brent
I like my MM creeper. Russ
That looks exactly like mine, safety labels are in the same place
Brent
Brent - this is the one from micro mark (this pic gives a better view) - can you make some comparisons with your Traxion??? It looks identical to the Traxion3-100.
FWIW department....
The topside creeper is a staple shop investment for folks who service trucks and other high-wheeled vehicles. There are a couple local, large automotive shops that sell these. They even show up on Craig's List from time-to-time. If you search "Topside Creeper Images", you'll see how they're more typically used in this arena.
Ergo, MicroMark, while catering to our hobby exceptionally well, is not the only game in town for this device. Poke around the auto/truck service tools purveyors....they might have some choices....and a unit or two you can try for working/storage comfort.
I considered getting one of these myself. However, my basement (layout location) ceiling is only about 7'-6" in height. As soon as I stood on the first rung and tried leaning into the chest rest I realized I would be too close to the ceiling tiles and pot lights to be comfortable. I nixed the idea.
Again, FWIW, always....
KD
theres one on ebay now with buy it now $175.00
Originally Posted by Bob Anson:
theres one on ebay now with buy it now $175.00
The potential problem with this one is that it is local pickup only in Riverside NJ
Dave
Originally Posted by Harleylito:
Brent - this is the one from micro mark (this pic gives a better view) - can you make some comparisons with your Traxion??? It looks identical to the Traxion3-100.
Harleylito,
That is the same one I have.
Brent
Bob - thanx a lot - I just bought the one on e bay from Micro Mark for $155.00
Regards,
Paul
Harleylito
How do you like your TopSide Creeper??
Brent
I've been on one, gingerly. They seem well-made (I don't own it - Forum member
Drew Madere does), but it's a little spooky as you slowly begin to hang more and more
into space....solid as a rock (and I'm not a small guy), but it just feels so wrong...
I'd get one if I had the room to store it in the shop.
I've had the MM for a couple of years & love it. It is very large but I'm fortunate that I have the space to store it without breaking it down.
I’ve had one for a few years now. The first thing I did was to replace the non-swivel casters with ones that swivel. This greatly helped in moving it around in tight spaces.
Two of my friends have these and swear by them. It really solves a problem that we all have.
Art
Brent - I bought one recently from one of our forum members on E Bay - this is a must have if you have the space for it and if you need to get to those out of reach places.
Paul
