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Surfzup2k4 · 08-14-2005, 10:57 PM

I have read through every thread and can't seem to find out how long the battery will last on a full charge. I have had problems with stripping steering gears on my 1:18 and am thinking about getting a 1:6 to replace it with. Thanks!

SolaceOfWinter · 08-15-2005, 12:05 AM

ive only made it past the 18 hours charge but it lasted about 2 hours before it was real sluggish.

Mudinyeri · 08-15-2005, 09:56 AM

I also ran for a little over 2 hours before I started getting the typical stop-and-start-battery's-about-dead performance. After the initial 18 hour charge is out of the way, I think 8 hours of charge for 2 hours of run time is pretty darn good.

As far as upgrading to the 1:6, may have steering problems with it too. I don't know what the gears in the 1:18 are like or what the 1:18 weighs but there's a lot of weight stressing everything in the 1:6 crawler.

I stripped my steering gears in the first hour and a half of run time. I exchanged my first one for another at WalMart and now, with a better idea of what the steering will and will not withstand, have successfully run another 2 hours (on the new one) with no problems.

69stang · 08-15-2005, 12:45 PM

Wow last time i asked that question they all atacked me like a pack of wild animals telling me 2 stop asking stupid questions,well im glad u had better luck!

JasonInAugusta · 08-15-2005, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 69stang

Wow last time i asked that question they all atacked me like a pack of wild animals telling me 2 stop asking stupid questions,well im glad u had better luck!

You know why?

I'll tell ya...

Quote:

I have read through every thread and can't seem to find out how long the battery will last on a full charge.

There's a difference to doing research then asking a question and just asking a question that's been answered 5 times in other threads.

Mudinyeri · 08-15-2005, 01:07 PM

Plus, from what I hear ... this is the Pirate of RC Crawler boards.

Bring your flame-retardent suit when you log on.

Surfzup2k4 · 08-15-2005, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudinyeri

I also ran for a little over 2 hours before I started getting the typical stop-and-start-battery's-about-dead performance. After the initial 18 hour charge is out of the way, I think 8 hours of charge for 2 hours of run time is pretty darn good.

As far as upgrading to the 1:6, may have steering problems with it too. I don't know what the gears in the 1:18 are like or what the 1:18 weighs but there's a lot of weight stressing everything in the 1:6 crawler.

I stripped my steering gears in the first hour and a half of run time. I exchanged my first one for another at WalMart and now, with a better idea of what the steering will and will not withstand, have successfully run another 2 hours (on the new one) with no problems.

well see, with the 1:18, the motor turns to full lock, and tries to keep turning to full lock, until the gear just can't hold anymore. With the proportional steering, i think i can baby it enough, and not put it at full lock as much. Sorry i can't explain it better.

Surfzup2k4 · 08-15-2005, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudinyeri

Plus, from what I hear ... this is the Pirate of RC Crawler boards.

Bring your flame-retardent suit when you log on.

Just like I like it

I found this site from going to pirate4x4

Mudinyeri · 08-15-2005, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Surfzup2k4

well see, with the 1:18, the motor turns to full lock, and tries to keep turning to full lock, until the gear just can't hold anymore. With the proportional steering, i think i can baby it enough, and not put it at full lock as much. Sorry i can't explain it better.

I understand what you're saying and agree. The weight and torque of the 1:6 pose other issues, but you're right, it can be driven a bit more "gently."

cypress2171 · 08-15-2005, 08:26 PM

Well I got my crawler last night and charged it over night... i ran it ... i`d say the better part of 3 hours.... and it would die. I was actually trying to make the battery go dead so i could get a good solid charge in it.. i just gave up

gtxracer · 08-15-2005, 08:36 PM

Mine lasted 2 and a 1/2 hours and it was still going before I put it back on the charger.

Of course, I have upgraded to deans plugs so I'm saving and conserving a little more energy

bustedcrawler · 08-16-2005, 09:38 AM

Got it new last nite let charge for about 1 hour, got 1 hr of runtime with juice to spare. This was done with 2 trucks, and we were crawling, and chasing each other down like drunken shriners with them in high range.

ygohome · 08-16-2005, 12:54 PM

after 2.5 hrs it was still going strong. 3 hours I'm guessing would be nearing the end though.

Surfzup2k4 · 08-16-2005, 02:09 PM

I surely do (as well as many others looking for this info) appreciate the hell out of it! Thanks

TwistedXT · 09-16-2005, 08:31 AM

We ran it last night and the day before, total over 3 hrs, and its still going....

Eat this energizer bunny

, and thats not off of a full charge. Im going to get one.. frigin sweet

SupermanWV · 09-27-2005, 11:57 AM

I've been using my battery charger I use for my SubC Packs and it charges the battery fine, and the runtimes the same. BUT it only takes like 20 minutes or so to charge it. However, my battery pack is for the 1/18th version of the Jeep, but they should be about the same. Plugs right in to my Duratrax charger. My charger does both Nicd and NiMh batteries. NO ADVERSE AFFECTS AS OF YET. LOTS FASTER CHARGE TIMES.

Clark

08-14-2005, 10:57 PM	#1
Surfzup2k4 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Charleston Posts: 46	Report your estimated runtime I have read through every thread and can't seem to find out how long the battery will last on a full charge. I have had problems with stripping steering gears on my 1:18 and am thinking about getting a 1:6 to replace it with. Thanks!

08-15-2005, 08:26 PM	#10
cypress2171 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In a house Posts: 11	Run time.... Well I got my crawler last night and charged it over night... i ran it ... i`d say the better part of 3 hours.... and it would die. I was actually trying to make the battery go dead so i could get a good solid charge in it.. i just gave up

08-15-2005, 12:05 AM	#2
SolaceOfWinter Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: greenup Posts: 43	ive only made it past the 18 hours charge but it lasted about 2 hours before it was real sluggish.

08-15-2005, 09:56 AM	#3
Mudinyeri Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Omaha Posts: 202	I also ran for a little over 2 hours before I started getting the typical stop-and-start-battery's-about-dead performance. After the initial 18 hour charge is out of the way, I think 8 hours of charge for 2 hours of run time is pretty darn good. As far as upgrading to the 1:6, may have steering problems with it too. I don't know what the gears in the 1:18 are like or what the 1:18 weighs but there's a lot of weight stressing everything in the 1:6 crawler. I stripped my steering gears in the first hour and a half of run time. I exchanged my first one for another at WalMart and now, with a better idea of what the steering will and will not withstand, have successfully run another 2 hours (on the new one) with no problems.

08-15-2005, 12:45 PM	#4
69stang Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: haverhill Posts: 32	Wow last time i asked that question they all atacked me like a pack of wild animals telling me 2 stop asking stupid questions,well im glad u had better luck!

08-15-2005, 01:07 PM	#6
Mudinyeri Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Omaha Posts: 202	Plus, from what I hear ... this is the Pirate of RC Crawler boards. Bring your flame-retardent suit when you log on.

08-15-2005, 08:36 PM	#11
gtxracer Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: olyWA Posts: 64	Mine lasted 2 and a 1/2 hours and it was still going before I put it back on the charger. Of course, I have upgraded to deans plugs so I'm saving and conserving a little more energy

08-16-2005, 09:38 AM	#12
bustedcrawler RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5280 Posts: 999	Got it new last nite let charge for about 1 hour, got 1 hr of runtime with juice to spare. This was done with 2 trucks, and we were crawling, and chasing each other down like drunken shriners with them in high range.

08-16-2005, 12:54 PM	#13
ygohome Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 25	after 2.5 hrs it was still going strong. 3 hours I'm guessing would be nearing the end though.

08-16-2005, 02:09 PM	#14
Surfzup2k4 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Charleston Posts: 46	I surely do (as well as many others looking for this info) appreciate the hell out of it! Thanks

09-16-2005, 08:31 AM	#15
TwistedXT Powered by Awesome Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 3,622	We ran it last night and the day before, total over 3 hrs, and its still going.... Eat this energizer bunny , and thats not off of a full charge. Im going to get one.. frigin sweet

09-27-2005, 11:57 AM	#16
SupermanWV Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Fairmont Posts: 226	I've been using my battery charger I use for my SubC Packs and it charges the battery fine, and the runtimes the same. BUT it only takes like 20 minutes or so to charge it. However, my battery pack is for the 1/18th version of the Jeep, but they should be about the same. Plugs right in to my Duratrax charger. My charger does both Nicd and NiMh batteries. NO ADVERSE AFFECTS AS OF YET. LOTS FASTER CHARGE TIMES. Clark

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