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vistavega · 12-30-2010, 09:44 PM

I need some opinions on what would be a good dependable crawler to use to rent out on my new course. Keep in mind i would probably have to buy 4 to 5 crawlers and a 1000 dollars apiece isn't going to happen for a crawler for some else to wreck . Just want something good enough to get People hooked on hobby and have good time.

Krakker · 12-30-2010, 09:54 PM

The Active Kids program that I work with has been using 4 Axial based (AX10's) with Edge tube chassis. Accept for a couple cheap steering servo's they have all held up pretty well with only a few pop'd shock caps and a drive shaft.
Cosidering these kids mostly just hammer down, I'm surprised they've held up as long and as well. They are running Tekin, B1R/55T combo's with CC BEC's and spectrum DX3E's. Eritex wheels, PittBull tires (with Rover foams) and custom wraps for the custom cut panels.
All axles have the aluminum upgrades and HD lockers. Also using 1.3mah 2s lipo's.

vistavega · 12-30-2010, 10:08 PM

Tks Axail's r on top of my list at moment, they r cheap now, and I was hopping to hear they were dependable.

MnRockCrawler · 12-30-2010, 10:21 PM

I have a buddy who is new to the crawler scene and recently got his 1st crawler which is the Axial RTC and he has really liked it. He hasnt broke anything yet. Plus with them now coming with the 2.4 radio's, the price is pretty nice.

KrazyKrawler48 · 12-31-2010, 12:51 AM

I honestly think you should get some different kinds. For example, Ax-10, Scx-10, Losi Mini. Just so people can try the different styles and sizes you know?

SmokinRocks · 12-31-2010, 01:07 AM

Id go for the Axial RTC's, price is good, parts are available everywhere if one does go down and there newb friendly.

yoda316 · 01-01-2011, 02:39 PM

rc4wd bullys for sure their pretty bullit proof stock

vistavega · 01-01-2011, 04:29 PM

The bully is about 150 dollars more than the axial ax10 but it's moa and looks very durable. I'll read up on it a bit tks.

Krakker · 01-01-2011, 05:05 PM

The Bully's would definantly be bullit proof as far as drive train goes. But there's the expense of 2 motors and a dig set up. Not to mention, you'd have to have a pretty good servo to handle the weight.
The axial is probably your best route to stay with in a budget and they work well enough and are strong enough. You can get parts all over for them too.
Just research costs and see if you can get mulitiple item discounts.

fred0000 · 01-01-2011, 05:09 PM

I agree with Krakker, I think a better intro rig, or trial rig would be something to point someone into sportsman class if they so wanted to compete. since this sounds like it will be aimed at people that havn't or very new to crawling, I don't see dig as something they need. and if they rent a MOA 2.2 comp rig and they love it and their budget is sportsman friendly, they will more then likely be let down with their crawler purchase.

being rentals your going to be getting SOME money back, put a percentage of it off to the side for maintenance on the rigs.

Twiztid Metal · 01-01-2011, 05:37 PM

This accualy sounds like a great Idea. I'd say buy 2 RTR Axials. rent them out, make some money back off of them and put twards buying a couple more... and you still have money set aside for repairs and hop ups...

good luck.

fvrr · 01-01-2011, 08:09 PM

Set up a scale course around the comp course and you can get 4 rtr honchos for around $1000 change 3 bodies and you've got 4 different scalers

OR keep an eye out on craigslist and you can get rtr axials for around $150ish Good luck, sounds like it's going to be fun.

Boids · 01-01-2011, 08:30 PM

I like the bully idea cause i run them but if your not going to be a authorized dealer and sell them then no sense in letting them rent something you can't sell them. If your looking at just renting and not selling you can get the heavies pretty cheap and not worry about them breaking unless your next to 100 ft drop off.

vistavega · 01-02-2011, 08:31 PM

I'm getting a price quote on 4 ax10s that might be the best way to start plus I got a lnc I can use. next question whats a good battery to use on rental ? All Ive used is lipo and Ive got 3 chargers already .

out4crawlin · 01-02-2011, 08:34 PM

A ax10 will definately take some abuse, ive had on for three years and only broke 1 driveshaft and the diff output.

Krakker · 01-02-2011, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vistavega

next question whats a good battery to use on rental ? All Ive used is lipo and Ive got 3 chargers already .

If your going with something that will see some abuse pretty regularly, get a bunch of hobby city lipos. We use 2s a lot for the kids crawlers, 1500mah 25c with 55T's. It's a pretty good combo really and it gives the user some "crawl-ability" with decent control and speed.
Make sure you get some battery testers to keep track of the voltage or you'll run a cell low and it'll be sunk. Or make a calander of when to charge them if you're storing them for a while between usage.

vistavega · 01-17-2011, 06:16 PM

what about the buly axled Mk42 MOA Crawler RTR / Does any one have one and how do theey hold up to abuse?

Chris_The_Battery_Man · 01-17-2011, 07:18 PM

Honestly, just go axial man. Get a hand full of the RTC kits, and upgrade when necessary. That or the night crawler is not a bad choice either. They drive better than a stock axial, and have 2.4 from the factory. Then just soften the foams, put a better servo and bec, and they are actually a great driving truck.

Harley · 01-17-2011, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_The_Battery_Man

Honestly, just go axial man. Get a hand full of the RTC kits, and upgrade when necessary. That or the night crawler is not a bad choice either. They drive better than a stock axial, and have 2.4 from the factory. Then just soften the foams, put a better servo and bec, and they are actually a great driving truck.

New RTC's are 2.4 as well.

Hyde802 · 01-17-2011, 07:59 PM

RTR 83$ each

http://www.ckrccrawlers.com/116th-ex...io-p-2600.html

12-30-2010, 09:44 PM	#1
vistavega Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rapid City Posts: 103	Rental crawlers I need some opinions on what would be a good dependable crawler to use to rent out on my new course. Keep in mind i would probably have to buy 4 to 5 crawlers and a 1000 dollars apiece isn't going to happen for a crawler for some else to wreck . Just want something good enough to get People hooked on hobby and have good time.

01-01-2011, 04:29 PM	#8
vistavega Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rapid City Posts: 103	Bully The bully is about 150 dollars more than the axial ax10 but it's moa and looks very durable. I'll read up on it a bit tks.

01-17-2011, 06:16 PM	#17
vistavega Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rapid City Posts: 103	what about the buly axled Mk42 MOA Crawler RTR / Does any one have one and how do theey hold up to abuse? Last edited by vistavega; 01-17-2011 at 06:30 PM.

12-30-2010, 09:54 PM	#2
Krakker I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where freedom is earned. Posts: 2,011	The Active Kids program that I work with has been using 4 Axial based (AX10's) with Edge tube chassis. Accept for a couple cheap steering servo's they have all held up pretty well with only a few pop'd shock caps and a drive shaft. Cosidering these kids mostly just hammer down, I'm surprised they've held up as long and as well. They are running Tekin, B1R/55T combo's with CC BEC's and spectrum DX3E's. Eritex wheels, PittBull tires (with Rover foams) and custom wraps for the custom cut panels. All axles have the aluminum upgrades and HD lockers. Also using 1.3mah 2s lipo's.

12-30-2010, 10:08 PM	#3
vistavega Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rapid City Posts: 103	Tks Axail's r on top of my list at moment, they r cheap now, and I was hopping to hear they were dependable.

12-30-2010, 10:21 PM	#4
MnRockCrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 247	I have a buddy who is new to the crawler scene and recently got his 1st crawler which is the Axial RTC and he has really liked it. He hasnt broke anything yet. Plus with them now coming with the 2.4 radio's, the price is pretty nice.

12-31-2010, 12:51 AM	#5
KrazyKrawler48 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sandpoint Posts: 260	I honestly think you should get some different kinds. For example, Ax-10, Scx-10, Losi Mini. Just so people can try the different styles and sizes you know?

12-31-2010, 01:07 AM	#6
SmokinRocks Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Long Beach Posts: 35	Id go for the Axial RTC's, price is good, parts are available everywhere if one does go down and there newb friendly.

01-01-2011, 02:39 PM	#7
yoda316 Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: eureka Posts: 577	rc4wd bullys for sure their pretty bullit proof stock

01-01-2011, 05:05 PM	#9
Krakker I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where freedom is earned. Posts: 2,011	The Bully's would definantly be bullit proof as far as drive train goes. But there's the expense of 2 motors and a dig set up. Not to mention, you'd have to have a pretty good servo to handle the weight. The axial is probably your best route to stay with in a budget and they work well enough and are strong enough. You can get parts all over for them too. Just research costs and see if you can get mulitiple item discounts.

01-01-2011, 05:09 PM	#10
fred0000 cherry bomb Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nanaimo, BC, Canada Posts: 1,598	I agree with Krakker, I think a better intro rig, or trial rig would be something to point someone into sportsman class if they so wanted to compete. since this sounds like it will be aimed at people that havn't or very new to crawling, I don't see dig as something they need. and if they rent a MOA 2.2 comp rig and they love it and their budget is sportsman friendly, they will more then likely be let down with their crawler purchase. being rentals your going to be getting SOME money back, put a percentage of it off to the side for maintenance on the rigs.

01-01-2011, 05:37 PM	#11
Twiztid Metal Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: I'm a michigan boy can you feel that! Posts: 577	This accualy sounds like a great Idea. I'd say buy 2 RTR Axials. rent them out, make some money back off of them and put twards buying a couple more... and you still have money set aside for repairs and hop ups... good luck.

01-01-2011, 08:09 PM	#12
fvrr RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Across the street from Folsom Prison Posts: 1,081	Set up a scale course around the comp course and you can get 4 rtr honchos for around $1000 change 3 bodies and you've got 4 different scalers OR keep an eye out on craigslist and you can get rtr axials for around $150ish Good luck, sounds like it's going to be fun.

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01-01-2011, 08:30 PM	#13
Boids Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hells Hole Posts: 221	I like the bully idea cause i run them but if your not going to be a authorized dealer and sell them then no sense in letting them rent something you can't sell them. If your looking at just renting and not selling you can get the heavies pretty cheap and not worry about them breaking unless your next to 100 ft drop off.

01-02-2011, 08:31 PM	#14
vistavega Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rapid City Posts: 103	I'm getting a price quote on 4 ax10s that might be the best way to start plus I got a lnc I can use. next question whats a good battery to use on rental ? All Ive used is lipo and Ive got 3 chargers already .

01-02-2011, 08:34 PM	#15
out4crawlin Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: florida Posts: 138	A ax10 will definately take some abuse, ive had on for three years and only broke 1 driveshaft and the diff output.

01-17-2011, 07:18 PM	#18
Chris_The_Battery_Man I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milwaukie OR Posts: 2,078	Honestly, just go axial man. Get a hand full of the RTC kits, and upgrade when necessary. That or the night crawler is not a bad choice either. They drive better than a stock axial, and have 2.4 from the factory. Then just soften the foams, put a better servo and bec, and they are actually a great driving truck.

01-17-2011, 07:59 PM	#20
Hyde802 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Berlin, VT Posts: 275	RTR 83$ each http://www.ckrccrawlers.com/116th-ex...io-p-2600.html

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