2020 Best RC Crawler shootout - TRX-4, Capra, Element RC and Vanquish VS4-10 and RTR challenge

2020 Best RC Crawler shootout - test with the Traxxas TRX-4, Axial Capra, Element RC Enduro and Vanquish VS4-10 Pro to find the best crawler rc kit or RTR for 2019 for best value crawler
Traxxas TRX-4 Sport Kit - snp.link/52c07c04
Element RC Enduro Sendero - snp.link/fe954e8d
Axial Capra Kit - snp.link/b2957df8
Vanquish VS4-10 Pro - snp.link/6be84501 . (Winner)
Honorable Mention:
Traxxas TRX-6 - snp.link/33298212
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[@GodsWorshipper777]

Wow just wow... Your quality of videos had changed immensely!! First of all: video clarity, super great! Second: audio is super clear now Third: love the new studio! I've been a fan from the very beginning and I love the improvement you've been making! U should be proud of yourselves and I'll continue being a proud subscriber! :)

[@RCReviewChannel]

Learned a lot in the last 12 months. Cool to envision where we'll be 12 months from now. Thank you for the support

[@tobydyes]

Will do a lot better with rear steer on all

[@timmystevenson]

Hands down you're the best non bullshit non cheesey non annoying RC reviewer on the Tube

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you new to the scene but I’m learning every day and we’ve come along way. Your comment means a lot. Keep on watching.

[@SmoothbassmanStudios]

That 6x6 is really amazing. Impressed with it's abilities. Made all of those challenges look super easy!! Traxxas has been really impressive. The TRX Sport is a great all around truck. I love mine!!

[@jasonsteiner5460]

I love this side-by-side comparison keep up the great work man a majority of your videos convince me to buy TRX 4 Bronco and I'm still very happy

[@abramsdangerousadventures8045]

Great video. New to RC with a TRX4 Sport and SCX10 II. Keep coming back to your videos. Get right to the point and explained very well.

[@jarrettmaltry6305]

This video is SO COOL. Just got into rc crawlers and had no idea most of this was possible. Insane

[@voodoostroker]

All the machines on display look great Francis 👍🏼

[@montesamapping]

Really a good shootout ! We appreciate much the 4 parallel videos !

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right on. I learn something every time I watch it and that is the goal.

[@rcupgrades911]

Excellent video!! I was thinking of getting the Enduro next but that TRX-6 has me thinking now.

[@rcstoked4043]

Love the pace of your videos. Relaxing, fun to watch, and informative.

[@OneWheelTwoSkis]

New to the hobby. I appreciate your videos, thank you.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thanks for the compliment. Getting new folks hooked on the hobby is our goal.

[@FluxRacer]

Thanks for the video! Great to see a comparsion of all the cars! I think my next will be a Capra.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right on, thank you.

[@seanmellows1348]

New studio is great, makes the display models pop out. Love your videos.

[@dfwnick5309]

Love the Capra..Thanks for sharing..

[@andresgamero9595]

Seriously love the videos! Thank you

[@1970scout800]

Yes!..killer video!..I just added up the total I have into my sendero..$991.79..insane how fast it adds up!

[@gunlakepaddlesports]

well done a ton of work went into this and is appreciated!

[@vincevargas7892]

Thanks for the info regarding these rigs. All great preformers

[@RCReviewChannel]

Sure. There's deep info in there though and the viewer can skip around. We learn something every time we watch it.

[@adamadams6740]

Love the new space!!! Maybe throw up some RC decals and your styling!!👍🏿

[@nolaweezy6366]

Great video. I love my Capra so I’m biased to it but that Vanquish is interesting for sure.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yup, I think many can learn takeaway something and/or form their own conclusions. Which is cool!!!

[@steveroxx69]

Awesome video I wish I would have watched it before I started buying rock crawlers that's for sure thank you be safe

[@ericshanahan8296]

Awesome! Followed the whole series. Enjoyed your final thoughts and reviews. In the middle of an Element RC build at the moment. Trx6 is my next truck. Love my Trx4 sport, my setup is very close to yours on it. Will probably pickup a Vanquish(assuming something better does not come along before I save up for it😂). Honestly they are all fun, they all have their own personality and it’s just a great hobby!

[@smOOdiebOOdie]

Very well done, great test! 👍🏻 I just finished my scx10 2 raw builders kit with a Range Rover Classic ‘71 body with the original paint code from England 😀 That Vanquish tho 🤗

[@JeepSheep]

Great videos. Thanks for your passion and dedication. Bought my Axial UMG 6x6 after watching your review. Thanks!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Glad I could help! My main goal is to be insightful, candid and respectful and tell it like it is. Hopefully, it can help folks make a better choice for them.

[@cnelson1106]

all the channels I watch and subscribe to and somehow I always come back to this one... thank you for the time you put into it. I added a TRX4 Sport this week to my fleet based on your love of that vehicle. Now it looks like its time to save for the Vanquish. The new VS4-Ultra is my next vehicle. Only wish it had room for a 550 motor.

[@RCReviewChannel]

thank you!!!!

[@MikelangeloPhoto]

oh yeah.. the side by side by side by side video was really great to see... :) very helpfuL!

[@RCReviewChannel]

thank you. seems like it was worth the effort

[@RichieD088]

Great job. ! fun watching ! peace

[@therealfaintinggoat]

I always want to root for anything but the TRX-4 but that damn thing seems to do alright 90% of the time. Gotta give to to Traxxas, they built a good machine.

[@RCReviewChannel]

For sure. See the TRX-6 in the end?

[@therealfaintinggoat]

RC Review I did. That thing is sick. Don’t get me wrong, I love Traxxas. My Slash 4x4 and X-MAXX get a ton of use/abuse, I just love rooting for the underdog. BTW, great channel man. Keep up the fantastic work. :)

[@WhiteDean45]

@Jake S what's the price difference though?

[@paulallen-01]

It’s about time, I still refuse to buy their shit because of what they did to HPI, And Hobbico

[@kennethjensen7358]

But have in mind, the TRX-4 Sport is upgraded/tuned ;-)

[@NitroStarGT]

Great comparison. Thumbs up as usual bud

[@MCsCreations]

Really well done, dude! Great tests! 😃

[@chapc]

I like the new look. Congrats. It looks good. M Thanks a lot for the video. I have long wanted to build a 1:1 like the Capra as we do a lot of rock crawling in jeeps etc. I naturally figured the Capra would be the next truck I buy, it looks awesome, like it should do everything with ease and surely destroy the other trucks! WRONG. WOW. What a disappointment that was. Thank you for saving me the money on a Capra! Really, thanks much.

[@WhiteDean45]

You have the best rc comparison video's. Thank you for your time and work.

[@RCReviewChannel]

right on bud. appreciate it.

[@WhiteDean45]

I went with the sport and really enjoy it!

[@sprather84]

Great review and New studio looks amazing

[@RCReviewChannel]

thank you

[@mickeysrccrawl]

Hi, great Chanel, i just buyed the sandoru and the best "outofthebox" i ever tryed of trail/crawl. I have sevel other and driven rc for many years. For this one i think you get the best even for les $$$. Thanks and Nice studio. Greetings from Denmark

[@RallyandTrail]

Fantastic conclusion 👍🏻 Great work my friend

[@RCReviewChannel]

appreciate it. Hopefully can steer folks into the best crawler for them.

[@DickGibson]

Fantastic comparison! I would lean on the side of the TRX4 due to the price difference with the Vanquish. I really like the looks of the TRX6 too!

[@zackablett2918]

Yeah I feel like it did better in more then the vanquish IMHO

[@avangers_]

Fantastic video!

[@mattmccormick8449]

Awesome video as always guys! However, I think the Gen 8 Axe should be in there. I've been crawling with my friends lately and I've been out crawling every other crawler they have. I have only put Vanquish metal beadlock rims on it too!

[@RCReviewChannel]

The Gen 8 Axe can't do half these lines unfortunately, unless the body is changed. We tried!

[@falconaz]

Good video with spot-on commentary. As for the studio, you've got to have 'RC Review' logo somewhere in view. Recommend back lighting or under shelf lighting to better showcase the rigs on the shelf behind you. Keep 'em coming!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Great idea. Thank you.

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

I would love to see how the SCX10 III compares to these... as well as the Element with some work, like shock adjustments or thicker oil, and the Vanquish ULTRA is my new dream truck...

[@panzadeviborarc9613]

Amazing test!!

[@Wildwes1981]

VS4 -10 pro FTW baby

[@kcrowejr8768]

studio looks great! need to add some led lights or some rc stickers.

[@ntg4135]

Nice video guys, your quality Is increasing every Video! The Vanquish performs nice but My next crawler will be the TRX4 because I live in Germany and there are no Vanquish dealers in our country. The TRX4 also does quite well and you can get a lot of Traxxas or tuning parts in Germany too. Would you recommend buying the TRX4 Lift Kit to increase the droop, like you did in a older video?

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Francis, to say your TRX-4 Sport is UPGRADED - is the understatement of 2019!!! The Element, at least what I've HEARD, is an outstanding all-arounder. However NEEDS weight and Chassis stiffening. The Capra and VS4-10 Pro are almost in another League! And the Capra would be more in its element in U4RC style Racing - but is actually a competent Crawler!! Can't believe I missed this! Good comparison my Friend!! Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

You DID manage to do something that nobody else could.... You SOLD me on the TRX-4 Sport!!! I'm still not even close to being able to AFFORD one, but now I want one! 😜

[@limer4330]

I thought the Capra was painful to watch.

[@JoeAmmo461]

I’ve got Vanquish Currie axles on my SCX10 Rubicon, they are amazing. I probably have more $$ in it than the Vanquish costs, but started the build when the SCX 10 was new.

[@RC.Time-Crawlers]

Like the channel. 👍 I my self would like to see more scale setups. For example comparing front mounted motors vs. non scale mid mounted motors, Leaf springs vs. coil and front mounted motor rockcrawlers vs. Mid. I think this will make for a better comparison of each manufacturer's design .Take care

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Brilliant effort... thanks for sharing

[@mtrccrawler6300]

I love all your videos my friend!!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you so much!

[@manalive33]

Great video.

[@RandomRCTV]

Love the 4 split screen, im curious to see how trucks not just these 4 perform coming down hill

[@RCReviewChannel]

The Vanquish and the Traxxas perform the best since they are so planted and rigid. However, downhill is deeply affected by motor selection so we didn't show that as much. Brushless, sensored motors like the Hobbywing Axe or Holmes Puller Pro descend so well since they have controlled drag brag at idle or at low throttle. The TRX-6 descends the best since it will not flip over forward due to length.

[@geefim2144]

Congrats to vanquish. That 6x6 though. I recently purchased a white one and it’s beast. I named it The Bully. Also happy with the TRX4 Blazer. Just picked up some samix brass for it.

[@RCReviewChannel]

The Bully, love it. It is shocking how good it is and hope this video is able to showcase it.

[@rcmadness4870]

Looks great! I like the “back drop” but it’s a real shelf and rc! Great... and thanks for actually listening to your fans🤗 I’m into the Capra and trx4... all around. I like to upgrade. And I know the trx4 has a lot of upgrades... but for how long the Capra has been out I feel like in a couple more months or so it will be full of life! What do you think trx4 or Capra? Thanks.

[@_carefulcole_4517]

I have an Enduro right now...I think the TRX4 sport will be my next build. I'd like a VS410, it's just a little out of my price range.

[@Mudmowerdiesel]

Great video

[@brendanhellyer188]

Studio looks good

[@andyrichey1192]

I stand behind the VS4-10 Pro 100% !! And the hobby wing AXE 540 2300 KV combo System, it is my favorite every day rig now. Running with the KLR/M's my favorite tire .

[@chrisjoaquin8408]

Hey I was wondering if you could do a comparison video of a scale crawler like the TRX4 sport on 1.9s and a comp crawler on 2.2s. I’d really like to see how much more capable the comp crawlers are. Let me know if you can do this!

[@walterfulmer6587]

Yeah would like to see u do a review on the gmade gso2 bom and see what u think it looks to be a good rig

[@MrBigjim81]

great rigs, all of them are super capable. each one needs its own fine tuning. my next will be another trx4 sport, i already have 2 elements, i just cant swing the vanquish rig, and im not huge on a tube chassis style rig, but will be building something using capra axles in the future.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Great plans. Two of our crew are using Capra axles on custom rigs.

[@jessicalatex2539]

Rocks and mini trees on the shelf.. Maybe some scenery background on the wall behind the cars..

[@RCReviewChannel]

love it!

[@paulcherry1520]

Subbed here man amazing work and information!!! I'd love to get me a crawler for the trails !! I got a xmaxx and a speed buggy right now now I need a trail rig!!

[@MikelangeloPhoto]

I plan to upgrade my enduro with the VS4-10 chassis kit.. I'm hoping that will reduce some of the bounce.. .hopefully the best of both worlds.. vanquish performance and Enduro builder's kit cost. :) Very helpful!!

[@RCReviewChannel]

That is a great, great idea. Not that expensive either.

[@stephencollins1130]

If you could only buy either a trx4 or a enduro which would you choose given what you already know about what you would upgrade on both rc’s

[@_BigLife_]

Thank you for all the informative content you put out. I have been thinking about the vanquish pro but am also interested in the ultra. In your opinion would the portals be a good upgrade to the pro?

[@713Ace529]

I have plans to build my collections as your background adding rope cable as a look of a car garage. you should have someone print you out a background look of some garage brick wall of some sort or a wall paper with some rear views of other vehicles park behind your collection. Just a thought but looks pretty cool. Thanks for your shares.

[@angelpelcastre3328]

Great video :.....so knowing what you know now if you had to buy the best crawler at the beginning of you starting the hobby which one would it be overall ?

[@chadphelps7464]

What about Carisma SCA-1e coyote or the ‘76 F150.

[@wernervanrooyen4159]

Awesome video as always and the new studio looks amazing, congrats.. Are you running Over-drive in the Sport?

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yes, overdrive in front only so 12.5%

[@mrallende007]

Great informative video. Can anyone please explain me the main differences between the TRX-4 Sport and TRX-4 Mercedez G500? Thanks in advance.

[@crazykids7751]

Have y’all tried the Losi night crawler

[@icnd1]

Can we get a review or build of the Gmade GS02 BOM or Komodo Double Cab? This seemed to be the sleeper of 2019, but haven't seen a review by you. Love the new studio.

[@evoxer87]

It would be interesting... add a some Gmade rigs on this channel ;)

[@billderas3420]

Francis, Four-screen videos was kewl way to compare the four vehicles. Don't see any way to add another vehicle to display five screens effectively. Interesting that those four shootout vehicles match exactly what are currently in my personal stable of crawlers. Love the Vanquish VS4-10 Pro for its stability on technical climbs with a relatively heavy body. Wish Vanquish would make a lighter 1-piece replacement body for the performance oriented. Can't wait to get a DIG on it. Greatly appreciate my greatly modified Enduro Kit crawler. With custom placed battery and Vanquish bumpers, it is a strong overall contender. It also plays well in the water. Would certainly like to see a DIG unit offered for it. The Capra Kit buggy with a few mods is a most capable sidehiller and does get up some challenging V-shaped creases better than the truck-bodied vehicles where being able to view all four tires is helpful. The DIG unit is great for ultra tight turns and downhilling steep descents. And the TRX4 Sport Kit with mods has been a brute of a crawler that has endured a year of crawling with only one portal pinion having failed after a 20-25 foot fall on its very first outing...My fault! LOL. Wife has an SCX10 II which will be upgraded with a Vanquish chassis in the near future. Hoping to bring it closer to the level of the Enduro and TRX4 with that change. You

[@RCReviewChannel]

ha ha... fun stable. Always a party.

[@ericinman2391]

I got an idea paint the back wall of your shelving were your car set checkerboard like Black-and-white like its the final lap.

[@steliannistor1878]

Overall the Trx-4 overall if u think price and what you get out of the box is the best...awesome comparison

[@bertrigby1886]

Like Phil Reece said. But where is the chevy version?

[@andresgamero9595]

Is the hobbywing axe 1800kv combo good for crawling? Or is the 2300kv better. Thanks

[@el34superlead]

If you take the pen springs out of the capra and use a heavier spring in the rear it will do a lot better.

[@ka4172]

I love the simultan 4 picture versus video!!Winner vanquish! But how would crawl the Ultra these obstacles? I ordered a capra next to test what can this crawl on my extreme sidehill obstacles.

[@efraingomez6630]

How much is the vanquish compared to the rest??? Trx4 sport can do the same for a lot less in my opnion just my 2 cents

[@coolsunraybeam3940]

Great stuff buddy! Got a TRX after watching and studying your channel. Are they all your personal colllection in the shootout?

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yes, all owned and purchased.

[@ConditionZero76]

why do you always use the trx-4 sport for comparisons instead of the non sport with far better oprions better gearing etc, just switch the top heavy body out??

[@1elaijah]

Great 👍

[@RCReviewChannel]

appreciate it.

[@kevingoodrich3050]

My next rig will be the capera. It will be lowered and have a few SSD mods.

[@emmonsracing3470]

What is the white vehicle (chassis and body) above your left shoulder?

[@albertharris2903]

Do you have the trx4 traxx model? I wanna know how the traxx perform crawling

[@Wreenz]

More 6x6 have to come to the market or tey have to enter these shootouts vs 4x4s

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yup, hope the manufacturers are watching. Even Traxxas is surprised how well this TRX-6 crawls.

[@multirotorfpvuk]

Great video! love the comparisons. I have a Hobbywing 1800KV Axe in my Capra, this seems ideal; plenty of top end and nice and slow for crawling. I'm not sure why people seem to fit such high KV motors in crawlers? Keep up the good work! Just a shame we can't get Vanquish in the UK....

[@nitrofreakmanho]

Good video, the only thing I would do next time is to use the same tires on all the challengers since tires play such a huge factor for climbing or racing. Nice vid regardless!👍🏽 BTW, your new shop looks much better than your previous staging area.

[@RCReviewChannel]

The good news is all the testing was done identical tires. Pro line hyrax was used. We just had different tires on the studio talk.

[@nitrofreakmanho]

Excellent!

[@frankblue6828]

Well done testing. Enjoyed much. You said you sell your trucks sometimes, how can I be informed

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you for the kind words. For selling, we're just pushing them through Facebook to the San Jose, CA buyers. That way we get to hand them off to the right buyers. Hate shipping but we'll go that route if we have any difficulty.

[@mypassionrc-studioxd40lous66]

You've sold me. Thank you for your reviews it greatly appreciated. But not on the first four. I really didn't expect the Trx4 to perform so good. I just wish they went with a different body. It's ugly and not what most 6x6s look like. I think I'll build my own tow truck or wrecker out of it. It's a great base to start with 😎👍😁 thanks

[@RCReviewChannel]

That's what it's al about.

[@JoeOvercoat]

Maybe skip over the part about how hellish it is in Cali where you might have to go two whole days without nice weather oh the humanity! :P

[@lukemckim3453]

If pricing was considered… who would be on top? Also who placed 2nd, 3rd and 4th?

[@kliefhamer]

great video m8, the trx6 look like a go anywhere vehicle but its sooooo fugly :-) for its capablility i would consider it but not for its looks ;-) anyway keep it up man. grtz from belgium

[@RCReviewChannel]

Totally agree. Can't believe there's no body options yet for the trx6. Many end up making their own body.

[@kliefhamer]

@@RCReviewChannel would be cool to leave the first bck axle out and fabricate a c20 crewcab-longbed exmilitary body for it, i used to own one here in belgium, thats also the reason i love the chevy body so much ^^

[@bdiges]

new to the hobby, did you buy the trx sport as an RTR then mod it or as a kit? I want the one I get to be like yours in the end but don't want to rebuild half the components. thanks! BTW- love your videos. me and my son can wait to go from 1/24 scale crawlers to the 1/10s!

[@hartleyglenn33]

Vanquish is the best for sure

[@nj2033]

Did the TRX-6 have any upgrades at the end? I saw the wheels were different....

[@RCReviewChannel]

no upgrades. Just Hyrax tires on beadlocks, like the other vehicles on this test.

[@pmtz2005]

Just curious what do think about Carisma? I'm looking to get my first 1/10 crawler and am sold on the trx 4 sport but man I like the look of the carisma sca-1e f150 body. Do you think the carisma has potential?

[@RCReviewChannel]

It's really not that good. Nice to have the option but the quality and design is not there. And then there are hardly 3rd party upgrade parts available. If the price was much lower, it would be more attractive as an option compared to an Element RC or TRX-4 Sport.

[@DelightedCuttz]

Sir I Love watching your content because they're always brutally honest. I have a Axial SCX10 2 Blazer like the one on your self. Do you have a body or whole Truck available for purchase??

[@5611RLW]

what body is that in the upper left and is it on a trx4?