A Unique Rock Crawler! The GateKeeper from Element RC... So Cool!

This is one of the coolest looking Crawlers I've had the pleasure of owning! The Gatekeeper suspension (GKS) is really nice, and the truck handles great! Check out the very similar but 'NEW' Element Ecto Trail Truck (link Below)
This is the second 1/10 Crawler - Trail Truck from Element RC that has impressed me! Look out for some update son my Trailrunner... New wheels, tyres, body, motor... the works! Coming Soon!
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[@paulbird5088]

That place looks awesome wish I had somewhere like that to take my crawlers i would be there all day great vid as usual 👍

[@TomleyRC]

Yes. It’s a nice place, only found it last year 😎

[@markknight4687]

Going to be humming the bounce music all day now thanks for that lol 😂

[@durkadann2943]

do dodo dodo dooo.

[@GriotDNB]

Baaaaaby shark na nana nananana! Add that to your jukebox for today...

[@KZizFISHIN]

Man normally im not into the plastic cage type of crawler but i gotta be honest you got me wanting one of these

[@RCWithAaron]

Well done Tom. At the end of the day they're still just slapped together RTR kits and still need to inspect them & some proper fixing.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, agree

[@jamespicking1140]

Don't tell my the diffs don't come greased in these either!?? 🤦

[@Crummieboi56]

@@jamespicking1140 what???

[@ct6892]

Nice suspension on that crawler!!! Too much fun lol!!

[@TomleyRC]

😅

[@jonthomas8487]

I built an Enduro builders kit and liked it. The shocks if built correctly do not leak. My guess is one of the lower caps was loose. Also if you rebuild them add some of the associated green slime to the lower o-rings

[@mickd8188]

100% agree... one of the best shocks in the crawler market, silky smooth. Green slime is the key to building a non leaky shock. Cheers mate👍

[@seth3000gt]

I have a Gatekeeper. After watching your video I definitely see the few free upgrades I did to mine are well worth the time. Cut foams in tires, the factory foams are way too hard, lower it, take the screws out that hold the body to the frame in the front. Mine is a crawling machine now that keeps up with just about anything. I love the look of it, also it is just plain fun to own.

[@derricksazrc3411]

You bring a great attention to the transmission and versatility of this truck. This is definitely a competitor to the Ryft kit version that’s on back order at the moment. Your video clearly shows the room the truck has for an upgrade path with the motor and esc too. Plenty of room there for an all in one.

[@MCsCreations]

Wow... Pretty nice truck, Tomley! 😮 And it seems fast! 😃 Great ride and review!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@warbuzzard7167]

Thank you so much for your excellent video - I was trying to decide what vehicle I wanted for my first serious RC car purchase in three decades. Your video cemented me on the Element Gatekeeper, so I laid down the cash at Amain Hobbies and ordered one just now. Good luck to you and thanks again.

[@julianhanson5124]

Think I know what my next rc is going to be, been eyeing these up for a while

[@adrianpilbeam7403]

Not really my cup of tea but certainly looks nice and seems to do what it's designed for really well. Great video mate.

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers mate

[@Triggered-RC]

Just built the kit a couple weeks ago. Excellent rig! Going to run 3s in it this weekend!

[@TomleyRC]

Awesome

[@rcplaytime]

Love these types of car /truck looks great 👍 👌

[@moritz6807]

That Car Looks pretty Epic😎

[@badrfaraj1086]

This needs another video 👍👍👍 thanks dude

[@NoLimitRC87]

Glad im not the only 1 with the bounce music stuck in my head 😅 great video mr gate keeper haha

[@durkadann2943]

wanted a redcat wendigo, but i think this is the more capable rock bouncer platform. great video Phil!

[@durkadann2943]

did you run it thru any water? wondering about that exposed tX.

[@dexterbeattie7884]

Nice Crawler. great video!

[@TypicalBlue-rq8ri]

Loving the Jonathan woss impression bud 🤣🤣

[@TomleyRC]

Haha... no pwoblem 😅

[@dontbotheruncledanny3913]

Cool RC truck👍👍👍👍

[@Fonzierc]

Very cool rig by the looks lot's of potential! Great info there

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks dude

[@zacksaylor8203]

Great video Tomley i love my Element Trailrunner

[@madsrcbuggy]

Good to see another Gatekeeper video, and good to hear your opinion, too! I'm a bit on the fence with this, been keen on it since I first saw it on a Hemistorm video. I think I'm getting it soon, the kit, get a fantastic servo but might go cheap on ESC/motor and tyres, for now... Still got no idea if I want it for crawling or for trail run/bash, ha ha...

[@andyp6699]

Great vid TOMO. The Element Ecto is looking good. Hope Element send you one soon for a UK review. The body colour is left to be desired.

[@filiped7298]

Very nice!

[@RallyandTrail]

Looks very nice 👍

[@paulus842000]

Nice video and music to end a great day ❤️

[@darrennixon1986]

Lower it, widen it, get the brass weights front and rear for low down weight to offset the heavy cage........job done!

[@petermakeithappen8336]

I want it. I don't own an rc at the moment but I have had a Tamiya Blackfoot and a Traxxas T-max 3.3 and I find the crawling very interesting and I really love everything about this rig. The chassis the body type the details really everything speaks to me now to make some money to buy it

[@MauzyrockRC]

I think the bounce wins. it should be trending!

[@TomleyRC]

Haha

[@johncardwell3119]

Great videos always good information keep up the good videos

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks 👍

[@camrowdrone6497]

Watched always enjoy music with RC👊🏻

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate

[@009ADVENTURES]

it seemed to do very well , like that one bud. cheers for the video 😃👍

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

Not had no leaks but i have the trailwalker .love it

[@RCModSquad]

That front overdrive is pretty cool.

[@warwickeioncampbell4737]

just by swapping the gears in the bag you can double the ratio.

[@mattm1841]

My lmt front shocks did the same it turned out to be the shock piston rod having a snag and nicking the o-rings that keep the oil in.

[@WahBauarbeiter]

This looks siiick!

[@soob99]

I love my Trailwalker and am trying to decide between one of these and a Bomber next. People seem to say these are very tippy but I was chatting to someone about it on another GK video and they reckon little 6mm spacer wheel hexes make it perfectly stable. Your review has probably sold me, most stuff out there is about the kit version but this RTR looks really nice.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes.... a little more width and it would be perfect

[@ggwbrc]

Oke tom Indonesia here 😁

[@MechanicallyFun]

Hahaha your vids are very entertaining 🙂 keep up the good work. Much appreciated 👍

[@kozmikkev]

love it..you're mental!!!

[@rogueFactor]

whoa! i *litchrilly* had the Gatekeeper in my hands about 2 hours ago messin' with it's articulation at my LHS. everything about this model makes me want to go crawlsDeep in to a backyard rock course. also, i would have preferred the bouncy music at the 15min montage. jus' sayn =oP

[@joelawson6319]

Yep got the new truck from them with the flat bed and when I got it out off the box the right hand side shock looks like it vomited all the oil out so bit of a disappointment for me , would love to see you strip down and check the shocks and refill as I haven’t done this before and appreciate all your help with this , great content as usual

[@jamaicarctv9587]

😂😂this dude is cool nice video bro love the unboxing man 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@mrNotsoprogamer]

The element shocks are usually really good. Mine never leaked. Maybe a faulty set? I do like the look of the gatekeeper though :)

[@warwickeioncampbell4737]

It is normal for the shocks to appear soft It is that the shock is mounted half way along the arm rather than at the end as normal.

[@michaelchoate2810]

I'm purchasing this to do an ifs swap to make a scale trophy truck as that gatekeeper suspension is perfect for a long travel trophy truck

[@idophotosuk]

looking forward to the element ecto with the same trailing arm setup

[@gonzodetroitify]

Yes Tom thanks for this show do you think more bobbly tyres would help this rig a lot🤔 slips a lot more than grips it seems maybe do a side by side show on the same course using this and the trx4 or new bronco if you have either 🎯💯🥳🥳 thank you😎

[@jonlaird5082]

These things are awesome rigs. My buddy has 1 and it's a great performer and does very well at our local comps. Not sure how it does with the stock electronics though as his has a holmes hobbies crawl master pro 16t with a holmes hobbies br-xl esc,lol. I don't know his esc settings as he won't share those secrets,lol

[@chadedwards5908]

Love, love, the excessive bouncing, squashing tires! 👍🐼

[@TomleyRC]

Haha

[@rileykairc]

Nice video as always,I have the gatekeeper kit have swapped the springs to green on the front white on the back have a hw fusion 1800kv motor and ESC combo and a 32kg WP servo have also bought and waiting for an extreme RC 4x4 servo mount and full size battery tray and lo pro shock mounts to turn up ,but with the spring change it works really well

[@TomleyRC]

Sounds like a decent set up you have!

[@rileykairc]

@@TomleyRC it works needs fine tuning shock wise,have found better overdrive gears which will take it from 10% up to 25% and more to

[@leetibbs86]

Need to get the gatekeeper to meet the key master...

[@TomleyRC]

I nearly lit a clip of the Key master haha

[@userTJ39780]

Ghostbusters reference

[@roblowrie1969]

I love the look of this, and the other similar cars (Ryft, Capra, Wraith, Wraith Spawn, etc). I won a heavily modded Axial Yeti a few months ago, and am considering selling that, and buying something else, but can't find anything that really does what the Yeti does. I don't really want another crawler (have a TRX4 Sport) so wanted something a bit quicker. The parts on the Yeti must be £700, so I have a lot of scope to change!! 👍🏻

[@TomleyRC]

I really like the Capra, not had much change to run mine since building it.

[@SharkysGarageRCandMore]

@@TomleyRC need a rematch once i get some new tires on the ravine....

[@justinhumphrey9260]

How did you set the drag brake? Manualy with controller or a program card?

[@Flupke76]

Great video! Would some softer tires make it even better at rock climbing? These look kinda rigid.

[@LRSTUDIOCREATIONS]

I've just brought this and love it , but is there an on/off button on the car itself ? I can't find one

[@user-bt3sn5pd6e]

新年明けましておめでとうございます。このエレメントのエンディーロゲートキーパーは防水なんですか？

[@beesod6412]

that Intro lol, Are you the gate keeper? I'm the Key Holder! Neat truck!

[@RichB07]

I put a creep body on mine . Excellent without that weight on top . I do like the cage but I like it better without .

[@bryantgenson5339]

Oh yes larger wheels and tires would be awesome

[@weedfaya959]

Superbe vidéo , on peut bloquer les ponts ?

[@dominicpsn]

Noti gang 💪

[@dt4807]

Nice intro...😂😉

[@TomleyRC]

Haha, cheers

[@miketoovey7182]

Very nice 😄😄 Had any thoughts on the new hpi savage xl flux?

[@WCPRCModelsCraft]

Hahahhahaha I'm laughing even more because I have the same stairgate lol. Another good video

[@TomleyRC]

hahahaha... A Gatekeeper like me!

[@wadewakelin7566]

I know it is off topic for the video, I am in the market for a low budget 2nd RC to do everything with is there a better option for the price than the wltoys 144001? I am wanting to be able to just change wheels for different types of terrain. My other RC is a crawler so it doesn't need to do that.

[@karol0098]

If you don't mind me asking please. Witch one do you prefer more between element gatekeeper and axial capra? Your opinion will help a lot. Thank you and good day to you.

[@TomleyRC]

I would choice the Capra, it has quite a bit more support for upgrades and a larger community for advice. But either would be a good choice... for me though, Capra 😎👌

[@philipangell8027]

Very nice video Mr Tomley. Was just wondering where you rate this in comparison to the FTX Geo. looking to get my first rock crawler around this sort of cost and you always have a careful and considered opinion.

[@TomleyRC]

I really like the FTX Geo, it’s a very nice crawler, and I prefer the scale look of it. Both good, but if I had to choose, it would be the Geo

[@philipangell8027]

@@TomleyRC thanks! I was leaning that way anyway, glad you have confirmed what I was thinking.

[@bryantgenson5339]

I use fell pro o rings from car parts store ! All sizes aval

[@mikeupton5406]

I think this is the more upscale precursor to the Ecto. A lot of greif about the sorta Creep sorta Power Wagon body on the Ecto. IFS option would be interesting.

[@ipperurc5216]

Very nice truck and interview! Weird that bigger battery tray didn't fit!?

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah... I guess they throw it in with all their trucks

[@biteuk]

@@TomleyRC Won't it go in at the back end of the truck?

[@MarcRCAddict]

Dam it Phil what you going to me mate lol, I’m really liking this dare say am I liking it more then my trx4. I’m sure the leaky shocks are an easy fix with some Better quality oring.. in fact the leaking shock is huge let down, sell it to me mate 😂😂😂

[@schiaucugabriel6202]

Do you prefer this over the Axial Bomber?

[@joshylee11]

Been a while but which one did you like better of the two elements?

[@TheDJBozz]

Rear suspension is very similar to the FTX Outlaw

[@NCMOUNTAINSbackyardRC]

There’s a third position switch On the radio 3 channels Duel rates for a winch on the third channel i’m running a servo winch with a ESC for a different power source you can plug it in the receivers 3ch I just choose to use an Esc for winching for more power 👊 2s& 3s

[@warwickeioncampbell4737]

The second servo mount is for a servo winch. The hard plastics can be a bit to brittle for the axles. I got the builders kit at the start of the year.

[@warwickeioncampbell4737]

to make it easy to remove the body remove the screw pins for the hinge mount.

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude

[@IowLad]

I love your videos, I rather fancy one of these, shame as my 6200mAh 50c 2s are long 😔

[@SharkysGarageRCandMore]

£319.00 currently is the best i could find for this but is it 3 x better than the FTX Ravine ??? How would you rate this vs "The Golden Goat" ??? I think i will stick with my ravine and get some nice wheels and beadlocks.....

[@peters7413]

What's up with the wood frame in the beginning of the video ? 😊

[@mikeyg69]

My Trailrunner came with a leaky shock out of the box, and the steering servo overheated and spewed smoke on the second run after only driving for 20/30min on 3s I dunno if I just got a dodgy one or what. My reverse is also very choppy and stutters

[@TomleyRC]

Hmmm... sounds like you got a Friday truck!

[@mikeyg69]

@@TomleyRC I really think so! And it sucks because the truck is a blast to drive when it is working. I’d love for you to make an update in a few months after you’ve ran it some more to see if you run into any issues. I saw a few other YT videos mention they noticed the servo get warm during testing so I wonder if this is a common issue

[@hellorc4354]

looks good, drives good but i don't understand why it would come with a larger batter tray if it doesn't fit!

[@mickd8188]

For if you would like to change the body at a later time...👍

[@sunansilver6147]

I like the driver wearing helmet on a crawler

[@ianyams]

👍👍

[@anthonysanchez6118]

I have a question does the controller come with or do you have to purchase one separately

[@evoxgamerz5877]

2:00

[@posmen0e]

If your shocks are leaking id reccomend VRX or FTX as a replacement. Beauty of this hobby is that you dont need to use the same brand parts on alot of cars.

[@bubblesrcshed]

Hey Tom it’s me Jamie Schweitzer. I’m clueless to starting a channel and what’s involved. Made a short video today on my phone as I don’t know editing. Anyway I noticed on my channel on my phone it won’t let me put any channels in the featured channel section. Do u need permission from channels or do I need to use a pc instead of my phone. Thanks Tom for your help man. Channel is Bubbles RC Shed Cheers 🍻

[@EJ-74]

🔥👍✌️

[@Drifter3110]

It;s a nice crawler! But I'm waiting on my Wpl C24-1

[@wadewakelin7566]

Mine is supposed to be here tomorrow 😀

[@Drifter3110]

@@wadewakelin7566 Nice! I'm expecting it in a few weeks!

[@francotarantino982]

I wonder if I could put a different body on it ?

[@evoxgamerz5877]

Definitely can with some modifications 😊

[@shamiefleming5026]

I hope I win that rival MT 🤣

[@MrAshleygardiner]

if you add an independent front end then it basically becomes an Outlaw

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah... fair point

[@bryantgenson5339]

This needs 1:5 scale wheels and wheel extensions

[@rogueFactor]

dammit. i knew i shoulda left the hobby shop with this thing.

[@jcharlton2078]

Great truck! Terrible name!

[@TomleyRC]

Haha

[@FamilyMan1]

Midget springs

[@bryantgenson5339]

It got stuck with small wheels

[@juliusdream2683]

Dude your losing it😂🇺🇸...

[@TheAidanPlace]

Gatekeeper or Sendero HD, stuck for choice.............

[@mickd8188]

Don't forget the new Ecto from Element is on the way. It's a Gatekeeper with power wagon/creep comp style body. Would be my choice but all Elements are basically the same platform and fully interchangeable. Cheers👍