Arrma Mojave 4s desert truck rc truck test and review - is it better than the Mojave 6s?

[@nhmtrhd]

OK I know this vid is a year old. But I have just decided to tale on a Mojave 4s dependent 😁. I was delighted to discover your review on this rig. I do surf KZbin and watch related videos. But when I see your vids I HAVE to watch them. I like your delivery and demeanor. You are my fav reviewer. Really! There are rc models on my shelves because of you 👍 Thank you for being here. Keep 'em coming..... 🚗🚙

[@K5_RC]

Aside from the body, this truck is almost perfect. I have had a few bearings go out but that's not a big deal at all. This is my favorite RC. I've owned some awesome stuff, but this is the most well rounded RC in my opinion. Plus is super cheap and easy to maintain and repair. Awesome truck.

[@Top-Jimmy]

💯👍👍

[@RCReviewChannel]

Totally agree

[@waragainstmyself1159]

Its 500 dollars without a battery and charger. So over 700 once you get it all to run. Yeah super cheap

[@K5_RC]

@@waragainstmyself1159 I said cheap and easy to maintain and repair. Not cheap to buy.

[@chrisginoc]

@@waragainstmyself1159The hobby at 4s or higher isn’t cheap anywhere you look. That’s the problem for people getting into the hobby.

[@techprojm]

Great review! This is my next RC purchase and my first short course truck, really excited.

[@fonqstarr3636]

Me too

[@TravisMCP]

Exactly the video I was looking for. Thank you!

[@Shreddylife]

First thing I did to mine is change out the springs and drill out the body posts in the chassis so the body doesn't get stuck. Stock springs are waay too soft imo, even with all the spacers installed. Its such a nice truck for the price after a few minor mods

[@westcoastfrisco]

What springs did u go with

[@Shreddylife]

@@westcoastfrisco AR330507 Arrma springs front and rear. With 80 weight oil.

[@davidives7204]

Thank you for another enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and genuine review.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Heavily appreciated.

[@malsmith2012]

Love all your reviews Francis.. Your enthusiasm for all the RC's you review come's through loud and clear on every video. Keep up the great work mate..

[@RCReviewChannel]

I appreciate that!

[@PapaJohn_1021]

You’ll want to add the high speed center drive shaft support to eliminate the vibration of the stock bearing at high speed.

[@JJ-lu6mg]

Arrma really did an awesome job with the whole 4s lineup !!!

[@masterchimichanga117]

there is a nasty track by my house where me and some locals race nitro and electric buggies. When I say nasty I mean big jumps and losts of bumps and sand. Some guy brought this out and holy crap it dominated and handled so well which is why I'm here watching these videos. I was just amazed how well it performed.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Seeing an Xmaxx in its habitat.... one has to buy one and experience it. Takes hits like no other

[@ramonbmovies]

Nice video. What I don''t like is that the front end is almost all the way off the ground because so much power is being sent to the rear. So you potentially lose some power because the front wheels aren't touching the ground firmly. I'd still buy it though if I had the money! Looks awesome and as you said it sounds like it's easy to control.

[@VS666]

Just bought one today can’t wait. I love these bigger 4S trucks

[@justinfraziet6843]

Love your videos. Very fun, very professional 👏 Keep up the great work!!!

[@nsbob70]

14:31 Watch that switch wire running across the top of the hole! You already got it once and didn't notice it. ;) looks around 13:53, and 14:15 where the body was sitting all up in the front. Cool video. I'm on the fence about getting one of these.

[@nickpacello2597]

I’m sold now!!!! Thanks for a great review

[@Hajile97]

Was waiting for you to review this! Thank you

[@toddalodinauticus]

Hey, great video and review! I just bought one today and watched a bunch of videos, and I like your honest review the best! Showing how the side posts can stick with sandy conditions will be HUGE for me as I'm mostly going to sand drag race it. I'll stick some washers on it first thing. Thanks!

[@Langelmaki]

Hey man, I've got a Mojave 4s coming in in a few days. Have you had any lvc issues by chance, requiring the use esc programmer? I'm kinda worried about it but very excited. Thank you!

[@toddalodinauticus]

@Langelmaki I haven't had any issue with that. I run a Gens Ace Bashing 6800 4s and get around 45 mins drive time depending on how I'm driving of course, and sand versus hard packed dirt. I've heard the LVC is set a little high, but I haven't really checked cause I'm happy with it. This truck is crazy stable and takes huge jumps well. Occasionally, the steering will get little rocks in it, just pick it up by the front 2 tires and move them with your hands back and forth a few times and it'll clear them out. The only other funny thing is sometimes the front corner of the body will tuck under the wheel if you nosedive real hard. Otherwise, I have put 8 packs through mine on sand and dirt, and I like finding a combo of both if possible

[@Langelmaki]

@toddalodinauticus Wow, thank you for the thorough response! That's great to hear actually as I will be running the same batteries. This will be my second rc vehicle, after a trx4, and I'm very excited. Thank you for helping to put me at ease, plus all the extra info. You sir, have yourself a fantastic day! And thanks again.

[@toddalodinauticus]

@@Langelmaki you're welcome! Enjoy and have FUN!

[@ericfroehlich976]

I still think that pound for pound the senton was the best and this is a better, bigger version. I'll be getting one for sure

[@Dankerkitty]

Glad you mentioned the plastic chassis. I wont buy a lot of these bigger rigs with a metal chassis. Metal bends and stays bent. If you bend it back it can only do that so many times. Metal chassis are expensive to replace.

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

What you mean they’re like 10 bucks on eBay or a place that parts cars out . I’ve only bent them landing on something otherwise I add a bar from tower to tower and worse that can happen is you bend a tower or break bulk head if you’re really sending it

[@RazorRC]

you gotta grab it with two hands and yank it 'til it comes out!

[@NBC_NCO]

Yes...yes...yes. Harder.

[@TMIVRC]

I love this Mojave 4s thank you ! This is an amazing truck the hype is real I like to wheelie and jump but this is on another level yes no wheelies but wow is it a fun drive enjoy your truck bro I would like to see a series of this truck bro if you happen to upgrade it to 6s I’m thinking of doing that but only for wheelies but it is fine the way it is it’s drifts so amazing and jumps like a middle I’m in love with this truck

[@ReadySetRC]

Great video as always👍 IMO Arrma killed it on this. Minor issues but they are minor.

Love your videos, Brother. Keep up the good work. When I buy this truck, it will be because of you, so tell Arrma.

[@aussiedigger1441]

Can't believe i snapped the fork on promoto were it bolts down into the fork lug(which is upgraded metal and a no go)? 4ft jump. Always keep everything stock plastic because it's designed to flex under load!

[@SpicyJax3000]

Ripping that freshly combed infield lol!

[@Sourvolcano0013]

I love your Channel. Can you do the Mojave Grom? I kno wit is small, but I'd love to hear your oppinion. THX

[@KOL630]

Very comprehensive and professional video thanks

[@JusRc]

Nice review! Nice truck! Need one of those 😊

[@Casitascrawlers]

I have the 6s so I know the strength of the beast now I’ve got to get the 4s version it just looks fun.

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

I think I’m only arrma guy that can’t take Mojave out without breaking something 😂 I think I’m just really good at keeping power on the ground and going hard as the rc allows and Mojave a big beast , a lot of rotational mass going from swb to LWB

[@mikehuber861]

Love the videos. Great work. I was thinking of putting a max 8 2250kv Motor combo, in this. What are your thoughts and what size pinion would you use for the same speed?

[@GalamamasReviews]

Hey, after you run your truck in dust how you clean your truck? I ask because i wanted to run with water because seems easiest and quicker way but i am concern for electrival parts even if i cover them. So what is your best sugest?

[@chrisginoc]

It seems like you are located near Razor RC. He records reviews at that same exact BMX park

[@jasonweber5464]

I switvhed out my 4s shocks with 6s shocks and use a thicker oil. So sick

[@gabrielechimento8719]

How much does a battery last? What's the projected run time?

[@bluebeastRC]

Nice review. I'm seeing all the same things as you. It is a fun car, no doubt. Cheers....

[@1982pantro]

Hi,I'm about to pull the trigger on it,but I don't know what battery to get. I do want 4 s. What do you recommend? I need to get it from horizon hobby though. Tha KS in advance

[@V8chump]

Little flex seal on the body and some minor tweaks this thing looks insane. I just don’t trust Arrma bodies, I’ve seen them crumble like a potato chip too many times and they aren’t cheap! Might as well be blowing a motor for that price 😂 Someone should take a micrometer to Arrma bodies vs traxxas. Not a brand guy by any means but my e revo 2.0 body feels crazy thick compared to my granite body

[@Top-Jimmy]

Flex seal is awesome ..I use it on all my Lexan bodies now, Top stuff man.

[@V8chump]

@@Top-Jimmy have you tried shoe goo ever? Debating on trying it instead for once

[@Top-Jimmy]

@@V8chump Yeah mate, it's a pain in the ass. The Flex Seal cans are fast. Light coats of the stuff are the go...I use 5 coats and they turn out great. Really changes the sound of the cars as well and it makes lexan so much stronger and flexi. Get it right into the stress spots easily enough. Shoe Goo and Wall Tape is just messy and takes too long. But that's just me. Others don't mind spending the time cutting out wall tape and gluing it down, It still works well, But not as well in my humble opinion.

[@jpr6s]

How did you reinforce the body? Same lines on my 4s cracked but in the front hood not the back.

[@stevefrench3564]

Think I might get this over the maxx slash.. ii drove the maxx slash n didn't think it handled that bad for a basher but seeing videos of this makes the maxx handling look really sluggish..

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

It’s not even close , the maxx has its advantages but it will never be performance

[@Top-Jimmy]

Yeah man, good call for sure!

[@mnakash77]

To take off the body hold the side bars on the bottom and shake and not the top (roof).

[@webbyhawk_mk7]

What lipos do you run and how long do they last you?

[@LourensDoeterniettoe]

Great review, thank you!!

[@jasondemers8522]

I’m getting one for sure!

[@Airbrushkid]

How about the UDR?

[@troyhelm4866]

I just bought a 6s Mojave 529$ @ my local shop but I wanted 4s it was 499 so not sure if I made the right decision lol 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@GeorgiaBoyRC]

I know it's apples and oranges but in an on-road vs off-road sense. How does it compare to the infraction 6s? I love my infraction and this looks like something I should add to my fleet.

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Nothing except equal to ripping next level how infraction is compared to other road cars

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

To wheelie while having a mid motor lcg chassis and great suspension is nuts for a RTR . Shows how arrma always brings it with rtrs and not having to upgrade to make them RIP

[@GeorgiaBoyRC]

@@RcPlayer-tt2vw Thank you, I think those are exact perfect answers.

[@downinsmoke-9914]

would this be better over a losi ford baja rey? i’m knew to rc stuff and i just wanna drive it atound the yard and drift in the street

[@superstatus2640]

Don't own the losi but I can tell you my Mojave 4s is easily my favorite rc out of all the ones I own

[@billyjones589]

Baja rey has solid rear axel, so it won't handle as well as the mojave. If you're going to drift, then get the mojave.

[@michielpoortvliet3003]

There all sold out here in Holland, hope that horizon will sent(on)- boooya- another batch soon

[@RCReviewChannel]

That’s too bad to hear. It’s a really good car.

[@cue03]

It still gets silly dirty even with that skeleton. It doesn’t help keep clean at all. 0%. It is the dirtiest of all my RCs by FAR!!! The honeycomb collects mud and debris and are a pain in the a** to clean out unless you get in each “comb” with q-tips. But still so much fun.

[@aliasangelalias]

Looks like 4S wins! In 2024, I have a good feeling ARRMA will be revamp their Mojave 6s RTR version with EXB parts. The new Kraton 6S EXB RTR that is currently for pre-order is impressive. They are about to revamp all their vehicles across the board next year.

[@juntti2948]

Well i dunno about that if they both would be same price 6s would win easily but when it cheaper. maybe?

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

New one will be 700

[@NBC_NCO]

To keep scale simple. I wish manufacturers would make them true to scale. If I put a Hotwheels 1/64 body on my 1/10 chassis. It becomes a 1/64 scale.

[@youchoob16]

Hi Francis what 4s battery are you running and how much run time on this vehicle?

[@MrGdbsti05]

i like my 6s ill have to check one out soon

[@johandriehuizen9282]

Is the mojave also 6s ready?

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yes, originally a 6s and that still exists. Much bigger!

[@BobbyS-dg3zl]

Just bought 1 🎉❤

[@RCReviewChannel]

lucky dawg!

[@axellness]

can this be a short-stadium truck?

[@stephanegoulet509]

its a trophy truck

[@axellness]

@@stephanegoulet509 what does that mean?

[@chengahlang2000]

To compare the 6S to the 4S is like comparing apples and oranges. They are in different leagues and price points. To say the 4S is better than the 6S is outrageous. The 6S is capable of running 8S if equipped with a powerful enough ESC and motor. And all the diffs could be fine tuned, for different types of surfaces. So to say the 4S has a better center diff is not true at all. Also, which version of the 6S are we talking about here? EXB or BLX?

[@RCReviewChannel]

I don't know. Seems pretty relevant to me as it can help users decide whether they want this 4s or a 6s. They are pretty darn close to me so it's quite enlightening. And I do love my 6s Arrmas. But man, they destroy their diffs long-term. Putting 8s in them is trouble.

[@maxcurry9667]

My mojave exb is probably the most stout rig in my fleet. I can't imagine the 4s version being stronger. Guess i just need to get one and find out!

[@Shreddylife]

The 4s is a tank!

[@jgrc73]

you're gonna want the weight of the bigger truck to actually run it across desert rough terrain. A lighter smaller truck with more travel is not a better truck, it's a completely different truck.

[@RCReviewChannel]

If I had desert rough terrain, YES. But like many, I don't have that. So this one is dialed!!! And it doesn't tear up its differentials.

[@jasonarmstrong7465]

you seem like cool dude

[@pizzomedia7261]

I'd rather have a 1/7 EXB RTR Mojave.

[@archerash6695]

They always cheap out on one thing... always.. come on! Thicker lexan!!! Its a short course truck, not a crawler! Thats all they missed.. dam it.

[@mikellewis2346]

Still dont beat the senton 6s..........

[@Wazza722]

The cracked body turned me off buying one!

[@speckledjim_]

.........No

[@TacticalJackalope]

Lipo voltage is 3.7 per cell not 4.2.

[@smithe68]

That’s storage voltage. Charged voltage for a lipo is 4.2v per cell.

[@philthycoder]

Confidently incorrect!

[@Jamesy2753]

If you want a great RC truck and not an OK one than just buy a Mojave 6S v2. Enough said!

[@mandismith89]

build quality on these is terrible, I've had 6 in the shop brand new, 3 have cracked shells, parts missing, the body mounts break really easy, 1 customer cracked his shell first use and kevin talbot also cracked his shell easily, these reviewer are not being honest because they wont get sent free stuff anymore if they are

[@RCReviewChannel]

The whole vehicle is incredibly well-built IMHO. The body shell is a bit thin in some parts. "1 customer and Kevin Talbot cracked..." Well, that doesn't prove much since anyone can destroy anything in one pack, especially Talbot since that is his mission.

[@billreynolds2221]

Kevin Talbot could put four wheels on an anvil and find a way to destroy it. It's what he does.

[@right-behind-you]

Because people are doing the shit they see on KZbin ...

[@spenn2007]

Mentioning Talbot immediately destroyed your argument, credibility, and your assessment. I only broke a CVD cup. This truck can tumble for several yards and keep going, I've done it.

[@WickedestVoodoo]

Yeah, I don't recommend people do KZbin things with their RC cars. I quit doing KZbin things and focused on vehicle control and I can have a whole lot of fun and not break a thing. And I'm an "all brands kind of guy". Tyco was my first as a kid, then Tamiya and Traxxas and Associated and Arrma and even some of the Amazon things. Those UDI rc cars in brushless are super dope indoor drifters. Anyway, if you don't go for the biggest dumbest thing, you can get years of tough use out of just about anything. Barring a horrible mistake on my part, I have yet to do some of the chassis cracking stuff the KZbin boys manage. I did run a cheap Hypergo rally car into my buddy's truck tire and destroyed the car in about 5 different ways but I was showing off. Anyway, that's my book.