Building a Crawler Course for the Ranger Station! Who knew fixing drainage could be so fun?

The Berm Peak Ranger Station is our Mountain Bike vacation rental in Brevard, NC. Right now the Ranger Station has a bike workshop, a wash station, a mudroom, and many other amenities, but today we add something totally new; a Remote Control Crawler Course. Using what we know about building mountain bike trails, Kevin and I build a place for crawling at the Berm Peak Ranger Station.
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[@keithgordon4505]

Kind of blown away by Seth's generosity and constant desire to keep improving an already amazing Ranger Station. If a rider gets injured or the weather turns bad, guests now have yet another option to entertain themselves. Seth, Kevin, Curtis, and everyone else who contributes to this amazing channel, thank you. You guys are killing it!

[@SteadySpin]

Thanks bud. We have a great team.

[@Hummingbird-ju7tk]

I know it’s awesome, at least if someone does something shady it is like a hotel and he’ll have their info. Hope he has someone to check it in between rentals

[@jessehewes7975]

Watching Seth go from a patio in Florida to this makes me smile. I know he’s worked his butt off to get here and to give back to people gives me faith in the rest of humanity. Well some of humanity.

[@roha2317]

I'm not into the RC stuff at all, but it's so cool that visitors kept everything in order and actually added supplies. So nice that you added the crawler course for future visitors!

[@stevendeckert6373]

The type of people who can pay $1,800 to stay at the ranger station are not the type of people to intentionally take a 10 dollar park tool:) I'm an airbnb host too and have had great experiences with guests at our place; we're on a lake so we provide lots of lake stuff for guests and they appreciate it.

[@bendaff9618]

Definitely cool, here in the UK all of them tools would have been nicked

[@rcblitzfpv8346]

I'm the type into rc as you can tell by my name 🤣

[@ianjansen2255]

This is the only youtube that my mum will actually watch and enjoy

[@Maxwelliouss]

looks like a "mum" wrote this comment

[@theforeheaddrummer5755]

Good choice

[@hugohammond1301]

Seth:"we aren't gonna build any trail features" Also Seth: "so we built this sick little rock garden"

[@JoeOvercoat]

...and so it begins. :P

[@Captain_EFFF]

idea for the crawler course, a scaled down berm peak trail marker, like the ones you have around your own property but like to scale for those micro crawlers

[@jaridkeen123]

I would love to come stay at the Ranger Station but I wish i had friends to ride with and rent it out with 😢

[@glennmcintosh9232]

Oh dear

[@Tux_Appreciator]

I'll be ur fren

[@nickbrown6916]

I’ve got friends. It’s not all it’s cracked up to be. No friends, never have to help anyone move!

[@Lucabran9093]

I’m there bro

[@amciconic1847]

i got u bro ill be ur friend

[@SummerFlies]

Awesome! Now we have to come back. I will be honest, while we were at the Ranger Station, we did "steal" a cable crimp end from the tools for a repair. But I do think that is what they were there for...

[@calvin_4782]

Hey Seth those chargers don’t charge the battery cells very evenly so if you want them to work well and last long you should consider getting a charger that charges the cells evenly

[@jerryvolpini7987]

And turn the RC off, THEN the radio 👍

[@unknown_9100]

@@900DonkeyPunches its a 2s lipo

[@fromage4204]

@@jerryvolpini7987 doesn't matter that much because they are 2.4Ghz transmitters and not quartz... But still, it's a good habit!

[@MrSupermugen]

those chargers are perfectly fine for those batteries.

[@SethsBikeHacks]

I purposely bought those chargers because people may drain the batteries all the way down. Proper balance chargers will just refuse to charge them up after that. I’d rather balance the cells every so often or replace the batteries than get constant calls about the batteries not working.

[@mlanier]

We enjoyed the experience, Seth! Thanks for allowing us to be the first to try out the crawlers! So fun! Kids were cheering you and Kevin on when crawling up the ramp! Haha

[@PabzRoz]

the ranger station and all of your love towards it never fails to put a smile on my face.

[@seagulls4life12]

Seth, I love that your are a businessman who cares about the quality of your product. Your Air BnB looks amazing. The effort you put into it really shows. Keep up the great work, you make the mountain bike community proud.

[@ooklamoc4411]

While mountain biking recently we ran across a group running their crawlers up one of the chunkier trails. We stopped to chat about our respective toys and I thought it was kinda cool that I already had some experience from Seths channel. Kinda a fun convergence of life and internet.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

I love how that little girl gets the controller and just drives straight up that ramp, no problem 😊

[@Benjimediaa]

Hey seth!! Me as a fellow hobbyist, love how you are getting older hobbyists and new people to enjoy RC's! I work at a hobby shop and everyone comments on the scx6 jeep on how you rode on it! Its awesome seeing the impact you left on the hobby! Thanks for the great videos!

[@IamMaurer]

Damn remember when Seth was just a dude making MTB vids down in Florida? Love how far you've been able to take it man! Never gets old to watch you!!

[@TALLPaul67X]

When attaching a power strip, put long tape on the bottom to cover the whole. Then mark the holes by punching the thru. Next, transfer the tape to the bench top and drill the holes. Perfect match every time. Love the channel.

[@illKRYPTONiTE]

Truly enjoy all of this content. I got the son a scx24 due to you. I don't have the funds for MTB but I live vicariously through you. Thank you I appreciate it more than you know.

[@M1n1t1m]

Great video Seth! When installing the power board though, rather than measuring the holes on the back, stick a length of blue painters tape over them. Mark the holes then transfer the tape to the bench/wall. Perfect everytime 👍

[@xxkc007xx2]

TIL and I'm 50 lol! Thank you, great tip!

[@retr0bits545]

Only need a model train layout now, HO scale wold be nice.

[@zmanftwx8023]

I’m N I like it because it’s space saving but a plain to work on

[@jacobkaltz1958]

Hell yeah man!

[@denisamendelsohn9794]

What about g scale or lgb would be best

[@merlinthebikewizard4392]

Model trains are meh by comparison because once they are built, they are stagnant and stationary. Just about anything can become a crawler course.

[@cavannanicolas]

This is so wholesome Seth, hopefully some day I'll find myself in the states and be able to stay at the Ranger Station. Hope your guests are always nice with the place.

[@ronh7510]

Cool vid. Maybe a larger custom sign above the crawler station with instructions for the renters on the batteries and charging. I’m sure someone can design something worthy of the ranger station or you may have something in mind already

[@yorgosk2938]

Agree Ron H, and great video Seth, If Possibly supply rechargeable transceiver batteries too, as they are better for the environment.

[@unnamedracer9757]

@@yorgosk2938 As long as the transmitters aren’t left on the battery’s should last for months or even years. I’ve had my crawler for about six months and I had to replace the batteries in the transmitter one time because I left it overnight by accident

[@yorgosk2938]

@@unnamedracer9757 Hi, and thank you for that. I was none the wisest about the transmitters' battery usage.

[@harrisonlucas3740]

Anyone in storm water engineering feels the same way you do. Storm water management in creative ways is gr8

[@R3FL3X84]

you treat something with respect you get it back. what you do for people is amazing.

[@michaelmechex]

I love it! Those crawlers are so much fun, I didn't realize how fun it actually is until mine broke down, I am waiting for parts right now and I miss driving it a lot more than I expected

[@SteadySpin]

My entire RC life story. Just burned out my esc lol

[@michaelmechex]

@@SteadySpin I feel you, I somehow smoked the motor on both my rcs and have nothing to drive right now

[@robbinthehood94]

Thanks to this guy I now own 5 scx24s and multiple other small crawlers..after helping reignite a passion for biking in my adult years he has also opened the door into a much deeper and darker passion I’m developing…rc

[@rywieldsrods93]

Awwww mannnn, been watching you for a while and seen previous crawler vids of yours but this one has definitely inspired me to get one and build a track for me and my sons 😁 with limited space, you've showed me to be creative love it..... x

[@jackbrinskelle9640]

You do such a great job making anything interesting! I’ve loved seeing how far you’ve come Seth, you are such an awesome guy.

[@thomaswalker5902]

I love watching your videos man around 3 years ago I started watching and now I have started a back yard trail of my own and I'm getting my first full sus 🙂 Love you bro. From the back of my heart.

[@shottingham]

I love this. The cars that Berm provides are some of the best mid-range, getting into the hobby type of cars, you could want. Other than the fact that I would love to visit you guys to ride, and race some crawlers (it'll be a post-covid trip from the UK), annnnd your resto builds, you're a golden god my dude. Your videos have really helped me in terms of mental health. Thank you.

[@danerwin6796]

While not childproof they are surprisingly resistant. We have a Deadbolt and a Betty and over the past year my two toddlers and I have only managed do enough damage as to require repairs twice. I love these little SCX24s. Can’t wait till the boys are a little older and more confident on two wheels then we can come stay for a few days.

[@jimdenike8647]

Seth - you are my hero. Making a living mountain biking and playing with RC cars. Sounds like perfection.

[@thomasvaughan294]

My scx24 literally came in the post today while I'm at work. Can't wait to try it!!!

[@outdoorfan3305]

I just realized that Berm Peak has as many subscribers as Pink Bike and GMBN combined. It’s no surprise though, I’m addicted to the channel and I have actually watched ever single video Seth has made on both channels. There has never been a video I wished I hadn’t wasted my time watching. I can honestly say no other channel has had me feeling that way at least once (usually a couple of times). Thank you Seth for providing me entertainment, an escape from reality, and even an education at something I love so much! Love the channel and I’m even trying to plan a trip from Colorado to the Berm Peak Ranger Station next summer.

[@andrewdilillo]

It's always good practice to set rocks from the bottom up. Let gravity do it's work to pin everything together. Coming from years of rock work and trail building on the west coast. Thanks Seth!

[@youtubeviewer9523]

The ranger station has come so far since we first saw it! What a great transformation 💪

[@josebuenrostro3337]

Seth since the pandemic my son and I have been mountain bike riding. Since then I have found that my son has enjoyed the concept of mountain bike riding. I have a Diamond Back Release that my son has grown to like. I have parts to build a 29 inch bike and was hoping that you could help me find a Large Full Suspension Release frame with rear shock. My intension is to build the bike from the ground up with my son and both of us having the same kind of bike. I have been going to bike shops and they've been offering me a complete bike when all I'm looking for is a good quality frame with a rear shock. Me and my son watch your videos on KZbin and have picked up on a lot of your tips. Thank you Seth

[@Heathersstream]

Love this i live and work inside the grand canyon you just gave me a new hobby down here.

[@fabiangarza5309]

Now to turn that crawler course into a life size one for the gitter 🤣

[@sdy0108]

I'm a bike mechanic and a rc tech at my local hobby shop, it's funny how many people that are mountain bikers who are also into rc's and vise versa so I think a lot of people are going to enjoy this new crawler corse and possibly get people into the hobby, still love the rc content!

[@derickc3315]

What a great rental idea wish we had something like that around my home town. Great idea good work!

[@alc3biades262]

This is a great idea. I will say, as a hobbyist. Don’t tell them they can get wet, they’re water resistant which really just means that it won’t explode if a drop of water touches them. I’ve got a deadbolt and they are not submersible and should avoid water where possible. The other thing is you should take the batteries out to charge them. Even in the bags, they could take engines and esc’s with them. Otherwise I think this is great.

[@GeddyRC]

Crazy generous, wow. It’s one thing to make a sweet course for guests to bring their own rigs, but to provide hobby grade RC cars and trust the visitors with charging LiPos of all things, holy cow. Whole new tier of generosity! It warms my heart to know that all the tools are still there, although Seth is beloved by his fans and I can’t imagine someone wanting to rip him off so it’s unsurprising!

[@ladderhatch1577]

Glad I got up early today!

[@Sam-fy2xm]

What a Chill and good guy Kevin is!!!! Love u man!

[@jayf2487]

Yes finally a crawler video, I got into these because of Seth and I’ve been waiting for more videos

[@gittn2436]

Great little course to twist some things up! I might look into coming to Berm Peak Lodge sometime!

[@zmanftwx8023]

This is dope I wanted more RC content and u delivered thx great vid

[@rianellis1156]

Would love to see an update video when it rains. You’re new hobby has got me wanting to try this out!

[@aidanfarley9566]

The lipo bag is a must! However I would caution you that the bag does nothing if it is not zipped closed as it mainly is used to keep a large column of fire from shooting out of the top of a LiPo goes bad. Don't ask me how I know this!!! However since the batteries are so small I don't think you will have many issues! Good on you for getting any LiPo fire protection as most people forget about doing so.

[@johnkirby4346]

Hi Seth, I suggest you paint a ""road-like lane"' at the end of the ramp through the end of the door going to the rock crawling section. I think that would be cool!

[@TheDoozie43]

It’s so cool that you guys got into my second love with the Rc crawlers! First is mountain biking of course! Happy new year Seth and Kevin!

[@alex_is_cool85]

Pure dedication generosity and skill right here. This was so cool

[@simmonslucas]

What a great business man. Should be proud. KZbin, trails, and RCs!

[@joshfoster7141]

So happy to see that the Ranger Station has been a success, you deserve it!!

[@EliKazmaier]

I’ve been waiting for this! Great video.

[@geopikles]

It just makes my day better when you upload.

[@trailrunnah8886]

Great idea, I love the RC content. Also, I think it's great that your Ridgeline puts in more work than 90% of the full-size trucks on the road, haha.

[@jamlarna]

You know why all the tools are still there!? Because mountainbikers are awesome! We all love the same thing and want other people to enjoy it like we do. People who go to your ranger station watch your videos see the pation you have for everything mountain biking! ❤️

[@Tullmoran]

RC’s and berm peak all on my birthday! Thanks for the present Seth!

[@matthewsam5110]

This is giving me such motivation! My best rc car is still a toy grade but it can off road well I’m gonna build one of these now

[@indemwildes9426]

That’s super dope I’m deep in a mountain biking and I got into electric RC is a couple years ago so this is perfect One thing I suggest is have extra motors on hand Also I got a nice desk size chunk of indoor crawler course I’ve been working on I totally donate it to put on the shop table

[@Badget007]

Seth is so respected by mtb community, customers who book on his Airbnb supplies him

[@TwitchyNick]

Looking forwarding to staying at the Ranger Station again with my family so our boys can enjoy the crawler feature

[@enderawesome4521]

That dirt in the ditch looks awesome for building jumps out of

[@syverlunde9622]

I love it Seth! Keep it going!

[@UpperLeftRC]

Such an awesome idea and so fun for the guests! Great job 🤘🏼😄

[@marksmith7020]

Amazing video for the public to begin crawling!!! Just one small bit that wasn’t mentioned on shut down… make sure you unplug battery from receiver after use or the battery will drain itself dead, maybe killing the battery depending on how long it’s left plugged in. And also I highly recommend charging the batteries outside of the trucks and in the secured Lipo bag, the bag won’t contain fire if it is open

[@TheRspct2all]

I just came across this channel of yours because I am looking into RC crawlers. I've got the bashing type of RCs like Kraton, Maxx, Big Rock... but just grabbed some 24th scale Axial crawlers for some gifts for my RC friends, and one for myself. This is awesome, and I'd be interested to spend a weekend RC crawling here. Qhat I'd really want is also a place to bash some RCs off some gravel mounds and quarter pipes 😁👍

[@jasonedens3778]

I really love those little Axial SCX24s

[@TFritz82]

Whaaaaat. Take my money, new family vacay spot!!! 😳😧 THANK YOU for making this possible!

[@sargentsingletrack4989]

you should leave a instructional dvd for guests, keep up the great work i look forward to staying here someday as well as meeting and ridding with you

[@Kopitarko]

Great job, guys!

[@martinkonc9281]

The Ranger Station was such a good idea. Nice work.

[@Lorijenken]

dude this place is becoming more of a perfect getaway dream.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

I think I could go up there, never get on a bike, and still go home happy! 😉😄

[@bongers94]

Your place is an absolute paradise🤘

[@marioalves7610]

Wow this is amazing if I ever come to the states I'll be stopping by

[@merrritt]

You should look into the Worx wheel barrow/dolly for carrying big stones. It doesn't have the biggest bucket, but it does have cantilever arms and a webbing basket you can use to carry really heavy isht. It also has a spot for a trailer hitch ball if you wanted to pull it with the Gator.

[@gouldbowman]

Seth... I freaking love this. And legit, me and my wife are trying to figure out a good time to book. She can bike with the kids in the morning, I'll crawl with them in the afternoon. But i'mma bring my own truck. MO BEANS!!!

[@williamthompson5400]

The music you use in you're videos is amazing.

[@tommywagner96]

You use that Ridgeline more that most fullsize truck owners, awesome!

[@PJSinohin]

4:10 Kevin being Kevin, you rock man

[@robmeyer8851]

Love it but a few lil upgrades I think could help in my opinion. First the ramp up to the bench. I think some mountain decals on the wall next to the ramp would be sweet. Second outside you could put up some type of rain barrier to stand under. Incase they wanna use it while raining and not get wet. You have plenty of trees so maybe just tie up some type of sun shade type thing I think would work great. All in all the place looks totally awesome.

[@texasracingsindicate]

Love watching your channel man the new course is awesome

[@gregsleith1001]

Dude I should get back into mountain biking but I want to just stay there for the rc stuff. Badass man!

[@PossiblyClever]

Definitely didn't think the crawler was going back UP the ramp too, that was sweet!

[@Mattyb_adventues]

awesome setup!

[@slate613]

Small bit of crawling advice from Medic at RC Sparks [and likely others], "as slow as possible, as fast as necessary". Looks amazing!

[@griffjoyce5836]

9:05 a magical moment for Seth’s right shoulder ;-)

[@xjtorc]

My 2 favorite hobbies in one spot. Well well well.

[@JoeOvercoat]

A top-notch tutorial for all RC crawler newbies. P.S. I would expect that the downspout shown at 8:01 is going to modify the course substantially, over time.

[@perivar8912]

I love these crawler videos! especelliy when u building a course like u did in the garage.

[@finks1]

Best landscaping KZbin channel out there!

[@lukajank2075]

This is the coolest ad ever.

[@Friskee62]

VERY cool indeed...great idea.

[@jos7709]

Great job!

[@joeykaminski5795]

Sweet vid I’ve been missing the crawler videos

[@corabbring8198]

A good combination MTB and Rc Crawling. I ride my crawler on the mountain bike trail when I don't feel like riding my bike.

[@izz9535]

Everyone needs a Kevin in their life

[@1975lap]

I have a small camper rental business. Basically like a VRBO for a camper. People are always like "aren't you worried about people trashing your camper"? First of all, it is a business and that is part of the risk of doing business. Second of all, without exception and dozens of rentals a year, that has never been the case. As much as one would think while browsing the comments sections of today's social media, people are not as much of dirt bags as one would believe. Glad to hear your rental business is going good.