Element RC Gatekeeper R/C Kit Review - Rock Crawling the Creek

[@JeepsCafe]

I miss the abundance of California scenery from Tahoe to Santa Cruz. Maybe its time to go on a road trip and stop by Amain Hobbies 🤙

[@RACEABLE]

The scenery is one of the most beautiful I've seen in rc videos.. and the truck is badass! (just add the video to my favorite playlist).. hooray!

[@paulschryer9571]

OH YA !! ELEMENT GATEKEEPER definetly will be my next hard-core crawler !! 😉 I am impressed ! -Thanx for the running footage Nick ! 👍😀🇺🇸

[@sunriserc1033]

Hi. Did you ever get one?

[@gunsandcommissions]

That wheel and tire combo is amazeballs

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Agreed. -Brett

[@Rudestude]

I’m going to order this soon as my first crawler!

[@rccrawlingaddict207]

Just finished building my one of a kind camouflage Gatekeeper. Love it!

[@RedRoxRc]

Your videos are really good. That environment was perfect!

[@dantop1280]

Outstanding video ..... the best one yet!! Great wildlife sound effects too!!!!! LOL

[@Brian_Mowry__BMOW71]

Great video and review! Can't wait to pick one of these up!

[@jaredlucky9990]

I just purchased/built this Enduro: Gatekeeper builders kit. It. Is. awesome. Ive built arrma, traxx, axial, redcat, kyosho and have been driving so many others over the years, this gatekeeper build kit has its hiccups but all in all it is a solid piece of RC performance that will keep up with the best you have to offer. There is room for all kinds various alterations, tunings and upgrades. I wouldve made changes from the factory but the same can be said for every single factory RC on the market. This build is worth your money if youre into the hobby. I compare to the redcat wendigo kit or axial wraith spawn 2.2. Take some time and thought when choosing electronics, tires and other components. Do not always trust the instruction manual. Use your knowledge and experience and intuition when the book starts to confuse you, and trust me, it will.

[@secret5.]

Really like that color, nice choice!

[@tomandrews5392]

Good to see ya making videos again Brett..

[@LukesWorkshop1]

Oh man, I love kits! I think I just found my next one.

[@KingsRC]

kzbin.info

[@cactuscat8009]

WOW! looks awesome, especially with those wheels

[@rikscichlidaddiction25]

Purchased one today for me and got TRX4 for my 11 yr old son. But have not tried the Enduro yet. Can't wait.

[@bobsrcadventures2137]

I ordered my Gatekeeper today! I've been wanting one and just finally couldn't resist 😁 this will be my second build. First one was the Axial SCX10ii, and I love that truck! Thanks for another great video Brett! 🤘

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Congrats Robert! It will be interesting to see what you think of the Gatekeeper vs the SCX 2. Let me know if you need anything, and enjoy! -Brett

[@jdsrcs8061]

Wow looks pretty cool!!! We are waiting for my daughter's Capra to be delivered, but I think I might have to get one of these for my self!!!! Great review Bret!!!

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Nice! That would be an interesting comparison between those two. The Capra is amazing except for the difficulty of accessing the insides. That DIG though... Happy R/C'ing with the family JD! -Brett

[@fredrieger5226]

Great crawling and location! Mine is on it's way, getting anxious for building this rig!

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Awh yeah! How are you going to spec it out? -Brett

[@fredrieger5226]

Just purchased the Hobbywing esc-motor combo from Amain, 35 kg no name servo (I have several of those, no issues so far) Flysky waterproof receiver, that will be #7 for the radio and the mounted Proline Hyrax tires. Probably will do the 11.somthing overdrive. This will be the start, of course, subject to future mods!

[@lisaledden2179]

That thing is pretty cool, I am planning to build a nitro crawler from a Redcat Gen 8 with a Toyan 4 stroke nitro engine, I know your videos don't talk about that but things in some videos gave me some very clever ideas!!! Keep up the great videos!!!!:)

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Thanks! A nitro crawler build sounds very interesting. Keep us updated if you do that! -Brett

[@lisaledden2179]

@@AMain_Hobbies I will, BTW I am a 15 yr old boy using my moms account!!!! 😂

[@strech5412]

Long wheelbase, but with 1.55’s and then body it with a 1988-90 Peugeot 405 T16GR Dakar desert racer. Mmmmmmm yummy!

[@TrichbeeT]

Kits are more fun to build than to run in my opinion lol

[@nj2033]

What an excellent vid!!!!

[@TTJ.616]

awesome vid guys!

[@tomandrews5392]

Looks great got mine last week ..going to add HW 1800 all in one motor and of corse a Futaba reciver.....

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Nice! Those units are pretty slick and are supposed to be real smooth. Should be a great Gatekeeper! -Brett

[@sic7475]

I might get one of these and make it 3s

[@RCKnockout]

Nice looking kit! 👍

[@aadi6281]

Can you make a review n the rtr with battery and charger , I want to see that

[@TheWright1]

Sweet rig but what I really want is that AMain shirt!

[@AMain_Hobbies]

What size Gatekeeper do you wear, I mean shirt? -Brett

[@TheWright1]

@@AMain_Hobbies well Gatekeeper would be 1:10 scale but shirt size would be XL haha 😆

[@AMain_Hobbies]

@@TheWright1 Hmm, well we don't have any more, other than mine, which you can have if you want. Is that weird? -Brett

[@TheWright1]

@@AMain_Hobbies haha as long as you wash it first!!! No problem thanks for looking Brett.

[@codyjohnson9366]

I just got those same wheels sexy huh? Great video fellas

[@larryjohnson8549]

You should do a video on the most affordable 1/10 scale RTR crawlers

[@WhiteDean45]

Traxxas sport.

[@nick_stag]

This one

[@HighhScore]

I converted my RC4WD Gelande II to a rear trailing arm setup based on aluminum bomber trailing arms and longer top links. It was a bruuuute but I didn’t have a sway bar for it so I ended up removing it (also because I kept snapping aluminum knuckles)but that thing bumped up anything.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

What a cool project to take on though! -Brett

[@RC_Ludz_N_Co]

Hi and thank you for your great videos. Question, do you think an Hobbywing Fusion 550 on 3s would be a nice motor for this Gatekeeper, as its could be super smooth for crawling and still get power when wanna have fun trail? Will it fit? Thanks again for ur help.

[@robertoverdejo6310]

Great video keep them coming 👍

[@benandrews7886]

Im looking getting the rtr but my gladiator still isnt here 3 weeks after ordering so im gona have to wait

[@BurgerurgerFPV]

The only backordered part for the scx24 on your site that has an arrival date and when it’s expected to ship are the bead lock wheels... does that mean all the other parts you guys dont know when you’ll get more stock of?

[@jeremyconder5526]

Great video! I ordered this kit last week and can't wait to get started. What color paint did you use? Thanks

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Congrats Jeremy! It's a great rig. For the paint, it's been a while so the memory is a little fuzzy, but I think it was this: www.amainhobbies.com/tamiya-ps49-sky-blue-anodized-aluminum-lexan-spray-paint-100ml-tam86049/p125438 We backed it with white or silver. -Brett

[@brknhead]

sweet...... will be ordering one.....

[@MetalHeadRCGarage]

Great video! 🤘🏻

[@deltazero3796]

What's koozie? cool but why add that pricey servo, no idea =_=

[@AMain_Hobbies]

For all the power and waterproofing. We've always wanted to use one for a build but haven't had the chance until now. It's amazing and will last us a long time with other builds in the future. -Brett

[@baeschler]

Nice Bret.

[@Reemmail.]

No one: AMain Hobbies Bakc ground music: Ahhhhh

[@jiakabery3550]

I like the background music a lot. It reminds me of all the nights I would spend up watching A main videos Summer of 2020.

[@rcjoe406]

Hi putting together the kit what size pinion do I use thanks Joe

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Element recommends an 18T pinion, like this one: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-rc-48p-lightweight-hard-anodized-aluminum-pinion-gear-3.17mm-bore-18t-ptk-8605/p1125823?v=1125802 Page 7 of the manual, Gate 04. -Brett

[@rcjoe406]

@@AMain_Hobbies thanks brother

[@dtrally]

Hi Brett nice video. I have ordered this kit in Europe. Still waiting... I want to install the SSD RC 2.2 Wide Assassin Beadlock Wheels (SSD00185) with some 2.2. tires. What lenght wheel hub extender will be sufficient to clear the 2.2 wheel travel? Did you try the SSD +6mm Wheel Hubs w/Scale Rotor with the 2.2 tires? Keep up the good work!

[@AMain_Hobbies]

No, we didn't have any 2.2" SSD Wheels to try. We did install the +6mm hubs with the 1.9" though, without issue and looking good. The +6mm are probably a must with the SSD 2.2"s. -Brett

[@doshermanosrc4265]

Dope Video and explanation!!!

[@Lex-Rex]

How much different is this say to the Axial Capra 1.9? Which would make a better crawler?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

They're pretty different. They each use caged bodies, but the Capra doesn't swing up. This is the only downside to the Capra, it's tough to work on inside the cage and it's not easy to access. But the Capra is very capable, with wide axles, great scale looks and a DIG unit. The Capra also uses a 4-link rear suspension, where this Gatekeeper doesn't. We have some videos on the Capra here on our channel. But i'd say the Capra is more of a beefed-up crawler, where the Gatekeeper is designed for lots of wheel speed and power. The difference between crawling up the rock, and jumping up; in theory at least. Hope that helps Neo. -Brett

[@iceberg_4o487]

Can this be turned into a rock racer?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Oh yeah, you could do racing with this in it's respective class. The Gatekeeper can definitely hold it's own! -Brett

[@BahWeepGranahWeepNiniBong]

That's what I'm doing with mine when it arrives.

[@WHDRWN]

damn, looks amazing !

[@검은필름]

I'm always looking for good stuff! Is it possible to install IFS Conversion Kit on Gatekeeper? Please advise.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Yes, the IFS is compatible on the Gatekeeper. -Brett

[@johndavid5627]

the front hinge that holds the body is really weak broke on the first run it doesnt hold a bigger battery

[@leetaylor1512]

Hey Brett, great vid! What was the weight of this thing with all the running gear in?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Let me check...

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Our truck fully ready to go is 2860 grams, and that's with the SSD +6mm Wheel Hubs installed, that we mentioned at the end of the video. -Brett

[@leetaylor1512]

Perfect, just the info I needed. Appreciate you getting back to me. 👍

[@flat-out]

This or the Axial Bomber 2.0?

[@DennisBeun]

I ordered one today, but i do have a question about the battery trays, some say the big one doesnt fit, so you can only use the smaller one. Is that correct?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

The larger battery tray fits, but may rub depending on how big of tires you use. You could also limit your steering throw so the tires can't rub, and that would be done with your transmitter, if it has dual rate or EPA function. If you can use the small battery tray, the vehicle performance will be optimal. -Brett

[@jaredlucky9990]

@@AMain_Hobbies what do you say about the fact that the large battery tray is significantly wider than the roll cage? With the full tray its impossible to rotate the cage down to the chassis, the bottom of the cage hits the top of the battery tray and prevents the cage from going any lower. Something is definitely a miss here. I believe that in order to use the full size tray it must be mounted in the rear rather than the front and must also be trimmed back to accomodate the narrow cage even in the rear. This seems counter productive, it messes with your cg and front weight distribution, it essentially takes away the function and purpose of your battery tray and forces you to actually damage brand new parts. Perhaps my kit is somehow different than the others but it is absolutely impossible to use the large battery tray with this truck unless you make modifications to the cage/battery tray - the trade off isnt worth it to me. I chose to buy shorty pack batteries to use the truck the way it was intended - one should assume that professional reviewers at AMainHobbies would notice this issue if they had actually attempted to install the full battery tray or simply compare its width to that of the assembled roll cage - somethings a miss here. Let me know if you find a proper way to use full size batteries with this truck, thank you and happy trialing !

[@AMain_Hobbies]

@@jaredlucky9990 Wow, interesting. We did not try the full size battery tray. Generally it's safe to say parts included, are parts that fit. Putting the tray in the back wouldn't be a good move for performance, so it really should be used in the front. Does it look like some dremel work would get it to fit, or is it way off? -Brett

[@jaredlucky9990]

@@AMain_Hobbies lol those were my thoughts exactly. Why include a full size battery tray that is completely unusable with the tube chassis!? And noy mention anywhere in the manual that to use the full size tray requires sendero or other body. It would be possible to use the full size tray with tube chassis but you run into a few undesireables : requires cutting out a significant/important structural portion of the tube chassis and the corrosponding body panels then you have to figure out what to do with your wires as theyll be hanging fully outside the tube chassis, plus the whole rig will now look a bit strange with batt/tray/wires all extending outside the widest part of the tube chassis. One possible way to mitigate this is to widen the tube chassis with spacers but this would require 20 or more spacers and extra modifactions to mounting positions either on the lower chassis or the tube chassis itself. Seems to me that if youre intent on using a full size batt with this particular rig that you will have to make a few sacrifices - if you dont mind the modding or changing weight distribution then id say go for it. But i run 2700 3s shorty packs and they rip so my opinion and recommendation is to leave everything stock in that regard and simply spring for a couple shorty packs. I was able find a 4pak of 2s 1500 shorty online for 40$ great price but i havnt bought them so i cant attest to the quality of those batteries.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

@@jaredlucky9990 Thanks for letting us know Jared. It's disappointing to know the tray doesn't fit; why even include it then? I imagine most people will use the short tray but still, it's nice to have options. -Brett

[@DavidFernandez-sc5ws]

STILL waiting on that SBR 2.0 review

[@AMain_Hobbies]

I still haven't even seen one. -Brett

[@marktomlin1442]

Hey Brett can you also run nihmi in this also

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Sure, it's up to you. Since it's a kit, you'll need to add your own motor and ESC, and you could add an ESC that is NiMH compatible. -Brett

[@chrispalpagan7495]

Cool vid bro, hehe do you have any giveaways? Ive been wanting to have a crawler

[@ConnerV]

Probably not man, you gotta save your money like everyone else

[@nick_stag]

Do you think the ifs kit will work on this rig

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Yes, I believe it will since the front ends of the Enduros are the same. That's a good idea and would be a wild setup. Good one. -Brett

[@nick_stag]

@@AMain_Hobbies hmmm i think I kno what I'm doing for next micro romper

[@MixZTitaniumDubstep]

Hmmmm......gatekeeper? Imagine a hood ornament for it.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Some big bull horns? -Brett

[@Pasif_Media]

are u guys in chico?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Yes we are! -Brett

[@carlbModels]

nice video, subscribing now!

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Thanks Carl! -Brett

[@teaganmorgan5016]

Can you recommend a rc car that is RTR and under 400£

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Hi Teagan, we sure can. Are you looking for off-road or on-road? This Trailwalker would be a good RTR Crawler: www.amainhobbies.com/element-rc-enduro-trailwalker-rtr-1-10-trail-truck-asc40101/p1011099 Here is an on-road touring car: www.amainhobbies.com/serpent-s411-1-10-rtr-4wd-electric-touring-car-ser400007/p245047 What kind of vehicle are you interested in? -Brett

[@teaganmorgan5016]

@@AMain_Hobbies to be honest after watching this video I think I might get this car

[@DasE30Cuz]

I know it's an odd question, but does anyone know what bird that is singing? lol

[@AMain_Hobbies]

In those parts of the woods, they call him the Gatekeeper. Ha! Sorry, we don't know. -Brett

[@user-bk8uz6yt3y]

How much is it?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

The Gatekeeper kit is $299. But then it needs the electronics too. Some people reuse old electronics, but if you don't have any, you'll need to buy new ones. Here is the Gatekeeper if you want to check it out: www.amainhobbies.com/element-rc-enduro-gatekeeper-1-10-rock-crawler-builders-kit-asc40110/p1261672 -Brett

[@_b_nc_5606]

can someone recommend a car that has a long run time and is offroad (i dont need a fast car I just want a long run time and it to be offroad)

[@AMain_Hobbies]

The runtime is determined by the size of the battery, not the truck. But, this would be a great truck: www.amainhobbies.com/element-rc-enduro-trailwalker-rtr-1-10-trail-truck-asc40101/p1011099 And with the right battery, will easily drive for over an hour, potentially two hours plus. -Brett

[@uan588]

Get Traxxas trx4.

[@old-rcplane-phart]

Proof portal axles are NOT needed!

[@user-bk8uz6yt3y]

How

[@dpraeuner]

8:35 omfg why

[@jonhill9564]

👍

[@rcjoe406]

Or a 17 dollar 25kg hexfly servo lol

[@jacindarosesandoval9947]

I enjoyed your song! 🙌 👏 The part at 1:22 is my favorite. You have to really record with X Li. His stuff low-key is similar to Roddy Ricch mixed with Killy! He is a chill music artist in Canada. Go see his YT out and give the rapper a like! 👉 #XLiOfficialKZbin

[@cwatson42785]

159$ servo? Wow....

[@chansomrach7656]

1/?

[@KingsRC]

1/10

[@jrc-fabs1634]

That’s a lot for a kit

[@redleaderone8429]

Different body hinge the stock one is garbage guaranteed to break right away I'm speaking from experience

[@LonerSurfer]

True scaler is to mod out a factory built vehicle. No one in real life (which we are trying to replicate) builds a truck from scratch and then adds the accessories. Get rid of kits and accept true scaler...

[@mikeell9536]

Nope

[@axidrain]

i wish he'd lose the hat. looks ridiculous on him