How Long Do The Batteries Last In The Sledge And Kraton

[@OmarGreeneotraPedroVerde]

This is one of your best videos! I realize I'm late to the party with my comment, but I admire your honesty and down to earth approach. I share your aggravation with repairs and/or troubleshooting. In addition, I envy your situation as you have at least three different surfaces to run and test on. I have to drive quite a way to find anything similar. Keep on bashing and smiling!

[@TonyPaz07]

I appreciate you taking the time to make these videos! So much fun to watch and informational. Thank you!!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Same problem I run into as I can’t get a full run out of my Kraton ExB without a breakages sledge is way easier to control the the Kraton thanks for showing the repairs 🙏👍👍

[@outsourcedrc]

Right? I can't get a single run out of my Notorious.

[@EXTREMERC416]

The kraton really wants you go fast out of a jump doesnt have the same rotation mass in the tires compared to the sledge. My exb kraton didnt break a thing for now like 15-20 packs i honestly just lost count.

[@EXTREMERC416]

@@outsourcedrc ditch the rtr diffs and put exb diff in. Get a 3D printed wing mount from 3D rc they are basicly unbreakable and you will be amazed how you might never have to replace a wing mount ever again

[@alejandromedina-ix5yx]

apart from reviews this is all i want to see about rc. Small courses and going as fast as posible, looks so fun

[@nelsongrubb8620]

I seen that someone zipped tied a trimmed noodle on the front side under the body on the sledge to correct the collapsing of the grill that seemed to helped

[@whatsintheboxx]

I’ve just put some foam from lipos in there and problem solved

[@outsourcedrc]

I might try that

[@Enforcers10]

My Gf and me were Sunday out with my Kraton and my Sledge, both with Gens Ace Bashing 6500. We were driving at the same Time (walking a few Kilometers), my Sledge made it back to my Car, my Kraton had to switch to the emergency 4S pack. I will test it out more precisely in future.

[@nickosvanickos8006]

thumbs up, I saw almost all of your videos, I enjoy your passion very much :)

[@yonicozac]

Instead of having the wires flopping around, you should secure them using the cross battery strap. They will get loose and break if you leave them like that

[@doubleaaaron]

Your back yard is coming along. Oh, byw, do it rc has a video on how to install a slash front bumper on the sledge and it works perfectly. You wont have to worry about the body getting tucked in anymore.

[@boomerak4774]

Wow that kraton definitely jumps higher than the sledge 🔥🔥. My servo went out on my kraton v5 2 weeks after I bought the truck they sent me a new one but I just replaced it with a savoxx servo and the replacement is collecting dust

[@zachyurkus]

Man I love my Sledge and I’m glad I went with it for a new 6s monster truggy, but damn do I really want a TLR tuned Typhon...

[@blaketundra3216]

I'm still in love with my geared down Widemaxx V1 with 3.8 Talons on 3s. Maybe I'll get a Sledge to run on 4s..

[@codenamethecleaner7519]

Both are good but my gripe on sledge is the 850 for a 1/8 that’s crazy, but you guys keep paying it so they won’t change it.

[@johnstonerockhard1392]

Get 1 u will change ur mind..had q for 2 weeks still won't take it off trainer mode unless on a track

[@stubolder]

I have a petrol rc car and I have been wanting to get a decent brushless car for a while now. No one ever seems to talk about how long the battery's last so I really appreciate this and as always it was great to watch.

[@Fearless-RG]

depends on the size of the battery you buy, 5000 can last from 15 minutes to and hour, then you have your larger batters like your 6000's to your 7000's etc which can obviously last way longer so it all depends on how you as a person drive the car

[@shawncool5496]

It's a bad comparison because he is comparing two diff batterys with two different trucks. Most people buy a connector so they can use any battery they want. Able to buy 15 000 mah batterys which can last yea a good hour.the otherday I bought some new 5000mah spectrum batterys for my notorius. Lasted a good 30mins and took 42mins to fully charge

[@outsourcedrc]

It really depends on the RC and the batteries. I can get almost 3 hours out of one battery with my TRX4

[@shawncool5496]

@@outsourcedrc I enjoy watching your videos as u tend to laugh alot and enjoy what your doin.also you tend to have reasonable sized ramps u hit nonstop and your trucks don't tend to break much or require tons of upgrades to do so. Which is really refreshing compared to other ppl who are doin 50foot jumps and paying 1000$ in upgrades to there rcs. I used to look at a truck and think man if I buy that Ima have to spend hundreds so it don't break. Then I found your channel and know differently now. Awhile ago u said u needed to change what ur doin because ppl kept wanting u to review cars and it was costing to much. I was wondering if you have any videos or can make some of you simply playing and having fun with cars you already own?. For example I own an arrma notorius and I like seeing how others play with it but for the most part. KZbinrs do a review and maybe play with it a few times then move on to the newest thing and the v5 was almost a year ago so u can imagine there is not really any new videos on it.which is the same for other rcs. Look at the mt8 for example. BTW a Lil over a year ago u made a video saying I need help and u went on to talk about the notorius wing and differential and never gave an update. Did the new wing work? What did u do for the diff? I've heard of ppl cutting drill bits and Alan keys down to replace those diff pins.

[@geodude3966]

The Spektrum servos are junk, take full advantage of that 2 year warranty! I have a Kraton v5, my first servo went out after 2 runs, I didn't set the endpoints first so it died prematurely. Second one is going out after ~20 runs, still way too short of a lifespan. I also have an Outcast EXB, it came with a dead servo from the factory. Also have a Big Rock and it's gone through a servo already. I picked up a Sledge this weekend and it feels way more controllable, planted, and plush than my Kraton. It lands big jumps drama free in comparison, almost like an X-Maxx.

[@bobboberton1841]

I am new to RC, and have been doing a little research on cars to get. I hear the Spektrum servo on the Arrma's are junk, but the sad thing, I keep reading that the ones in the Traxxas are even worse. Why are these 2 companies putting in such bad servos when these cars are so expensive?

[@chriswalter3155]

Nice area for a track there 👌

[@DroppinGearsNotTears]

Thank you for this beautiful easy video.

[@bobbywingate711]

You should go to your local Dollar tree and buy the foam sponge and cut a piece and zip tie it to the front of the body for sledge it will help

[@ock105]

Try the Gens Ace bashing pro 8,000 mah batteries for the kraton.

[@5thgearedlined]

Still debating on getting a Kraton exb. I wanna dabble with my own electronics

[@EXTREMERC416]

Gotta love the spektrum servos

[@mareewalker1096]

The kraton is a better handling machine! It also jumps better and lands smoother in this video! The kraton has perfected this platform! It's more a race truggy the traxxas is a beefier basher I'd say! Had a kraton before probably the best rc basher! I now have a losi 8eight te 3.0 and it's a quality racing truggy you can't compare a rtr with the losi! But I'd never buy a traxxas! Arrma is my favorite rtr brand! The 4s and 6s line up is so wide in range and off course price! Traxxas are a rip off! 300 dollars difference in 6s trucks! I can spend that 300 on upgrades to arrma that put it in another league to a stock traxxas! Just my opinion good video nice place there To bash! Thanks!

[@jimmygeorge3582]

I got away from the spektrum systems. I’ve had constant issues…..I install the reliable tactic system,,,,they should have left that way….now everything is perfect…

[@brei.z]

Been loving the punch increse you recomended but changing the centre fluid makes it even better, Love it! Just keeps way more power going to the back wheels so drives alot better and wondering if would help witht he wierd flipping behaviour you mention.. maybe it depends what the wheels are doing and how that centre diff splits the power.. like if only the back\front wheels are spinning, its going to be easier for the power to escape there, rather than evenly split, which means only half the wheel mass for air contro.... just a random thought, could be way off, but since it does different things and loose diffs are unpredictable.. I went 500k but want to go to 1m like others.. plan to upgrade to the metal diff case at the same time. I know you wanna keep stock.. I did for ages too, guess can depend how ya drive but I was in small dirt patches so stops, starts and tight turns just meant there was always a wheel balooning and it drove more like a fwd which makes sence as all the weight shifts back and they become so much easier tp spin than the planted rears... Anyways.. sorry for the novel amble. Thanks again for another great video mate. all the best

[@outsourcedrc]

I don't think the center diff impacts flips really. There isnt any resistance on the front or rear wheels.

[@phokimlong3723]

I think you'll definitely get views with the tannerite + RC. JUST SAYING. Anyways, thank you, you sold me on the Sledge. Subscribed!

[@Goliath-co2xn]

Good video it looks like with a small effort by you and you could have a nice personal track for yourself.

[@300WINMAG360]

This looks like when I drive my cars. I can drive my Maxx all day without an issue. I consider it a miracle if I can make it through one full pack with my Arrma Typhon 6s.

[@outsourcedrc]

My Typhon does great. It's just my Notorious and now my Kraton that gives me problems.

[@johnstonerockhard1392]

Sledge no prob too

[@MrtipRC]

Change your pinion gear to a 16t and yes running the wires do suck but once you set your Kraton up and tuned you shouldn't have many issues . The Arrmas are more for the rc enthusiasts who likes to Change diff fluid , shock oils etc . Traxxas is truly beginner friendly , nice time comparison on both rigs .

[@joshengland5251]

Get ya one of those cheap pool noodle things and cut it to like 6 inches and then zip tie it to the front inside body cage and it will keep the front from crashing in.....# who put that pole there....great video man👊👊

[@ock105]

Somebody finally said it...Arrmas are Not easy to work on lol. It gets easier with every tear down but the amount of thread lock you have to fight is crazy.

[@codenamethecleaner7519]

I’d rather fight threadlock on wrench time than have to worry about backed out screws on bash time

[@ock105]

@@codenamethecleaner7519 I get that 100%, just for me personally I hated it…didn’t have anything to heat the hardware at the time. That bell crabs and motor mount were kicking my a$$ lol

[@carlwcaglejr]

So, my current favorite RC is my E-Revo 2.0. Has the Sledge taken over that spot for you, or is your favorite still the 2.0? Let’s see a E-Revo 2.0 vs Sledge! I love your videos. I can tell you really enjoy your cars.

[@outsourcedrc]

I’ll do a video of the E Revo and Sledge after I get some time on the Sledge

[@FilipRadelic]

@@outsourcedrc I think that’s your most anticipated video ever.

[@tomdecock840]

@@FilipRadelic I'm waiting for it anyways :)

[@enigma9789]

Ive never driven a sledge. But watching them on youtube, it seems like the revo is less playful and WAY more planted, able to turn harder and faster. I jump mine pretty high all the time, but always try to land on the wheels.

[@harleymeister1]

I can't believe how durable these cars are! my old hornet would have been destroyed after the first jump.

[@cathykennedy1944]

Sledge VS Erevo. And another Xmaxx video. Please. Good Videos by the way!!!

[@Art-zs6sl]

I think the Revo is cooler, regardless. Reminds me of a cat on the prowl.

[@whatsintheboxx]

E revo doesn’t stand a Chance. Basically a 4S car that can’t take 6S without having issues pretty soon. Besides that the sledge looks way better 💪

[@kevinerickson2595]

👏👏👏

[@michaelmacisco2566]

Seems like the Sledge is just more predictable & consistent in how it responds . Fun vid. I think a castle setup would make the Kraton more fun Love the one in my exb mojave they seem more consistent in power delivery. I dont like how the spectrums ramp up

[@hossthomas]

I like your set up, cool property.

[@darksheepvids]

Thanks very interesting, could you do this for the max v2

[@captainhook88]

Hi, do you film this using a GoPro attached to your head? Which one is it if I may ask?

[@russellkruckenberg6536]

Loved the comparison. It seemed that the kraton ran hotter in temp. Keep up the great videos!

[@EXTREMERC416]

What actually happened with the servo? Theres something satisfying to see the kraton fly and jump. Just seeing u drive gives me kinda of an adrenaline rush. The sledge does backflips at low speed easy. The kraton has ballistic acceleration you can put the power to the ground and can do controlled backflips

[@outsourcedrc]

I don’t know yet. I have not had time to look into it

[@Nlangkirby135]

If i were to guess... the servo might have the gears worn out.

[@yyckey5022]

Time are almost the same, but looks like the kraton have more power (by looking at the jumps).

[@whatsintheboxx]

Nope it definitely got not More power. My sledge is faster out of the box

[@outsourcedrc]

The Kraton has faster acceleration and it weighs less. That's why it gets more air.

[@EXTREMERC416]

@@whatsintheboxx try putting the power down with the sledge without going out of control. More tire mass and centrifugal force has his downsides and upsides

[@jairomartinez3910]

Thank you nobody posts these types of videos

[@Art-zs6sl]

I got around 5 hours in the woods from one 3S spektrum battery in my vanquish with firma 2100. That's with 2 servos as well.

[@Techforlife280]

I bought a 1 st gen granite it always broke and when I went to fix it the screws stripped with me USING MY HANDS it was hard to work on but it handled on dirt well so I bought a maxx to replace my headache,I mean uuhhhh my granite 😂

[@martinmartinez8161]

How do you know when the battery is discharged? Seems the cars were still moving when you stopped. Were they just responding much slower?

[@never-stock-rc2968]

That pole seemed like it had a magnetic field on it haha nice! Your servo plug is probably halfway done in receiver no?

[@JohnCurtisPiano]

ouch that pole hit

[@therccelebrityspeedfresh5393]

I just got my brand new sledge

[@itzzgraham]

Do you think you can put traxxas connectors on an Arma car and use traxxas battery’s with it? 😂 would it work?

[@over_night2472]

if you said the Raton motor was how maybe it was just overheating

[@yz125ryder]

The sledge is heavier. Heavier = shorter run times

[@Sunsfan35]

Is the sledge worth selling my erevo 2.0 for the sledge

[@outsourcedrc]

I don’t think so.

[@Sunsfan35]

@@outsourcedrc thanks for the reply!!

[@EXTREMERC416]

You are gambling because you dont know if you are going to like it more than the e revo.

[@Sunsfan35]

@@EXTREMERC416 I think I might

[@whatsintheboxx]

Very interesting comparison. I love my sledge but the Traxxas lipos ain’t good. 25c is like nothing and they like to puff very soon

[@outsourcedrc]

I've had very few issues with my Traxxas Lipos. The ones I am using are very old.

[@fonicgaming6787]

Sounds like a bad servo. Stock servos in the Arrmas are pretty crappy. There some awesome servos for cheap on Amazon, 35kg for around 20 bucks and waterproof. That would be my suggestion.

[@StevenYDG69]

Not enjoying the sledge tbh. Idk if I just got a lemon, but it's been a money pit.

[@fonicgaming6787]

Its an entirely new platform from Traxxas, its going to have problems. But if youre having more problems than average, give Traxxas a call. They have excellent customer service.

[@StevenYDG69]

@@fonicgaming6787 they have been quite helpful with some of my issues. Particularly all of the dog bone pins backing out. I just was hoping that by now, things could be tested and r&d'd enough to where new platforms don't have to be total shit shows once they hit production, maybe some day.

[@yyckey5022]

Just hope traxxas will fix up the sledge on the v2, even if traxxas do have parts to fix the truck, they might not put it in the vehicle, they probably going to sell them on the side, people who own a sledge should just wait for the aftermarket parts instead, like m2c, rpm..... By the look of that stupid chassis design (the worst chassis design that I even never seen before on a brand name rc vehicle), bottom screws motor mount, who will make that now a day)😒, is better to see what m2c have at the future, I am for sure they will create something that fit bigger motor and it might be sliding motor mount too, a 7075 chassis that will relocate all the components on this chassis for sure, caz the set up on the sledge chassis just don't work at all, did traxxas even test or do some research on other brands before they sell the sledge.🤔

[@whatsintheboxx]

@@fonicgaming6787 so right. Another bonus with Traxxas. You can call the company and get help immediately

[@EXTREMERC416]

@@yyckey5022 knowing traxxas they will not make a v2. They will sell you the des tho. That is how traxxas eco system works. You buy their truck and you upgrade with the option parts.

[@samcrow1071]

And Mark Santa Maria said you can't flip the kratton

[@michalopaleny9553]

Kraton jumps waaay higher and for the price it like 2/3 of the sledge. And ye spektrum servos are junk, everyone knows that.

[@jake4194]

Price is 3/4 of the sledge

[@gartsworld-RC]

Arrma kraton all day long. My servo won't break but still i put the savox in it. And now running on max 6 combo 1650kv motor and now it's really a animal. But great bash with both. Keep it up bro🤙🏻

[@whatsintheboxx]

So you got both cars ? It’s always strange when people write comments like this without ever comparing the cars

[@gartsworld-RC]

@@whatsintheboxx a Friend of my got one. But what's your problem if I like the kraton all day long.. I never say the traxxas isn't good. So your reaction is like you say yourself. You do blabla without knowing if I had compared these. So🤫 and don't say stupid things

[@whatsintheboxx]

@@gartsworld-RC uuuh a friend of mine …. Wow that makes you an expert or what 😂😂😂 better watch out if you know nothing..

[@user-nu2pp5tc5q]

Flipping is 100% on the driver. I like your channel but please stop comparing Traxxas and Arrma. It's obvious nothing will change your mind. Traxxas is much more expensive, is proprietary so you have to over pay for all the parts you will break on them. Once either brand is set up properly, they run fine. Just please stay away from these direct comparisons because the conclusions are foregone before even watching the videos.

[@funwithmina4880]

It's so obious that you're a Traxxas Fan Boy!! You'll say anything just to make sure that Arrma is never better than Traxxas. You should just sell your Arrma RC's. Everyone knows you don't like them, and quite frankly, you don't deserve them.

[@Techforlife280]

What’s your deal it’s a hobby nobody is a fanboy and if you are mad about somebody liking another brands car then you should not be in this hobby

[@hossthomas]

Is your Kraton set to max speed? Awesome video man