Traxxas XRT, HOBBYWING ESC Catches Batteries on Fire!

[@Swigglewiggle438]

Instead of trying to stop it let me get my phone out and record this. Smart one

[@tyruu3265]

I mean most people wouldn’t record it yes, but what can you really do to stop burning plastic with nothing to use?

[@caseys_cozy_garage]

I mean...what would you do? If you were too far away from a hose or fire extinguisher

[@Swigglewiggle438]

@@tyruu3265 will go out with a few breaths. My slash did this same thing guess I have good lungs 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@coolhawk2003]

@@caseys_cozy_garage pliers. Cut the cord and pull it out.

[@rogerrabbit7469]

​@@Swigglewiggle438 yeah right!! You simply blew a lipo fire out...then again you might be superman

[@simian504]

To all the kids who didn’t pay attention in school & criticizing him for recording instead of trying to put it out. He’s not an idiot. You won’t be putting that lithium fire out without a special fire extinguisher & even those aren’t very effective. You’re still going to watch it smolder for a while. Best thing to do if you’re going to run any lithium battery, especially the cheap ones, especially if you’re going to bash with them, is use Velcro straps & carry some wire cutters in your pocket. Snip the wires & knock out the burning batteries while they’re still on fire. It’s not just a fire burning fuel. It’s a chemical reaction that has to run its course.

[@shady1468]

Thank you..... Someone with a brain cell who understands a lithium battery fire 🙏🙏😭

[@michaeljesse1956]

yup correct, he actually got lucky. it wasn't the batteries just the battery terminals that started other plastic on fire.took me about 10 gallons of water. to get a battery fire out.

[@ImNotHere4750]

Dirt or sand does a wonderful Job if you have enough to cover the whole thing.

[@furyianman5157]

Too long of a reply for morons bro. Only those who know will read lol

[@therealsyxx]

Thanks for this comment.

[@TheBiggerDavo]

Could be worse. It could have been mine! Lol. Sry bro

[@801rc]

Good ol Kevin Talbot quote! Haha indeed! Im working with HobbyWing to correct the issue

[@AdamNeisler]

​@@801rc did they do anything about it?

[@801rc]

@@AdamNeisler not really gave me a discount on a new one

[@thelaughingman79]

@@801rc a good discount? or like a 2% discount.?

[@bobsrc6963]

U got that from Kevin talbot

[@mp5ive424]

“Looks like the lipos caught on fire” …. absolute Genius.

[@joseCalderon1976]

Don't use adapters my friend. But anything could have happened. I was just driving around before my batteries started smoking like crazy. I'm going to start carrying a fire extinguisher with me

[@801rc]

No adapters, new XT 90’s

[@holymoly2330]

Lmao 😂

[@CoolD10]

whats wrong with adapters?

[@williamnutting9369]

Howd this happen anyway?

[@801rc]

@@williamnutting9369 seriously i mean like what

[@andymerk6017]

I have a box of baking soda in my pit bag for this reason

[@801rc]

Im doing that this season!!!

[@lep__pel]

Stop cocaine

[@hankkrendl8952]

That's a great idea! Definitely doing that from now on

[@johncoldwell340]

What's that going to do, good luck with that stopping a lithium fire

[@gabeitch-5151]

@@801rcwhat batteries were they

[@stormycannon8904]

What a bummer bro sorry to see that happened, I do keep a small fire extinguisher around for safety and gloves 🧤

[@801rc]

Thats not a bad idea ill pick one up

[@vicsaggu]

Still cheaper than paying spousal support every month. Loved my toys but had to let go because of separation and spousal support

[@801rc]

Stay tuned bro, im going to be giving an RC away soon!

[@vicsaggu]

@@801rc I will be looking forward to that opportunity . Thank you

[@vicsaggu]

@Trav B Divorce only benefits , courts , lawyers and above all your spouse. I recommend getting a prenup before getting married

[@vicsaggu]

@Trav B Thank you for your well wishes.

[@ChrisHarmon1]

Crazy a woman can expect to be taken care of. There is an awesome documentary on netflix about how shat the US legal system and people really are compared to some happier countries.

[@fctryoffetsh39]

All he had to do was bring some marshmallows 😂😂

[@FalconfireRC]

It’s burning lithium polymer and composite, not to mention whatever is burning in the ESC, so you’d be likely to poison yourself with marshmallows cooked over this fire.

[@fctryoffetsh39]

@@FalconfireRC it was a joke

[@bansheebandithot350]

Man I feel for you brother that hurt me here in the U.K. . Sorry to see that 👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧🇬🇧😎

[@801rc]

Thank you, I appreciate the sympathy. Bash on Brother! I want to visit the UK one day and meet @KevinTalbot lol

[@bansheebandithot350]

@@801rc😎😎👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@adamsinclair8923]

Personally, I'd rather meet ANY of the OTHER UK 'Tubers,' than Talbot.

[@lifecoachireland]

What LiPo's were they?

[@MrRodney215]

Thanks for sharing this. Never thought of this happening. Now I know how to be better prepared.

[@The_Life_Of_Mini_Things]

Bro was so chill

[@robc.2437]

That shit hit different cause I had a drone battery 5200mah AirOne battery and when I heard the first hissing I grap a bucket of water with rock salt,and put it outside and man it went poof,in smoke from being saltwater.... Call TRAXXAS....

[@RCPropaganda]

dang sorry to see it. Hope you get it all fixed up

[@801rc]

I will for sure! Thanks

[@AMERICA_gunexpert]

Baby, you should’ve brought it fire extinguisher, which would’ve been ideal for an electric RC car

[@muhammadrifqi8024]

keep strong bro! 🔥

[@801rc]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@CentralVAracer]

Man that sucks. At least the truck looks repairable thank goodness. Still some expensive electronics to have to replace. Hope it never happens to you again dude.

[@801rc]

Thanks man I appreciate it

[@heavymetalrc7520]

Let me just record it with my phone lol. Gotta secure those batteries. I had a maxx and xmaxx catch fire because the batteries weren't super tight.

[@801rc]

It wasnt the batteries, they both ignited at the same time. Im assuming the ESC was root cause

[@heavymetalrc7520]

@@801rc ahh, yeah that sucks man. That's worst part of this hobby. Expensive toys to be burning up.

[@801rc]

@@heavymetalrc7520 got to pay to play

[@williamnutting9369]

​@@801rc what esc ?

[@801rc]

Hobbywing max6

[@Vladle2099]

I had an esc burst into flames. A castle xl x . First thing I did was remove the body and dump a bunch of dirt over it. But I don’t see dirt where you’re at. That’s a tough one.

[@brennenkeneker4297]

My slash burned, I turned it upside down on some dirt and smothered the flames

[@Sorcerer783]

Yea dirt or corn flower will take it out

[@SuzukiKQ700owner]

Do you recommend hobbywing? Or should I buy a spektrum firma combo? That’s what I want to get but many people say that the hobbywing is the way to go

[@DH-dt9zj]

That's why I run nitro

[@gsxroyce256]

I’d rather have 3 lipos burn than fight with a nitro engine.

[@jacobrider2143]

I swore by nitro for the longest time, but ever since going electric, nitro is in the past, it’s slow, it’s finicky, it’s messy, it’s cumbersome, there just aren’t very many pros

[@Blixxardsp]

At that point just buy a new one

[@Gdew7]

Probably because you didn’t know how to tune your cheap ass nitro car for shot😂

[@dayadam16]

If you did the connectors which i believe could be the issue i had my max 6 go up in smoke cause i had a loose connection that kept cuttin out and instead of me really looking at it i assumed it was my batteries. I then went and got better batteries cause i was doing speed runs and thought i was getting cut out on long pulls from voltage drop. I got lucky but when i seen the smoke, it was just esc but the batteries were super hot from it. The wire finally heated up and disconnected the connection all the way which i believe saved my batteries. Did anything still work?

[@rooseveltrainesjr7618]

It's good to have a fire exhaust or water or something when we run our r cs. One person side baking soda

[@801rc]

Great idea

[@joseCalderon1976]

Wow. That sucks! I was able to remove one of my lipos that was smoking like that from the my X-Maxx. And I had to remove the roll cage, the body and the I burned it my finger, but I saved it!

[@pofrani]

Was this a warranty issue? DId you get replacement or total loss? I need to know - can you give update?

[@bossplays5529]

Lipo battery’s are very hard to put out because if you spray water it does nothing

[@joshlia6469]

Happened to my esc one summer luckly i just saved the batteries although my esc and motor was completely toast and I burnt my hand it sucks but thats the hobby

[@GURU_RCs]

Oh 😮 WoW !!!

[@wills099]

My esc cause fire last year on my x max. Over amped it. I ran ripped top off and unplugged both my batteries. Only lost the esc

[@wischmaster81]

Gäbe es die gleiche Power für NIMH wäre sowas nicht möglich zumindest habe ich sowas bei nem NIMH noch nie gesehen

[@callsignmohas5190]

What hobby wing ESC was that and what Lipo battery were you running?

[@abramhelman7138]

My question is were they actual traxxas batteries or knock offs? Is there anyway to prevent this for my future reference..... Sorry for you loss that's heartbreaking 😢

[@chrischupp9760]

Larger motor, heavier big tires and higher tooth pinion

[@nunu4692]

😂😂😂😂 so true

[@williamnutting9369]

Is that what caused it to go poof?

[@lcpeterbilt379]

thats an xrt that how big all of it is. thats an 8s truck

[@timc9773]

How did it even happen anyway?

[@camilo8cheryl]

This gave me an idea to always bring a small portable fire extinguisher

[@801rc]

Glad you could learn from my mistakes lol

[@Xbot4Life]

make sure its for chemical fires

[@favianarias2616]

I wonder if u soldered his own adapters

[@ginmalsawmngaihte5325]

How did it happen!

[@Js_junkyard]

I have heard soap does the trick, because every one carries a bottle of the dawn dish in their left hip pocket.

[@ronnbot]

LiPos are volatile. Regularly balance them, keep a conservative low voltage cutoff, and always monitor temps. Discard them when they start to puff up. Also, these beasts are hard on the batteries.

[@buysncharge]

It's the balance leads. Torn by the holder

[@RichardJoashTan]

Glad that I will buy the XRT Ultimate.

[@AM-qt4ng]

Not the first time and not the last. These things blow up like hot cakes

[@redbanditracing]

Seems to be a bit on the warm side wouldn’t you say?

[@801rc]

Haha

[@SupremeGang420]

And with NiMH I don’t have to worry about the battery catching fire. Theyre much safer to use.

[@jeremyveasey9599]

what kind of lipos did u use

[@801rc]

Zeee

[@backontheroadtrucking2263]

The wires get pinched from the front of the battery holder. Sharp corner with 1cm gap. Pinches the battery cables

[@matthowell7380]

Nice to know those motor wires are fire proof😂

[@dextermacnutt]

Had a slash brushless to same! Got pack out but melted speed control

[@dextermacnutt]

Traxxas replaced 100%

[@ricktanchuk3081]

My Kraton 8S caught fire yesterday due to a Lipo fire I flip the thing over and shook the shit out of it knocked out battery out so fast minor damages.

[@radiocontrolled_cars]

New batterys in and hes going dude!

[@thebull5099]

Do yall bash yall trucks or what. Is this a battery issue. Was it a hard case battery

[@jordancoleman2402]

That will buff right out 👍

[@rjlopez4594]

Sucks this happened. Bright side is Arrma is on standby and ready to turn your day around.

[@guysmalley]

Maybe have a small extinguisher on hand

[@appllefritteryt]

Save the tires and the shocks

[@Dirt-bikes-trucks]

If it happens again ever get dirt or water or a big tub like a storage tub and put it over it so it traps it with no 02

[@killthebuddha5034]

lipos self fuel even in a vacuum

[@801rc]

I didnt know that

[@801rc]

I did eventually rip em out i found some leather gloves in my truck

[@jonvoogd511]

Was that a max 5 big motor. Should have a cap pac in a system that big.

[@801rc]

Good idea!

[@williamnutting9369]

Whats a cap pack?

[@Theuglytruth1776]

Pour water on it😂😂😂JK

[@ChiefRickyRC]

Awww man that sucks! I have a rc that's been on fire 4 times lol your truck is probably okay just gonna stink forever. Not much to do there but next time if you're using battery straps. Maybe try tipping the rc over dumping the batteries out. Usually the straps will melt fast

[@801rc]

Thanks man, yeah I didn’t know what to do I thought maybe the lipos would ignite more or something, I eventually got some leather gloves and ripped the batts out but.. ya know

[@lcpeterbilt379]

the battery hold downs are there just burnt.. that rig has built in plastic hold downs that fold over and clip in

[@codejunki567]

This happened to my kraton about 1.5 years ago. Haven't driven it since because the fire scared the absolute shit out of me!

[@abc947]

My condolences

[@yuding237]

FUCK! That sucks man! I can feel it man, happened to me cuz i was testing some cheap banggood lipos on my cheap wltoys once and it caught fire, must suck even more on an xrt, luckily i use good lipos on my x-maxx, man that sucks...... U prob need a new center chassis, battery hold downs, receiver , receiver box, its modular so hsld be an easy but expensive fix though, u shld do a rebuild series in your youtube, its gonne be binge worthy

[@801rc]

I appreciate that man, i should for sure do a build series im way overdue for something other than shorts for sure!

[@vitodambra72]

Ya man, and only in all my Traxxas i never change connectors & use only Traxxas batteries, i just added XRT to my collection. It happen to me once & for now on this is what i do. Sorry man, i hope it is salvageable 💯💯

[@801rc]

Just looking at it from a distance cause im upset with it currently lol, I think it will be less than 100$ in parts not too much got burned

[@yuding237]

@@801rc yea luckily

[@BeautyBeastRC]

Painful to watch bro. I was depressed when my xlx2 when up in flames! I can't even imagine my whole rig burning up.

[@801rc]

Thanks man

[@Milanww]

I have never seen this happen before. Did he do something to the car ?

[@tylertomlinson4679]

Yes. Changed the motor and Esc, soldered on his own connectors, most likely janky work but that’s just my opinion

[@chrismagallanes8858]

always have a shovel so you can throw dirt on it

[@Why...So...Stupid...]

"luckily it's all plastic, hopefully it's mostly salvageable"... What? Maybe the tires and that's it. Everything else is trash. Do you not keep a fire extinguisher in home and car? You should have one in your home for sure, having one in your car is smart as well.

[@icantdriftjk9064]

Not that bad considering I was expecting the entire chassis to melt

[@Evergreen085]

For sale. Barely used

[@801rc]

Haha 😂

[@MikeS-cv8xs]

I'm sorry for your loss. Traxxas lipo sen

[@user-ii5px7yi4u]

What model is it? Tesla what?

[@BlastSK1995]

U must take care for tempature battery , if u have heavy tires and gear ratio , nôt like fullgas 15minutes 😁

[@ngirardo86]

Run a bigger pinion maybe everything will overheat and catch on fire next time.

[@audio4apes]

You think??

[@o.a.c-r2207]

holy what kind of pinion is that?

[@801rc]

1.5 mod WFO Gears

[@sylvainwillaume636]

Any insurance or warranty for these kind of accident from Traxxas ?

[@opti-life2113]

Why would Traxxas be responsible for OP using non Traxxas branded ESC and Batteries? That’s a stupid question.

[@jamesdash1906]

That sucks !!!! This is the second video where the xrt was on fire

[@hauntman]

Yup that’s insane that was trash about the high volt 8s batterys

[@Xbot4Life]

They are not 8s, they are 4s x 2

[@chevybanshee0]

thats hobby wing for ya lol

[@juanpedroza2216]

Most salvageable? Sorry to see that happen

[@801rc]

Should be yes 👍🏼

[@JasonHenderson]

Imagine this but instead of a 8 oz battery it is a 2,000 lb battery. They are inextinguishable and enjoy your Tesla with a free cremation LOL.

[@KjTheTruth17]

So when you hear hissing it means it about to catch fire ?

[@801rc]

Lol yes haha

[@barrygauci9933]

My bro if you can in future keep a bag of sand in the car or whatever and just bury it... Siffocate as much oxygen as you can then hit it with extinguisher... Other iption is burying in sand and wetting slightly it will bake a layer and suffocate ifself if you can cover it ebough... I was trying to retreive metqls out of mobiles and had to learn real fast how to contain a lipo!!!... Bit easier for me just drop in glass jar.. bury... Spray lightly and then let it die out or completely destroy the reaction 😊

[@massacrestarts1673]

That's some tough plastic 😳

[@macauleyc64]

Just dont leave it in a London borough over night 😂

[@JT-np1op]

Hmm, took the cheap route on batteries? You need like 50c plus for that vehicle

[@cameronbarnard2055]

Am I missing something. Why's is the esc at fault? Unlikely

[@KenWatrous]

When are you guys going to learn to bring a fire blanket?

[@tmoss1900]

I have some marshmallows and hotdogs 🌭, we could make a tailgate party out of it😁

[@Stupidthingsrc]

Damn this sucks I’m sorry man most of the parts look salvageable lol

[@801rc]

Thanks man, yeah i got er going again for around 200$

[@jessefava16]

Some plastics a chassis a esc with some wrenching and your good to go

[@maxcurry9667]

Call the fire department! This ones out of control!

[@801rc]

Lol

[@jessefava16]

Don't put it out with your boots ted lmao

[@Emmett_stapleford]

That is what you call a bad day

[@opti-life2113]

What battery did you use? Doesn’t look like it was a Traxxas battery.

[@ralphhondaman]

Cheap Amazon zeee lipos with to low of amperage connectors.

[@rezaulislam3336]

Call traxxas customer oh wait..nvm😂😂😂

[@user-wp9mz]

it's sad because the battery trays design are horrible this is what I'm afraid of with the xrt and I just bought the damn thing I hope I don't regret this purchase so far the only thing I don't like is the way the batteries are installed

[@Just_Another_Ghost4-2]

Ouch sorry bud that sucks, for future reference keep a box of baking soda on you while out racing or bashing it, it will put out the flames and save you a little bit of heartache, also not sure if i saw that correct but if you were using adapters on the batteries that is a definite no from me, that can cause a discharge of the lipo i would suggest teaching yourself to solder and buy the correct connections lipos are super volatile and very fickle

[@bluddywulf6796]

How'd the esc catch it on fire? Probably a bad battery or charge.

[@ralphhondaman]

Cheap Amazon Lipos and using connectors with to low of a amp rating. Dudes running either 6 or 8s with 90 amp plugs.

[@dayadam16]

Are you using a max 6 and what motor?

[@801rc]

Yes with the HW Motor it came as a combo

[@richardbrown6762]

The new electric automobiles will do the same thing you can't get out of the car you'll burn up