What Batteries Fit the Traxxas Sledge? How Big Is The Battery Box?

[@RoadsideRC]

EDIT: The Socokin 3s batteries fit in the tray, but I never closed the lid! Doh! I obviously was in a hurry and made a mistake. After trying again, they DO NOT let the lid close like it is out of the box. However, there are already battery box hacks in the Sledge community that allow slightly taller batteries to fit. Here is one: www.ebay.com/itm/175224295739?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item28cc2e913b:g:DtkAAOSwXtFiR42x&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAAA4MxLnsffT0KYN81ZtPfzrVrcQ1o0Flzx4c%2FovJF3TkAQSop4ZCtKZOf%2BJ7SzpEy8Vo4xvTUpM1D56FsNZOtpS7GGztE%2FxXtE6vtwMdppSWxPNLaTVhK1ndoqEj2ib6IsYe7nuROwpXPfHIeLCfNKsLcFp0ht%2BcOJvgNYI2KC6Sjutz9jbREj8QPYy1WnCNaQiHgOdGX9u1nkyYPfeAIC1DaIc1H2JoSYYhO9uoXms%2FaY3Pl55kTGfM5zNy2BAuZggKzbmR83g%2FAD1Sl1EtdUYnTfJSM3yIRYHazbnR%2BzI8vz%7Ctkp%3ABFBMhpSvtoJg&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338469288&toolid=11800&mkevt=1 With this mod, the batteries will fit!

[@MK-RC]

Great video! Glad your local hobby shop let you get your hands on it and test fit different batteries!

[@RoadsideRC]

Me too! I'll be looking to get a few more batteries based on this. I just assumed more of my 3S pairs would fit.

[@Mayhem-RC]

Take that door off the battery trey and use Velcro! Stay tuned for my post on KZbin

[@ReadySetRC]

Great information👍 Really can't wait for this release.

[@RoadsideRC]

Seems like a very solid truck so far.

[@bsbigrcadventures2089]

That is a big help as it is easy to buy the wrong battery that won’t fit thanks for sharing your video with us bud 👍👍

[@RoadsideRC]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!

[@rickrogers2649]

Truck looks huge. Might squeeze a Prius battery in there.😁 Great info for those looking to pull the trigger on a Sledge. Nice job Troy !

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks Rick!

[@augustowiak1]

Bought my very first rc xmaxx last week (preordered) sledge yesterday good to have a backup rc ;)

[@RoadsideRC]

Two good trucks for sure!

[@noelboyd4827]

I'm using 2 Lectron Pro 3s 5200mAh 50C pack standing on they're sides with the battery closest to the T bar with the main power wires on the down and the outside battery with the main power wire up and they fit perfectly snug.

[@RoadsideRC]

Nice! Thanks for the feedback!

[@VeilofApocryphon]

I’m still new to the hobby. Only own a traxxas Trx4 and been really enjoying it. Seeing videos of the Xmaxx or the Udr has been really tempting. The 3s battery runs for a very very long time on my Trx4 with the Hobbywing brushless motor. My question is what kind of battery time I’m looking at for such rc like the sledge ? Thanks !

[@bapasrcadventures3619]

It really depends on what the mah is on the battery. The higher mah it’s like more fuel. I can tell you my experience the 3s battery I have is a 5200 mah and it will run my crawler (trail truck) for many hours. In my arrma big rock it runs 20 to 25 minutes if you are running it with quick wide open bursts. The amp draw is way higher in the basher.

[@RoadsideRC]

For bashers of this scale, you should expect somewhere between 10-20min depending on how youbare driving it, and what size of battery youbare using.

[@jamesblake1848]

I believe a single 6s soft pack will fit fine I use the HRB 5000mah 100c 😁👍

[@RoadsideRC]

I agree - most single packs should be good.

[@nopeak2000]

HRB double 5000 3s won’t fit side by side because the battery wire

[@honeyhorse4597]

What is going to be better for performance? The gens ace 6s or the dual 3s secokins. Or zeee 7000

[@RoadsideRC]

There really is no difference by running dual 3S or a single 6S. Dual 3S tends to be cheaper, so that is the route I will go.

[@martins2657]

Hello. I just ordered single 6S pack with t-deans connector with 4600mAh 35C(70C). im planning solder there old Traxxas connector. Is it okay? Is 160A (320A) sufficient limit for Sledge motor and VXL6S consumption? If I visit some spec tables with connectors and max Ampers, is says 60A for TRX, 90A for XT90...etc. which is both way lower than users usually runs. I know that Traxxas suggest their batteries which has only 25C all af them. I also hesitate about change connectors on ESC, change it for XT90 or XT150 or IC5 but not now.

[@RoadsideRC]

I run XT90 on all of my vehicles. That makes it easy to share batteries between vehicles. The t-deans connector is not enough for this type of vehicle. You can switch to TRX connector - it will be OK for most use. I believe you could get more power with a higher c-rated battery, but try it! Some batteries have surprising performance. Only downside will be shorter battery life and little bit less performance. Have fun!

[@martins2657]

@@RoadsideRC Thanks so much for the reply. I have also new 4S 100C 7200 mAh battery with the old Traxxas connector. And i achieved 64 km/h with the stock pinion and spur on this 4S with response pro tires and also fulled central diff with 20m. But on track i hope that 6S will be ok(4S is also good)Because there are only short kicks before jumps. But i have only one battery with the TRX. Im thinking about reduction TRX-XT90 on regulator. I really do not want to loose the warrancy. I bought another 2x4S 50C 7000mAh with the dean connector and use there reduction to old TRX. But i rather solder it for TRX or XT90( which looks easy to solder, use, disconnect, and has solid A). So the question is. Give old TRX to all or use TRX to XT90 reduction and solder on all batteries XT90? Im little bit affraid of changing the regulator connector, but i know it is the best way. Also i realized, that baterry jumper not hold very tight. I fixed it by stretch tapes so It's impossible to self dc :-)

[@RoadsideRC]

Your choice on TRX vs XT90. No need to run an adapter. Just solder the same plug to both battery and ESC. For the track, you will want 4S. 4S is the standard for truggy racing. Also, 6S will be too much power - just create wheel spin and crashing.

[@ron486]

Nice to see somebody show that you can you use other batteries if you desire. I've heard so many people say you can't. Here's proof you can.

[@RoadsideRC]

Glad that was helpful! YES - there is a WORLD of batteries out there that can fit.

[@kevinlightbourn7547]

you never locked it in when you put 2 batteries in, so how do we know if they fit ,

[@RoadsideRC]

I was looking at width (which you could see), and then I was looking at the height of the locking mechanism. The ones I show in the video will fit.

[@conrow1157]

How to use other battery’s with different connectors in this Rc? Or do I need to use the traxxas battery’s?

[@RoadsideRC]

I solder on whatever connectors I want. They are better than the Traxxas plugs anyway: kzbin.info/www/bejne/horCdZmCjdFparM

[@onemansvideos2134]

Wonder if I can put that battery tray in my arrma XL

[@RoadsideRC]

Hmm. Maybe.

[@onemansvideos2134]

@@RoadsideRC I enjoy my kraton with a mojave chassis to much to give it up i call it an arrma XL

[@billypennrc2273]

How many of you run soft packs ? I’ve always tried to run hard packs when I can?

[@RoadsideRC]

I run soft packs in bashers all the time!

[@Mayhem-RC]

I cut the door off of mine and it fits Zeee Packs just fine!!! Take battery tray out and out Velcro around it! I’ll post it to my KZbin when I post my review of the Sledge

[@RoadsideRC]

I've seen a few people do this! I believe I will be doing it also.

[@FunnySurpriseToys]

Excellent video my dear friend! 👌😊👍9

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks!

[@rcfreak9]

Those 3s 6000mah Socokin are listed at 48.5mm tall and the battery tray is 45mm tall, but you showed they fit. Can you please measure your 3s Socokin

[@RoadsideRC]

They slide right in, and were under the locking mechanism.

[@RoadsideRC]

On second thought - please don't buy them before I reconfirm. You are really having me second-guess myself!!!!! I did a lot of fitting the batteries off-camera also. I am 80% confident that they fit when I had them turned around...but I would hate to be wrong and you spend $$$.

[@rcfreak9]

@@RoadsideRC ok I'll wait for you to reconfirm

[@LSUFaithful7]

@@rcfreak9 I don’t think they’ll fit unless he confirms. I have some Zeee 2s 8000 nah batteries that are the same dimensions and they are barely too big. It’s a very, very tight compartment and he didn’t close the compartment to show that they would indeed lock.

[@RoadsideRC]

@@rcfreak9 OK - just went to re-test them. I can get one side to clip in, the other side is sooo-close. These batteries are like 1mm too tall. I have seen people putting washers or shims under the battery mount to help batteries fit. Literally a couple washers and they would be perfect.

[@martins2657]

Super video again. There are tons of options and its different in every Country. We had only some Gens Ace Bashing in the past(TRX old connector), but now is only original Traxxas available in our shops (e-shop including). Original Traxxas are so overpriced with only few capacity options. So only way in Czech Republic is buy a something good with the proper size and mAps and change the connector with the old Traxxas. I think that is also situation for many others. It is a pity that many customers do not know that the connector can be replaced and buys overpriced "original hyper ID TRX" . Also change connector on ESC is the way, but not many people wanted lost warranty on the new car.

[@RoadsideRC]

I will be changing the ESC plugs as soon as the truck gets home. Literally the first thing I will do!!!

[@martins2657]

@@RoadsideRC I don't have the courage to do that :-D I Rather change battery connector. But it's about personal preferences. I have only Slash 4x4 for almost 5 years with 2x2S, 2x3S batt and Sledge is on the way. Love your videos, not as every Sledge videos, where are only technical information which we can google and tons of bashing. Bashing is okay, but is limited content and same thing again and again. For durability expectations ok. But videos like this can be actual after year also for someone who want decide what to buy.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Cut that try out put some straps and use the LIPOs I already have

[@RoadsideRC]

That would work also!

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@RoadsideRC hell yeah but those GENAce are my fav

[@bouldermultirotor]

Why not run a large 5000-5500 6S lipo with a single XT-90 connector?…oops…guess I should have watched till the end ha ha. Thanks for a great video!

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks!

[@darrengaynor4966]

Do the spektrum 3s 5000 fit do you know? Seen lots in the counter but you didn’t try any?

[@RoadsideRC]

I didn't get a chance to test the Spektrum batteries, sorry. You can compare their dimensions to the Gens Ace that I show fitting.

[@darrengaynor4966]

@@RoadsideRC thank you for the reply. Did you take off the traxxas connectors or just use one of your made converter cables? I would love a sledge but want to try use ec5 as this is what my charger is. Thanks

[@ErikJensenDetroit]

Can I run two identical 2s batteries instead of a single 4s?

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes, that will work fine.

[@silentnaka3638]

can you change truck to nimh im in hawaii and companys wont ship liposs here

[@RoadsideRC]

Ahhhh. I don't believe the ESC has a nimh mode.

[@ajaykumark107]

isn't using different C rating batteries affect the ESC damaging it?

[@RoadsideRC]

There is no such thing as too-high of a c-rating. Do not worry about this.

[@prostreetcamaro]

My Zeee 7000 6s packs fit my Sledge great. So do my HRB 6000 3s packs. Also my CNHL 8000 4s packs fit. I said it first right here. Hinge pins. People are going to find out quickly they break hinge pins with some bad landing's (happens to everybody don't kid yourself). I believe this was done on purpose as a breaking point. I put case hardened drill blanks for the time being to get back to bashing.

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks for the tips!

[@honeyhorse4597]

What one do you think would be better. The zeeee or gens ace 6s lipo?

[@Mayhem-RC]

I don’t run 6S lipos. I run 2 3s. So if there’s a problem with one battery I’m not out a large expensive battery

[@Mayhem-RC]

kzbin.info/door/fNXbkFpo0hE8oI5y3MtPlg

[@Mikeselchow]

This is the comment I came looking for. Thanks brudda. Was wondering if the hrb 6000 3s would fit. Thanks a million

[@djquiko]

Thank you for showing this. Now I’m better off for an other RC Truck, since I don’t want the hassle abt. how to get the batteries in right. Therefore I think the advised selling price is just too high.

[@RoadsideRC]

Interesting. The battery compartment really is quite large. I think most folks will find it easy to fit batteries. Especially single 4s and 6s.

[@THEHULK209]

Poor guy doesn’t want the hassle of finding the right batteries lol. I just bought the sledge first rc ever and I had no problem finding the right batteries or how to fit them.

[@にしかつ-u5c]

コメント失礼致します。 100Cのバッテリー使っても問題ないでしょうか？

[@RoadsideRC]

こんにちは！ はい、100C バッテリーで十分です。 Kon'nichiwa! Hai, 100 C batterī de jūbundesu.

[@にしかつ-u5c]

@@RoadsideRC ありがとうございます。

[@matthewdeck3246]

What is the part number for the motor fan? Does anyone know?

[@RoadsideRC]

I think it is just a standard motor fan. Don't think you need anything specific...

[@brucem1031]

Anyone tried traxxas 3s 5000Mah (2832x) batteries? I have a lot and fits in trx4 and slash as well.

[@RoadsideRC]

I belive those should work, but you would need to confirm vs the battery box dimensions.

[@brucem1031]

The batteries are 2mm wider. So I will need to try in before I buy.

[@PUNCHRC]

They work just fine in mine, you may want a small foam square battery spacer to make up the length

[@billyb5057]

useful information this is too mate *left a like👍Au👀fully viewed*

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you Billy!

[@goldriderlc]

Nice

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks!

[@cliffpiatt9359]

Those cheap 3s batteries that sit side-by-side perfectly in there you never shut the Trey does it shut is there any Gap with the 3's batteries? if not this video was not really helpful

[@RoadsideRC]

You are correct. I never shut the door with the Socokin batteries. Another viewer asked me. I was confident they fit - but when I went and tried again... they didn't. They are literally 1-2mm height difference away. There is a battery tray hack in the community that already expands the tray up to easily fit them.

[@NiklasAdv]

Its a bummer its not 8s so xmaxx batteries would work

[@RoadsideRC]

Xmaxx batteries do work - just for running it on 4S. That is actually how I have been driving it mostly

[@chrischupp9760]

Sledge does interest me but that battery tray bugs me.

[@RoadsideRC]

Don't let it. Nothing wrong with the battery tray. Similar design to the X-maxx that has worked well for years.

[@traxxasfans]

Just buy Traxxas batteries then there won’t be a problem

[@RoadsideRC]

I purposely left Traxxas batteries out of the video. I have not had good experience with them.

[@joshdunbar9721]

Of course traxxas wants u to buy thier batteries.

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes they do!