RC Ground vehicle to test FPV gear

[Crash]

I'm looking for an RC truck to test my FPV gear and antennas. (Yes... that is the excuse I'm using.)

I'd like to get something in the $200 or $300 range. I'm leaning towards a large crawler so it won't get stuck as easily and maybe even be able to carry a light quad on it's back.

Any opinions on this unit:
http://www.amazon.com/REDCAT-ROCKSLIDE-CRAWLER-ELECTRIC-CONTROL/dp/B002TSD0T4/ref=pd_sbs_t_6

The rockslide has brushed motors which I don't particularly like. Any other good options?

 

[RTRyder]

I'm looking for an RC truck to test my FPV gear and antennas. (Yes... that is the excuse I'm using.)

I'd like to get something in the $200 or $300 range. I'm leaning towards a large crawler so it won't get stuck as easily and maybe even be able to carry a light quad on it's back.

Any opinions on this unit:
http://www.amazon.com/REDCAT-ROCKSLIDE-CRAWLER-ELECTRIC-CONTROL/dp/B002TSD0T4/ref=pd_sbs_t_6

The rockslide has brushed motors which I don't particularly like. Any other good options?

You could send the gear to me and I'll install it on my Picco .26 powered TMaxx and see if it survives...

Personally I'd go with something from a bit more mainstream brand that you can easily get parts for like Tamiya, Traxxas, Venom, etc.

Ken

 

[Redhotpearl]

Hey it's a good excuse, I like it! I don't have much experience with hobby grade RC trucks other than the Traxxas Stampede VXL. Believe it or not way back before it was released I had the Aurora 9 radio on backorder from TowerHobbies. They kept on delaying and delaying the release so after a month or so of delays after the supposed shipping date I picked up a new DX7 for a great price and switched my backorder from the A9 to the Traxxas Stampede VXL. The Stampede was awesome(since sold it to a buddy). It was fast as hell, probably 65mph stock. It's not really like the crawler you listed at all but I don't see much point in the crawlers either...IMO. I wouldn't trust any RC vehicle with a Multi on it's back, they flip too easily no matter which kind you get. The Traxxas is also a bit more than you wanted to spend, $300+ but it runs off lipos, has tons of upgradable parts, and did I mention it's fast as hell!

I don't know really depends on what your looking to get and if you really are just testing! Basically I'm a RC truck novice with a good amount of experience on one particularly nice RC truck. I'd recommend it.

You mean testing like this? This was taken with a Pentax point and click that had video. I used to use it on my RC planes. I strapped it to the Stampede one day...can you say bored. Needless to say I needed a new camera after this. Careful it will make you sick watching it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bBy9s-R8Ws
More of it in action...I miss that truck, already thought about buying another.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJma1h7-L58&feature=related