Redcat - VOLCANO-18 V2 Electric Monster Truck - Blue
Model: VOLCANO-18-V2-BLUE
SKU: 5655305
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Can't beat this RC for the $$. Redcat Racing is the best
Posted by Jcraze
THis little truck lies somewhere between a toy and a hobby RC. Surprisingly fast for its size, and the all wheel drive is nearly unstoppable. Goes very well through rough uneven surfaces and even heavy thick grass in the yard it plows right through. Other online places out there offer replacement and upgrade parts if/ when you break something from crashing. Run time is pretty impressive also. 4 stars for the charger mostly is not a fast charger takes about 2-2 1/2 hrs to charge. Just buy a second battery battery they are cheap enough and by the time you go through 2 fully charged batteries you'll be ready to go inside anyway. Not for little kids! maybe 10+ or older at least to be able to control it really and enjoy it. Put a smile on this adult kids face for sure without breaking the bank. I'm trying to talk one of my buddies into buying one so we can race each other around the yard and driveway.
This review is from VOLCANO-18 V2 Electric Monster Truck - Red
Posted by swtws6
got this truck after seeing it at my local best buy and doing a little bit of research on it. It had mostly positive reviews so I decided to jump on it as it was not super expensive and I was looking into a new hobby. I had never owned an rc vehicle before and after looking into buying the fast and furious monster truck charger decided that the cost increase was worth it. I've had it for a little bit now and getting other rc's and becoming a little more versed on what hobby grade rcs are and what toy rcs are. I have come up with this rating. It is an awesome little truck and is a lot of fun. The battery lasts quite a bit for what I was expecting and the driving I did. It lasted about 45 minutes. The driving is solid, great acceleration and the handling is responsive but it tends to flip over easily. That is my only con on the vehicle itself. The other problem is getting parts. None of my local hobby shops carry parts, so if anything breaks its going to be online ordering only. Unfortunately Best Buy only sells the cars. So if you're looking to get into the hobby you could do worse. If you're looking for a toy for the kids I would suggest getting a toy that's half the price. It is fast and I wouldn't recommend indoor play unless you want something broken. Also I would recommend a second battery that you can find on other major online retailers namely the one named after the largest river in South America. I would get this over the larger volcano also sold at best buy.
This review is from VOLCANO-18 V2 Electric Monster Truck - Red
Posted by Pizzes
Customers are enthusiastic about the VOLCANO-18 V2 Electric Monster Truck's battery life, affordable price, and four-wheel drive. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the product's durability, steering, and motor performance. Some have also noted issues with the reverse function and the overall size of the truck.