Overview
The Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Knightwalker RTR is a premium, ready-to-run RC crawler designed for serious off-road enthusiasts who demand performance, durability and scale authenticity. This 1/10 scale brushed electric RC truck arrives fully assembled and ready for adventure straight out of the box, making it an excellent choice for experienced RC hobbyists looking for a high-quality trail rig without the assembly hassle. Whether you're tackling challenging terrain in the UK or exploring rocky landscapes, this ready-to-run RC model combines cutting-edge engineering with meticulously detailed aesthetics to deliver a genuinely impressive crawling experience.
What sets the Enduro Trail Truck apart from other RC crawler trucks is its revolutionary Stealth X gearbox technology, which allows independent adjustment of front and rear drive ratios across three distinct settings. This innovative drivetrain system, paired with performance-driven Reedy Power electronics and a comprehensive suite of trail-ready features, makes this one of the most capable ready-to-run RC vehicles available to UK buyers today. The Knightwalker 4X4 body design, created in collaboration with James Knight of Knight Customs, delivers outstanding scale realism with officially licensed components from industry leaders including General Tire, KC HiLiTES, Method Wheels and DeMello Off-Road, ensuring your RC car looks as impressive as it performs.
Built for durability and backed by meticulous engineering, the Enduro comes equipped with threaded aluminium shock bodies, telescopic driveshafts with extruded aluminium centres, hardened steel ring and pinion gears, and a comprehensive suite of performance features that make rough terrain handling effortless. If you're seeking a professional-grade, ready-to-run RC crawler truck that combines innovative technology with stunning detail work, the Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Knightwalker is the definitive choice for UK RC enthusiasts.
Key Features
- Stealth X Gearbox with Adjustable Overdrive — This revolutionary transmission system features a conventional 3-gear transmission appearance with far from conventional internals, allowing you to adjust rear drive ratio independently of the front drive across three performance levels: the stock setting installed in the RTR overdrives the front end by 5.7%, option 1 provides a perfect one-to-one drive ratio front-to-rear (available separately), and option 2 overdrives the front end by 11.83% (included with RTR), giving you complete control over your vehicle's handling characteristics and performance on different terrain types.
- Behind-the-Axle (BTA) Steering — By relocating the steering link assembly from the conventional location to behind the axle, Element RC has dramatically improved approach angles and front-end clearance, making navigation through rough and rocky terrain significantly easier whilst maintaining a cleaner, more scale-accurate appearance compared to traditional crawler designs.
- Integrated Servo Winch Mount — The chassis-mounted servo winch attachment point is positioned as the strongest and most reliable mounting location on any trail rig, strategically placed alongside the steering servo for optimal chassis balance and weight distribution, making winch recovery operations safer and more reliable.
- Reedy Power 16-Turn 5-Slot Brushed Crawler Motor — This ultra-smooth and powerful brushed motor provides ample torque with consistent power delivery, allowing for slow, precise acceleration whilst maintaining stability over rough terrain and challenging obstacles, making it ideal for technical trail driving where control matters more than raw speed.
- 3-Piece Telescopic Driveshafts with Aluminium Centre Section — Feeding power efficiently to the tyres, these robust driveshafts feature extruded aluminium centre sections, universal front drive axles and hardened steel ring and pinion gears, ensuring reliable power transmission that won't let you down when tackling demanding terrain.
- Flysky 2-in-1 Radio and ESC Combination — The Flysky FS-G4P 2.4GHz 4-channel radio receiver with ANT protocol and integrated brushed electronic speed controller features a built-in LED lighting controller, delivering comprehensive control and scale realism in a single, space-efficient system.
- Reedy Power Metal-Gear Water-Resistant Servo — The 1523MG servo features durable metal gearing and water-resistant construction, providing the precision steering control needed for technical trail driving whilst remaining protected against moisture and challenging environmental conditions.
- Officially Licensed Components — The Enduro features officially licensed General Grabber A/T X tyres, Method 701 Trail Series beadlock wheels, DeMello injection-moulded front and rear bumpers, and KC HiLiTES light bar, all designed and tested by industry leaders to deliver authentic scale appearance and genuine off-road performance.
- Threaded Aluminium Shock Bodies — Fluid-filled and engineered for durability, these threaded aluminium shocks keep the vehicle stable on the trail whilst retaining oil even during the roughest terrain abuse, ensuring consistent suspension performance throughout extended driving sessions.
- Knightwalker 4X4 Scale Body — Designed by James Knight of Knight Customs and featuring a thermoformed high-strength polycarbonate construction, the body includes an injection-moulded grill, mirrors, door handles, roll cage, light bar and detailed headlight and taillight buckets, with clear windows and a two-piece cab and bed design with flared fenders for authentic scale appearance.
- Adjustable Aluminium Steering Plates — Bolt-on aluminium steering plates provide superior adjustment capability, enhanced strength and user-friendly modification options, allowing you to fine-tune your crawler's steering response and geometry to suit your particular driving style and terrain preferences.
- Waterproof Electronics — Both the ESC and servo feature water-resistant construction, protecting critical electronic components during challenging water crossings and wet conditions commonly encountered during technical trail driving adventures.
- Stamped Steel Frame Rails and Enclosed Receiver Box — The robust stamped steel frame provides a solid foundation for the chassis, whilst the enclosed receiver box protects your expensive radio receiver from dirt, moisture and mechanical damage during intense off-road driving.
- Adjustable Front Track Bar and Rock Sliders — These features offer customisation capability for suspension geometry fine-tuning, whilst the two-position adjustable width rock sliders provide underbody protection and alternative mounting options to suit different driving preferences and terrain characteristics.
- Optimised Ball Cups and Splined Front Axle — The front axle features a splined design with adjustable caster angles and optimised ball cups engineered for more fluid axle articulation, allowing the suspension to work more effectively over technical obstacles and improving overall traction and stability.
Technical Performance
The Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Knightwalker delivers exceptional technical performance through a carefully engineered combination of premium components and innovative design. Powered by a Reedy Power 16-turn 5-slot brushed crawler motor with impressive low-end torque characteristics, this 1/10 scale RC crawler truck provides smooth, controllable power delivery essential for technical trail driving. The brushed motor technology, whilst not offering the speed of brushless alternatives, excels at providing the precise throttle control and consistent power curve that serious crawler enthusiasts demand when navigating rocks, roots and challenging natural obstacles. The Flysky FS-G4P 2.4GHz radio system provides 4-channel control with ANT protocol connectivity, offering reliable reception and stable control across the driving range expected by UK RC enthusiasts. The integrated brushed ESC features water-resistant construction and an innovative LED lighting controller, eliminating the need for separate lighting systems whilst protecting electronics from the damp UK climate. The vehicle requires a 7.4V 2S LiPo battery for operation, delivering the optimal power characteristics for this motor and ESC combination. The Reedy Power 1523MG metal-gear water-resistant servo provides the steering precision required for technical driving, with metal internals ensuring durability through extended use. Built on a stamped steel frame with 325mm wheelbase, the chassis accommodates the innovative Stealth X gearbox which dramatically expands your tuning options through independent front and rear drive ratio adjustment. The 4WD drivetrain features telescopic driveshafts with extruded aluminium centres, hardened steel ring and pinion gears, and universal front drive axles designed for maximum durability and reliability. Suspension comprises threaded aluminium shock bodies that retain fluid even in severe conditions, mounted through adjustable rear shock tower positions to allow geometry customisation. The officially licensed General Grabber A/T X tyres, mounted on Method 701 Trail Series beadlock wheels, provide excellent traction whilst maintaining scale authenticity and eliminating concerns about tyre bead separation during aggressive driving. The water-resistant design throughout the vehicle makes this ready-to-run RC crawler suitable for challenging conditions, whether you're driving wet rocky terrain in Wales or across muddy trails in the Midlands.
What's in the Box
- Element RC Enduro Trail Truck chassis with Stealth X gearbox fully assembled
- Knightwalker 4X4 thermoformed polycarbonate body with injection-moulded accessories
- Reedy Power 16-turn 5-slot brushed crawler motor installed and ready
- Flysky FS-G4P 2.4GHz 4-channel radio receiver with integrated brushed ESC and LED controller
- Radio transmitter (Flysky 2-in-1 system)
- Reedy Power 1523MG metal-gear water-resistant servo installed
- 3-piece telescopic driveshafts with extruded aluminium centres fitted
- Threaded aluminium shock bodies with fluid fill pre-installed
- Officially licensed General Grabber A/T X tyres mounted on Method 701 Trail Series beadlock wheels
- Officially licensed DeMello injection-moulded front and rear bumpers installed
- Officially licensed KC HiLiTES light bar fitted
- Hardened steel ring and pinion gears installed
- Universal front drive axles and one-piece rear axle design fitted
- Aluminium motor plate installed
- Stamped steel frame rails assembled
- Enclosed receiver box protecting radio components
- 12mm wheel hexes installed
- Adjustable front and rear bumper mounts
- Adjustable width rock sliders
- Two battery boxes included
- Decal sheet with additional overlanding graphics and sponsor logos for customisation
What You Need to Complete
- 7.4V 2S LiPo battery pack (essential for operation)
- Suitable LiPo balance charger with XT60 or matching connector compatibility
- Four AA alkaline batteries for the Flysky FS-G4P radio transmitter
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Element RC Enduro Trail Truck suitable for beginners? — This ready-to-run RC model is classified as Skill Level 2, making it suitable for intermediate to experienced RC drivers rather than absolute beginners. Whilst the RTR format eliminates assembly complexity, operating and maintaining a crawler truck of this sophistication requires some foundational RC knowledge. However, if you have prior RC experience with smaller or simpler models, you'll find the Enduro's comprehensive feature set and innovative Stealth X gearbox genuinely rewarding to master. New drivers should budget time for understanding the radio controls, battery management and basic maintenance procedures before tackling serious terrain.
- What battery does the Element RC Enduro Trail Truck need? — This ready-to-run RC crawler requires a 7.4V 2S LiPo battery pack for operation. The two-cell lithium polymer format delivers the optimal voltage and power characteristics for the Reedy Power brushed motor and Flysky ESC combination. You'll also need a suitable LiPo balance charger and four AA alkaline batteries for the Flysky FS-G4P radio transmitter. When selecting a battery, consider capacity in mAh — higher capacity batteries provide longer runtime but add weight.
- What makes the Stealth X gearbox unique compared to other crawler transmissions? — The revolutionary Stealth X gearbox allows independent adjustment of front and rear drive ratios across three performance settings, a feature rarely found in ready-to-run RC vehicles. The stock setting installed in your RTR overdrives the front end by 5.7%, option 1 provides a one-to-one drive ratio for perfectly balanced front-to-rear power distribution, and option 2 overdrives the front end by 11.83%. This flexibility allows you to optimise your crawler's handling characteristics for different terrain types, from loose rocky surfaces to dense technical obstacles, without replacing the entire transmission.
- What is the wheelbase and overall scale realism of this RC crawler? — The Enduro Trail Truck features a 325mm (12.8 inch) wheelbase constructed at 1/10 scale, delivering impressive scale proportions and off-road capability. The Knightwalker 4X4 body design by James Knight of Knight Customs includes exceptional detail work: thermoformed high-strength polycarbonate construction, injection-moulded grille, mirrors, door handles, roll cage and light bar, clear windows, headlights and taillights, plus injection-moulded headlight and taillight buckets. The officially licensed General Grabber A/T X tyres and Method 701 Trail Series beadlock wheels complete the authentic appearance.
- How does the Behind-the-Axle (BTA) steering improve performance? — Traditional crawler steering mounts the link assembly ahead of the axle, which limits approach angles and front-end clearance when navigating rocky obstacles. Element RC relocated the steering assembly behind the axle, dramatically improving your vehicle's ability to approach and climb steep terrain whilst maintaining clearance underneath the chassis. This design innovation makes rough terrain significantly easier to handle and delivers the cleaner, more scale-accurate appearance you expect from a premium crawler truck.
- What makes the integrated servo winch mount superior? — Mounting a winch directly to the chassis at the strongest point — where the servo mounting system is integrated — provides maximum reliability and stability during recovery operations. Positioned strategically alongside the steering servo, this mount achieves optimal chassis balance and weight distribution whilst eliminating the weak point problems associated with body-mounted or frame-edge winch installations commonly found on entry-level RC crawlers.
- Is this ready-to-run RC model waterproof for UK wet weather conditions? — Yes, the Element RC Enduro features water-resistant electronics throughout, including the Flysky brushed ESC and Reedy Power servo, protecting critical components during water crossings and damp conditions common in UK off-road environments. The enclosed receiver box provides additional protection for your radio receiver against dirt and moisture. However, complete waterproofing is not claimed, so reasonable care should be taken to avoid extended submersion or extremely harsh water conditions.
- What is included with this ready-to-run RC truck and what must I purchase separately? — The RTR package includes the fully assembled Enduro chassis with Stealth X gearbox, Knightwalker body, Reedy Power motor and servo, Flysky radio and ESC system, driveshafts, suspension components, officially licensed wheels and tyres, and all bumpers and accessories. You must purchase separately: a 7.4V 2S LiPo battery, a compatible LiPo balance charger, and four AA alkaline batteries for the radio transmitter. RC Model Shop offers comprehensive Power Bundles including recommended batteries and charging equipment if you prefer a complete ready-to-drive package.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
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