DANCHEE RidgeRock - 4WD Electric Rock Crawler - 1/10 Scale - RTR, Blue

The media could not be loaded. I’m really happy with the Redcat Danchee. For the price, it performs way above my expectations. The build quality is solid, the suspension works well on rough terrain, and it’s a lot of fun to drive. Battery life is good for this range, and setup was quick and easy. I’ve included an unboxing video so you can see what comes in the box and the overall quality. Highly recommend this RC crawler for beginners and hobbyists alike!

If you are already into the RC crawler scene, then you already know, I'll write this for those considering...I recently got into the "crawler" fun. My first purchase was the Traxxas High Trail, (cough) $700 later, after you buy the battery and charger not included. Yikes, I know but don't get me wrong, it is a very good looking and capable crawler, but $700 is a barrier to many people. But it gave me a particular perspective.The Danchee is surprisingly capable, has a feature that most RTR (ready to run) crawlers don't, specifically the ability to changes steering modes...With a click of a button on the controller (included) you can switch from1. Front wheel steering2. Front and back steer in the same direction (think crab)3. Front and back steer different direction (think monster truck)4. Rear wheel steeringIt is made by REDCAT, at least they put their name on it, and they have a pretty good reputation.Comes with battery and charger, albeit not top quality, but it works very well. I have yet to run the battery out. My longest stint was 25 mins.The tires are pretty tough, not foam filled but I have not seen them fold.It's actually good looking as well.Here's a list of things you should be aware of...It is made of plastic, but as long as you don't drop it off a cliff it will hold up.It is not fast. It's not gonna "rooster tail", but it moves pretty decent for a crawler.Upgrading the motors (there are 2, one on each axel) while possible will be a challenge, as they are enclosed in the axel housing.The servos don't have a lot of torque. This means if your tire is up against a rock, it may not be able to turn, but this is a factor in rigs triple the price range of the Danchee. Even the afore mentioned High Trail has issues.All that said, I love this thing. I have run it more than the High Trail lately. No regerts ;)If you want to get a good taste of the fun RC crawling can be, but don't want to drop half your rent money, this isn't a bad choice.

Ive had my Ridgerock for a few months now and absolutely love this truck! For the money, it cant be beat. This truck even outperforms my TRX4 that has extensive mods and cost about 6 times more. The Ridgerock motor on axle design and 4 wheel steering really give this truck a huge advantage over most other scale crawlers. The low center of gravity and overall balance of this rig makes it super capable and very fun to drive. Its very stable and always seems to give plenty of warming before it rolls, allowing you to make a correction and save it from a tumble. Poised it a great word to describe how it drives.The only real let down is the stock tires, they are too stiff for the light weight of this truck. Removing or cutting down the tire foams helps a lot and they eventually break in and work better. Replacing them with a softer grippier tire really makes this thing a winner. The wheels are true bead-locks so tire and foam replacement is super easy, no glue to mess with. Dont go too big though as heavier tires will take away from the performance. I'm currently using 1.9" Traxxas Canyon wheels and tires that have some treads cut for better traction. The smaller, lighter wheels give it more punch and just work bettr for me than the stock 2.2" but I will experiment more in the future, maybe the Traxxas Canyon 2.2" will be good.Overall power is good, not great but it gets the job done. Same with steering servos, work fine but if they fail its best to upgrade to something with a bit more torque.The truck has a perfect drag brake setting out of the box.Throttle control is excellent, very smooth and precise. It only has one mode, Crawl, which means neutral is brake and you have instant reverse by pushing the trigger forward.You can cycle through the steering mode with a button on the remote. A light on the controller displays the current setting. The choices are, front wheel only- rear wheel only- 4 wheel opposed- 4 wheel crab- This feature is amazing, especially on a truck in this price range. The turning radius is super tight and the multpile steering options give you a huge advantage on tough sections and add a ton of enjoyment to the overall experience.The battery that comes with it is fine but I run a 2200 2S lipo and get around an hour of run time, no need for anything larger as it will just add too much weight up high.So far, Ive had zero issues and the truck works great every time. Parts availibility is very good as this is a Redcat product.Two of my buddies have them now after seeing how well mine works and its a blast challenging each other on climbs. If youre looking to get into RC crawling or looking for a second rig that different than your scale 1/10 crawler, look no further. This thing is a beast! Buy one and thank me later, just prepare to spand hours in the woods playing with this truck, its so much fun!

So much fun for such a low price. This is a great crawler right out of the box, ready to run but offers you a great platform if you want to upgrade it to a more serious hobby grade crawler. It quite big and I'm having a hard time finding anything that's a challenge for me indoors but outside...The world is my oyster.

Positive: I can’t believe how capable this crawler is! This has pro features like motor on axle, nearly 90 degrees of articulation, pro mode body looks with roll cage and all the front and rear wheel turning options with simple changing with picture buttons on remote showing mode of steering.Negative: under powered motor, ok steering servo’s (could do with a upgrade), all suspension parts are plastic, battery location for the battery it comes with is great but if you want to use a bigger battery you will shift the cg up and increase weight to the point that the motor will struggle with high angle obstacles.Overall can’t beat the bang for the buck. Fun as heck and would be a great starter for kids that want to run with a parent. I would also recommend it for those who want to dip their feet in the hobby but doesn’t want to drop 200.00 plus for a mainline brand.