Editor’s Choice – Element RC ECTO Trail Truck | CompetitionX

One of the hottest new rides to hit the crawling market is the ECTO Trail Truck from Element RC. This ride is based on the Gatekeeper, utilizing the suspension package and electronics that come standard in that truck – basically a GK with an early-year pickup body. This setup allows for some great crawling action (no fenders to rub) as well as giving the ECTO a platform for more scale features; dropped bed design, injection-molded front bumper, fairlead, mock winch, antenna and action cameras!

DATE: 6/9/2021
MANUFACTURER: Element RC
VEHICLE: ECTO Trail Truck
WEBSITE: www.associatedelectrics.com/element/
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TONY’S THOUGHTS:
Unfortunately, I wasn’t a big fan of the Gatekeeper. I felt it was too tall and narrow for some sort of fast-moving U4-style rig. However, I think the idea behind the ECTO (the old ‘Dodge’ body on the same trailing-arm chassis) is where this rig will shine. The body gives it more of a crawler feel, meaning most will take it slow and steady instead of mobbing the rocks. This setup also removes a lot of weight from up high (the GK cage is now gone), lowering the CoG for a better handling rig. It is certainly on my list of future trucks to get – and should be on yours as well!

VIDEO:
Enduro Ecto Trail Truck RTR

RC Across America – Dead Man’s Crawl 2021 / Element RC ECTO – Horseman’s Park – Apple Valley CA