Finally you can drive RC trucks with high powered engine controls

RC trucks and vehicles are modeled after everything from monster trucks to racecars. Remote control trucks with gas powered engines are generally more fun to use.

R/C trucks are manufactured in many different models, and come equipped with gas or electric engines. R/C trucks are great for racing, or just playing monster trucks with a friend.

Remote control trucks are fun for kids and adults of all ages. Electric or battery powered remote control trucks make a fun, and safe, gift for young children. R/C trucks with gas powered engines are better suited for teenagers and adults, since there's real fuel involved.

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RC Technology

The technology of your RC truck works using transmission frequencies, much like a radio.

Inside hand-held remote control trucks is something called a transmitter, which sends commands over frequency waves to the receiver inside your truck.

The different frequencies used with RC technology include:

• 27 MHz
• 40 MHz

Manufacturers produce RC models in both frequencies because you cannot play with two models on the same frequency at the same time.

To get the best range for your R/C trucks or vehicles, make sure that the antenna is positioned directly up into the air. You may be able to get a 30-180 foot range, depending on the vehicle.

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RC Scales

The most life like RC trucks are on a scale of 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, or 1/10 of an actual vehicle's size.

To find out the scale of the RC truck you're interested in, look at the manufacturers information that came with your kit. The manufacturer will have determined its scale based on the length of the chassis.

The most miniature sized RC trucks are found in 1/16, 1/18, 1/20, 1/24 to 1/32 sized ratios.

RC Batteries

If you are thinking of buying an electrically powered RC truck, you’ll need to know a little bit about the cheapest and lightest batteries that are available on the RC market today.

Look for an RC truck that comes with a battery pack, charger and transmitter. Having these will save you money in the long run. Every RC vehicle bases its battery needs on:

• Size
• Features
• Performance

The type and age of your battery pack will determine the running time of your RC vehicle.

Average running times are anywhere from 10 minutes to 45 minutes.

Tips

Always have extra batteries on hand in order to avoid a "breakdown" while racing. You never know when you’ll need to replace your batteries and it may be in the middle of a race, or when you're away from home.

To keep your battery power at its peak, remember to charge your batteries at least 4 hours before playing. Be sure to follow these safety tips for your battery charger:

• Do not use damaged batteries
• Do not overcharge batteries
• Recharge indoors only

Remember that you should never cover your charger while it's charging since this can cause it to overheat. Use common sense and don’t handle batteries that are still hot.

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