My King Hauler

rsd53 · #1 11-13-2013, 01:04 PM

I like to share my King Hauler with everyone. I wish I could claim that I built it, but I can't. I found it on eBay.

It's an older RTR build, but in great condition. It came with all of the electronics including a Tamiya 56501 "Electrical Unit Set", which controls all of the lights, and backup beeper.

To get it running I had to replace the Futaba 75 MHz receiver. Next I replaced the the tired 7.2v NiCd battery with a 3S Lipo. I noticed the Novak ESC was getting pretty, even on short runs, so I replaced it with a Tamiya TEU-105BK. finally I replaced the 12t Diamond motor with a RC4WD 65t.

It's really a pleasure to drive now, and I'm looking forward to getting to run with some of you guys at an upcoming show.

Rob

Ken Orme · #2 11-13-2013, 02:25 PM

It look good. Hope to see it running.

Ken

rsd53 · #3 11-13-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Orme

It look good. Hope to see it running.

Ken

Thanks Ken. Whoever built it had some great detailing skills.

Roadmasters · #4 11-13-2013, 03:17 PM

Great looking truck, I think it would look great with a vizor, but 3s!? That thing must haul!

Mikeo78 · #5 11-13-2013, 03:49 PM

Nice clean looking truck! Very cool!

rsd53 · #6 11-13-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadmasters

Great looking truck, I think it would look great with a vizor, but 3s!? That thing must haul!

Actually it does have a visor, but it fell off during shipping, and I haven't put it back on yet.

Changing the motor from a 12t to a 65t really slowed it down to a much more manageable speed.

rsd53 · #7 11-13-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeo78

Nice clean looking truck! Very cool!

Thanks Mike

Tinbender · #8 11-13-2013, 05:32 PM

Nice looking truck you have there. I didn't use the decals from my KH build.

rsd53 · #9 11-13-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinbender

Nice looking truck you have there. I didn't use the decals from my KH build.

Thanks! Since I bought the truck RTR, the decals were already on it.

dmess62 · #10 11-13-2013, 06:12 PM

Good looking truck you got there Rob

rsd53 · #11 11-13-2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dmess62

Good looking truck you got there Rob

Thanks Dave. I'd like to see how it pulls a trailer sometime.

Kingcam2 · #12 11-13-2013, 07:49 PM

Nice truck, look like mine but my truck is not finish yet as I am wait on my hobby shop to get a order in for me.

I can't wait to get a trailer as well.

bigdogrod · #13 11-13-2013, 08:55 PM

nice looking truck, good to see 'em box art sometimes

rsd53 · #14 11-13-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingcam2

Nice truck, look like mine but my truck is not finish yet as I am wait on my hobby shop to get a order in for me.

I can't wait to get a trailer as well.

Thanks, I'd sure like to have a trailer too. Maybe Santa Claus will put one in my stocking!

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