Anyone thinking of getting a Hoss shouldn't let this video discourage them. If you get one and take your time setting it up, it will reward you with a huge smile every time you drive it.

@alejandroortega3653

3 жыл бұрын

I think my hoss is the shit lol 😆 my hoss is bad ass I blame it on the driver

@EXTREMERC416

3 жыл бұрын

The hoss does nothing that the competition at lower price doesnt. The only thing the hoss can do that no rc can do is bunny hops.

@bmc_rc6212

3 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend it for a all time basher? Like skatepark bmx track

@bmc_rc6212

3 жыл бұрын

What upgrades does it need?

@EXTREMERC416

3 жыл бұрын

@@bmc_rc6212 esc fan, motor heatsink and fan. Shocks, driveshafts bassicly critical parts of any rc car that shoukd right out of the box but who arent with traxxas lineup of 3s. Arround a 200$+ extra. Its just a rip off

i bought Hoss to my son (6years old) and it does amazing job there.. not heavy so he can carry it easily, he is running 2S Lipo on training mode and learning small rather flat jumps - it never breaks - great truck for kids in my opinion - not only by design :-) i love it and still agree with this review, thanks

I wanted one, and I still want one, but I'm glad that I went with the maxx instead. The hoss has a few advantages over the maxx but the maxx is a better truck, especially for the price difference of $70. I got to drive a hoss and it drives like a lifted rustler. The maxx has a pretty unique driving experience.

Where were you 3-4 months ago!...this is a true, honest, spot on review... get the MAXX don't be stubborn like me.

I have a 1/16 e revo, bandit, E revo 2.0, rustler, and hoss. I love my hoss more than any other truck. I love how wild of a ride it is and how unpredictable. It’s almost like having to tame it every time you drive. Loved the review tho and you make solid points. But for me… the Hoss is my GO TO RC every single time! Bash on yall 😁

Awesome review! Thanks for the honest insight. While watching I had the same thoughts yiu had in your summary. I have the Rustler VXL 4x4, love it, except for the ride height for my yard, too low for the grass.

@michigancody467

3 жыл бұрын

Hoss is great in grass.

After owning and having an absolute blast with this little truck, I think people should consider a few things.. First, If you don't reduce the brake percentage out of the box it's very difficult to control the Hoss in the air. The big motor is way overkill for the Hoss on the brake side. Second, as with any Traxxas RC if you don't set the steering servo endpoints out of the box, you're gonna fry the steering servo double quick. lastly, I tried the GTRs on my Hoss, but I found the ultras to be better on this particular truck. I run 50w in the rear, and 60w up front. But I was using the standard weight springs on the GTRs. Perhaps a stiffer spring would solve this shortcoming. I might try that. If I can ever stop running this thing long enough to work on it. lol

This was top notch, excellent video- 💪💪🤝🏎🏎🤝💪

Great honest video buddy. That Bigfoot body looks really nice still. I remember bringing that back and it had me wanting one lol 😆

#respect. That's why I watch a lot of reviews on what ever truck that I'm going to get. I wish everyone was like u. Just be honest, and I u can't take honesty than why do the reviews. Don't get me wrong, I love all rc trucks and cars. But I don't agree with how much money u have to pay to get a good Traxxis. And that's why I went for a ARRMA.

First rc ever and have a lot of money into this. I then got a felony 6s and love the build and toughness of arrma.

FYI that Lipo is way too heavy for the truck. You should keep under 6000MAH even 5000 they are much lighter and put less stress. The hoss does need the HD part upgrade think traxxas need to provide that out the box. The drive train on the axles breaks the most.

Great video and review. I love my hoss, never ran a Maxx I'd love to give it a try though.

I think you nailed it. The problem with this truck is the Arrma 3S line exists.

Awesome video and bashing

Hoss self rite like a dream it will surprise you. Been doing it a year not one problem promise. Drive tarain can take it no problem. Maxx not so much lol. Xmaxx , maxx , hoss . Love them all. Very smooth trucks. Vid 👍👍

all you have to do to get it to jump nice is put harder blue rate springs, 80 weight oil, and softer tires that's all I had to do to mine and it jumps awesome now.

Finally an honest review, great video

I have a horse it was my very first RC. My girl had bought me that thing was nothing but a nightmare every time I turned it on something was breaking on it so recently, I bought the heavy duty upgrades. I upgraded everything I haven’t drove it yet, but can’t wait to see how it’s gonna be but yeah straight headache money pit for the car. Thought I bought a lemon rc

Great review...

I'd like to see you do an updated opinion with todays current prices of $430 for Hoss vs. $570 for the Max. Also should take into consideration is the additional cost of charger and batteries for the Max. A charger and 2 batteries for the Hoss is $181 vs. $350 for the Max. So in reality the Hoss cost is $611 vs. $920 for the Max. Please give us an honest updated opinion. Thanks

Great video, love the honesty 👍 Maxx all the way! Hoss wouldn't be for me, I like to catch too much air 🚀

I agree with that description, it's a good truck but for that price you can just bump out another 70 and get a Maxx. And that trucks in a whole new league.

Hey a video comparing your Cen Reeper to the Hobao would be awesome and roll in the Xmaxx for another quick size comparison too.

I love my hoss, all I've changed is the shocks, then upgraded to the metal axles. Then added the Bluetooth link, the tunability of the truck is where the performance is at. Without having to upgrade everything, nobody ever talks about the self righting in their reviews

im sure you may be aware but you need to set your end points for your steering servo so it doesnt rub the drive shaft and cause more pressure on the servo.

Honest reviews is the only way to make them👍 The Hoss was on my radar at one point and time but so many other offerings even in the Traxas lineup just made it a pass for me. On a side note, getting close to opening that MT Plus 2 box😂

@JasonPerrinRCVlogs

3 жыл бұрын

It's a fun truck. But so many other fun trucks out there. Do you have everything to get the hobao up and running?

@ReadySetRC

3 жыл бұрын

@@JasonPerrinRCVlogs I guess that's the worst part, every thing is ready to go. You know what's really holding me back I need to paint the body and can't decide on the Ram truck to inspire me. May do a cross between rumble bee and TRX just not yellow😂

@JasonPerrinRCVlogs

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReadySetRC Get on it! :) I am going to be getting the Xmaxx TRX body and doing a simple red paint job. I want it to look just like the 1:1.

Appreciate the honest review!! All I have so far is a Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL and I Love it!!! I always like the Honest reviews for when I go bigger! By the way, is that a homemade ramp or purchased? I’m looking for a pre made light flip ramp!

@JasonPerrinRCVlogs

3 жыл бұрын

Home made ramp. Easy to build. I just drew a curve, screwed to pieces of wood together, and grabbed the jigsaw. :)

Thats a nice engine u got there. Plastic servo on a 500$ Rc. The sound it made was pretty cool keep it for sound effects im not even joking

Nice video and I appreciate the honesty one question I have it if you were going to be buying a new Traxxas vehicle either the wrestler 4 x 4 VXL or the house I’m not a real big you know taking it out to big jumps and everything like that but I do like to run around the grass on the asphalt what would you recommend between those two I’d really appreciate your opinion

I got my hoss 4 months ago have no problems with it and I do big jumps and bashing haven't broke anything...and I got the maxx tires on it

@EXTREMERC416

3 жыл бұрын

When it lands does it sounds like you dropped a glass bottle down?

@alejandroortega3653

3 жыл бұрын

No it does not I upgraded the shocks...I replaced them with the atomik shocks ...I filled those up with heavy oil for big jumps

For the difference in price between hoss and maxx, i would go for maxx. Hoss can only run upto 3s where as maxx can run 4s. Need to get my hands on one soon. Nice video 👍

I’m all for considering other brands other than Traxxas but I’m always worried about parts support and longevity. Don’t own a Hoss but a Rustler and am considering my next truck.

I agree. Overrpiced for some old system labeled new. Might as well buy the mini MAXX for that price.

Would this be a good option for a 6 year old? I picked up a brand new one for 500 cdn. Upgrading from an older brushed revo and teton.

My full collection 2 4x4 vxl stampede's, 2 4x4 vxl slashe's, 3 2wd stampede's gravedigger ,Bigfoot and just a reg 2wd then 2 emaxx's 1 brushed 1 brushless 1 vxl e revo the first edition 1 4x4 vxl hoss 1 4x4 vxl rustler 1 original xmaxx and finally a traxxas aton ➕ drone should I get a summit or erevo or slash ultimate edition next?

Very Fair review.... It's overpriced for what ya get. Just too many great options on the Arrma side for way cheaper and Likley more durable. If anything get the Maxx for a bit more like you said. Perfect review, if it were $150 cheaper no one would be complaining.... You nailed it brother But I have NO IDEA how Thomas from TP Parts RC Extreme sends his Hoss to the Freggin moon 😱

@JasonPerrinRCVlogs

3 жыл бұрын

No idea either. I will probably get out and give this truck another run. But after I tune the shocks and a few other things.

Good thing I saw this video I was thinking of getting one and I think I'm getting a maxx instead

I would move my ramp forward a few feet so that the truck lands on the rocks and grass versus landing the truck on the pavement. Landing a jump on something hard like concrete or pavement is a sure fire way to break something on your RC car, whether it’s an arrma or Traxxas.

Also where did you get your ramp? 🤔

@JasonPerrinRCVlogs

3 жыл бұрын

Home made.

Are you able to link all the upgrades to the Hoss ?

Hoss is great rc

Don’t blame the truck. I can see you struggling to keep it flat in the air. You have to adjust the drag break. That’s RC 101.

@michaelsalice9952

Жыл бұрын

Its BRAKE, that's vocabulary 101.....

@CattywhumpassproD

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelsalice9952 no that’s spelling 101, and yes sometimes talk to text gets one past me.

the price is too high it sets a super high expectation, should be WAY less money, good review,. i just got it two days ago, only my second rc traxxas 2wd slash was first. i got the arrma granite coming thursday for $319 cant wait to see which one becomes my fav.

Do you know a part # on the gtr shocks

I bought this rc so that i can upgrade it, whats the fun in driving something you didn't add your own style to, besides it has the same motor as the max just needs esc upgrade and you can run 4s, and its lighter, thanks for the video im sure this is a great truck.

The traxxas hoss is a great truck, every time he didn’t land it or flipped it was on him. (No disrespect to the creator) This truck was built for high torque and stunts. Still love this guy though Edit: this is a hard truck to get used to but once you get a hang of it it’s really fun.

Isnt the dementor and outcast cheaper than the hoss? Wheelie monsters if thats what the hoss can only do

@JasonPerrinRCVlogs

3 жыл бұрын

Very close I believe.

Let’s gooooooo

It’s a maxx looking truck for younger kids looking to learn with, shocks aren’t the best plus yes it’s overpriced. But if you can afford to spoil your kids with a brand that has available spares and upgrades easily available then people will buy. Or if your like me you’ll buy second hand upgraded ready at fraction of price 👍😁👍

For just a bit more, Maxx is a way better deal.

yea wasn't impressed , id rather convert my old hpi savage's to electric, than buy some of the stuff out there. my buddy got one and has had issues. sold him a big rock and i think he's finally seeing other than traxas which is good . tried to get him to get the maxx..wasn't much more.

@radiocontrolledmadness8119

3 жыл бұрын

Savage still my fav monster, can be very durable and the last 1/8 monster that’s not a truggy

Iv none stop broke driveshaft. Not a basher. :(

Seem like Traxxas is out of this world, as arrma is keeping it up with customers feedback to make better and better vehicles for us, Traxxas is going in they're own way with out listening to our feedback. like the Maxx, so many people already saying the bulkheads aren't strong enough since it first come out, but they keep coming out with the same old with out strength it up. Then comes the hoss, it's just a very expensive stampede just for you to look at in the store, caz everyone will probably go for the mini maxx with that price. At first I thought Traxxas will redesign the mini Maxx, and use the platform to make a more stable rustled 4x4 out of it, but no, they come out with a very expensive stampede (hoss), that's why I'm going for arrma now, Caz seem like Traxxas don't care what we want. Traxxas if you're listening, make a vehicle that is cheaper, light, fast and durable for us to bash.

@gasolinediesel972

3 жыл бұрын

The maxx doesn't break bulkheads unless you drive it into a curb at full speed. The maxx is by far the toughest rc out of the box. Traxxas, arrma, losi, kyosho, doesn't matter. The maxx is number 1. You're literally the only person who has asked for that. The bandit checks all of your boxes. Pretty cheap, light, very fast, and pretty durable. Go buy a bandit.

@yyckey5022

3 жыл бұрын

@@gasolinediesel972 @GasolineDiesel I am not saying the maxx is not tough at all, but if you're doing super high jumper like hard-core rc, thunder rc and me, even if you land it with four wheels, the bulkhead where it meet the arms still will give you problems, if you don't believe me, try using one battery and keep doing high jumps, even you land on wheels, the bulkhead might still Crack (specially where the bulkhead meet the arm), on my always on the top plastic arm pin holder. Just like hard-core rc and thunder rc, I will install a aluminum front bulkhead after I kill this plastic one.

@gasolinediesel972

3 жыл бұрын

@@yyckey5022 I haven't broken a bulkhead on mine. I've jumped it quite high as well. Some great landings and some nasty landings. If you're breaking bulkheads then vitavon makes some.

@yyckey5022

3 жыл бұрын

@@gasolinediesel972 check out hard-core rc, thunder rc and my video. I jumps my rustler 4x4 higher then my maxx and the rustler 4x4 take it better then my maxx everytime when I send it to the moon, no breakage most of the time for the rustler 4x4, but up until now with all the upgrades on my maxx, I still have bulkhead problems. When I do low jumps on the maxx it is fine even out of the box, but when I start to send it to the moon, it just keep cracking the bulkhead, even landing on all four.

@gasolinediesel972

3 жыл бұрын

@@yyckey5022 The maxx isn't really designed to go to the moon. It's more of a skatepark basher. If you're sending it to the moon and the only thing that ever breaks is the bulkhead, it doesn't seem too bad. The only weak spots that I've heard of from the truck are the caster blocks and the bulkhead. Both are relatively easy fixes.

Dude, I saw nothing wrong with the truck. It was the operator that I saw problems with!

What do you need for that 8000 mah gensace to fit?

Same thing that happened to your servo happened to mine. 😡

Roughly $200 less than the Maxx in Canada in 2023.

I own this truck. My EsC caught fire two weeks in running it 3s. Traxxas replaced it. I learned real quick that this is a flat terrain vehicle and to watch the throttling, especially when running 3s on it. Like you said, it’s fun to drive on the street or in a parking lot. My daughter loves it. It’s fun. $479(At the time I bought it) fun? Well if you like wrenching, yeah it’s the full experience on that front! 😂 Don’t jump it and don’t bash it or else you’ll be pouring money into new driveshafts, etc. I called it a ‘money pit’ when I called Traxxas about it. I made a thread on their forums about it as well….and got attacked for poor driving. That attitude drives people away from the hobby. Was that my last Traxxas? No, I got a TRX4 2021 Bronco. It’s fun. But I’m very, very careful with it because of what happened with my Hoss.

some people beat the hell out of the hoss and it survives, whereas other people do one jump and it breaks

I don't know why you blame the truck when you were incapable of making it fly straight. In no way am I a "Traxxas fanboy" but it is easy to distinguish between the driver messing up and the truck being bad. You were not driving it properly.

@JasonPerrinRCVlogs

Жыл бұрын

Lol. Awesome!

I'm still getting one your just a bad driver. You're showing your opinion on it and if I did a vid like this I would do the same with the MAXX. Your just a fan of the maxx

Is it over, so boring I fell asleep

Disagree