Hobby Plus RC 1810503-GY 1/18 2025 CR18P EVO-V2 Rock Van (Grey)

Conquer trails big and small with the Hobby Plus CR18P EVO 2 Rock Van 1/18 Scale 4WD Mini Crawler—a compact powerhouse built for serious off-road adventure. Designed with scale realism and rugged performance in mind, this mini crawler combines a bold van-style body with advanced crawling capabilities. Its 4-link suspension, portal axles, HD driveshafts, SOA (servo-on-axle) and high-torque motor delivers impressive ground clearance, smooth articulation, and superior traction over rocks, dirt, and obstacles. The EVO 2 platform upgrades include enhanced steering, refined suspension geometry, 2-speed transmission, and improved electronics, giving you precision control on any terrain. New features include 1.5mm pin stub axles, hinged body mounts with hidden body clips, big-bore/threaded and oil-filled shock bodies, refreshed body designs include larger wheel-well openings for additional tire clearance and more aggressive look. New scale accessories for the Rock Van include a full length roof rack, high-visibility light bar and super soft tires mounted on Deep Star wheels.

Whether indoors or out, the CR18P EVO 2’s versatile 4WD system ensures unstoppable climbing power in a small, portable package. Perfect for both casual hobbyists and serious crawlers alike, Hobby Plus blends scale detail with serious performance, making every crawl session an adventure. Lastly, one of the most surprising new features of the EVO V2 is its budget-friendly price. Considering the EVO 2 is a portal axle, full metal gear 2-speed scale rig, this might be the most value-packed, ready-to-run scale crawler on the market.

Enjoy an impressively realistic mini-crawling experience by combining the versatile, go-anywhere fun of Hobby Plus Crawlers with Motion RC’s parts and technical support, industry-leading customer service and product selection for a package that cannot be beat!

New Features

• Big-bore-threaded oil-filled shocks (oil not included)
• Linear tuning ability threaded shock collars 
• Rebuildable
• Damping adjustability
• Servo on Axle (SOA) set-up
• Places weight on axle versus a chassis mounted servo 
• Steering geometry greatly improved
• HD Driveshafts
• Material diameter increased for greater strength
• Counter Rotating Rear Driveshaft
• Reduces torque twist for more planted and predictable climbs
• 1.5mm stub axle pins and hexes
• Slightly less play in the wheel
• Stronger system than the 1.0mm pins.
• High visibility graphics with painted finish and clear windows
• You have to look good, right? Scale look with clear windows!
• Paint just pops through the polycarbonate
• Large wheel-well openings for added clearance
• Hinged body with hidden body clips
• Super easy access to the battery and entire chassis
• Winch Ready
• We made it easy to add a winch with the new EVO 2

Returning Features

• Portal Axles
• Supreme clearance over traditional straight axles
• Multiple gear ratios available as aftermarket support
• Full metal gear drivetrain
• Super-strong sintered gears throughout the transmission, axles and portal hubs
• Two-Speed manual shift from the remote
• Counter-rotating rear driveshaft to minimize torque twist
• Full metal geared transmission (gear box, front & rear axle)
• CV Axles upfront
• Full-time 4wd 
• Super clearance 5-degree Chassis
• Creates added clearance in the rear portion of the wheelbase to aid in clearance of large obstacles and overhangs.
• Aggressive shock and link geometry
• Low center of gravity minded design
• Operated LED lights from the remote
• Fly Sky Radio System
• Waterproof Electronics
• World-wide parts availability
• 2s LiPo Battery
• USB Charger
• Over a dozen option parts available

Electronics

• Transmitter TX: 2.4ghz 4channel
• RX: 4ch (PPX4 grade water resistant)
• Battery: 7.4v 2S Li-po 600mah
• Motor: 180 55Turn
• ESC: FLYSKY ESC/RX combo
• Charger: USB with indicator

Includes

• Hobby Plus CR18P EVO 2 Grey Rock Van 1/18 Scale 4WD Mini Crawler - RTR
• Hobby Plus/Flysky 4-channel 2.4GHz transmitter
• 2S 7.4V 600mAh LiPo battery
• USB charger
• Tools
• Instruction manual

Requires

• 4x AAA alkaline batteries for transmitter

• Length: 279mm
• Width: 138mm
• Height: 130mm
• Wheelbase: 160mm
• Weight: approx. 559 grams
• Drivetrain: Full Lock 4WD
• Shock: Oiled Filled Coil Spring
• Wheel: Internal bead lock
• Tire: 60mm Competition spec Super Soft Rubber
• Transmitter TX: 2.4ghz 4channel
• RX: 4ch (PPX4 grade water resistant)
• Battery: 7.4v 2S Li-po 600mah
• Motor: 180 55Turn
• ESC: FLYSKY ESC/RX combo
• Charger: USB with indicator

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