Peaks Epic 2024. Trailing with the upgraded FTX Trooper / RGT Intruder

After the initial trail run and rock tests I couldn't help myself but order the brass for the Intruder / Trooper.

It was performing OK but was definitely on the verge of being slightly top-heavy and, as I wanted to add a few scale extras, this certainly wasn't going to help.

The next group meet that was on the cards was the Peaks Epic, which is a one way, uphill grind over the course of five to six hours. I thought about what I could take and figured that it would be the perfect opportunity to give the Intruder / Trooper a proper run for its money.

I spent a day getting things ready, fitting the brass, making limb-risers and netting and fitting the winch. I then wondered (again) why I'd spent hours fiddling with elastic and cotton! An early night was stolen again and another 5am start was in store to get to the meeting point on time. I got there early!

To be honest, as we set off on the drive I was worried whether I'd made the right choice in taking this truck. Would I be happy later on? We would find out. Was the trail good? Hell yeah!

If you've not watched the other videos on this rig, please check them out. The rock test in particular might surprise you!

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[MikeRCWorld]

Awesome Trail adventure, with friends, nice to watch this👍🤠

[canuckchuck]

That Mother Cap rock formation is surreal!

[Sol-hlrj]

- The instantly recognisable and heartwarming sound of a TD5 in a sister Disco 2 to my Disco 2.. this must be a good video! 😅
I’m really tempted to buy the Intruder myself, for the body alone. I have the Rescuer, and it’s my favourite looker, as well as its equal to and even better to my TRX-4 in performance.

[rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide]

nice run, good truck and great location

[hollyhillrc]

Hi. I really like the colour you've used for your Intruders interior. Could you tell me what paint you used and where you bought it please. I'm also in the UK but I'm struggling to find that colour in a lexan paint at the usual places here. Many thanks from Derek 🙂

[sodunc]

Hola nuevamente! Como estas? Bien se te ve como siempre, debe influir el entorno natural de esas tierras lejanas! Ayer vi el video de las mejoras, ahora vere este y quizas te haga consultas, se agradece los detalles tecnicos que has dado hasta el
Momento. Aun espero hace 2 meses tardio por “internacion de aduana” mi RC, espero llegue o pido devolución. Ya compre las mejoras . Saludos desde Chile!

[johncusty]

Hi I have an MN999 and I'm going to repaint it.

I saw your video about painting and re assembly can you remember what paint you used and the colours you used. I like the look of the green and sand together. Also, the wheel arches screws Where can i get some from? i dont know the sizes.

Thanks for all the fantastic videos you do most helpful

[mikeyboy]

This looks loads of fun, Was this a club meet?! Whereabouts in the peaks was this / routes name?.

[billiwhizz]

got 2 upper burbages on the map. is it the 1 near hathersage bud?

[hotwheels]

hello I just bought a trooper but when I put the battery in for 8 hours and then I put it in the trooper it only works for 5 minutes what do you think is wrong it is the original battery still

[Brettoh]

On the fence about buying one… until seeing your video. My wallet does not thank you 😂