Climb the Ladder to Remote Control Fire Truck FunA remote control fire truck is the thing for you if the scream of a fire truck’s siren gives you a thrill! The RC industry has produced several great models that put you in the driver’s seat and take you barreling to that next fire call at speeds of up to 12 mph.A premium truck can bring as much realism as possible to the look and functions of each unit. You will find RC fire trucks with flashing emergency lights, working sirens, rotating ladders, and precisely replicated fire fighting accessories. You can even buy a remote control fire truck that includes functioning water hoses that shoot water over 15 feet by radio control. Fire trucks may also have independent spring suspension systems. These larger units are usually around 20-22 inches long, run 7-10mph and have a transmitter range of 300 feet. The smaller category of trucks may lack the capability to shoot water and douse a fire, but they will still boast excellent detail work, plus working headlights and emergency lights. These RC fire trucks have great manoeuvrability for their size. You will find mid-size units around 17-20 inches long, with a transmitter range of around 70 meters, and with top speeds of 10mph. If you are looking for a less traditional remote control fire truck that can respond to fires in any terrain, then you need to turn your attention to the RC Hummer. This type of RC vehicle leaves no question about where you can take it – through the backyard, across the beach, or down a dirt path – the short wheel base and higher suspension make it perfect for overland emergency responses. Hummer fire trucks are usually just over a foot long, have good attention given to accessory details, have a transmitter range of 100 meters, and can tear down the road at 12mph. A remote control fire truck often comes ready to roll, with wireless radio control transmitter, a 9.6v or 7.2v battery pack, antenna, and battery pack charger. These RC units run on rubber tires, have forward, reverse, left, and right directionals, and have an average runtime of 10-15 minutes. Most hobby and RC retailers will have one or more RC fire trucks in stock, but if not, check out the web for pictures, prices and exact specs.
The attention to detail makes any remote control fire truck interesting to own and share with other RC enthusiasts – the next natural step is a fire department of your own and races between fire trucks to see who gets to the fire first. This is an RC vehicle made for fun and extreme imagination – have a blast with it!
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