Radio Controlled Model Car Battery

DonDon_3

My kids were given a radio controlled model car.
Its a Fast Lane R/C Ford Ranger.
The instructions say it takes 5 x AA batteries which fit in a caddy or a 1 x 6v rechargeable battery pack (not included).

Trouble is that it eats normal alkaline batteries and it doesn't work particulary well on rechareable AA batteries.

I'd like to get the rechargeable battery pack, but the instructions don't give any model number etc for the battery pack.

I've Googled myself to death (Oooh er Missus!) but without success.
I can't even find a web site for the manufacturer.

Any help/suggestions gratefully accepted.

Cheers
Don

Little_John

Toys R Us sell them so maybe try there? they usually stock accessories for their RC stuff.

spend_spend_spend

DonDon wrote: »

The instructions say it takes 5 x AA batteries which fit in a caddy or a 1 x 6v rechargeable battery pack (not included).

O.K... 5 x 1.5v is 7.5 volts, most nicad racing packs are 7.2volts but are a lot bigger than AA size cells (the reason they are poor), do a search on sleazebay you should find a 7.2v nicad pack and charger for around a tenner (almost universal) you'll have to graft the nicad pack onto the car (basic electrical skills) with one of the on it should last 3 time longer and charge better, if it all sounds like dish water to you, don't bother

GaryS

Do a search on Ebay for a seller called Vapextech.

They sell all sorts of very good quality rechargable batteries.

I get all my rechargables from them, they have an excellent feedback rating and I am not affiliated in any way whatsoever.

Little_John

you will not be able to shoe horn a 7.2V pack in either stick or saddle config in to that car.

DonDon_3

Thanks for the input folks, I'll do some research when I get a minute.

Cheers
Don