**PARTS ONLY**HobbyPlus CR18P EVO 2

HobbyPlus CR18P EVO 2 1/18 RTR Crawler

Power, durability and precise control in a compact RC crawler platform — available in RockVan and Convoy bodies

The HobbyPlus CR18P EVO 2 is a 1/18-scale brushed 4WD RTR crawler platform that combines a user-controlled two-speed transmission with portal axles, an all-metal gear drivetrain, big-bore oil-filled shocks, and full-time 4WD. It crawls technical obstacles in low gear, then moves briskly along a trail when the driver selects the higher ratio.

EVO 2 strengthens several areas of the established CR18P platform. Reinforced 1.5mm stub axle pins and hexes, heavy-duty driveshafts, servo-on-axle (SOA) steering, a counter-rotating rear driveshaft, larger wheel-well openings, and big-bore threaded aluminum shocks improve durability, clearance, and serviceability. The platform is offered with two scale bodies: the RockVan and the Convoy.

RockVan and Convoy Body Options

RockVan
Full-length roof rack with integrated high-visibility LED light bar, painted finish with high-visibility graphics and clear windows, tilt-up body access, winch-ready
Grey	Blue

Convoy
Hinged body with hidden body clips (new for Convoy) for effortless access to the battery and entire chassis, with a clean, seamless look
Hugger Orange	Matte Green

The core EVO 2 drivetrain and chassis features apply across both bodies. Select the listing that matches the body and color you want.

What Is Included

CR18P EVO 2 Specifications

Key Features of the CR18P EVO 2

Two-Speed Manual Shift From the Remote Low gear for precise crawling over technical obstacles, high gear for brisk trail runs — all selected from the transmitter.	Performance Portal Axles Supreme clearance over traditional straight axles, with multiple aftermarket gear ratios available.
Big-Bore Threaded Oil-Filled Shocks Rebuildable shocks with threaded collars for linear preload tuning and adjustable damping (oil not included).	Servo-on-Axle (SOA) Steering Places weight on the axle instead of the chassis and greatly improves steering geometry.
HD & Counter-Rotating Driveshafts Larger-diameter driveshafts for greater strength, with a counter-rotating rear shaft that reduces torque twist for planted, predictable climbs.	1.5mm Stub Axle Pins and Hexes Less play in the wheel and a stronger system than the previous 1.0mm pins.
Full Metal Gear Drivetrain Super-strong sintered gears throughout the transmission, axles, and portal hubs, with CV axles up front.	5-Degree Chassis, Scale Body & LEDs Super-clearance 5-degree chassis, low-CG design, winch-ready mounting, painted body with clear windows, and remote-operated LED lights.

CR18P EVO Platform Story

The CR18P EVO platform balances small-scale crawling performance with recognizable scale bodies. EVO 2 retains the portal axles, full metal gears, two-speed transmission, waterproof electronics, and worldwide parts availability that owners expect, then revises the suspension, steering, driveshafts, stub axles, and body designs with larger wheel wells for improved tire clearance and a bolder stance.

The RockVan is intentionally taller and more style-driven, while the shorter, lighter Convoy adds a hinged body with hidden clips for effortless battery and chassis access. Drivers of the taller van body should account for its higher mass on steep side hills and use smooth inputs.

Pros and Considerations

What You May Need Separately

• Shock oil for tuning the big-bore oil-filled shocks.
• Transmitter batteries and LiPo safety equipment.
• Spare wheels, tires, or low-mounted weights for drivers tuning side-hill stability.
• HeliDirect HobbyPlus spare parts for routine service and HobbyPlus upgrades for deliberate tuning.

See the CR18P EVO 2 in Action

Frequently Asked Questions