Hellvape Fat Rabbit Solo RTA Review

Hellvape are on a roll lately, they’ve released a bunch of tanks these last few years, and I can honestly say, every single one of them so far has exceeded expectations! Starting off with their release of their new Fat Rabbit RTA, and then venturing onto both of their Helheim RTAs (Helheim, Helheim S), and now another extension of the Fat Rabbit collection!

This latest tank, takes everything that was brilliant about the original Fat Rabbit and rolls it into a more compact tank designed for single coil usage!

Let’s check out Hellvape’s Fat Rabbit Solo RTA!

Big thanks goes to Vaporstate, who sent this out for the purposes of review!

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General Info

If you’re looking at images of the original Fat Rabbit RTA and the Fat Rabbit Solo RTA, you could be forgiven for thinking that these tanks are virtually the same. It took me a little while to see what Hellvape had done differently, and while it is subtle, it does make all the difference for it’s chosen target market.

The Fat Rabbit was huge, not only in size, but also in airflow, juice flow, and build deck. Hellvape saw a need from single coil vapers, and this is their response. A version of the Fat Rabbit with slightly smaller wicking ports and slightly altered airflow from the base, all in order to give single coil vapers a much better experience, without flooding from those originally huge wicking ports. To run a single coil on the original Fat Rabbit took using a huge coil, that allowed enough cotton to run through it in order to fill up those massive wicking ports.
With smaller wicking ports, vapers can now throw smaller single coil builds in without worry of over-wicking, and eventual leakage through the base.

The size of this tank is basically the same, coming in at around 28mm in diameter, with the same dual airflow control options, top fill, 1/2 turn fill cap and base, as well as that wonderfully roomy postless deck.

The Base/Deck

As you can see above, the deck is very similar to the original Fat Rabbit, nice open deck with postless design, very roomy for building. The way the insulator has been placed, you also have the option to run dual coils side by side, if required, even if this was primarily designed for a single coil, Hellvape have left that option open for you to run duals if you wish.

The two wicking ports on either side are a smidgen smaller than the original, making this more suited to single coil builds with less cotton needing to fill those ports. So if you’re going to run dual coil, two smaller coils such as 2.5mm diameter might be your best bet to avoid any wick choking by the smaller wicking ports.

Another small change you’ll notice is the airflow holes leading up from the bottom airflow. In the original, there were dual sets, where here, Hellvape have opted for longer full width airflow slots to direct the air.

As you can see by the last photo above, the Fat Rabbit Solo, is also hybrid safe with a nicely protruding positive pin.

Top Cap

The top cap is similar to the original Fat Rabbit, with a conical inside to maximise flavour, and the base connecting via a push and 1/2 turn system. You get straight glass, and also optional bubble glass in the kit for extra capacity, and the top cap to fill, also features the push and 1/2 turn system that the base incorporates. It’s a nice design, and makes tightening things a breeze, knowing that you’re not going to break anything when tightening down, or risk of going too far.

Airflow

The dual airflow, which Hellvape have adopted across several of their newer RTAs, allows air to not only cross over the coils, via the top airflow, but also from up and under, giving off maximum flavour, and allowing almost infinite airflow settings. The top airflow is restricted to a cyclops outer sleeve and three smaller holes to aid in adjustment, while the bottom airflow is purely cyclops style. My preference has been to close down the top airflow about halfway whilst leaving the bottom airflow completely open, for a slightly restricted, but flavourful vape.

Filling

Too easy, just like all of Hellvape’s tanks, unscrew the top and fill via two really large kidney shaped fill ports. No mess no fuss!

Building

Building on the Fat Rabbit Solo couldn’t be easier. Because it has a postless deck, the only thing you really need to worry about is coil leg length, once you get that right it’s a breeze. Loosen the side screws, place your coil, tighten them up, dry fire, tease out any hotspots, and then wick. The postless deck offers more room than others with posts, and you can fit some pretty big builds in there if you wish.
Wicking is very simple too, just thread your wick through and stuff it down the wicking ports. Wicking is pretty forgiving, but you’ll want to use more wick than less.

Any Leaks?

I have noticed some leakage, only while the tank is sitting idle however. If you’re regularly using it throughout the day it’s fine, but leave it overnight, and you might wake up to some eliquid coming out of the bottom airflow ports.
As always, make sure your seals are tight, and your tank is tightened, and you shouldn’t run into anything too serious. Hellvape’s tanks are known to be pretty clean tanks to use, and don’t generally leak.

Pros:

• Plenty of room to build
• Can take dual and single coil
• Nice smooth dual airflow
• Great looking tank
• Excellent capacity
• Hybrid safe connection
• Additional bubble glass included

Cons:

• Can seep a little when unattended (pack your wick right in there)
  

Where to Buy:

As always with Hellvape’s stuff, you can pick the Fat Rabbit Solo RTA up through their Australian partner, Vaporstate.
Vaporstate have the Solo for $55 AU on pre-order, which is a pretty good price for what you get. Go check them out now.

Conclusion

All in all the Fat Rabbit Solo has treated me quite well. I was one of those people looking forward to a single coil tank from Hellvape, and they delivered! The wicking ports are a smidge smaller than the original Fat Rabbit, so us single coil users, can get a great vape without having to run a massive coil, in order to provide enough cotton to the wicking ports.

The build quality is what you’d expect from Hellvape, really great, with nice tolerances on everything, and it’s a great looking tank, just like it’s big brother the original Fat Rabbit.

If you’re like me, and love your single coils, you cant go past this one, it’s the Fat Rabbit for single coil lovers. If you scrolled past the original Fat Rabbit due to it’s requirement for dual coils, you’re going to enjoy this one for sure!

Great work guys!

Shane Presser

Shane Presser has been vaping since 2013, and has extensive experience with advanced equipment, coil builds and DIY mixing. He is the man behind VapersGarage, and also more recently Aussie Vape Stores, a resource to help vapers find their nearest Vape Shops, and eLiquid Vendors.