The Voyager Pro by Trail Tech [Review]

[@rso1411]

I have been researching this unit for days and this is by far the best review that I have seen. Great job.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Jerry.

[@kimojon9665]

I purchased my 2020 KTM 300 XCW TPI and the guy I purchased it from gave me a brand new Voyager Pro with the bike. I have mounted it completely different than anyone else, where it cannot get damaged. I hooked every terminal you can to it and I can tell you I love this devise. I ride extreme enduro and want to see engine temps right away, not look to the side of my fan. This thing gives me a piece of mind when I'm way out in the middle of no where. It's very tough, look up vids and you will see someone spraying it with a high speed pressure washer on the face, then beating it with a hammer and it works like a timex. Anyway, a really cool item for off road bikes, it provides all of your bike information and GPS at the same time...to include realtime temps, engine temps, speed, altitude, and what I really like is you can place your truck location on the map before you take off for a ride. Then when you are way out in the boonies, you can find your way back without a worry.

[@AdventureRig]

That's great! Thanks for the feedback.

[@jacknelson8061]

Mimi, how did you mount yours? What case and mount did you use? Any pics?

[@soonermike4]

This is by far the best review I’ve seen on KZbin. You really know your stuff. I’m going to buy one of these for my CanAm Outlander. Thx!!

[@AdventureRig]

That’s very kind of you to say! Thanks for watching.

[@BikerGirlTraveler]

At 600 bucks it is over price for my needs. I don't need a tach, coolant or ambient temp, or any of bike features, my bike provides me that. All I care about is accurate maps with accurate directions through third world countries, not just the US. May GPS devices and apps provide amazing navigational coverage for the US, but travel through the rest of America and the vast majority fail miserably. Give me a device that will connect to my phone and google through my phone and compare notes to it's own stored maps and gives me the best route options throughout the world, and now you are talking. This device is good for the weekend warrior who goes riding with buddies, but for the real world traveler who most often than not travel alone, it leaves me wanting more.

[@AdventureRig]

We are planning Central America with it this fall and I think it’ll be perfect. The route will be planned beforehand on it.

[@davidmurchie5346]

I don’t understand why anyone would give ya a thumbs down?? Great job. Two thumbs up.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks David I appreciate the nice comment.

[@MattLitkeRacing]

I’m interested in one but I don’t have any buddies

[@AdventureRig]

That's a topic for another video.

[@nickiwarnick9370]

Great review of this product. I appreciate the honesty with the information. We ride in Moab, Utah quite often and I hate using my cell phone for the GPS. With is running, it heats up and the red dirt in Moab is harsh on a cell phone. I have been considering getting the Voyager to put on our Can Am sxs so we can navigate. Great job on the video. Oh... I was also wondering what wireless microphone that you used for this video? When I saw how windy it was, I was thinking that I wouldn't be able to hear the video well but it worked out great.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Niki. We ride Moab a lot as well and this is the perfect unit for out there. The mic is a Rode Smartlav +.

[@josefuxa5521]

Great objective review. Thanks ! 2 questions: -Can you download to the unit a gpskevin maps (they are an img file not a gpx) -it includes us city maps and topo maps similar to Garmin’s ?

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks Jose! Trail Tech has their own mapping which we’ve found to be very great. We’ve been surprised to be in the middle of nowhere and it includes desolate roads. As far as uploading your own, your routes have to be in gpx format. TT’s site makes it pretty easy to manage and I believe you should be able to check it out before purchasing a Voyager Pro. Hope this helps! They usually have someone in customer support answer the phones too and can give you 100% answers (it’s a real person you’ll talk to).

[@doug_EX]

1:43 The power to the headlight on the Beta is AC and not DC. Makes sense that it didn't work well. You could use the connection of the horn (if you don't use your horn obviously) and put a jumper wire to close the circuit.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks!

[@comfortablyunknown700]

You were at the top of the search list for this product review due to giving the best review.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching!

[@potatodoestheinternet1274]

I wish they made just a gps dongle for my kids so I can have them on my map too

[@AdventureRig]

Yeah that would be awesome.

[@shannonshull6989]

Great Review! Excited to get one for my ADV, DS, and dirt bike trips. Tired of going places and not having the data this will provide me and my boys. Thanks!

[@AdventureRig]

You’re going to love it! Thanks for watching.

[@steve1627]

Awesome review. Better than Trail Tech does! Thanks.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching!

[@noecardona]

I really don’t recommend anybody by this for off road. we all want to use technology, but this one become useless the screen is too weak. If you press on it or you fall off and hit the screen you can crack it that’s not the worst part. if you crack the screen Trial tech wants $375 to fix it more than 60% what the unit cost they advertised as off-road and the screen It’s so delicate don’t waste your money.

[@AdventureRig]

I have quite literally beat the crap out of mine (and my bike) and the screen is still fine. I've been running it for about 5 years.

[@ThisTall]

I must be the only one in the world that thinks it’s barely worth using a gps off-road if it’s not actual satellite view. Big cartoonish lines on coloured low Rez topo is just not comfortable to use while you’re moving.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching!

[@RoughRidersTV]

When you ran it to the battery, is it always on and pulling current so that your battery dies or is it switched so it only pulls current when you start the bike? Thinking about adding this to my YZ250F for trail riding but don't want to kill the battery. Also, assuming it has standard mapping for way points markers, etc. How do you download additional map segments and get them on the unit? How do you charge it when not on the bike...is it just a USB 3.0 cable to hook to PC or something?

[@AdventureRig]

It has different settings. When run to the battery I put in on the setting so that it turns off once it sees the battery is not charging so it will not drain the battery. It comes with maps downloaded for the US. Check out the Polaris Ride Command website for mapping. The charging off the bike was one of my gripes. You have to have it on a dock like it is on the bike and then you can plug that in. Or if it's left on the bike you can run the cord from the outlet to the unit. www.trailtech.net/en-us/shop/accessories/digital-gauges/voyager-pro-gps/voyager-pro-gps-upgrades/voyager-pro-charger-ac-wall-charger-fits-voyager/

[@UnicornMoto]

Nice review. Very helpful, yet to the point. Great perspective on some of the features too. Thanks!

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Quinn.

[@MXKID34]

What ear buds are you wearing under your helmet for your phone?

[@AdventureRig]

The only earbuds I've used have been apple earbuds but only because I have small ears and they are the only ones that stay in place. Not the most comfortable. We have since upgraded to Sena 50R kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3O0ZZaoeq9sr5I so no need for earbuds in the helmet. Hope this helps!

[@paul.i3606]

You “dive” into it any more and you will drown

[@AdventureRig]

😂

[@surferxblood]

How awesome is it to have a girlfriend that rides too.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Surfer. It is awesome having her along on all the rides.

[@MototasticAdventures]

Thank you for a great overview!

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching!!

[@scottminshall6420]

As others have said, great review!

[@AdventureRig]

Thank you Scott.

[@scottphillips6342]

Are these supposed to charge when turned off? I bought a separate dock for charging inside while updating or mapping but it only charges when powered on. This makes no sense. Thanks.

[@AdventureRig]

This may help: There are few menu options to change when Voyager Pro is used without a connection to vehicle power: 1. Vehicle Profile > Wake Detection, Speed Source, Charge Mode 2. Maps and GPS Setup > AutoLog Source you can find the manual here: cdn1.polaris.com/globalassets/trail-tech/2020/home/pdf/9200-manual.pdf

[@AdventureRig]

If this doesn't help, their tech support is always very helpful.

[@LenartoGarage]

Does it come with a mount?

[@AdventureRig]

Yes it does.

[@sk.adv.]

where to buy it, sir?

[@AdventureRig]

You can buy on Amazon - amzn.to/4adIqjj (affiliate link) Thanks!

[@Hobartez]

Ok... i can watch videos all day long on the voyager pro... but im more interested in the orange bike. What is it? I wanna see a video on that

[@AdventureRig]

Haha that is a KTM 640 Adventure.

[@Hobartez]

@@AdventureRig Thanks!!

[@brians09crf450x]

I like that it works with gloves I like the buddy system I like you can use it on other bikes. That’s awesome but Does it have all the trails already loaded into it? Can you add maps? Where do you get the maps if you can add maps and do you have to buy the maps? Does it have base maps or layers Does it show the property owner Based on her review it seams like a questionable purchase Sounds like the only way to plan a route is on a computer with their software. That’s bunk. I feel like a lot of key information was left out.

[@AdventureRig]

It has a lot of trails, but no it may not have every single trail out there. Yes you can add maps. Go here to find out all about it. www.trailtech.net/en-us/voyager-pro/custom-maps No it does not show property owner You can use any software to plan a route.

[@brians09crf450x]

@@AdventureRig I was not expecting a response based on the age of the video. Thank you for that and for the additional information. You definitely earned a sub from me! Happy trails

[@AdventureRig]

We try to respond to everyone but sometimes miss one or two. We appreciate the sub!

[@DesertRacer1112]

Great review!!

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks!

[@trevorstellrecht6116]

Suggestion, a tutorial on how to setup buddy groups, use the mapping software, loading routes and base maps etc. Basically an in depth tutorial on how to do all the things you do with your Voyager Pro. There doesn't seem to be a video like this on youtube.

[@AdventureRig]

We'll try to get that done! Thanks!

[@steveb7600]

Anything but Garmin, so sick of their monopoly of GPS and their terrible UX and nonintuitive design. Such a horrible overpriced company with very little competition. Im hoping this worked with uploaded maps from Google Maps with points

[@AdventureRig]

We've not tried anything from Google maps on it.

[@DanaiiGoose]

Hello very nice presentation, it helped me a lot. But still I have a question. Is the V2V antenna ok to fix it on the rear fender horizontall or do we HAVE TO fix it on the head light number plate vertically?

[@AdventureRig]

Appreciate it! We would recommend asking their tech department.. when you call them you should be able to talk to someone right away.

[@JerryFrancel]

Great review...... Thank you! I can't help it notice that I looks like you are in Bullion Canyon in Marysvale Utah. Striking resemblance!

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Jerry!

[@dirtrider9268]

Great info! I'm outfitting a light ADV bike-EXC and wondering if the Voyager Pro will eventually change to take the other telemetry from the OBD II port like the existing engine temp and revs, etc. Anyone hear of future changes expected at Trail Tech for the next generations?

[@AdventureRig]

I don’t personally know of anything.

[@nicomariconi1005]

What if the bike is air cooled

[@AdventureRig]

The temp comes off the radiator but maybe you could rig it up in the fins of the cylinder head? Or you just could leave it off and not have temp.

[@nicomariconi1005]

@@AdventureRig thank you

[@boblogIIIfan]

looks good i just broke my phone , had it quadlocked to the middle of the bars. can you use garmin saved trails on this or ? so i can download trails to it

[@AdventureRig]

That is a bummer! We hear too many horror stories about phones breaking on the bars. Yes, you can upload GPX files to it with a microSD.

[@kevinkillsit]

How many Bluetooth intercoms can you connect simultaneously? How does this pair with Bluetooth Helmet hardware?

[@AdventureRig]

Sorry I didn't see this comment earlier. I'm honestly not sure how many you can pair it with at once. I would give Trail Tech a call and ask them. They are very helpful.

[@markthomas2166]

Great review, just one question since you went over the feature so fast. The "Buddy System" ONLY works if everyone in the group has a $600 Voyager Pro? I saw the antenna attached one the one bike. Too bad Trail Tech can't make it to work that way. (Main unit + a number of antennas)

[@AdventureRig]

I would love it if you could simply add an antenna on your friends and you would be able to seem them on the Voyager Pro but unfortunately everyone needs a Voyager Pro for the buddy tracking to work.

[@RC-bw7zz]

What a smart lady

[@AdventureRig]

Aww that's very nice of you to say.

[@5AXISDLOCKHART]

Nice 640. LOL at 2 min. Shakes and vibrates is putting it mildly, but I still love mine.

[@AdventureRig]

Haha right!

[@francopisani8145]

Does it work in Latin America? Does it include the maps or do you have to download them? Thank you!

[@AdventureRig]

It would work in Latin America but you would need the maps for the area as they do not come loaded.

[@kaseypoulson3573]

Do you know if it’s possible to track a unit from home. Like if I wanted to track someone else riding?

[@AdventureRig]

It’s line of sight so if you either mount the antenna on a giant pole or ride in a very flat area it could work.

[@freakytikitv7361]

Great review! Very informative. I dont think i have any other question. Thank you

[@AdventureRig]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@racesla]

Great review. One question, did you buy generic versions or bike specific versions for your Beta and KTM? I have a Beta 430 RR, and I'm wondering if I should get a generic Voyageur pro. It is a bit cheaper. And by your install explanation it seems pretty straight forward. Thanks

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Howard. These are just universal kits that are installed on all of our bikes.

[@razorsedgeadventures6599]

Great review! I heard rumor Santa is bringing one my way for Christmas this year!😉

[@AdventureRig]

Oh hell yeah!!

[@97delkron]

i am curious. does your beta still have oil injection? if so can you still see factory screen to see injection light or does trail tech have a feature for that?

[@AdventureRig]

I do still have oil injection but the factory computer only works about half the time. You can see it if you lean forward but usually it is blocking it. Trail Tech does sell a kit that you can wire in those lights to it if you wish.

[@degenerateactual3080]

Does the Voyager Pro not have an odometer like the other Trail Tech gauges?

[@AdventureRig]

It does, you just have to set it to your bike. We switch bikes a lot so we just make sure to change the mileage when we do.

[@MulTfrancis]

Great review. If you wanted to use this on the road, will it give gps directions on streets?

[@AdventureRig]

No it won't.

[@joejohnston471]

"Basecamp Sucks" truer words never spoken !!!!

[@AdventureRig]

😂

[@mrtschroder4364]

quick question will the maps work in other countries

[@AdventureRig]

I think if you just uploaded the maps they would work for whatever countries you'll be in. But I would call and double check that with Trail Tech. They are easy to get on the phone and have great customer service.

[@Lowdown13blues]

Hi I’m new to GPS so I have what it might sound like a dumb question.... let’s say you’re in the middle of nowhere and no signal on your cell and you look at the map on your Voyager pro and decide to go somewhere in there ... will it take you there or you need an extra step to get a track or route ? And also, does it has a compass ? Thank you

[@AdventureRig]

It does not have the ability to “take” you there. It will not give you a magenta line to follow like a Garmin. You can see the trails and follow them or use a phone or computer before hand and mark trails on it. You need to create the track or route first.

[@Lowdown13blues]

@@AdventureRig Thank you !

[@andyk4688]

What happens when you crash like we do on the regular

[@AdventureRig]

You can purchase a protector for it however it is a bit expensive. I will say I have looped the bike in the rocks and whisky throttled it into cliffs and rocks. Every time I think “oh there goes the voyager”. But it has been completely fine. And I crash a ton.

[@pineywoodsriders2184]

Excellent review good job y’all.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks appreciate you watching Bill.

[@R2FortyFive]

Helpful review. Thank you.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Timothy.

[@borderm3]

I want to hear more about this Tyson guy

[@AdventureRig]

Haha he can find him in other reviews.

[@waltermcmurry7686]

Excellent review. Thanks!

[@AdventureRig]

Appreciate it thanks for watching!

[@pascaltout55]

Can you see the odometer of the bike ?

[@AdventureRig]

I have to lean slightly forward to see the stock computer. I have it mounted pretty far forward and upright though as 95% of the time I’m standing. Tyson has one on his KTM and he has an easier time seeing his stock computer.

[@rickh4546]

Can you get Australian out back maps for it

[@AdventureRig]

You can load any gpx files onto it. So if you have Australian maps in that file format you can load them. Check out the ride leader website to see what maps you can load.

[@ryanprice1467]

Thank you beautiful 😻

[@AdventureRig]

You’re welcome 😊

[@mikestaver9368]

Does it have trails preloaded? I am in Scottsdale area and would like something that will guide me to or through trails

[@AdventureRig]

A lot of areas in Moab we have found are on it as well as Colorado and the PNW from what we’ve found. But there is no guarantee it’ll be preloaded.

[@mikestaver9368]

@@AdventureRig Thank you. I'm going to have it put on my new 300 xc w

[@mikethacker8558]

A very informative comprehensive review. You are a pro.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks Mike appreciate the feedback.

[@parkdawg85]

Awesome review. By far the best Iv seen.

[@AdventureRig]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching.

[@christianwaddell7746]

Assuming this does NOT work with the popular single track app TRAILFORKS hey?

[@AdventureRig]

If you can export gpx files off of Trailforks you could import them on to here...

[@MendoMoto]

Love the choice in music! Whiskey Meyers deserves as much love as possible. How are the preloaded maps in terms of roads and trails included?

[@AdventureRig]

I've been very impressed. Trails that I thought would never be on it are. Every once in a while there is something missing but overall I've been happy.

[@MendoMoto]

@@AdventureRig Awesome! I knew it wouldn’t work like a GPS, but having most roads and trails makes it worth it.

[@austinmurphy6301]

Just wondering what headset you use?

[@AdventureRig]

We have Senas and Cardo Packtalks.

[@timfagan816]

So what if you actually have a proper dirt bike with no battery? Is this going to be useless?

[@AdventureRig]

Yes you need a charging system.

[@ADVNevada]

@@AdventureRig actually you can get a separate charger for this and use it on a dirt bike without a charging system as long as you charge it every ride. The Voyager PRO has an internal battery.

[@AdventureRig]

@@ADVNevada This is true but from our experience it will only last two or three hours if you are using the map the entire time.

[@coskier1969]

Right on!!!😊

[@AdventureRig]

🙏🏻

[@JokerMachineVideo]

This was really helpful. Thank you

[@AdventureRig]

Appreciate it thanks for watching Joker.

[@brianphxaz123]

Thx for the review. Well done!

[@AdventureRig]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@brianphxaz123]

@@AdventureRig By the way, because of your review, I ordered the Trail Tech Pro GPS. Sent your video to my buddy. He is ordering one too. Mine arrives tomorrow. Yeah!

[@munkyassproductions9178]

can you set a destination like a normal gps? Like if I want to go home

[@AdventureRig]

MUNKY ASS GAMING You can set a point as “home” but you cannot have the GPS take you there or give you directions to it.

[@PicolusCage]

Adventure Rig so it’s just a map?

[@AdventureRig]

@@PicolusCage And about 15 other functions.

[@SWFlowseeker]

Nice info. Thx

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffgerbing1230]

Not sure if I heard it how is it in the rain and heavy water ?

[@endurowarrior]

I have the 3rd one on my 500 coz the screen came off so easy and the water or humidity goes under than get rusty all over inside. I highly recommend to put in zipbag when you wash your bike. Keep the invoice, TrailTech can replace it.

[@AdventureRig]

+Jeff GERBING Works really well in rain and we've never had any issues with water in the screen etc. We always take them off if we are pressure washing bikes. The shot at 3:43 was a complete hail storm turned downpour.

[@AdventureRig]

Enduro Sport, We've never had any issues... we always take them off if we are washing the bike...

[@djzadventures]

I'd enjoy a follow up review based on your further use and experiences...like your long trip you mentioned happening last fall. Also, could you have a mount on each of your bikes, then transfer just the head unit to each bike when needed?

[@AdventureRig]

We absolutely love it. We didn't take it to Central America since we didn't have maps for it and we wanted turn by turn directions. But you can easily take it off and put it on other bikes which is exactly what we do. Highly recommend it.

[@jr.6199]

@@AdventureRig what gps did you use instead then?

[@AdventureRig]

@@jr.6199 We used a Garmin Zumo.

[@jr.6199]

@@AdventureRig thanks, i was wondering since i bought the Zumo XT also but now realize the TT Voyager Pro might be needed with the Buddy tracking feature.

[@AdventureRig]

@@jr.6199 It kind of just depends on your application. The Voyager Pro is hands down the best unit for off-road use. The buddy tracking system with the VP works flawlessly. The Zumo is great for on-road use/turn-by-turn directions. Garmin has a new friend tracking feature but it's a bit more cumbersome to use than the VP buddy tracking.

[@Georgia4Low]

Once you recorded and saved a track on the Voyager Pro, can you rename it? Thanks

[@AdventureRig]

You should be able to both on the device (by holding down the track) and on Ride Leader. I don't have the device in front of me at the moment but if you call Trail Tech support, they are always very helpful and knowledgable. Thanks for watching.