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• Page 1 6. ENABLE SCREENS: Voyager Pro has a series of main information screens. Screens can be enabled/disabled in the settings menu. By default, the stop watch and satellite screens are hidden. Available screens include: the gauge cluster screen with a large speedometer, the tach screen with an animated...

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[Review] The Voyager Pro by Trail Tech

Go get lost and find your way back with the Voyager Pro by Trail Tech . Having these units installed on both our dirt bikes and adventure bikes has been a game-changer for a multitude of reasons. Not only are the Voyager Pros extremely user friendly, they are a quick and easy install, and house some features that are kick ass no matter what type of riding you’re doing. The Voyager Pro display is a generous 4 inches that you can see in any condition and use with gloves.

First and foremost, one of the coolest features on the Voyager Pro is the Buddy Tracking. This is such a sweet system, whether you’re riding with a group or just riding with your partner. We’ve used it extensively on single track in the desert, mountain rides in Colorado, and out in the middle of nowhere on the dual sports. If you’re with a big group, buddy tracking is an amazing way to stick together without having to stick together. You can see where members of your group ride and if you have someone that really loves to get ahead and the routes you’re riding aren’t loaded on the VP, you can turn on buddy tails and they’ll never be able to lose you. With Buddy Tracking, there’s also the “Emergency Beacon” option that you can enable and it will display a red alert on the screen of your group members. Whether you’re injured or broken down or just need a snack break your group members will know to get back to you.

Of course, for buddy tracking to really work to its fullest potential, everyone in your group would need to have a Voyager Pro installed and it’s a lot of money to spend. On top of that, if you wreck a lot like me, you may question installing a $600 device with a screen onto a motorcycle that you have a habit of wrecking.

One thing worth mentioning on the Buddy Tracking is that if all members of your group aren’t updated to the same software version, it will or can be kind of glitchy. Always check this if you are having trouble connecting! Another cool thing about Buddy Tracking is that if you have a friend in a RZR, if they have the Buddy Tracking software in their unit they can also track you and you them.

The screens that you can set on the Voyager Pro are all beneficial and I love that Trail Tech gives you the option to enable screens or disable them. This means that if you only use the Map Screen and the Media Screen, you can set it so you only scroll through those two screens. One of many ways that the Voyager Pro can be customized to your preferences.

The Map Screen is my personal favorite and what I typically ride with. What I really love about this screen is that it’s giving me an easy to read and use map but I also have options for gauges. You can customize which gauges show while on this screen which is awesome. You don’t have to toggle between a map screen and a gauge screen while you’re riding, all the information that you need is right in front of you on one screen. The map is easy to see in all conditions, the zoom and scale features work well and there is a shortcut button to access some options that you may need frequently.

Listening to music while you ride also just got a hell of a lot easier thanks to the Media Screen. You can connect your phone and helmet headset via Bluetooth to the VP and have your phone controls right in front of you. It’s an amazing feature if you frequently listen to music while you ride. You can even access messages and calls.

The track and route management with the Voyager Pro and Trail Tech’s mapping software, Ride Leader, has really changed the game for Tyson and me in terms of trip or ride planning. It’s an extremely easy to use program, there’s no learning curve, and it takes the frustration out of planning your day/ride. If you have used Garmin’s Basecamp in the past, rest assured that this is about 1000 times easier to use. A feature that we’ve found incredibly useful with the Voyager Pro is that if you have a specific route that you want to conquer for the day, but you have all of your routes loaded on your unit, you can hold down on the actual route and have the option to change the color of it. It makes it so easy to stay on route whether you’re heading out for 30 miles of technical single track or 200 miles of dirt roads on the dual sports.

The few drawbacks we’ve come up with in regards to the Voyager Pro are pretty minimal and overall we’ve been very pleased with our Voyager Pros (and even more so, I think our friends are happy that we have them because they no longer have to wait for us). On long dual sport trips, we’ve noticed that the mounts get very sticky when dusty and it can be hard to actuate the release to take the units off. The battery life is pretty poor (3 hours or less from what we’ve tested) so they really have to be plugged in and on the mount all the time. This isn’t a huge deal if you have everything hard wired in but when we had some bike battery issues, it resulted in the VP dying quickly. I know I mentioned this above but at $600, the Voyager Pros are an expensive unit. Do we love them and think they’re worth it? Yes. Are there are people that wouldn’t spend $600 on a piece of tech for their moto? Probably. The accessories for the Voyager Pro are also quite spendy, including the protective case, which is probably something we should’ve invested in by now.

The Voyager Pro has definitely been something that, after using them for almost a year, we question what riding was like before we had them. One of our main riding groups is equipped with Voyager Pros and it really makes group rides more fun because it’s just fluid when you’re not stopping at every single intersection. On the dual sport side of things, the Voyager Pro has given us faith when we previously would’ve been very lost. If you like going out and getting lost, you can do so with the Voyager Pro but you’ll always know how to find your way back. We’re planning a trip down to Central America for the fall and we will likely be planning our routes on the Ride Leader site and it will be much less frustrating and easy to navigate when we are there with these units. Last time we went on a big ride (pre-VP era), we got so frustrated with Garmin’s Basecamp that we effectively gave up. We took paper maps and wasted a lot of time trying to figure out where we were going. Those days are behind us and we can spend less time making wrong turns and more time riding. If you’re interested in purchasing the Voyager Pro, doing so using our provided link supports us as we get a small kickback from your Amazon purchase. We appreciate the support!

*We received a Voyager Pro for free in exchange for a review, however, it’s important to know that all thoughts are our own.

Voyager Pro

• So easy to use right out of the box
• Quick and easy install
• Buddy Tracking is sweet
• Visible in all conditions
• Ride Leader is easy to use and learn (track and route management is easy)
• Mounts get sticky on long dusty rides and makes it hard to remove VPs
• More frequently used buttons are on throttle side of the unit
• Battery life is only about 2-3 hours

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TECH: TRAIL TECH VOYAGER PRO ADVANCED MAPPING

BY: CHAD DE ALVA

Trail Tech’s Voyager Pro (VP) is unique in the world of motorcycle GPS units. The unit has been on sale for several years, yet it continues to offer a feature set that can’t be found anywhere else. The Voyager Pro can accept telemetry from a number of different sensors or its built-in GPS, and that makes the unit a great motorcycle computer. The GPS also means that the Voyager Pro is able to perform many common GPS tasks, like mapping, navigating, and recording tracks and waypoints. Bluetooth connectivity, buddy tracking, and a number of other features make the unit appealing to all sorts of riders, many of whom appreciate only having one device on their bike that does everything they need. Since the Voyager Pro’s launch, Trail Tech has continued to develop the device’s software, and their latest firmware opens the door to a world of custom, user created maps.

The Voyager Pro’s latest firmware allows the unit to process GEOPDFs and MBTiles, which means that users can source or create the exact maps they want and load them on to the VP for a next level navigation experience. The potential here is impressive, as users can combine all sorts of GIS information on their maps. For example: let’s say you’re planning on riding a complete BDR. You want the basics like a satellite imagery base layer, your route, and all of your stops. Maybe you want to do some extra exploring while you’re on the trip, so you add in the Forest Service’s MVUM layer for extra roads and trails to explore. What about a hiking trails layer for that down day on the route? Need to stay connected to reality? Add in a cell coverage layer. Want to navigate off of USGS quads? Download them as GEOPDFs, and you can do exactly that. The short answer is that almost any sort of map can be created and loaded onto the Voyager Pro. Here’s how to do it.

Step one is to update the Voyager Pro to the latest firmware. To do this you’ll need a computer with an internet connection, a micro SD card reader, and a micro SD card. I recommend a 64GB card. Open a browser and head to Trail Tech’s Software and Map Updates page https://www.trailtech.net/en-us/software/ , where you’ll see a blue box to download Software. While you’re here, grab the latest base map update too. If you scroll down a little further on this page, you’ll also find GPX files with trails for a dozen-odd states.

Step two is to copy the files you downloaded onto your SD Card. I’d recommend placing the map update and firmware in a folder named something to the effect of “Update <date loaded>” so you have an easy way to reference when you last updated. 

Step three is to install the updates onto your Voyager Pro. On your VP, hit the Menu Button (top left button). Tap Utilities. Tap Software Update. Here you can update the base map and firmware. 

Now that your Voyager Pro is fully updated, it’s time to nerd out on making or sourcing custom maps. The two file types the Voyager Pro can process are GEOPDFs and MBTiles. The Trail Tech website has a page where you can find GEOPDFs, and many federal land managers have GEOPDFs available for download on their websites. USGS Maps are available here . When it comes to sourcing maps, google is your friend, as are Facebook Groups, forums, and local clubs.

For creating your own maps, there are a number of desktop and browser-based programs out there that can create GEOPDFs and MBTiles ranging from open-source GIS software (like QGIS) to browser-based mapping programs (like CalTopo).

The following directions will cover how to make MBTiles using CalTopo. 

To create and export MBTiles from CalTopo, you’ll need to create an account and spend $50 / year on a Pro Subscription. Once you have your Pro account set up, navigate to wherever in the world you want to make a custom map. On the right side of the CalTopo interface you’ll see all of the map layers that you can stack to create your custom map. In this example, we’re combining Global Imagery (Aerial Imagery), MapBuilder Overlay, and Motor Vehicle MUVM to show roads and legal motorized trails around Flagstaff, AZ. 

If you want to add your own routes or waypoints, you can add Map Objects to your map using the pane on the left-hand side of the window. 

When your map is fully built, it’s time to export it. Look for the PRINT BUTTON on the left-hand side of the map window. In the Format drop-down select MBTiles File. I would recommend selecting the highest level of zoom to give you the most information possible. In the map window you’ll notice a red shaded box, which indicates where CalTopo will create MBTiles. Use the red dot in the center of the shaded area to position the box over the map as needed. If you want to capture a larger area, zoom out and hit the START OVER button to reload the download region. Don’t try to download an entire state in one shot – CalTopo can only create 8,000 MBTiles in one export. If you’re trying to make maps for a large area or for something like an entire BDR, you’ll need to do multiple exports. CalTopo names each export “maps.mbtiles” so rename each export to something meaningful once it finishes downloading.

To get the MBTiles (the workflow for GEOPDFs is the same) on your Voyager Pro, copy the files onto your SD Card. On the Voyager Pro, toggle over to the map screen. Tap the THREE VERTICAL DOTS icon in the bottom left of the screen. Tap OPTIONS. Tap CUSTOM MAPS. Tap IMPORT A NEW FILE. Navigate to the MBTiles files you want to load on your SD Card. Tap on the file to load it. The Voyager Pro will process the file, and let you know when it’s done. By default, the file is turned on. If you need to manage which files are displayed, go to OPTIONS >> CUSTOM MAPS >> MAP FILES. Here you can toggle visibility and other options. Now you’ve got custom maps on your Voyager Pro.

Trail Tech’s Voyager Pro has been my go-to dirt bike / snow bike GPS for years because it combines essential motorcycle telemetry with a GPS in a single unit that fits neatly on my dirt bikes. When snowbiking, I can have a custom map with satellite imagery and contour lines which helps me pick my way through the trees and judge slope aspect on where I’m planning to ride. I can also keep an eye on my engine temp, thanks to the customizable data fields on the Voyager Pro’s map screen. When riding on dirt, I can make maps like in the above example, where I’ve again got a satellite base map, and MUVM and roads and trails loaded. I can add my own tracks / routes / and waypoints as needed, and I can configure the map to show trip distance. Icing on the cake is the Buddy Tracking, which works over any map and lets me keep an eye on where the other VP-equipped riders in my group are located. 

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The Voyager Pro is a versatile device, and with a little time on the computer, it can be a very powerful mapping tool.

For more information on the Voyager Pro visit www.Trailtech.net . If you’re interested in purchasing a Trail tech Voyager Pro go to the Upshift Store .

This story was originally published in Issue 82  

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Trailtech Voyager Pro install 2021 Beta 300RR RE

By treb , May 13, 2022 in Beta Motorcycles

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Has anybody done an install on this bike?  I'm trying to figure out where to put the water temperature fitting.  The tube going into the water pump doesn't look like it has a long enough straight section, and the same with the tube coming out of the head.  The only place I see that might work for the inline sensor is to put it at the crossover tube between the radiators, but that doesn't seem like you would get a very accurate temperature or it might be cooler than the water temp would run at the pump or head?  I would assume it's the hottest coming out of the head before going to the rad.  Rest of the job seems fairly straightforward.  If anybody has done an install and can get a pic of where you put this (assuming it works), I would appreciate any advice.

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I would think the line coming out of the top of the head would have the most room for the install.

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Crossover between radiators. System is small, variance in temps will be within a few degrees. 

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TT Voyager Pro/Garmin Questions

Discussion in ' Equipment ' started by macd7919 , Feb 18, 2020 .

macd7919 Been here awhile

Looks like I accidentally posted this in the wrong forum. Could a mod move it to the GPS forum? Thanks in advance! I’ve been considering a Trail Tech Voyager Pro and was hoping to get some honest input from current owners. Yes, I’ve used the search function but didn’t find all the answers I was looking for, at least not in plain English (for some of it). I would be installing this on a 2018 Husky FX450 that’s ridden like it’s supposed to be ridden. Here’s what I’d be interested to know: 1. How tough are the mounts? It looks like the center mount would have this floating a bit and would require the removal of the bar pad. I’m not too worried about the pad but I am worried about snapping the mount on a good hit. Can the mounts and bases take a good hit or is this unit better suited for cruising fire roads? 2. I’d like to be able to start mapping the trails I ride so that I can either find them again (a lot of them are not mapped) or so I can put together loops for future rides. For instance, load a base map of the area and then just go ride and have it track my ride so I can start logging the trail system and then take the info I get from different rides and combine it to start “mapping the area”. How well do they function for this purpose? 3. I was reading something about all the tracked trails being shown in the same color so it was difficult to differentiate them if they overlap each other. Can someone comment on this? If you have multiple loops on one map, how can you tell which map is which is they cross paths? I think those are all my questions for now. Looking forward to hearing some thoughts!

justlookin Been here awhile Supporter

I have had mine since 2018. Only thing I use the GPS for is as a track recorder so I can’t be much help with those questions. The mount does have some questionable issues, the contacts block starts losing connection and starts losing speed, temps etc. Doesn’t affect the GPS though, that antenna must be inside the unit. There are pins and indentations that lock the 2 pieces together and both show wear so I don’t think changing just the mount will completely fix the problem. Another thing that is giving me a bit of concern is the glass face on the left side appears to be starting to delaminate although it is not leaking internally yet, we will see. My unit has been mounted to a 701 for a little better than 40 k miles and the bike is used for commuting and gravel travel.

Yinzer Moto Long timer

Not really answering your questions but suggesting an alternative: https://www.tworide.net/gps-mount-and-cases and an Etrex. It is what the pros use in the hard enduro navigation races like King of the Motos and others in Europe. A screen replacement is cheap and the unit will remain functional with a cracked screen (unlike some touchscreen devices).

justlookin said: ↑ I have had mine since 2018. Only thing I use the GPS for is as a track recorder so I can’t be much help with those questions. The mount does have some questionable issues, the contacts block starts losing connection and starts losing speed, temps etc. Doesn’t affect the GPS though, that antenna must be inside the unit. There are pins and indentations that lock the 2 pieces together and both show wear so I don’t think changing just the mount will completely fix the problem. Another thing that is giving me a bit of concern is the glass face on the left side appears to be starting to delaminate although it is not leaking internally yet, we will see. My unit has been mounted to a 701 for a little better than 40 k miles and the bike is used for commuting and gravel travel. Click to expand...

Yinzer Moto said: ↑ Not really answering your questions but suggesting an alternative: https://www.tworide.net/gps-mount-and-cases and an Etrex. It is what the pros use in the hard enduro navigation races like King of the Motos and others in Europe. A screen replacement is cheap and the unit will remain functional with a cracked screen (unlike some touchscreen devices). Click to expand...

Looks like I accidentally posted this in the wrong forum. Could a mod move it to the GPS forum? Thanks in advance!

macd7919 said: ↑ Thanks for the info, that is definitely an interesting option. This is my first GPS so I'm not an expert on the matter and am somewhat fumbling my way through this. I imagine the eTrex wouldn't have dash or time keeping functions which isn't a huge deal. Can you give me any info on how it performs for tracking rides? Here's the gist of what I'm after with tracking. The area I ride has notoriously poor mapping/trail records. Usually I just go out and ride whatever trails I come across that look cool and from there branch off on other trails etc... but, this makes it hard to make a loop when you come back later in the year and can't remember all the twists and turns you made. What I'd like to do is start mapping the trails I ride so I can basically create my own map. If there is a way to add notes that would be great but not a deal killer. Eventually, after riding there enough, I should have a map with all the trails on it and be able to then create loops and upload them to the unit, or maybe a couple with different track colors? Is this something I could do with this unit? If not, is there a unit that would be well suited to that function? Thanks to all for the input! Click to expand...

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macd7919 said: ↑ Looks like I accidentally posted this in the wrong forum. Could a mod move it to the GPS forum? Thanks in advance! Click to expand...

AUstate Been here awhile

I have a quick question to add to yours if you dont mind. After running a Trail Tech Vapor at night, I would absolutely want to make sure I could adjust brightness on the more expensive models. The Vapor is way to bright and distracting for me at night. What do owners of the Voyagers think of brightness levels at night?

webnetxpress DakarEnduro

Can't help on Voyager as I don't have one. But I have raced and ridden with both Garmin 64 and Garmin Montana. Either unit will do what you want and more. You can record tracks to internal memory (or sd card). Import to any GPS software/mapping software in gpx file format. You can have different tracks in different colors displayed on the base map. You can load any area basemaps for free (using OSM or other sources). 64 has smaller screen and button navigation. Montana is much nicer/larger screen and touchscreen. I've tumbled and cartwheeled with both, no issues. 64 I use a non powered ram mount. Run a USB into the 64 for power (or internal battery). On Montana the Garmin factory mount is powered and rock solid. So +1 for the Montana mount/power system... no bulky USB cords sticking out to break or wear down. Good luck.

wavehog3 KTM_Ken

Some answers to your questions on the Voyager Pro (not to be confused with the original TT Voyager: RE: "1. How tough are the mounts?" - The included plastic mount is surprisingly durable, in part, I suppose, because it lets the unit slide around a bit on impact. - A better choice is their $40 aluminum center mount guy which is really solid and mounts on the bar between the bar clamps. - BUT, durability applies to the docking unit too and the tabs on those are susceptible to failure. When they do fail, usuaaly just one tab cracks and you will notice it when removing or installing the unit in the cradle. I have had one failure where both tabs cracked and I didn't notice the unit was gone until I had I had traveled a ways further on the snow bike. It was firm snow and we were the only tracks, so fortunately it was just sitting on top of the snow when we went back. - SO, my recommendation is to buy the protector. ($150) It is billet and provides both impact, security and loss protection AND it includes the aluminum bar mount ($40 value). It also allows a person to add some extra material when securing the protector to help eliminate any extra movement of the unit in the cradle. RE: 2. (Mapping) - It is a great tool for mapping where you have been and saving for future reference. Renaming segments is easy as well as changing colors and turning on and off which ones to display. Sharing with others with a VPro is as easy as exporting your tracks to the installed chip, popping it into your buddies unit and importing. Two minute job... I use it to pre-map trails as well as draw perimeter lines around closed or out of bounds (OB) areas. I change the color on OB areas to red and set trail color by difficulty (black, red, blue) and save the areas as a named GPX file. Sharing is as easy as telling someone to import "x" named area. [Track color has to be set on the unit, so that takes a little more organization. Example: OB areas are named something like "OHV area A - OB1" and "OHV area A - OB2", etc.] RE: 3) Brightness adjustment. - Fully adjustable as well as configurable and automatic day/night modes.

Thanks for the detailed response! I ended up going with a Garmin 680T and a MotoMinded Mount. So far it’s been working great but I’ll admit I’m still learning how to use it most efficiently. Definitely a bit overwhelming at first!

One of the nice features on the Montana series and maybe Oregon's too is the ability to create a map overlay. It lets you geolocate an image file using google earth and overlay it on the display digitally. A nice way to leverage large area OHV maps.

Is that the Birdseye View? I used it a few times but when zoomed in I found it less than helpful , usable. Zoomed out to see the larger footprint did help sometimes.

shrederscott Long timer

macd7919 said: ↑ Looks like I accidentally posted this in the wrong forum. Could a mod move it to the GPS forum? Thanks in advance! I’ve been considering a Trail Tech Voyager Pro and was hoping to get some honest input from current owners. Yes, I’ve used the search function but didn’t find all the answers I was looking for, at least not in plain English (for some of it). I would be installing this on a 2018 Husky FX450 that’s ridden like it’s supposed to be ridden. Here’s what I’d be interested to know: 1. How tough are the mounts? It looks like the center mount would have this floating a bit and would require the removal of the bar pad. I’m not too worried about the pad but I am worried about snapping the mount on a good hit. Can the mounts and bases take a good hit or is this unit better suited for cruising fire roads? 2. I’d like to be able to start mapping the trails I ride so that I can either find them again (a lot of them are not mapped) or so I can put together loops for future rides. For instance, load a base map of the area and then just go ride and have it track my ride so I can start logging the trail system and then take the info I get from different rides and combine it to start “mapping the area”. How well do they function for this purpose? 3. I was reading something about all the tracked trails being shown in the same color so it was difficult to differentiate them if they overlap each other. Can someone comment on this? If you have multiple loops on one map, how can you tell which map is which is they cross paths? I think those are all my questions for now. Looking forward to hearing some thoughts! Click to expand...

Agree on the power mount. No need for any other type in my opinion. This never fails, crash after crash!

webnetxpress said: ↑ Is that the Birdseye View? I used it a few times but when zoomed in I found it less than helpful , usable. Zoomed out to see the larger footprint did help sometimes. Click to expand...

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Longterm REVIEW and INSTALL: Trailtech Voyager Pro GPS w/ BUDDY TRACKING

• Thread starter christopher
• Start date Feb 16, 2023
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• Feb 22, 2023

setbrew45 said: Does anybody know anywhere that has them in stock? Sent from my SM-S901U1 using Tapatalk Click to expand...

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I ordered direct from trailtech. Back ordered both times, one I ordered in Nov took 2 months to show up and the other ordered in Jan only took a few weeks. Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk  

Cornfusion said: I ordered direct from trailtech. Back ordered both times, one I ordered in Nov took 2 months to show up and the other ordered in Jan only took a few weeks. Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk Click to expand...

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• Mar 8, 2023

Placed the order for 3 Voyager Pro GPS units this morning. Hope to see them sometime in April if all goes well. No plans on using them for this season at all at this point. But this will be a Summer Install and then we will have some serious FUN testing and evaluating them next season!  

• Mar 15, 2023

Also purchased 3 of the aluminum protective enclosures for them just now. Confirmed shipping in APRIL  

• Mar 24, 2023

I wonder if any of the newly announced features on the Polaris 7S will show up on the new Voyagers I have on order?  

• Mar 29, 2023

Been using the voyager pro on Polaris and doos for over 2 seasons now. The buddy tracking feature is amazing, especially since you can connect with the 7s. When we get playing in the trees, someone can get stuck and need help and you can drive right to them easily. If you use the gages, rpm, engine temp, etc that’s nice too. The only down side is speed is only gps, so no track speed unless you are very cleaver and install some of the wheel sensors on your drive system and calibrate it.  

madmax said: Been using the voyager pro on Polaris and doos for over 2 seasons now. The buddy tracking feature is amazing, especially since you can connect with the 7s. When we get playing in the trees, someone can get stuck and need help and you can drive right to them easily. If you use the gages, rpm, engine temp, etc that’s nice too. The only down side is speed is only gps, so no track speed unless you are very cleaver and install some of the wheel sensors on your drive system and calibrate it. Click to expand...

• Apr 4, 2023

My 3 voyagers shipped this morning!  

High Voltage

Just spent 5 days using mine and it worked great with the Polaris 7”.  

High Voltage said: Just spent 5 days using mine and it worked great with the Polaris 7”. Click to expand...

• Apr 5, 2023

christopher said: I can't begin to say how much I am looking forward to getting these installed and testing them next season. Click to expand...

Solarguy said: You will never want to ride without the buddy tracking again. High Voltage and I spent 5 days riding and it’s such a comfort knowing where your riding buddy is when we are off playing in the trees. Click to expand...

• Apr 17, 2023

well. The aluminum frames arrived. But still waiting on the actual head units.  

• Apr 18, 2023

• Apr 25, 2023

UPS Says the head units are OUT FOR DELIVERY TODAY!!  

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Anyone here put the Trail Tech Voyager Pro on a Polaris Axys? If so, where did you install it? Does it connect well with others that have the 7s display? Got a Matryx with the 7s display and want to install a gps on my Axyx so that I can have group ride.  

I mounted a garmin zumo xt on the face of my windshield bag....perfect sight lines  

I'd really like to see that! And any details you'd like to share. I have a windshield bag coming for mainly that exact reason. I'll be moving mine from where I had it on my '14 Adventure. (which really wasn't useful for watching the trail and glancing at the GPS.)  

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Just wire it to your battery and add an inline fuse...check on amperage draw I bet it's low 2amps or close...  

That's the plan, 5amp fuse has been suggested. I just have to figure out the switch part. Good thing is, I've got plenty of time!  

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CUSTOM MAPS ON VOYAGER PRO

CREATE ADVENTURE MAPS FOR OFFLINE USE ON THE RUGGEDIZED VOYAGER PRO

Voyager Pro Custom Maps Feature

You asked and we delivered

This NEW Feature allows users to load the maps they want to see on the Voyager Pro GPS. Use map editing software, like Caltopo.com, to build custom maps using an extensive selection of base maps, from historical forestry maps to satellite imagery, and everything in between.

CUSTOM MAPS VIDEO OVERVIEW

LOAD GPX, GEOPDF, MBTILES FILES AND MORE

Load custom maps and include GPX tracks, waypoints, area identifiers, notes, etc., and publish the maps to view on the Voyager Pro GPS, exactly like it shows on your map editing software screen! You can even import GeoPDF “map sheet” data into your map screen, and have this display as a geo reference “paper map”.

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• Download the current Voyager Pro software update here (free) - Software Update
• Load new software onto Voyager Pro GPS - how to video link
• VOYAGER PRO Learn More
• VOYAGER PRO Quick-Start Guide
• VOYAGER PRO User's Manual

BACKCOUNTRY MAPPING EVOLVED

MAKE YOUR MAPS AT CALTOPO.COM

*CALTOPO PRO account required to export MBTiles for Voyager Pro.

A FREE AND OPEN SOURCE GEOGRAPHIC MAPPING SYSTEM

Publish MBTiles for import into Voyager Pro.

Download at https://QGIS.org/

Watch this tutorial by California Trail Map: https://youtu.be/jXYNNwAutP0

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CUSTOM MAPS SLIDE SHOW

CUSTOM MAPS USE CASE SLIDE SHOW

WORKS WITH BUDDY TRACKING

BUDDY TRACKING ICONS ON THE MAP

MAPS MADE EASY

Import GeoPDFs direct to the Voyager Pro GPS map screen. It's like using your favorite paper map with map legends, call outs, and ride area details directly on your display.

Planning on going snow biking? Load the local snow map showing ride area details with boundaries. Planning your next overlanding trip in a new area? Load your favorite land usage maps. Wanting to have some Geocaching fun? Select the best map for your adventure. The custom map possibilities are endless, capped only by your ability to find GeoPDF maps on the internet or the skills to make your own.

Your next adventure begins here.

Software Update to Enable Custom Maps

Available now on the download page

Add this NEW feature to the best off-road GPS on the market and enjoy Buddy Tracking, Vehicle Gauge Integration, Vehicle Temperature and Voltage Alerts, Take Phone Calls, Listen to Music, all on one robust waterproof unit!

GeoPDF FILES MBTILES MAP FILES

Assemble maps online, export to MicroSD card, use offline on Voyager Pro

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREATING MAPS AT CALTOPO.COM

RUGGEDIZED FOR POWERSPORTS

DIRT BIKES, UTV, SNOWMOBILES, SNOWBIKES, OVERLAND

Trail Tech Voyager Pro Review

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If you like going out on trails on your dirt bike or adventure bike with your buddies, you must have come across the situations where you feel lost or left behind.

A good GPS device is what you need if you like going into the wild. The Trail Tech Voyager Pro is much more than a GPS device. Apart from excellent GPS navigation, It comes with other features like buddy tracker, speedometer, and Bluetooth connectivity to intercom units so that you can hear the voice navigation, control music, make calls, get your messages on the screen while you are talking to your buddies.

As far as the features go, The Voyager Pro has a lot more that we will be discussing further in this article.

The Trail Tech Voyager Pro comes with a 4-inch color screen, which is IP67 rated. Which means you don’t have to worry about the dust or water getting into it. Also, the screen has a very nice touch response, which works even with your gloves on.

The screen is easy to see in every light condition, day or night. In the daylight, the screen is bright enough and at night time it changes to dark mode and doesn’t blind you with the brightness.

Most of the time, you will be using the arrow buttons for navigation through menus and modes. But, for the times when you need to use the touch screen for zooming in or out of the maps, it is very smooth.

You can also select the TachBar Screen to show your speed and trip meter and temperature on the screen.

If you ask us, the screen mode you will be using the most is the map screen. You can select different gauges to be shown on the screen along with the map depending on your usage. For eg. When you are on a dirtbike, you will use different gauges and when you are on an adventure bike, you can select different gauges.

You also have the shortcuts on the map screen like logging, tracks, buddy tracking, waypoints. Which makes it very easy to navigate through different options.

One of the best features of the maps is that you can choose different colors for routes. Let’s say you are somewhere where you have multiple trails and you want to go on a particular trail and don’t want to lose directions. You can go ahead and select your route and color it so that it always stands out and your are always on track.

On the media screen, you can connect your phone and your helmet headset and you can then control your phone from the Voyager Pro. The music controls take up most of the screen, which is awesome and makes controlling your music easy. On the bottom of the screen you have other options from your phone like Dialer, Contacts, Messages.

Buddy Tracking

Buddy tracking is an awesome feature if you like going out with a group or your partner. With buddy tracker, you can connect upto 20 riders. You can see on the map where everyone is going.

In case your partner or buddies get ahead of you, you don’t have to worry because you will know where they are and you can follow their route on the map.

Another cool thing about the buddy tracker is the buddy tails. In the scenarios when you don’t have certain trails downloaded on your device and your buddy gets ahead of you and you feel like they are on the middle of nowhere. They will be leaving behind a tail that you can follow to get to them.

The buddy tracking feature also includes the emergency buddy beacon. In case of any emergency or break-down, if your buddy gets ahead of you, you can activate buddy beacon and your buddy will be notified and can get back to you easily and help you.

The range of the device is which is something variable and depends on a number of factors. In optimal conditions, you can get a range of up to 5 miles of range for buddy tracking. But, if you are in the canyons, the range can reduce depending on the area.

Battery Life

The battery life on the Voyager Pro is 3 hrs. To be honest, it is not too much. But, considering the fact that it has to be mounted on your bike and connected to the battery of your bike, the battery backup really doesn’t matter.

Miscellaneous

The Voyager Pro has some other cool features that are worth mentioning. One of the features we like is that you can set it to show an indicator light when you hit a certain temperature on the engine.

From a security point of view, It is an expensive device and can get stolen if you don’t take it off your bike. To make it more secure, you can lock the device to your bike with an Allen key, so no one can take it off while you are away from your bike.

The built of the device is also pretty solid. It doesn’t fall off even when your bike falls down or rolls down from a height. It is not break-proof but will last a long time unless you don’t ride in extreme conditions.

Final Verdict

After extensively testing the Trail Tech Voyager Pro, we realized that there was something that we were missing. The Voyager Pro makes riding in the trails much easier and the buddy tracker really helps stay with your friends. The buddy tracking feature is way better than Garmin’s basecamp.

If you are looking for a great GPS device, then this really something you should get. It surely is a little more expensive than the other products available in the market but for that price, it also delivers a lot more.

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