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Take your entertainment on the go with tablet mode. The IPS display is perfect for streaming TV shows or scrolling through your photos. When it’s time to get some work done, you can transform it into a laptop with a detachable keyboard – ideal for responding to emails or finishing an essay. Snap a pic with the Voyager 10 Pro. The 2 MP main camera is great for taking a quick photo of your day out. And if you want to take a selfie or video call with your friends and family, there’s a front-facing camera too. Store your photos, videos, and music with the generous 32 GB built-in memory. If that’s still not enough space for all your holiday shots, you can always insert a microSD card for even more room.

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The Voyager 10 Pro is Venturer’s newest Android 11 2-in-1 tablet. The large HD TOUCH screen is great for streaming your favourite shows or having video calls with friends and family via the front webcam. When combined with the detachable keyboard it becomes perfect for schoolwork or homework, emails and connecting with loved ones. Its Large 10.1 inch Detachable, Touch Screen makes entertainment fun with its crisp display, and easy to expand memory the Voyager 10 Pro is the complete package. Equipped with the latest Android 11 OS, the Voyager 10 Pro comes with 32GB of internal memory, 2GB RAM but can also expand its memory up-to 256GB via the micro-SD card, it has front and rear cameras for video calls and taking pictures! Like a laptop its packed full of all the wireless connectivity you need - super fast Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 AC), Bluetooth and GPS enabled. With its easily detachable keyboard the Voyager 10 pro is ideal for gaming and writing emails! Model number: VCT9F0A68R23H00. Display:10.1 inch screen. Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels. IPS technology - the picture quality won’t be compromised, even from a side view. Multi-touch screen - you can use a pinching motion to zoom in and out of pictures. LED backlit display. Support for simultaneous display of multiple languages - detects when you switch languages while typing. Specifications:2.1GHz MediaTek MTK quad core processor. 2GB RAM. Internal storage capacity 32GB. microSD memory card slot. Maximum expandable memory 256GB. Front facing camera 2MP. Rear facing camera 2MP. Android 11 Go edition operating system. App store compatibility: Google play store. General features:Built-in speaker. Wi-Fi enabled. Bluetooth - enabling you to easily and wirelessly connect with other Bluetooth enabled devices.3.5mm stereo headphone jack. Built-in microphone. USB-C connection. It comes with Bluetooth and extra fast Wi-Fi 802.11 AC connectivity, plus Micro USB-C and expandable Micro SD card Ports for you to connect to external devices as needed. The perfect device for all your family needs. With GPS built-in, enabling you to use many apps which other tablets can’t as often GPS is a requirement. Compact and light the Voyager 10 Pro is easy to carry and an ideal alternative to Chromebook. Additional information:In the box: AC adapter, USB-C charging cable. Up to 6 hours battery life (depending on usage). Standby time: up to 160 hours. Charging time: 4 hours. 2.8mm thin. Size H16.5, W25cm. Weight 450g. Manufacturer’s 1 year guarantee. EAN: 4895201201099.

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The Voyager 10 Pro  

Venturer's newest Android 11 tablet. The large HD TOUCH screen is great for streaming your favourite shows or having video calls with friends and family via the front webcam. When combined with the detachable keyboard it becomes perfect for schoolwork or homework, emails and connecting with loved ones. Its Large 10.1 inch Detachable, Touch Screen makes entertainment fun with its crisp display, and easy to expand memory the Voyager 10 Pro is the complete package.

Equipped with the latest Android 11 OS, the Voyager 10 Pro comes with 32GB of internal memory, 2GB RAM but can also expand its memory up-to 256GB via the micro-SD card, it has front and rear cameras for video calls and taking pictures!

Like a laptop its packed full of all the wireless connectivity you need - super fast Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 AC), Bluetooth and GPS enabled.

With its easily detachable keyboard the Voyager 10 pro is ideal for gaming and writing emails!

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Trail Tech Voyager Pro GPS

Company: Trail Tech

Price: $599.95

• Great for navigating on your motorcycle.
• Easy to use with a touch screen.
• Plays well with other devices which is important these days.
• Buddy Tracking is a great feature, especially when off the grid.
• Sucks power for a GPS unit, especially when Buddy Tracking is left on.
• Docking mount doesn't like to get dirty.
• Writer: Jimmy Lewis
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• Trail Tech's new GPS unit.

Trail Tech took on a competitive market in the GPS world with the Voyager GPS almost a decade ago. There was a rising need for a off-road motorcycle GPS and the company with a strong history in motorcycle gauges made what it felt was the ideal unit. It was packed with features, mostly in connection with the motorcycle, and did almost everything a GPS does. It was small and rugged. But it also lacked some features that were emerging at a rapid pace, most notably storage of maps and color.

Since then GPS units have advanced at the pace of the cell phone (which seem to be the new GPS for most) and Trail Tech have been busy with the next motorcycle and UTV specific GPS, the Voyager Pro. DBT has been testing them for over a year now as we were given prototypes to help with the debugging of software and some durability of the unit itself. To say the Voyager Pro has come a long way would be an understatement. It is a well thought out unit with a few very specific motorcycle type applications that could make it the right one for you and your group. And we say “group” because the buddy tracking feature is a great way to stay connected on a ride with others using the Voyager Pro.

"And we say “group” because the buddy tracking feature is a great way to stay connected on a ride with others using the Voyager Pro."

How it works

• Does everything most GPS units do except "tell" you where to go.
• Shows all and records some of the motorcycle functions you want to know.
• Easy to use and we are sure it will even improve with software upgrades quickly.

The spec sheet is long on the new unit. First, the screen is much larger at 2 in. X 3.5 in. and it is color and touch screen that works with most gloves. There are seven screens including Cluster (lots of info), TachBar, Map, User, Media, Stopwatch and GPS Satellite which come up in the rotation if you prefer, can be disabled. The measurements units are adjustable as well and even how the unit records position and the GPS format it uses.

The base maps are a derivative of Open Street Maps and overall is pretty accurate, especially the topographical lines and most paved roads. Onto dirt roads and most county roads are there but in our experience Forest Service and BLM roads and trails were a hit and miss, especially trails and show up only when zoomed in tight. Trail Tech has ongoing development to soon be able to use geolocated PDF maps to set atop the base map layer inside the unit. TrailTech has maps for other regions available for download on the Voyager Pro web page. Lacking is any sort of turn-by-turn type of navigation common in big brand GPS units and most phones. This is expensive for licensing and requires a lot of constant updating so Trail Tech left it off and is looking at different options, one of which could be using the Bluetooth connectivity and your phone to do it when it is practical. But for this more off-road and exploring type of unit it was not a feature we were looking for. If routing is important for you, look elsewhere.

On the map view, the most popular page we used, Perspective GPS is the best new feature. Especially if you are using the GPS to find your way in unfamiliar terrain. It pulls the view down at an angle, just like you are viewing the terrain from the seat of the motorcycle/Google Earth view and adds shading and dimension to the screen shot. This is different than the flat view that most GPS units use. You can orientate the view in track up or north up as you desire, most seem to prefer the track up as you see what is right in front of you on the screen. The track logging was excellent and following imported tracks was a breeze. Though you do not see names of the tracks if that is something you enjoy. Also, all the imported tracks are the same color, which for some riders is an issue.

On the map screen it is easy to set it up to use touch to change zoom and orientation easily. You can drag the map to follow roads and terrain and also recenter on your position with a single touch. Getting to the settings is easy to do and the interface can also be used on the fly if you dare. Zooming is pretty easy but we missed the toggle zoom feature of the old Voyager fo a quick back and forth of zoomed in and zoomed out.

Using the buddy tracking is awesome once you get it set up. On your map page your buddy's location will show up as long as they are within range using a radio frequency. It works with the same range as a high-end handheld radio and even creates a mesh network that will use any connected Voyager Pro to relay positions of other buddies even if your unit can not connect due to range or terrain limitations. Range was about 4-5 miles in open terrain and then a little better than line of sight when in forest or mountain zones. You can easily see if your buddy is moving and even see a “tail” for their track if you’d like. Buddy tracking requires an external antenna that is included with the Voyager Pro. An'd we've heard rumors that the distance can get way better with stronger antennas. There is also the option of sending a help message to buddies through the unit as well.

Frankly we did not explore the Bluetooth connectivity of the unit to near its potential. It uses Bluetooth to connect to either a phone or a communication device or even to both at the same time. Though this may be the biggest area of interest for some more tech savvy riders, it wasn't one of the selling points on our list. But we were able to easily connect it to Apple and Android phones and get it to show incoming texts and calls on the Voyager Pro screen. Through a link you can stream music from phone to comm system and control the functions through the Voyager Pro.

Onto the interface. Learning the units functions and menus is pretty intuitive and takes no instructions. But what is different than compared to the old Voyager is it takes a little playing around to learn how to get to the exact menu that you'd like, whether from the main menu or directly from the page you are trying to affect. More features takes a little more learning. There is a built-in help guide that typically has the answer.

Battery life when unconnected to a 12V source is poor, between 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on use. And the unit needs a direct 12v source and if left on will drain most Lithium dirt bike batteries overnight, especially when buddy tracking is on where the unit is producing radio waves too. We are told the draw is 2.0A peak, 0.8A nominal w/buddy tracking and it needs a regulated 12V source so we preferred to wire it directly to the battery, if that helps the more tech savvy understand. But the battery life is enough to use off the bike at a stop or to review tracks between rides.

Mounting on the bike is pretty straightforward and we loved the RAM ball mount method as it made it simple to switch between bikes. The only real wire that was necessary was the power lead. Having the other sensors, all using the same plugs as the older Voyager makes upgrading pretty easy. The docking onto the cradle is easy and stays put if you know where to push to make sure it locks when it is clean. When dust and mud get in, the slider gets sticky and needs to be pushed to install and remove or the GPS will come undone. There is a lock and on one occasion the dock locked itself and we needed the small Allen wrench to get the unit off the dock. Overall the unit handled freezing temperatures and very high heat with little issues. About the worse was in very dry conditions where the touch was finicky but it was rare. Lick your finger and it works. Durability from normal use seems good but we’d really like to see a billet mount like was available for the old Voyager for the crash related hits the unit will undoubtedly take over time. But we know that will also be an expensive piece too. The screen is one of the best we have viewed and seems to reduce glare and show color as good if not better than anything else we have used in a long time. With options on colors and themes most can find a very good setup for their own preferences.

The unit can monitor the the bike's temperature and will show the RPM on a tach bar if you have the sensors connected to the bike. It will also use a wheel speed sensor to be more accurate and let the unit know when the bike is really moving or if the bike is moving when the satellite reception is poor. There are warning lights that are programmable to illuminate when the temperature reaches certain levels and they will blink or stay illuminated depending on where you set them. An external antenna can boost the signal but the internal antenna was just as strong most of the time.

The cluster screen can show you about anything you desire with customisable gauges that you can select between. It will show up to six different functions plus time of day.

After recording your track logs (or having them and want to load them) the unit uses a micro SD card to transfer the files in .GPX format. Saving, loading and transferring the files is very simple but renaming tracks is not an option in the device. Waypoints an be named in the device if you want to touch tiny buttons.

There is always a help menu if you get confused and it typically answered the questions we had. Trail Tech is planning upgrades to the software and we have installed them in our units through an easy process using the Micro SD card. We suspect they will keep coming as features get unlocked and hopefully will always be free to keep your unit fresh with an optimized operating system and advances.

As an off-road and adventure bike navigation device we feel Trail Tech hits a home run with the Voyager Pro. It is priced comparable with other units with the same amount of features but the Voyager Pro's features are different. If you like to have the the best view of where you are on a small device and the ability to easily look around, the Voyager Pro is a winner. If you have your own .GPX files and want to follow or record new ones, the Voyager Pro is as good as any. Buddy tracking meant less stopping and waiting for friends (also equipped with a Voyager Pros) so on rides where you get spread out a little it is a real time saver especially when off the grid. It actually changed how our group rode and made those riders without the units jealous. But convincing a buddy to spend $600 bucks to ride with you will tell how much they like to really ride with you...Transferring files is a snap with the a common micro SD card (not included) between units and from your computer, especially with very common .GPX file types. And it really only lacks in the units inability to auto route you to places-- when you don’t know how to get there (even using the maps in the unit). In city traffic we were able to search out alternate routes in unfamiliar locations using the map screen with success even though it was not showing live traffic and telling us where to go. You still have to think for yourself sometimes, don't fall prey to the machine.

Simply put, if the unit is right for you, it is right for you.

"As an off-road and adventure bike navigation device we feel Trail Tech hits a home run with the Voyager Pro."

10 Responses to “Trail Tech Voyager Pro GPS”

Kevin Johnson

It wasn’t quite clear in the article about map options. Can you load your own maps into the unit, or are you limited to the maps installed in the unit from Trail Tech? If user maps can be loaded, what format does the map have to be in?

Jimmy Lewis

At this time you can only load maps provided by Trail Tech. The unit comes with North America installed and there are a few other options for download on Trail Tech’s site.

Johnny Rhodes

Here is the link for all available maps from the trail tech website https://www.trailtech.net/software

Chase Jiannalone

Jimmy- Regarding the dirt worthiness of the docking cradle. Is there any GPS dock or power connection that is dirt worthy?

For the most part no, but the old Voyager and it’s billet case were a standout. But not easily removed.

Michael Brown

“Trail Tech has ongoing development to soon be able to use geolocated PDF maps to set atop the base map layer inside the unit. TrailTech has maps for other regions available for download on the Voyager Pro web page. ”

That comment is a pretty important feature for me. I have used ride leader for making tracks before I hit the trail. The ability to look at different maps to determine what I think might actually work has been awesome. I really bought this as a GPS/Gauge replacement for my 501 and super enduro.

Thanks for the Review!

Very similar in most “standard GPS” functions but it is designed more for someone looking for the next evolution of a trail riding or adventure riding GPS. Buddy Tracking is awesome (If your buddies have Voyager Pro) and the Perspective view is game changing in true navigation from the seat of the bike.

Sayyed Bashir

As you said, buddy tracking is only useful if everyone in your riding group is willing to spend $600, on top of the GPS unit they may already own.

I has a base map only, no custom ones can be loaded. And correct, it can not “navigate” for you as in turn by turn. It keeps you on track by showing you if you are on the route–either by you knowing the spot on the map you need to go or by following a track log you have imported. It does not “auto route” or “re-route.”

Hate to do this to you…They are the same, just different. Garmin routes you and TT does not. Garmin is very “locked down” and Trail Tech seems like it will have significant upgrades available, especially in connectivity. Voyager is a very motor friendly GPS and I feel Garmin is not.

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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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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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Trail Tech Voyager Pro Vs. Garmin GPS For Off-Road Motorcycles

If you’re an off-road motorcycle enthusiast like me, having a good GPS can be a game-changer. As someone who likes exploring trails in the middle of nowhere, I rely on my GPS to keep me on track and get me home safely.

After testing out different devices over the years, the two that stand out for off-road use are the Trail Tech Voyager Pro and the Garmin Montana series. But which one is better suited for the needs of off-road riders?

Let’s take a closer look at how they compare.

Key Takeaways:

• The Voyager Pro has a motorcycle-specific interface and excellent trail navigation features that make it best for off-road riding.
• The Montana 700i is a rugged general outdoor GPS better suited for backcountry exploration than powersports use.
• The Voyager Pro has a larger screen and better sunlight readability along with a highly customizable layout.
• The Montana has longer battery life, is fully waterproof, and comes with preloaded topographic maps.
• For advanced mapping capabilities, the Voyager Pro pairs with Trail Tech’s Map Manager software while the Montana uses Garmin’s BaseCamp.
• The Voyager Pro provides more value for the price for hardcore off-road enthusiasts.
• Overall the Voyager Pro is the top choice if you mainly ride off-road and want a motorcycle-friendly GPS with excellent navigational capabilities.

Overview of the Trail Tech Voyager Pro

The Voyager Pro is Trail Tech’s flagship GPS computer designed specifically for motorcycles.

It packs a high-resolution 3.5” glove-friendly touchscreen with vibrant colors that are easy to see in sunlight.

The interface is intuitive with large icons and a customizable layout.

You can have up to 10 data fields on each screen to show information like speed, rpm, altitude, power modes, and more. There are also dedicated screens for navigation, engine diagnostics, and trip data.

The Voyager Pro comes preloaded with North American basemaps and has 64GB of expandable memory for uploading more detailed trail maps. It’s compatible with Trail Tech’s Map Manager software for creating and managing your own GPS maps.

Key features:

• 3.5” glove-friendly touchscreen
• Sunlight readable display
• Preloaded basemaps
• 64GB memory for additional maps
• Robust navigation features
• Motorcycle-specific interface
• Compatible with Trail Tech’s map manager software

Overview of the Garmin Montana Series

The Garmin Montana is Garmin’s flagship outdoor handheld GPS that’s designed to be rugged enough for off-road use. There are several models in the Montana series, with the Montana 700i being the latest.

It has a 4” glove-friendly touchscreen and a simple user interface. The display uses high contrast colors and is readable in sunlight.

The Montana comes preloaded with TopoActive maps for turn-by-turn navigation. It has 8GB of internal memory and a micro SD card slot for additional map storage.

• 4” sunlight-readable touchscreen
• Preloaded TopoActive mapping
• 8GB internal memory, microSD card slot
• Rugged and waterproof
• Built-in sensors like altimeter, compass, accelerometer
• Long battery life up to 22 hours

Key Differences Between Trail Tech Voyager Pro And Garmin GPS For Off-Road Motorcycles

• Comparing Navigation & Mapping

Having good maps and navigation is probably my top priority for an off-road GPS. Both the Voyager Pro and Montana allow you to load additional maps like trail networks and topographic maps.

The Voyager Pro is compatible with Trail Tech’s Map Manager software which provides more options for creating and managing custom maps compared to Garmin’s BaseCamp software.

With Map Manager you can import GPS files, add custom markers, and edit maps.

The Montana comes preloaded with TopoActive mapping from Garmin which provides detailed topographic info.

I like how easy it is to search for locations and navigate point-to-point right out of the box.

Both devices allow you to set waypoints and navigate back to them. Overall I’ve found the Voyager Pro’s navigation features better suited for navigating trails while the Montana is great for exploring backcountry areas.

• Display & Interface

The Voyager Pro has a larger 3.5” display compared to the Montana’s 3” screen. But the Montana 700i has a higher resolution and pixel density, so images and maps look a bit sharper.

I like the Voyager Pro’s motorcycle-specific interface, with data fields and information tailored towards riding. It’s really easy to customize the layout and view the info you need for trail riding.

The Montana has a more general outdoor interface. It’s easy enough to navigate but doesn’t have quite the level of customization for motorcycle use. The touch responsiveness could also be improved over bumpy terrain.

Both displays work well in sunlight thanks to the high brightness levels and glare reduction. I’d say the Voyager Pro has the edge here though, especially with the option to flip the screen upside down for better visibility when mounted.

• Ruggedness & Water Resistance

Ruggedness is really important for off-road use where your GPS will take some abuse from weather, dust, and drops.

The Voyager Pro has a plastic body but feels pretty solid. It’s water resistant but not fully waterproof. I wouldn’t submerge it but it can handle getting rained on just fine.

Meanwhile, the Montana 700i has a rugged rubber armor housing that makes it waterproof up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. It just feels more durable than the Voyager Pro. The Montana is the clear winner when it comes to ruggedness.

• Battery Life

With long rides far from any outlets, battery life is a big consideration. You want a GPS that can last all day and beyond.

The Voyager Pro is decent with a battery life of 10-15 hours depending on use. It has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

The Montana really shines when it comes to battery life, getting up to 22 hours on a single charge. It uses two AA batteries so you can easily swap them out for spares. Overall, the Montana takes the cake for battery life.

• Other Features

Both GPS units cover the basics like tracking speed, distance, altitude, and location.

A few of the Voyager Pro’s unique features include being able to monitor diagnostic data from your bike’s ECU. You can get custom gauges for things like lean angle, suspension travel, and G-forces. There’s even a lap timer to record your ride times.

The Montana packs in more sensors like an altimeter, barometer, accelerometer, and electronic compass. These can be handy for traversing the backcountry. It also has built-in connectivity via Bluetooth and ANT+ accessories.

The Voyager Pro definitely has more motorcycle-specific capabilities. But the Montana has benefits for all-around outdoor use beyond just off-road riding.

• Ease of Use

In general, I’ve found both GPS units easy to use, especially after the initial learning curve.

The Voyager Pro’s interface is really intuitive once you customize the screens for your needs.

It’s designed by riders for riders, so everything is laid out in a logical way.

The Montana takes a bit more getting used to.

But it provides just enough customization options for motorcycle use, like adding a dashboard for speed, engine data, etc.

For basic navigation and tracking your rides, both GPS devices work very well. The Voyager Pro pulls ahead when you want to take full advantage of advanced features and customization.

No GPS is perfect, but both the Voyager Pro and Montana deliver solid accuracy for off-road riding.

The Voyager Pro seems to pick up satellites a bit quicker and holds a signal better under tree cover. But there are times where the Montana has been slightly more accurate in pinpointing a location.

They are both about equal when it comes to tracking speeds and distance. I’ve been happy with the overall accuracy from both models. Adding additional maps can improve navigation and waypoint marking.

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When it comes to price, the Voyager Pro is the more expensive option at around $300-$350.

The Garmin Montana 700i costs less, usually between $450-$500. Though keep in mind you have to factor in the cost of additional map packages if you want more detailed trail maps.

Overall the Voyager Pro offers better value, packing in lots of great features for hardcore off-road enthusiasts at a reasonable price point. The Montana covers the basics well but charges extra for advanced mapping capabilities.

The Verdict

At the end of the day, the Trail Tech Voyager Pro stands out as the winner for dedicated off-road use thanks to its excellent display, intuitive interface, and plethora of motorcycle-specific features.

The Garmin Montana is also capable for off-road riding. It really shines more as a rugged, general outdoor GPS. It just can’t match the Voyager Pro’s specialized capabilities for trails.

For the best blend of navigation, mapping, and motorcycle-friendly details, the Voyager Pro is my top pick. It’s built by riders for riders and does an amazing job keeping you on track no matter how remote the trails.

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

• Thread starter christopher
• Start date Feb 16, 2023
• User Product Reviews

• christopher

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• Feb 16, 2023

High Voltage

Will be riding with 2 Polaris running the buddy tracking this weekend, and will see if we have any issues. Nice pic by the way. ?  

High Voltage said: Will be riding with 2 Polaris running the buddy tracking this weekend, and will see if we have any issues. Nice pic by the way. ? Click to expand...

• Feb 17, 2023

[mention]Dunatic [/mention] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk  

• Feb 21, 2023

Have decided to buy three of these units for our eval.  

christopher said: Awesome. Once we get rolling on this project, it would be good to get as much imput on REAL WORLD working conditions for this system as possible Click to expand...

christopher said: Have decided to buy three of these units for our eval. Click to expand...

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Solarguy said: Our 2023 7S gauges are awesome when working properly but both of our units have only worked intermittently with the group ride feature. We rode with high voltage and his voyager gauge, it is so good to see where everyone in the group is! While our GPS and tracks have worked well, the group ride and tracking others in the group has been intermittent. Talking with a Polaris ambassador yesterday we learned the 2023 gauges are experiencing this issue while the 2022’s are mostly not. Hopeful we get this resolved. The voyager seemed to work well with our 7S when our 7S were working correctly in group ride. Click to expand...

High Voltage said: Need a 12 battery in parallel with the charger to make it a complete winner. Click to expand...

Cornfusion said: I use the ram tough claw and put it centered on the front side of the handlebars which seems to be the best place for it that we found, easy to see it and the gauge and is somewhat protected. The tough claw makes it easy to change between sleds. Click to expand...

pliskie6 said: It's the latest software upgrade that has some glitches. Load the older version and the buddy tracker will be flawless. Click to expand...

I've been thinking about buying one for a while. May pull the trigger here pretty soon because I believe I could use it year round with my friends that have ride command in their rzrs. Sent from my SM-S901U1 using Tapatalk  

setbrew45 said: I've been thinking about buying one for a while. May pull the trigger here pretty soon because I believe I could use it year round with my friends that have ride command in their rzrs. Sent from my SM-S901U1 using Tapatalk Click to expand...

Pickin’ Boogers

I've ridden with a bunch of 7s displays this season and so far the group ride feature has worked 10% of the time. We've never had a ride when everyone could join. I don't even bother trying anymore.  

• Feb 22, 2023

christopher said: we were thinking the very same thing. 1 head unit, with multiple mounts on different vehciles. Click to expand...

Does anybody know anywhere that has them in stock? Sent from my SM-S901U1 using Tapatalk  

Pickin’ Boogers said: I've ridden with a bunch of 7s displays this season and so fa r the group ride feature has worked 10% of the time. We've never had a ride when everyone could join. I don't even bother trying anymore. Click to expand...

96-ramair said: Hi @christopher , I put this in another thread, but you may want to check out Mountain Sledder Garage on Youtube. He does video overviews of installs on both Polaris and Doo sleds and different mounting approaches. He settles on using a UTV roll-bar RAM mount, with the roll-bar clamp placed around the handlebar riser, but you have other options. Personally, I plan to do it this way or install them on the door of the extended glovebox, like Doo does with Garmin. With more than one mount, I can move the "brain" from sled to sled. Click to expand...

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