First trail ride and towing trailer with the 2025 TRD Pro

[Cory39744]

Finally got the chance to get out and see how the Pro handled the trailer and trails. To start, this things pulls the trailer so much better than my 5 gens. You can’t even tell it’s back there.

On the interstate and on the trail on day 1 I was disappointed in the ride with the load. It felt rough and seemed like I felt a lot of bottoming out but remembered while sitting at camp that the suspension is adjustable. I clicked each one to level 2 and it completely transformed the ride. It’s still not as nice as my Icon setup on my 16 but it isn’t bad either.

For the wide, gloss fender flairs, get them PPF’d immediately, if not they will get peppered quickly. I have an appointment tomorrow to have mine done. I was hoping they could fit me in before the trip but sadly that wasn’t the case and I have a couple chips now on both rear flairs.

Overall, I am very happy with my decision to upgrade to the 6th gen but if I ever get the 5th gen itch, I’ll just drive my wife’s 21 Pro.

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[TurnerXC]

sweet rig! where did you go? I see that you are in VA. I'm in RVA and picked up a PRO about 1.5 months ago..

 

[Cory39744]

sweet rig! where did you go? I see that you are in VA. I'm in RVA and picked up a PRO about 1.5 months ago..

Awesome man! I’m in Newport News. We were at Piney River this time. We typically spend the majority of our time outside Harrisonburg in the Nat forest

 

[Keroppi]

Nice setup! The whole color scheme and vibe of your TRD Pro and the Cedar Ridge camper teardrop trailer look perfectly paired. Did you camp out in the trailer or were just towing it for testing?

 

[dilirunner]

Wait, how do you adjust the suspension?

 

[Cory39744]

Nice setup! The whole color scheme and vibe of your TRD Pro and the Cedar Ridge camper teardrop trailer look perfectly paired. Did you camp out in the trailer or were just towing it for testing?

Thanks! I’m a big fan of gray haha.
Yeah, we camped in it. We actually spend a good amount of time out camping in Western VA.

 

[Cory39744]

Wait, how do you adjust the suspension?

The Fox Suspension has 3 rebound clicks on the knob at the bottom of each shock.

 

[dilirunner]

Interesting. It has to be manually triggered at each suspension assembly (by hand) or is there an electronic control?

 

[Cory39744]

Interesting. It has to be manually triggered at each suspension assembly (by hand) or is there an electronic control?

Unfortunately it’s a manual task but super simple, just turn the knob by hand to 1 of 3 clicks

 

[TurnerXC]

Awesome man! I’m in Newport News. We were at Piney River this time. We typically spend the majority of our time outside Harrisonburg in the Nat forest

Same. I've got several loops mapped out around Union Springs, Flagpole and then around Lynchburg Reservoir. just to be safe I think I need to snag some sliders before going down Union Springs.. but otherwise if you ever want to link up let me know.

 

[Cory39744]

Same. I've got several loops mapped out around Union Springs, Flagpole and then around Lynchburg Reservoir. just to be safe I think I need to snag some sliders before going down Union Springs.. but otherwise if you ever want to link up let me know.

Will do! I typically stay away from Flagpole because there are so many people there. I have a bunch of lesser known trails with even better views we ride.
You could easily go up Switzer Lake side to Flagpole without sliders then head out towards Resdish Knob.

 

[TurnerXC]

Will do! I typically stay away from Flagpole because there are so many people there. I have a bunch of lesser known trails with even better views we ride.
You could easily go up Switzer Lake side to Flagpole without sliders then head out towards Resdish Knob.

Same. Flagpole has gotten nuts. we typically try and avoid it as well. Switzer Lake would be easy in this rig and yes no need for sliders. I'm just not use to the height of this quite yet to know where I'd need protection or not. I'm coming into this Pro from a 2017 JKU on 35's.

we'll have to compare notes on routes sometime. I'm always open to new trails.

 

[beungood]

Finally got the chance to get out and see how the Pro handled the trailer and trails. To start, this things pulls the trailer so much better than my 5 gens. You can’t even tell it’s back there.

On the interstate and on the trail on day 1 I was disappointed in the ride with the load. It felt rough and seemed like I felt a lot of bottoming out but remembered while sitting at camp that the suspension is adjustable. I clicked each one to level 2 and it completely transformed the ride. It’s still not as nice as my Icon setup on my 16 but it isn’t bad either.

For the wide, gloss fender flairs, get them PPF’d immediately, if not they will get peppered quickly. I have an appointment tomorrow to have mine done. I was hoping they could fit me in before the trip but sadly that wasn’t the case and I have a couple chips now on both rear flairs.

Overall, I am very happy with my decision to upgrade to the 6th gen but if I ever get the 5th gen itch, I’ll just drive my wife’s 21 Pro.

What is PPF fender flairs?

 

[Cory39744]

What is PPF fender flairs?

Paint Protection Film.

 

[TurnerXC]

Unfortunately it’s a manual task but super simple, just turn the knob by hand to 1 of 3 clicks

what setting have you been just cruising around town on? I haven't really played around with mine yet as I haven't been off-road in the new Pro yet.

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