Awesome, thank you for the photos... A couple two questions... Did the installer need to extend any of the wiring (parking sensors, lane monitor, camera)? Was there an option to purchase Trailhunter/TRD Pro fenders with the cut manufactured into the fender? Just wondering, thanks. -Mark
My entire roof would crazy vibrate at speeds above 65pmh, but since the dealership installed the new Toyota OEM spacers, there is zero vibration now. Wind noise though, of course, it's a roof rack and they are not especially wind resistant.
No problems at all… Once you remove the left side cargo panel (which has to be opened/removed to plug in the air compressor hose), the panel just pops off. It will also pop off from underneath as well.
Absolutely do not follow the Decked instructions for the compressor. I did start to follow the instructions & pulled the compressor panel completely out, but was like, no way! Instead, I made a small U-shaped cut in the Decked top panel (for the hose to connect). Next I unscrewed & removed...
Every decal is attached with double-sided tape or a type of glue. When I had my entire Trailhunter covered with PPF, the installers removed and then reinstalled every decal. Honestly, if I was thinking at the time, I would have had them reinstall all the Trailhunter decals but left off the other...
So, I was out on some offroad trails this weekend and using my iPhone for GPS on the trails when I completely lost cell service. My Trailhunter's GPS navigational system was working but the onscreen map was not loaded with any of the offroad trails I was travelling on.
What is your favorite...
For those interested, I reached out to ARB concerning the release of their new Zenith metal front bumper (pictured) for my 2024 Tacoma Trailhunter and this was threply:
“Hello Mark, we havent released any product for the aftermarket on the new Tacoma as of yet, however we do have a Zenith...
I actually ordered a bed step for my Trailhunter... Did you HAVE to remove the ARB rear recovery hooks or was there a way to install the bed step and keep the recovery hooks?
Do you change your driving mode to SPORT (or ECO) each time you get into the vehicle? I noticed & then read in the manual that each time I turn off the TH, the TH reverts back to NORMAL mode.
Same, my TH gets about 16.5 mpg in ECO mode & driving the speed limit. I tried regular gas (87) & premium (93) but no change in MPG. I do have a roof
rack & wonder if that’s causing the low MPG? Anyone driving a TH without the roof rack on ECO mode? What’s your mpg?
“did you buy bigger screws or did you just use the ones mountain hatch sent??”
I used the screws they sent but they were much larger screws. There was also a hand written note on my order that actually said “install on top of the OME tailback cover”
If you have smaller screws, ask Mountain...
First, you should leave on the old OME tailgate cover and mount the Mountain Hatch directly on top of it. No gaps and it looks much better! I recently installed mine but the plan is to use it as a flat table to cook on while at the beach and camping.
Granted, it’s not a Tonneau cover, but I went with the Decked drawer system. It does help with wind resistance and has a lot of secure storage space. I like the sport/chase rack & the Decked system seemed like the best option.
It's actually a Sports or Chase Rack... ARB actually makes a really nice bed rack (super expensive) that sits above and covers the entire truck bed. Those are for camping, sleepers, and awnings. Very useful, but not what I need right now.
I had to pay MSRP for my Trailhunter & there were plenty of Florida dealerships charging market adjustments of $2k-$10k. It took a few months but I found a dealership that would sell at MSRP. If you can get a TH for below MSRP, buy it. Also, like someone else said, if you are going to guy a TH...