My Trailhunter finally arrived: Initial impressions, couple pics, planned build

[JustPassingBy]

What is the overall height, excluding/including the camper roof bars as it stands? Thanks

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[Lets_Taco_Bout_It]

Quick update with pics: We road tripped out to WA from CO (~2,500 miles round trip) to pick up the Lone Peak and finally exposed the truck to some dirt/light trails on the way back. We just got back tonight so keeping this short, but I'll post more detail up later. Spoiler: I love the truck and think the LP is going to be awesome for us!

I really hope the aftermarket comes out with a heavy duty rear coil spring ASAP. It rides great still, but it's definitely a bit squatted down in the rear and will be even more in the coming weeks as I build out the remainder of the bed. Anyone with a 4th gen that plans to do a bed buildout will be in the same boat.

Curious, I’m on LP’s website and can’t find an option for the 24 Tacoma. I’m going to be picking up my short bed TH this weekend. Would love to know pricing

 

[2ndGen2TrlHntr]

What is the overall height, excluding/including the camper roof bars as it stands? Thanks

I made a reminder to check when I get the truck back but remind me if you haven’t heard back by next Wednesday and I’ll check for you. It’s been in a series of shops getting built the let few weeks and I’m getting it back next week.

 

[2ndGen2TrlHntr]

Curious, I’m on LP’s website and can’t find an option for the 24 Tacoma. I’m going to be picking up my short bed TH this weekend. Would love to know pricing

Yeah guessing they just hadn’t updated the site yet. 4th gen is definitely available and they’ve built at least two so far. Same price as all other models. $6k + whatever addons you get. If you do an order let me know and I can get you an extra $250 off I believe. My buddy is one of their brand ambassadors and he gets some kind of kickback too. I get nothing haha just throwing it out there.

 

[Lets_Taco_Bout_It]

Yeah guessing they just hadn’t updated the site yet. 4th gen is definitely available and they’ve built at least two so far. Same price as all other models. $6k + whatever addons you get. If you do an order let me know and I can get you an extra $250 off I believe. My buddy is one of their brand ambassadors and he gets some kind of kickback too. I get nothing haha just throwing it out there.

How do you like it so far? Is it comparable to GFC or SuperPacific? I’m kind of shell shocked that SP costs $12k+.

 

[2ndGen2TrlHntr]

How do you like it so far? Is it comparable to GFC or SuperPacific? I’m kind of shell shocked that SP costs $12k+.

I love it so far. I had planned on an SP and actually found LP from someone that posted on here and started researching. I like the design better that GFC and SP. It’s so roomy inside. There are a few minor build quality differences where SP specifically is ahead but not in any meaningful way that will affect longevity. Plus LP has a lifetime warranty. And yeah $13.5k is the current SP price ($14k with the rear window!). GFC is ~$10k with what comes standard on LP and I personally hate the design of the floor panels you have take on and out you have to move to get into the bed area.

 

[JustPassingBy]

I love it so far. I had planned on an SP and actually found LP from someone that posted on here and started researching. I like the design better that GFC and SP. It’s so roomy inside. There are a few minor build quality differences where SP specifically is ahead but not in any meaningful way that will affect longevity. Plus LP has a lifetime warranty. And yeah $13.5k is the current SP price ($14k with the rear window!). GFC is ~$10k with what comes standard on LP and I personally hate the design of the floor panels you have take on and out you have to move to get into the bed area.

Had you considered Topo Toppers? I haven't seen them mentioned much so wondered if its just that they aren't as well known or something else.

 

[tacosinnataco]

Totally agree with your first impressions. I picked up mine about a week and a half ago and absolutely love the truck minus the snorkel noise.

Did yours come with the newer "non-riveted" cover too? Mine has those "cover-ups" and the dealership was not aware of this smoother cover. They double-checked with their parts manager too.

 

[tacoboutit]

This is a bit late but I wanted to post a few updates. I picked up my Trailhunter last week and have now owned it for a little over a week. This is not meant to be a comprehensive review, but below are a few bullet point thoughts and comments so far.

Overall I have nothing but amazing things to say about the truck and those waiting it is 1000% worth the wait. I will address one negative below.

• Background: I just sold my 05' Tacoma TRD Offroad that was built out. I also have a 2018 Audi S5.
• Driving: I absolutely love the way the truck drives. The low end torque is incredible and it now has plenty of available power. it is absolutely effortless to accelerate and passing people at highway speeds is now significantly easier (maybe too easy). I would say that it feels "quick" for a truck.
• Comfort: My wife and I find the seats and cockpit to be very comfortable.
• Cabin noise: With the windows up the truck is extremely quiet. I will address the windows down separately.
• Color & overall looks: I cannot emphasize how beautiful the Bronze Oxide is and the truck in general. I could not be happier with how the color looks in person. I have had a few people talk to me about it and they all love the color. It's also been neat seeing a few people that know what the Trailhunter is talk to us and comment as we're driving by. It's not a head turner like a Ferrari or anything (haha), but for those that know what it is it's been cool to see their reactions.
• Build quality: The build quality is amazing. As compared to my second gen there is literally no comparison. It feels more like a German car (in terms of engineering quality and thought put into everything) than what I was used to before. I have not looked or ever considered buying any of the "competitors" and after buying this I have no plan to. It was worth every penny.
• Cost: $64,455 out the door; The dealer I bought from doesn't charge ADM's or add any extra crap to it so it was bare bones besides the mud guards.
  • $62,900 MSRP
  • $60 Mud Guards
  • $1495 Delivery, processing and handling fee
• Negative: With the windows down I find the snorkel to be incredibly obnoxious (very loud under almost any acceleration) and an oversight by their engineering team in my opinion. If given the option I would have omitted it. I don't mind the way it looks or its function, but the noise is in my opinion going to be tough to live with. I have not had a chance to get offroad yet but I am guessing that in a steep situation under constant acceleration it will have a nonstop swooshing sound. I am almost positive that the aftermarket will have some solutions/ideas to make it quieter in the future, but for now I will live with it and likely get used to it somewhat. I am not trying to blow this out of proportion, but I do find the truck amazing in literally all other aspects and highly refined, but this is a bit of a miss in my opinion.
  
  Build: I will post progress pics as I build out each of the phases below.
  • What I've done so far
    • ARB rack removal
    • Ceramic window tint: 70% windshield, 15% front windows, 70% rear windows (this brings the rear to 20% and front to 15%, to the naked eye it matches and was as close as you can get). I am very happy with the way it turned out.
    • UpTop Overland Roof rack: This is mainly for aesthetics, but also air flow for our camper.
  • Next phase(s): I am based in the Denver area so most of the build is being done here locally with the exception of the Lone Peak.
    • 09/10 new tires -- Next week I'm putting 295 x 70 x 18 Falken Wildpeak AT4 tires on (this works out to being a 34.3). The shop I went to thinks that it might be possible to fit the tire underneath. I hope that's the case, but I will update everyone when I take it in on the 10th.
    • 09/13 Lone Peak Camper install-- Next week I am driving out to WA to get the Lone Peak Camper installed.
      • My buddy out here has an LP Camper and we've camped with him quite a few times now so I've been able to see it in action and love the design, size, quality, and price point.
    • 09/16 - 09/27 drawer and camp kitchen buildout by Air Down Gear Up: My truck will the first 4th Gen Tacoma (first Tacoma in general) install and I think is going to turn out amazing.
      • Air Down Gear Up is a competitive/alternative option to Goose Gear. The prices are very similar as well. They are based just north of Denver and so far I have had an excellent experience working with them.
    • 09/30 camper buildout by Juniper Overland: This is a pretty extensive build with details below.
      • 130w solar panel mounted to Lone Peak
      • Red Arc goodies (2000w inverter, TVMS Prime kit which includes Red Vision)
        • Everything will be wired through the Red Arc system and be able to be controlled either through Red Vision or the app.
      • National Luna Lights (5 total)
      • National Luna Fridge/Freezer
      • Dakota Lithium 135ah battery
      • Outlets (USB C & USB A)
      • Proper Heater install (I already have this from my previous build)
      • 12 gallon water tank + pump
• If all goes according to plan I will have my truck fully built out by the first week or so of October.

Pics below: I have several starting with when I picked it up through where I am now in terms of "build out". The ones with it on the fork lift were at the shop that's doing the tires testing the flex to see what size tire we could get away with before requiring any bump stop or suspension changes as well as what size spare we could fit. I did not have the sway bar disconnected. I definitely could fit 35's without issue, but that will likely not fit in the spare location. This would be the only other minor complaint. If Toyota is building this thing to accommodate bigger tires then why didn't they increase the ability to carry a bigger spare. The pic of the snorkel piece I am assuming is what the QC hold was all about. I saw someone else post about it as well. The piece in my hand was sitting in the back seat and you can see rivets/attachment pieces on the one that is installed.

Mine finally came! Same configuration as yours from the looks of it. I had money down on this thing in March of '23. The wait has been unbearable but the truck is somehow BETTER than I thought it would be. Also, way more people breaking their necks to look at it than I thought there'd be. My dealer said it is only the 2nd one sold in the Houston area, but I am not sure I buy that. Still the first one I have seen on the road. I love how people let you into traffic easier when they wanna check your truck out.

 

[Biggs1975]

Did yours come with the newer "non-riveted" cover too? Mine has those "cover-ups" and the dealership was not aware of this smoother cover. They double-checked with their parts manager too.

Mine looks like this

Sorry for the slow response- just got back from Overland Expo East.

 

[tacosinnataco]

Mine looks like this

Sorry for the slow response- just got back from Overland Expo East.

your reply was less than 12 hours - that's super fast LOL
But thanks for the reply either way. I'm wondering if not all trailhunters will get an updated cover.

 

[elturco]

2ndGen2TrlHntr Did you get the Dobinsons installed on your truck? Wondering how you like your driving performance with the ones you got.

 

[2ndGen2TrlHntr]

2ndGen2TrlHntr Did you get the Dobinsons installed on your truck? Wondering how you like your driving performance with the ones you got.

Just got the truck back from Juniper today and it goes in tomorrow to get Dobinsons installed. It drives good now, just a decent about of sag. I am going to post more details and pics once I get them installed including measurements of the space between the tire and body.

We have our first official camp trip this weekend along with some actual trails. Cant wait to test out all the gear/truck and report back!

 

[elturco]

Just got the truck back from Juniper today and it goes in tomorrow to get Dobinsons installed. It drives good now, just a decent about of sag. I am going to post more details and pics once I get them installed including measurements of the space between the tire and body.

We have our first official camp trip this weekend along with some actual trails. Cant wait to test out all the gear/truck and report back!

I am so looking forward to your report. Thank you for sharing. Have a Glorious Time!!

 

[Brian2011]

Agreed. If you stumble across a solution please post up and I will do the same. I did see someone on the FB page posted about duct taping something but I would prefer a more official fix if possible.

I removed the rubber plug under the air box- then blocked the outlet to the RAI, that all but eliminated the noise from the RAI

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