From Personal Rigs to a Las Vegas Off-Road Rental Fleet: Why TOR Adventures Exists
Written by Freddie De Yong, founder of TOR Adventures
The truck still had dealer plates on it.
About two weeks after I bought a red 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Trail Boss, I pointed it at southern Utah: Warner Valley, up onto Kolob Terrace, then out to Toquerville Falls. No real plan, not much gear, and a brand-new truck finding out what dirt was. I was hooked before the permanent plates showed up.
Six years, five vehicles and a lot of desert miles later, that trip turned into TOR Adventures. Here's how it happened, what it taught me, and why it became a business.
At a glance
What we rent: a trail-ready 2026 Ford Bronco and a 2026 Rockwood Geo Pro travel trailer that sleeps up to six, in Las Vegas.
Pickup: less than 15 minutes from Harry Reid International Airport, or we deliver.
What to bring: you, your clothes and your food. We handle the rest.
How to book: Outdoorsy, RVshare or RVezy. Links are at the end of this post.
The Red Truck (2020 to 2023)
That Trail Boss became a three-year project. Long-travel suspension with Icon coilovers. 37-inch tires on bronze Method wheels. Fiberglass fenders so those tires had room to work. A bed rack with a rooftop tent, a custom fabbed bumper with room for a winch, MaxTrax recovery boards and enough amber lighting to land a plane. None of it was for show. Every part went on because a trail asked for it.
And the trails kept coming: Bitter Springs more times than I can count, Wheeler Pass in December with snow on the upper road, Nellis Dunes, Cottonwood Pass, the ghost town at Nelson. I tracked the drives, shot the photos and learned something on almost every one.
One night stands out. February 2022, parked on the rocks above Lake Mead at the end of the Bitter Springs trail, rooftop tent up. No signal, no schedule, nowhere else to be.
The White Truck (2023 to 2025)
In August 2023 the Trail Boss moved on and a white 2023 Silverado LTZ took its place: Z71, 3.0 Duramax, Fox 3.0 suspension and 37s. This time I kept the build lighter on purpose, and it proved how far a smart, simple setup can go: Bitter Springs to Echo Bay at sunset, the Lava Butte Loop, and all 33 miles of Wheeler Pass from Pahrump to Cold Creek.
The Detour That Started a Las Vegas Off-Road Rental Fleet
In 2025 my kids were 4 and 2, and I didn't see myself getting out as much. So the LTZ went and a Silverado EV came in: comfortable, quiet and very family friendly. We still own it, and it's a great truck.
But when four months went by without a single vehicle I could take off-road, I realized I missed it more than I expected. So I went looking for another off-road truck and ended up with a used 2018 Raptor from Gaudin Ford, here in Vegas.
Within two weeks it was in the shop, and it stayed there for the next few weeks. When they said it was ready, I went right in to pick it up. Less than a mile later I was turning back, because it wasn't idling right and was losing power. It took another week or so to fix. This time it didn't go back, and I drove it for about another month, but after that start I couldn't trust it on a trail.
Then I found Tim Dahle Ford in Utah, which was running great trade-in deals on new vehicles. That deal turned into the Bronco. My only regret on this whole journey? Not getting a Bronco sooner!
Long story short, that Bronco is now the primary trail rig in the Las Vegas Off-Road Rental fleet.
What Six Years of Dirt Taught Me
Five vehicles and a lot of trail miles add up to a short list of things I'd tell anyone heading out:
The best trails are usually closer than you think. Some of the best trails in the Southwest start less than an hour from the Strip.
Recovery gear isn't optional. You won't need the winch, the boards or the compressor most days. You'll get mocked for having too much gear, but you'll be very glad they were there on the day you end up needing them.
Air down at the start of the trail, and air back up at the pavement. Half the trouble off-road goes away at the right tire pressure. Mine usually lands around 18 PSI.
Download the map before you leave. You will lose signal, usually right where the road forks.
Leave it like you found it. Petroglyphs, kilns and ghost towns only stay worth the drive if everyone treats them that way.
Why TOR Exists
Every one of those lessons cost me time, money or a long walk to learn. That's the problem I wanted to fix.
The outdoor lifestyle has a gatekeeping problem. Sometimes the hurdle is equipment. Sometimes it's money, time or effort. Sometimes it's knowledge or experience. It doesn't matter which one. I started TOR to help people get outdoors, whatever that looks like for them: off-roading for the day, an overnight camp somewhere remote, or a weekend at a campground. Whatever you're looking for, we want it ready, and we want to be the place you come to in Las Vegas.
That's where the name comes from. A trailhead is where every trip starts, and Trailhead Outdoor Rentals is about exactly that: getting started, with the barriers between you and the first mile taken out of the way. Here's how we do it:
Gear that's right for the job. We buy quality equipment built for the job, so even experienced explorers have a place to go when they need something they don't own or don't want to buy.
Nothing to figure out. First-timers skip the overwhelming part, working out what to bring and when. We've already done it and we provide you with a hands-on walk-through of everything we provide and how to use it.
Three things, that's all you need to bring. Show up with you, your clothes and your food. TOR provides everything else.
The standard we hold ourselves to is nothing short of a five-star, white-glove trip where your time goes to the adventure, not the preparation.
The Fleet Today
Trailer 01 is a 2026 Rockwood Geo Pro 17LE that sleeps up to six and comes stocked for camp: bedding, bath linens, cookware and kitchen essentials, toiletries, a full hookup kit, leveling blocks and a 32-inch smart TV. Just bring the people.
Our 2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is the trail rig: Sasquatch package, Hoss 3.0 suspension, a Warn winch mounted in our Fab Fours Matrix bumper, MaxTrax recovery boards, an air compressor, solar power, vehicle tent and a custom-fit air mattress. Off-roading is allowed, and it's the point. Everything on it is something I wished I'd had on a trail at some point.
And a 2026 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Trail Boss is coming soon. Why? Because some habits are hard to break and I'd be lying if I said I don't miss the truck that started it all.
Why Las Vegas
Location wasn't an accident. We're less than 15 minutes from Harry Reid International Airport, so you can fly in, take an Uber or Lyft straight to us, pick up your gear and be on the road. Prefer it brought to you? We deliver, too.
Las Vegas also sits in the middle of a huge map. Some of the best trips in the West start right here:
Close to home: Lake Mead, Valley of Fire, Mt. Charleston
A few hours out: Zion, Sand Hollow, Flagstaff, Sedona, Big Bear
Worth the road trip: Moab and Arches, Park City, Kings Canyon, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Crater Lake
The First Trip
Our first guest took Trailer 01 to Duck Creek Village, Utah, for three nights at 8,400 feet. He left five stars and this:
“His trailer was extremely up kept and well stocked with everything I needed for my trip.” Misael M.
That's the whole idea, working exactly the way I hoped.
What's Next for TOR
Rigs and trailers are step one. Next up: backpacking and hiking gear, mountain bikes, kayaks. If it screams outdoor adventure, we want it ready for you to rent.
That family-friendly Silverado EV is joining the fleet eventually, too. Over 400 miles of range on a charge, serious towing capacity, Super Cruise, fast charging, and it doubles as a generator at camp. For towing the trailer somewhere local, it's hard to beat.
And this blog is where I'll share the trails we know best, with real mileage from our own GPS tracks, honest notes on what each route needs, and photos from the trips.
How to Book Your Trip
Ultimately, TOR isn't about the rigs. It's about removing every reason not to go. Pick a trip, show up with you, your clothes and your food, and we'll handle the rest.
Book on the platform you already use. Every rig has its own listing:
Pick up less than 15 minutes from Harry Reid International Airport, or have it delivered.
New to Outdoorsy? Use our Outdoorsy referral link for $50 off your first trip of $200 or more (click Start Exploring on that page before you book). Full disclosure: we get a travel credit when you use it. Booking on RVshare or RVezy instead? Ask us whether a referral code is available.
Questions before you book? Reach us at info@toradventures.com.
Want trip ideas for Red Rock, Valley of Fire, Zion and other Southwest spots, plus first dibs when the calendar opens? Join our list on toradventures.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TOR Adventures?
TOR Adventures (Trailhead Outdoor Rentals Inc.) is a Las Vegas outdoor rental company. We rent a trail-ready 2026 Ford Bronco and a 2026 Rockwood Geo Pro travel trailer, with more gear on the way.
What do I need to bring?
You, your clothes and your food. Trailer 01 includes bedding, bath linens, cookware, toiletries, a hookup kit and leveling blocks. The Bronco includes recovery gear, an air compressor, solar power and a custom-fit air mattress.
Where do I pick up?
Less than 15 minutes from Harry Reid International Airport, so you can fly in and take an Uber or Lyft to us. Delivery is available too.
Can I take the Bronco off-road?
Yes. It's built for it. Renters should have some 4x4 experience and know how to use the recovery gear.
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