Accessories Poll For Scouts

[cyure]

Having been fortunate to see it in person the rear spare makes it and as I posted, the frunk can handle a good portion of daily. I get if you have a small garage you are going to struggle but if the room is there the spare seems mandatory for the overall cool look but maybe when the show one complete with no tire maybe I will like it as well.

Thankfully I should be fine with my garage size. A few years ago when the Wrangler went for service I was given a Chrysler Pacifica minivan as a loaner. I just looked up dimensions and it’s the same width as the Traveler and 204 inches long and I had room to spare. So at 207 it will fit. So the tire carrier is staying on. Looking forward to having a frunk for smaller things on the daily.

 

[ggrant20]

Don't believe it was mentioned or I missed it, but I would add a rear cargo storage solution (i.e drawers, cubbies, slide outs, etc) to the list.

I'd consider one directly from Scout if it were well designed and integrated to the vehicle. Although there is a large aftermarket supply they typically have dead space or fillers and look like an add on IMO. Considering how well thought out and stylish the rest of the interior is I think they'd kill it.

 

[Peterwyoung]

I think a roof rack and running boards are an absolute must.

Running boards, if not standard, would also be very nice to have.

 

[wiescins]

Can the vinyl exterior graphics be 80's-inspired and run down the side of the vehicle?!?

This, but expanded to include 70's

 

[cyure]

This, but expanded to include 70's

Love it! Something like this vinyl graphic would be awesome.

 

[J Alynn]

Love it! Something like this vinyl graphic would be awesome.

Done

 

[cyure]

Done

Yes but this is the “ghost” Ralley stripes correct? I want my stripes to be loud and proud and prominent. I want my Scout to be a color. I’m thinking yellow with black Ralley stripes or light blue with white Ralley stripes. I want to make a statement and for everyone to see me coming.

 

[wdriscoll1924]

Integrated safe to store a firearm, either in the frunk for a rifle or glove box for a pistol.

Integrated camera security system to record people messing with my new truck and that can send me an alert to my phone if someone is too close or loitering!

 

[Hedrock]

Would be cool to see a factory option for a cargo/sleep platform in the Traveler. Big enough to hide coolers/boxes under, easy to unfold to sleep on, but lighter than building something myself out of plywood.

Ford has a couple variations of cargo cages for the Bronco, but nothing that’s easy to integrate with a sleeping pad. Be cool to change that.

 

[wdriscoll1924]

Tri-fold Solar panel tonneau cover that plugs into the truck to charge the battery while on a weekend camping trip or parked outside the house. Every little bit helps!

 

[BeerParty]

The only thing currently on the list that I want is the Assignable Accessory Switches Inside Vehicle.

Honestly, I think everyone else would be better at providing suggestions. I don't go off-roading and don't plan to start, so most of the items on the list don't appeal to me. But there are things I might do that would greatly benefit from have extra switches inside so I don't have to add extra switches myself.

In my ideal world, the extra accessory switches would actually be prewired spaces for standard automotive switches (if such a thing exists). That way, we could buy aftermarket switches for the options we add to the vehicle. Of course, the first switch I will add will be a switch for my rocket launcher.

 

[Badams]

It would be great if scout will make some of the accessories listed not tied to an upgraded trim package so that they can be applied to any trim level.

 

[J Alynn]

Tri-fold Solar panel tonneau cover that plugs into the truck to charge the battery while on a weekend camping trip or parked outside the house. Every little bit helps!

Not to rain on your parade but this has been discussed extensively on the forum and the general science of it says you’ll never get but a few miles of range and the cost of a tonneau along with damage risk doesn’t make for a convincing product based on what costs would be. I’m all for it and suggested similar ideas very early on but science and threads have proven to me it doesn’t make sense.
Maybe someone will figure out a breakthrough

 

[Albal]

Not to rain on your parade but this has been discussed extensively on the forum and the general science of it says you’ll never get but a few miles of range and the cost of a tonneau along with damage risk doesn’t make for a convincing product based on what costs would be. I’m all for it and suggested similar ideas very early on but science and threads have proven to me it doesn’t make sense.
Maybe someone will figure out a breakthrough

What I got from those threads is that, although it’s not practical to have built in solar panels, if the Scout was “solar panel ready” it could be quite practical for someone going camping, for example, to plug a portable folding bank of panels into their scout and get some real benefit. It’s another way modern EVs could be the “energy hub” of whatever it is you’re doing, beyond just driving.

 

[BeerParty]

What I got from those threads is that, although it’s not practical to have built in solar panels, if the Scout was “solar panel ready” it could be quite practical for someone going camping, for example, to plug a portable folding bank of panels into their scout and get some real benefit. It’s another way modern EVs could be the “energy hub” of whatever it is you’re doing, beyond just driving.

It is not really practical to make the Scout (or any vehicle without integrated solar) "solar ready". The main issues are:

• No standard plugs for the solar panels.
• Need for a integrated charge controller to protect the vehicle.

The solar industry is started to converge on a standard plug for solar panels ("MC4" I believe), but there are still enough differences that there is a good chance the plug in a vehicle would be obsolete or need adapters when the Scouts become available. So not a very good user experience.

In order for solar panels to really provide any benefit, you would need a lot of power. That means a large (and expensive) charge controller to manage the power from the solar panels going into the battery. You would also need a control panel for it.

For people that want solar power for camping or other activities, I think they would be much happier with one of the existing "solar generators" already on the market.

 

[Hedrock]

Would be cool to see a factory option for a cargo/sleep platform in the Traveler. Big enough to hide coolers/boxes under, easy to unfold to sleep on, but lighter than building something myself out of plywood.

Ford has a couple variations of cargo cages for the Bronco, but nothing that’s easy to integrate with a sleeping pad. Be cool to change that.

Not to necro my own comment, but a pop top camper that integrated with the factory roofline and cabana top would be damn cool.

EVs feel like a poor choice for roof racks and RTTs for drag reasons, the option for an aerodynamically friendly pop top seems pretty unique.

Hop out, pop the top up, open the cabana, and stand up? I’m sure it’d be $$$ but folks are spending 2-4K on tents and roof racks anyway, and killing their aero.

 

[Hedrock]

 

[AlanL]

Here are some of the things I would like to see. Not sure where these fall between “options”, Scout-installed at delivery, and buy and install ourselves.

• Scout branded traction mats with mounts to fit well to the roof rack/rails.
• Factory nano coating as the paint protection.
• Fitted mylar shades with velcro tab mounts for the side and back windows to keep heat out when parked.
• Fitted windshield shade with Scout logo or graphic.
• LED light strips to attach just inside of the rock sliders.
• Decorated canvas covers for the second row seats.

 

[AlanL]

I was thinking the same thing. Rock sliders that also function as a step. I have the factory rock sliders on my TRX and they have a small step built in (I’d like the step to be slightly larger).

We have Traxda slider steps on our Honda Pilot that do what you want because the door goes all the way down. (A couple days later, I've learned this might be due to being unibody. Body on frame vehicles might have the door on top of the frame rail.)

 

[wiescins]

heavy duty rubber flow mats with plugs to assure accurate placement and no slipping.