How would you build your Scout?

[cyure]

Aside from exterior color - I'm right there with you on the trail-ready version.
I would also probably opt for more energy-friendly tires... Love the look of the mud-terrains but not so much that want to sacrifice the energy or add the sound.

As much as I love them, they aren’t practical. K03s or something similar are going to have to do.

 

[J Alynn]

Aside from exterior color - I'm right there with you on the trail-ready version.
I would also probably opt for more energy-friendly tires... Love the look of the mud-terrains but not so much that want to sacrifice the energy or add the sound.

Tires are my open ended thinking as well. Love the look don’t need 30 decible hum driving down the road

 

[maynard]

Tires are my open ended thinking as well. Love the look don’t need 30 decible hum driving down the road

oh - and the tire carrier depends upon the permit to modify my garage depth... (although I *really* want it)

 

[J Alynn]

oh - and the tire carrier depends upon the permit to modify my garage depth... (although I *really* want it)

Carrier is a given for me. And if backpack can be interchangeable with spare I might consider that as an option as well

 

[cyure]

oh - and the tire carrier depends upon the permit to modify my garage depth... (although I *really* want it)

Oh I hope you can. I’m 100% carrier all the way. It’s a requirement.

 

[cyure]

Carrier is a given for me. And if backpack can be interchangeable with spare I might consider that as an option as well

I don’t think I would use it all that much. Especially with a frunk. And knowing my luck I would get a flat when the spare was at home.

 

[J Alynn]

I don’t think I would use it all that much. Especially with a frunk. And knowing my luck I would get a flat when the spare was at home.

With my judging it would be great to throw gear in and just keep it there

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Tires are my open ended thinking as well. Love the look don’t need 30 decible hum driving down the road

A quality A/T tire in 35’s is not going to be loud. My brother runs the KO3’s on his Chevy Colorado (he had the KO2 before), and that’s not a vehicle known for quality sound deadening, and the tires are very quiet. The stock tire on my TRX was the Goodyear Wrangler Territory A/T, and it was kind of a hybrid A/T and Mud Tire combo, and at 40,000 miles it was stupid loud. I switched to the General Grabber A/Tx and they have been fantastic.

What I’m getting at is chose the right A/T, and even in 35’s (still hoping for a 37 option on the Terra), and noise won’t be an issue. Scouts selection of the KO3 is spot on.

 

[Gottesacker]

I don’t think I would use it all that much. Especially with a frunk. And knowing my luck I would get a flat when the spare was at home.

I think the carrier would come into its own on the really long trips where you're just cramming the vehicle full. That said... I'm pretty sure between the rear and the frunk the Traveler would have more room than our Atlas with the 3rd row down. So the carrier may be a moot point anyhow.

 

[J Alynn]

A quality A/T tire in 35’s is not going to be loud. My brother runs the KO3’s on his Chevy Colorado (he had the KO2 before), and that’s not a vehicle known for quality sound deadening, and the tires are very quiet. The stock tire on my TRX was the Goodyear Wrangler Territory A/T, and it was kind of a hybrid A/T and Mud Tire combo, and at 40,000 miles it was stupid loud. I switched to the General Grabber A/Tx and they have been fantastic.

What I’m getting at is chose the right A/T, and even in 35’s (still hoping for a 37 option on the Terra), and noise won’t be an issue. Scouts selection of the KO3 is spot on.

Good to know. Thought the KO3’s would be louder

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Good to know. Thought the KO3’s would be louder

A dedicated highway tire will always be quieter than an A/T, but the KO3’s are pretty dang quiet. I was going to go with them on my TRX, but the 35’s were only available in a Load F, which was more than I wanted. We’re close to replacing the tires on my wife’s Colorado, and she will get the KO3’s when it’s time.

 

[Firemedic2714]

I just started messing around with Gemini, but I love this post, so wanted to give what I would love to see. Current DD my 21 Bronco OBX Sasquatch "Last Batch" and I love it, would love to grab the Traveler EREV equivalent.

Scout Traveler EREV Harvester: Spec Sheet Comparison
Off-Road Package (Sasquatch Equivalent)
Modular heavy-duty front bumper with steel bash plates, integrated winch mounting capability, recovery points, physical auxiliary toggle switches, and the tire carrier.
Driver Assist & Utility Tech package.
Cabin Comfort: Heated steering wheel, wireless device charging, dual-zone automatic climate control, heavy-duty rubber floor liners.

Build 1: The Urban Adventurer
Exterior Finish: Vintage Turquoise with a contrast White Roof.
Interior Trim: Urban Adventurer (Slate & Terra Cotta Leather/Fabric combo).
Roof System: Power-sliding Cabana Top.
Audio & Display: Dual widescreen displays paired with a premium audio system and over-the-air (OTA) updates.

Build 2: The Rugged Explorer
Exterior Finish: Deep Teal Green with a contrast White Roof.
Interior Trim: Rugged Explorer (Saddle Brown Leather.
Roof System: Cabana.
Audio & Display: Dual widescreen displays paired with a premium audio system and over-the-air (OTA) updates.

 

[J Alynn]

I just started messing around with Gemini, but I love this post, so wanted to give what I would love to see. Current DD my 21 Bronco OBX Sasquatch "Last Batch" and I love it, would love to grab the Traveler EREV equivalent.

Scout Traveler EREV Harvester: Spec Sheet Comparison
Off-Road Package (Sasquatch Equivalent)
Modular heavy-duty front bumper with steel bash plates, integrated winch mounting capability, recovery points, physical auxiliary toggle switches, and the tire carrier.
Driver Assist & Utility Tech package.
Cabin Comfort: Heated steering wheel, wireless device charging, dual-zone automatic climate control, heavy-duty rubber floor liners.

Build 1: The Urban Adventurer
Exterior Finish: Vintage Turquoise with a contrast White Roof.
Interior Trim: Urban Adventurer (Slate & Terra Cotta Leather/Fabric combo).
Roof System: Power-sliding Cabana Top.
Audio & Display: Dual widescreen displays paired with a premium audio system and over-the-air (OTA) updates.

Build 2: The Rugged Explorer
Exterior Finish: Deep Teal Green with a contrast White Roof.
Interior Trim: Rugged Explorer (Saddle Brown Leather.
Roof System: Cabana.
Audio & Display: Dual widescreen displays paired with a premium audio system and over-the-air (OTA) updates.

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Nice. Love the color and both interiors. I struggle with me personally loving the brick/terracotta interior but having seen it a few times it is stunning, but the brown leather for sure.
I have a general question since you noted it and for others and not a knock-just curious.
How often does a general person/driver ever use recovery points/hooks? I get off-roading, I get on the farm/ranch and see the flexibility but for majority, what does one use recovery points for more than once, maybe twice in their time owning a vehicle. I love the look, get it for heavy use but just started wondering what the “common” driver uses them for? Hoping to learn and again, not a negative, just started wondering about it.
I fear most drivers would never use or would suddenly think tying something off (including another vehicle) and seeing line snap, windshield or bystander getting killed by a projectile ratchet strap buckle etc….
I think those buying it who don’t understand it should get lessons on proper use

 

[Firemedic2714]

Nice. Love the color and both interiors. I struggle with me personally loving the brick/terracotta interior but having seen it a few times it is stunning, but the brown leather for sure.
I have a general question since you noted it and for others and not a knock-just curious.
How often does a general person/driver ever use recovery points/hooks? I get off-roading, I get on the farm/ranch and see the flexibility but for majority, what does one use recovery points for more than once, maybe twice in their time owning a vehicle. I love the look, get it for heavy use but just started wondering what the “common” driver uses them for? Hoping to learn and again, not a negative, just started wondering about it.
I fear most drivers would never use or would suddenly think tying something off (including another vehicle) and seeing line snap, windshield or bystander getting killed by a projectile ratchet strap buckle etc….
I think those buying it who don’t understand it should get lessons on proper use

For me it's the crappy weather in the Worcester Hills. We can get slammed with so much snow it can be difficult to get out of my driveway. With my job, I can't always just wait for the plow guy. Same for the roads around us, even driving carefully, you can quickly end up in a ditch along some of the rural roads around me. And, honestly having been stuck a couple of times in my Wranglers, it's nice to know I have them if needed.

 

[J Alynn]

For me it's the crappy weather in the Worcester Hills. We can get slammed with so much snow it can be difficult to get out of my driveway. With my job, I can't always just wait for the plow guy. Same for the roads around us, even driving carefully, you can quickly end up in a ditch along some of the rural roads around me. And, honestly having been stuck a couple of times in my Wranglers, it's nice to know I have them if needed.

Good to know. Winch always made sense to me for those putting themselves in situations where it is a huge help but the recovery points just make me worry people will believe they are more capable than they really are and cause more harm then good. Hoping SM offers an off-road look package that offers a similar look but no winch and maybe hooks are more minimal

 

[cyure]

There are many threads about colors and features and interiors and exteriors. I thought it might be fun to have one place to talk about how we would build our Scouts. At some point Scout is going to send us an email that says the time has come. You can build and order your Scouts. We have no idea what they are going to offer but we can dream.

At the moment I have two ideas:

Traveler
Yellow
Dark grey roof
Bead lock wheels - dark grey
Colored brake calipers - blue
Tow hooks same blue color as the brake calipers
35 inch tires
Two tone dark grey/light grey vegan leather interior
Wood grain interior trim pieces in a grey/blue color
Dark carpet with Rubber floor mats
Glass roof
Rock slider/step

Or

Traveler
Yellow
Light roof
Light grey/chrome bead lock wheels
Colored brake calipers - red
Tow hooks the same red as the brake calipers
35 inch tires
Saddle leather interior - dark brown/lighter brown two tone
Hemp wood natural color trim
Dark carpet with rubber floor mats
Glass roof
Rock slider/step


The three features I am totally unsure of are the bench seat, Rallye stripes and to Harvester or not to Harvester that is the question.

I do not off road so I didn’t include things like air suspension and brush guards and winches or things required for towing. And I don’t want the roof rack with lights.

How would you build your Scouts??

I wonder how many times my preferences are going to change between now and when I actually order my Traveler.

Having seen the Trail-Ready Traveler in SC and the pictures of the new Mountainside build I have thoughts.

Still Traveler 100%. I love the Terra but I just don’t need a truck.

1. PBY with a charcoal or black roof. 2. Seeing the light colored roof in person I like the darker colors better.
3. I love love that headlock wheel that’s on Trail-ready. That’s my favorite of what I have seen so far.
4. I’m still undecided 33s or 35s. I know I want an 18” wheel, but I would love to see a concept on a 33 to see what that looks like.
5. I am tire carrier all the way. 100%. That’s not even a question.
6. Console seats in the front. As nifty as the bench seat is, I just prefer the console.
7. If I had to place my order today it would be the cabana top if I could get a light colored headliner. Seeing it again in SC open and closed it’s just so cool.
8. That roof rack is growing on me. I’m leaning towards a roof rack.
8. Two tone interior just not sure if I want grey tone or brown tone, just know I don’t want all black.
9. Rock sliders for sure. I just don’t like the way a full side step looks. Another reason I may get a 33. Little easier to get into.

That’s where I am now. Until I see something new and then I may change my mind again.

How about you all? How are you building your Scouts?

 

[J Alynn]

I wonder how many times my preferences are going to change between now and when I actually order my Traveler.

Having seen the Trail-Ready Traveler in SC and the pictures of the new Mountainside build I have thoughts.

Still Traveler 100%. I love the Terra but I just don’t need a truck.

1. PBY with a charcoal or black roof. 2. Seeing the light colored roof in person I like the darker colors better.
3. I love love that headlock wheel that’s on Trail-ready. That’s my favorite of what I have seen so far.
4. I’m still undecided 33s or 35s. I know I want an 18” wheel, but I would love to see a concept on a 33 to see what that looks like.
5. I am tire carrier all the way. 100%. That’s not even a question.
6. Console seats in the front. As nifty as the bench seat is, I just prefer the console.
7. If I had to place my order today it would be the cabana top if I could get a light colored headliner. Seeing it again in SC open and closed it’s just so cool.
8. That roof rack is growing on me. I’m leaning towards a roof rack.
8. Two tone interior just not sure if I want grey tone or brown tone, just know I don’t want all black.
9. Rock sliders for sure. I just don’t like the way a full side step looks. Another reason I may get a 33. Little easier to get into.

That’s where I am now. Until I see something new and then I may change my mind again.

How about you all? How are you building your Scouts?

Are you concerned with height on 35’s and getting in and out all the time without running boards

 

[Jasco]

I wonder how many times my preferences are going to change between now and when I actually order my Traveler.

Having seen the Trail-Ready Traveler in SC and the pictures of the new Mountainside build I have thoughts.

Still Traveler 100%. I love the Terra but I just don’t need a truck.

1. PBY with a charcoal or black roof. 2. Seeing the light colored roof in person I like the darker colors better.
3. I love love that headlock wheel that’s on Trail-ready. That’s my favorite of what I have seen so far.
4. I’m still undecided 33s or 35s. I know I want an 18” wheel, but I would love to see a concept on a 33 to see what that looks like.
5. I am tire carrier all the way. 100%. That’s not even a question.
6. Console seats in the front. As nifty as the bench seat is, I just prefer the console.
7. If I had to place my order today it would be the cabana top if I could get a light colored headliner. Seeing it again in SC open and closed it’s just so cool.
8. That roof rack is growing on me. I’m leaning towards a roof rack.
8. Two tone interior just not sure if I want grey tone or brown tone, just know I don’t want all black.
9. Rock sliders for sure. I just don’t like the way a full side step looks. Another reason I may get a 33. Little easier to get into.

That’s where I am now. Until I see something new and then I may change my mind again.

How about you all? How are you building your Scouts?

Do you recall what the top of the cabana roof looks like when closed (from the outside)? Is the fabric exposed to the elements or is there a more sturdy cover that retracts with the fabric?

 

[cyure]

Do you recall what the top of the cabana roof looks like when closed (from the outside)? Is the fabric exposed to the elements or is there a more sturdy cover that retracts with the fabric?

I think it’s like a regular convertible top fabric. Like a soft top on a Jeep or a Bronco. There’s pictures from launch, I think, that show the top of the Traveler and you can see the cabana top and how it folds on itself to open.

 

[Jasco]

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I think it’s like a regular convertible top fabric. Like a soft top on a Jeep or a Bronco. There’s pictures from launch, I think, that show the top of the Traveler and you can see the cabana top and how it folds on itself to open.

Thanks for the confirmation. That fabric top is a big concern of mine. Might be great for 5 years or so but I just can't see how it would hold up like a glass or metal roof over the long haul or how it would manage road noise and weather insulation for that matter. I'm also concerned about the repair/replacement costs down the road. It looks really good though! So tempting. Who knows, maybe they have found a wonder material. Constant garaging might be the trick for future cabana owners. Did you get a look at the material itself? Did it appear sturdy?