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  1. MountainDad

    Off Road Performance

    I think I'd rather have a side-by-side for something like that, or build a CJ or YJ off roader that I wouldn't mind grinding a fender on a rock wall in.
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    Please do NOT use soy based wiring!

    ...then things that let them wear down their teeth, since rodents must chew constantly because their teeth grow constantly. If they can reach it, they chew it.
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    Charging stations at trailheads

    They have many outside National Parks also
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    PLEASE DO NOT DO AN EXCLUSIVE DEAL WITH STARLINK - NO MUSK

    I don't want politics in my car. If you're going to put wideband satcom on the vehicle for ubiquitous connectivity, pick the one that performs the best in the most scenarios and conditions. I don't give a flying **** if it's Starlink or Kuiper or a tin can with a 3,000 mile string, as long as it...
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    Off Road Performance

    The Traveler isn't any bigger than my 2017 diesel Land Rover Discovery 5, except in length but only with the tire carrier (it's actually a hair shorter than the Disco without it), and it's 4 inches wider with the mirrors out. A Raptor is 4 inches wider than the Traveler with its mirrors out. My...
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    One feature that made you pull the the trigger on a reservation….

    Harvester range-extender.
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    Solar Panel Roof

    I'm looking at a Scout Traveler Harvester for more practical reasons - EVs have fantastic torque and power; they have very low running costs, and so far, plugging them in to my L2 charger overnight is far cheaper than filling up a tank with fuel. We have 2 EVs for daily drivers - a PS2 and a...
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    Solar Panel Roof

    Even with my array of panels, which is enough to basically make electricity for my 3500 sqft house free, it would take more than 2 days to charge my 75kWh Polestar battery using the sun alone, with all power dedicated directly to vehicle charging. Solar panels just aren't that efficient yet - or...
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    Solar Panel Roof

    Likewise with my Polestar 2 with black interior. There is no shade to close, but the UV and IR rejecting glass roof is quite effective.
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    Solar Panel Roof

    I'd rather have the Harvester and not have to deal with laying out panels, or getting stuck because it rained for two days straight and the solar panels were useless dead weight. I'd rather save that space for beer and steaks.
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    Solar Panel Roof

    Take these claims with a HUGE grain of salt. Practically speaking, assume you'll average perhaps half that on any day that isn't perfect Rocky Mountain September bluebird from dawn to dusk.
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    Scout Traveler SUV Green Off-Road Concept

    Bronze wheels with the green would be🤌🏼
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    Solar Panel Roof

    Any kind of solar roof for an EV simply isn't feasible because of the amount of real estate available and the size of a vehicle battery. I have 17 solar panels on my roof at home - each one is about 3x5 feet. These are the best, most current ones available on the market that were made in the US...
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    Colorado Event

    I hope to see Scout Motors @Jamie@ScoutMotors at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Fan Fest at the end of June here in Colorado Springs.
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    Size comparison

    As compared to my 2017 Land Rover Discovery, the Traveler is actually a few inches shorter *without* the spare tire carrier, but a fair bit longer with it. This will make it difficult to fit in my garage without removing the carrier or doing some serious garage Tetris. The Traveler is about 2"...
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