Recent content by Schubie

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  1. Schubie

    5klbs towing cap with gas range extender?

    Agree completely! But couldn't wait any longer for a Terra of either flavor. (My daily driver had 327K miles.) Now driving a '23 R1T with off road package. It isn't a one-to-one substitute. But the battery/motor warranty gets me to 2030...
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    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    All good! As much as it isn't my bag, I'd love to see vids of your track days. And I'm looking forward to sharing ones of torque vectoring in the bush on my quad motor. Although it all pales in comparison to this.
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    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    Hey, it just comes down to perspective. Which admittedly improves with age. At the end of the day, is white knuckling it on the way to / from work really worth it? I've found the answer is no. So whether I'm driving a diesel SUV or EV, I'm still hanging in the middle or right lane going 5 to 10...
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    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    Dont forget the sound... switching back to my (well-mannered) euro diesel SUV was like climbing into a farm tractor.
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    Shopping for a “new” BEV while waiting for the Scout Traveler BEV.

    Car wash mode was an interesting experience for the first time. As was the attendant asking me to drive it up to the rails. (Even though I'm still figuring out all the controls.) And the app put a smile on my face with this little easter egg... 🍻
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    Shopping for a “new” BEV while waiting for the Scout Traveler BEV.

    My spouse absolutely hates the headlights on Rivians including ours. And I joke they have a face only a mother could love. But our R1T is no anodyne EV road queen. With the offroad package and wood accents, it's reminiscent of our T2 Touareg.
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    Shopping for a “new” BEV while waiting for the Scout Traveler BEV.

    Good stuff R1TVT (thanks)! I'm curious to see what others in this boat do while waiting for the Terra. Our rig is the closest thing, and gen 1 vehicles are a good deal right now. 🍻
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    Shopping for a “new” BEV while waiting for the Scout Traveler BEV.

    Well, I'll try to keep things brief. :-) First impressions after driving my new to me gen1 R1T after ~500 miles (all on L1 charging): Fit and finish on the vehicle are excellent Road manners for this truck are very good Overall integration and execution of software is impressive Battery usage...
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    Shopping for a “new” BEV while waiting for the Scout Traveler BEV.

    Happy to. Although I've hijacked Space's thread enough. So I'll start a dedicated one. 🍻
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    Shopping for a “new” BEV while waiting for the Scout Traveler BEV.

    It's been great--and an eye-opener! I just did one week of driving 65+ miles daily. All on an L1 while waiting for my electrician to hardwire the L2. That said, it hasn't put a big dent in the kWh my solar array still exports. And I don't miss the nearly $400 I've been paying monthly for...
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    Shopping for a “new” BEV while waiting for the Scout Traveler BEV.

    It is (thanks)! Just couldn't justify another ICE while waiting...
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    Shopping for a “new” BEV while waiting for the Scout Traveler BEV.

    Just pulled the trigger on an interim solution myself. With the Terra's availability slipping. And my Touareg V6TDI at 327K mi. Something needed to bridge the gap. Long story short, I picked up a '23 R1T fresh off a lease. Even with lowish (37K) miles, it was roughly half MSRP. Launch with off...
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    Road tripping in a truck like the Terra (F-150 Lightning; Silverado)?

    That's close to the package I'm aiming for in the near term. But I'm inclined to keep the rig setup for overland use. As the extra clearance, tire plies/tread, etc lead to more reliability in the bush. Curious to hear how your changes affect range though. 🍻
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    All terrain tires

    Another vote for running Nokians in the snow belt! I've gone with their ATs in between those from Hankook, General, and BFG. The latest version--the Outpost--is probably the best AT I've ever run. But a BEV/EREV is a horse of another color. So I'll keep an open mind toward whatever comes with...
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    Road tripping in a truck like the Terra (F-150 Lightning; Silverado)?

    Same here. As I just got a solar array installed (to capture the expiring federal credit). 🍻