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  1. mastertroll

    Scout Color Poll #1

    Not seeing blacked out
  2. mastertroll

    Scout Motors Needs to Rethink “Local” Service. Don't do the Tesla model.

    I’m hopeful Scout can deliver on this in a way that keeps insurance costs low—that alone could significantly boost adoption rates for these vehicles.
  3. mastertroll

    Luxury features I would like to See

    All this and memory settings
  4. mastertroll

    Scout Motors Needs to Rethink “Local” Service. Don't do the Tesla model.

    Just a quick note for Scout’s team regarding this post: EVs often come with higher insurance costs and tougher repair logistics than gas vehicles. And it’s not just Tesla—this applies across brands. For example, my Ford Lightning Platinum cost $526 (good) for six months of coverage, while my...
  5. mastertroll

    Solar Tonneau option

    Derailed
  6. mastertroll

    Solar Tonneau option

    I’m running a portable 1kW solar array and a Delta Pro Ultra I built for off-grid use. I’ve got a clear read on what appliances actually consume—fridges, HVAC, cooking gear, etc.—and I know panel efficiency is the real constraint. Those 100W foldables aren’t going to move the needle. But if a...
  7. mastertroll

    Solar Tonneau option

    Energy Required for 150 Miles of Range 150 miles ÷ 2.5 mi/kWh = 60 kWh Charging Time to Deliver 60 kWh Harvester OutputTime to Deliver 60 kWhRange Added per Hour 6.0 kW10.0 hours15.0 miles/hour 7.2 kW8.33 hours18.0 miles/hour 9.6 kW6.25 hours24.0 miles/hour 11.5 kW5.22 hours28.75...
  8. mastertroll

    Solar Tonneau option

    Then let the people who don’t want to upgrade… not upgrade. Solar panel efficiency may drop in cloudy conditions, but it’s still a valuable backup—especially alongside the onboard generator, which at best might function as a Level 2 charger. And by the way, it hasn’t even been confirmed whether...
  9. mastertroll

    Solar Tonneau option

    I will gladly pay more as a trim or a package for a vehicle that can charge itself by just sitting there and offset accessory.
  10. mastertroll

    Solar Tonneau option

    This is what separates a company like Tesla from the legacy manufacturers—they do things no one else does. Everyone else is just playing catch-up. Which brings me back to Scout: if they want to truly stand apart from other EV makers, they have a rare opportunity to do something no one else has...
  11. mastertroll

    Solar Tonneau option

    I get your point. I've watched a lot of videos with the people that are designing these vehicles and I know they have some smart people. I think they can either launch with a package or a trim for people who actually want it.
  12. mastertroll

    Solar Tonneau option

    I totally respect that answer and agree that you got to start somewhere but even the 2010 Prius had solar panel built into the top to run accessory
  13. mastertroll

    Solar Tonneau option

    There’s definitely a factor in it. Tesla was supposed to be the first—with the Cybertruck—to offer an automatic solar tonneau cover, but then they bailed on it. But keep in mind, Tesla is also the one that wants you to always charge between 20% and 80%, and then you find out the vehicle doesn’t...
  14. mastertroll

    Solar Tonneau option

    The solution needs to be more than just a solar cover on a bed. It still needs integration into the vehicle's inverter and battery.
  15. mastertroll

    Solar Tonneau option

    They make a 1 kW option for the lightning if I remember correctly. Probably the easiest application would be to have some sort of solar charging receptacle inside the bed. But if they engineer it correctly, it would be natively transferring power through a series of metal connections I would imagine
  16. mastertroll

    From a Tesla and Lightning Owner: Here’s What I Need to See from Scout

    That's good to hear Rivian does it too.
  17. mastertroll

    National tour when?

    Any plans for Scout to launch a tour soon so folks who haven’t seen the vehicles in person get a chance? We'd love to see you in OKC or Little Rock.
  18. mastertroll

    From a Tesla and Lightning Owner: Here’s What I Need to See from Scout

    I forgot one of my favorite features from Tesla that I would like to see in Scout. Whenever traffic starts moving or green light, I get a nice calm chime. It's like what you hear on a plane. It makes you feel like you are piloting. Also, if you sit taller, it saves you from having to look. I...
  19. mastertroll

    PLEASE DO NOT DO AN EXCLUSIVE DEAL WITH STARLINK - NO MUSK

    I absolutely would want starlink if it was the only option.
  20. mastertroll

    - Level 2+ Mobile Generator: Unlocking Full Harvester Potential

    Oh no, I didn't take it that way, but you def need the megaphone on these with custom lock sounds and horn noises. I wish you could still do custom driving noises bc it would be a fart the whole way.
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