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  1. R1TVT

    Current EV owners…are you staying BEV or switching to Harvester?

    Agreed - You can do it today, but it doesn't make a ton of sense for many reasons, and agreed, your edge case is a good one for the Harvester.
  2. R1TVT

    Engine in the Harvester - EA211 ?

    Correct, if Scout offered a pure-EV mode with the harvester config, the burden would be on the driver to enable that mode, and to accept the consequences that come with enabling it. A driver would need to understand that if they drive to a low SOC, they may need to wait for the Harvester to...
  3. R1TVT

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    You can kill the app and that won't happen.
  4. R1TVT

    Pilot Builds in 2026?

    Those frankensteins were the mules I was referring to... I was thinking that the prototype would look like the R1T prototypes, which were very close to pilot and production R1T's. All speculation of course!
  5. R1TVT

    Engine in the Harvester - EA211 ?

    Yes, it absolutely should, and just as any other Pure EV would... Without a functioning Harvester generator, the truck would likely pop-up a warning message "Harvester requires immediate service" & require external charging of course (without the generator producing power). The opposite would...
  6. R1TVT

    Pilot Builds in 2026?

    This is a pretty good methodology (caveat being that I am not an engineer and do not work for an OEM). I would say Scout is through the Concept Confirmation phase of this. My only point was that before "Pilot" with real vehicles to flesh out those assembly issues, we would likely see a prototype...
  7. R1TVT

    Pilot Builds in 2026?

    My guess would be that they meant to use the word PROTOTYPE. I would envision the 2026 prototype vehicles to appear very much like the current builds, have a real-drive train + battery pack, resemble the production interiors that have been shown (with possible tweaks to materials based on...
  8. R1TVT

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Someone called it "Purple Range" but I think the official color name is "Borealis". A "deep, dark metallic plum, with deep black tones"
  9. R1TVT

    Current EV owners…are you staying BEV or switching to Harvester?

    Actually you can carry an equivalent range value of electrons, but it is a very pricey endeavor at this stage (new / expensive technology either through a generator or through a mobile or offroad/trailerable battery pack). I think this use-case of needing extended range where there is zero...
  10. R1TVT

    Trying to understand size, especially interior.

    FWIW - Sitting inside a F-150 compared to the R1T feels much more spacious (as it should). The R1T feels just slightly bigger than a Tacoma double cab interior, for comparison, but the F-150 is noticeably more spacious, being Full-sized... If you were to drive the R1T and then a F-150, you...
  11. R1TVT

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Not necessarily true. It depends on how often you start and stop AND SIT IDLE, and can save more in city conditions with traffic lights. If you are sitting idle and not running the engine, you can also make the argument over time that there is less wear and tear on the engine itself. So while...
  12. R1TVT

    Rivian Rs2 vs Scout Traveler

    If you recall, the OP does not currently own a Rivian (reading thru prior negative Rivian posts). Yes - this would absolutely be a warranty issue that Rivian would fix for any owner. I had a problem with adhesive on one of my door seals, and it was fixed in my driveway. This could be a...
  13. R1TVT

    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    After just yanking 8 mounted snow tires on 20's out of my basement to get swapped, I would not advise putting a HEAVY wheel and tire combo on any roof - esp one with a glass or cabana top! Also, yes, range would be a problem and wind noise too...
  14. R1TVT

    October 2025 Scout Motors Production Center Update

    Not crazy at all, and we have discussed that as a possibility here (around the time the JV got announced). The only issue would be scaling and acquiring enough new techs to support all the new business, but it is a model that could work. Rivian would not want to get negative feedback on dealer...
  15. R1TVT

    October 2025 Scout Motors Production Center Update

    While Rivian basically kept deliveries in the same "general order" they did appear to produce & deliver similarly spec'd vehicles in batches coming off the assembly line to increase efficiency (smart). They also needed to assemble and schedule delivery teams & line-up fleet transport to get...
  16. R1TVT

    actual ranges before orders?

    Not sure how you feel, but in my experience, Rivian does a great job with their range estimates based on your driving, SOC and wheel and tire choices. That should bode well for Scout, and I would add that under "normal" driving conditions with a mix of HWY and City driving, the estimates should...
  17. R1TVT

    Why the door handles/locks should not be purely electric...

    Not to add to much complexity here, but just to be clear on the Rivian set up... The LOCKS operate electronically (like they would in an ICE vehicle). The EXTERIOR flush door handles open electronically (they pop out and present themselves for opening when unlocked), however, when you pull a...
  18. R1TVT

    One Giant Leap Into the World of EV Ownership

    So - here's the thing. This is a very low likelihood occurrence. Most chargers have receptacles, and most charge ports have doors. So, this is unlikely, but not impossible. What is more likely for those in cold weather is that you could get to a charger that has warmed and either was not put...
  19. R1TVT

    One Giant Leap Into the World of EV Ownership

    Congrats to you and your wife - sounds like a successful trip! One thing that will come with experience is not worrying about your final leg if you have anything more than 5%SOC. The comfort around understanding your consumption and distance remaining based on current SOC will increase with...
  20. R1TVT

    Will Scout offer a computer controlled air oil suspension

    Air
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