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  1. Schubie

    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...
  2. Schubie

    What's it like to take a road trip in a truck like the Terra (F-150 Lightning)?

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

    Concern about the complexity and cost of repairs/maintenance for EREV

    I may be wrong, but I think an under bed/floor position is going to be a little bit lower to the ground than a traditional engine mount under the hood. So to achieve any decent water fording depth, there's going to have to be a lot of cowling and venting to higher spots (above the bed/floor) to...
  4. Schubie

    Concern about the complexity and cost of repairs/maintenance for EREV

    They've rationalized dropping the engine to replace a water pump (and other maintenance items) on the previous (v10) diesel in my Touareg. :rolleyes:
  5. Schubie

    5klbs towing cap with gas range extender?

    Great thoughts; thanks! 🍻
  6. Schubie

    5klbs towing cap with gas range extender?

    I hadn't thought of using a heat pump instead of liquid cooling for the Harvester's ICE. Given that later model (water-cooled) 911's seem to provide a good template in terms of thermal mgmt. Curious to hear your thoughts on how the two approaches compare...
  7. Schubie

    November 2025 Scout Motors Production Center Update

    I'm really curious if range-extending ICE's are subject to the exact same emissions requirements as those providing direct vehicle power. Has anyone done the detective work looking at previous EREVs (or other VAG owned/subsidiary gensets) here?...
  8. Schubie

    What a Scout Traveler would replace

    I've kept my 2010 VW Touareg TDI. It's now up to 301k miles. Last of the great Touaregs, as they say. Four corner height/ride adjustable air suspension. A foot of clearance and 2-1/2 ft of wading depth when needed. Low range transfer case with a locking center diff. Throw in the diesel torque...
  9. Schubie

    Terra Full Size Spare (35") Mount

    This! Every mounting solution has trade-offs. With under-chassis sometimes tough to access offroad. (Picture a flat on rocks or ruts.) Hitch mounting maintains bed (or interior) space. But I'll trade some bed space or integrate into a camper/tent config. 🍻
  10. Schubie

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

    X2 on the adjustable air suspension! Have it on a 2010 Touareg which goes places no non-air one can go. It took a factory order to get the option but was well worth the money. As the stock clearance on the Cayenne/Touareg platform trades off-roading chops for on-road handling. With 35" tires...
  11. Schubie

    Poll- What have you Reserved... Let's get a small idea of the take rates.

    Thanks! Happy to be part of the community, in the new year.
  12. Schubie

    Poll- What have you Reserved... Let's get a small idea of the take rates.

    Terra Harvester. I've been spoiled with a ~600 mi range SUV (Touareg TDI). And hoping I've got a few more years of overlanding in me. Fingers crossed the product lives up to its promise (and legacy). 🍻
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