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    Help me decide BEV or EREV

    Lots of details still to be filled in. Hard to say if the extra equipment on the EREV will push the price higher than the extra batteries on the EV. Depending on your driving patterns, odds are an EV will handle quite a bit of your driving without DCFC. DCFC would probably handle most of the...
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    2026 Lightship vs Pebble Flow All Electric Trailers

    5th wheels and goosenecks put the attachment point over the rear axle rather than significantly behind it - so yes, very different dynamic - trailer sway does not try to wag the vehicle as much (less leverage). Thank you for the term wagon - it was not on the tip of my tongue when I posted...
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Saw an article on problems with VW and Rivian integration yesterday. Honestly, I was not overly concerned with what it pointed out. 1) VW group wants to maintain ICE product lines - which the Rivian architecture is not designed for. 2) VW group is continuing the infighting between lines that...
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    2026 Lightship vs Pebble Flow All Electric Trailers

    Most trailers kind of balance on the axle(s) - allowing for non-articulating axles. Tongue weight generally helps prevent sway. A few trailers carry their entire weight on their axles - but those tend to have an articulating front axle. I don't know if any of those are designed for highway...
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    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    Remote start on an EV is kind of pointless - but remote climate control might be expected. Honestly - I am used to having an obscured view on the rear window (with my truck especially)- really not necessary to run a rear wiper often. Use rear camera a LOT more often than the rear view mirror...
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    300 miles instead of 350?

    Possibly a typo - or could be the first indication that there will be a standard and long range model. Up to 350 miles could mean ideal conditions, or could mean options up to 350 miles. Waiting for Jamie.
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    2026 Lightship vs Pebble Flow All Electric Trailers

    At current weight density - it would be hard to put in 100kwh AND keep a trailer under 5k lbs.
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    January 2026 Scout Production Center Update

    I am ok with a standard range model at 300 miles - especially if a long range model above 350 is offered as a reasonably priced upgrade. But honestly would prefer the standard range to be starting at 350.
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    2026 Lightship vs Pebble Flow All Electric Trailers

    You really don't want to tow over 500lbs of bumper weight with a 1/2 ton truck - the suspension is not designed for it (and honestly, the frame might not be either - my father bent a frame towing less than 2k lbs with the help of a pothole). Even with my 3/4 ton, I don't do it. Plus, I think...
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    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    Very wide is subjective. I have driven full sized pickups for the last 30 years - as it stands, the Scout is no wider than that. Plus it is narrower than many of the performance variants and I think the Cybertruck - none of which I have much experience with. The widest I deal with is the...
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    January 2026 Scout Production Center Update

    Hoping it is a mistake. I recalled the VW Buzz range progressively dropping too though-till I stopped paying attention because I had no interest left. The problem with a 250 mile range is I can not drive to any nearby city without needing to recharge to get home. A published 300 mile range...
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    Retrofitting a winch

    Putting a winch on a modern vehicle mostly depends on replacing the bumper. Amp draw might dictate if a second battery is necessary - but generally is not all that necessary. You run the engine while cranking the winch. If the alternator can keep up, most batteries have the power to deal with...
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    Tdi

    Love my TDI - but I don't think VW group will ever ship another to the US.
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    Off-topic stuff…

    I turned on the AC this morning - life in S. Texas. House got hot yesterday and did not dip last night (and honestly, it was because the AC system needed to circulate air, probably only my west facing bedroom was hot as we are holding at about 70 now). Temps should start dropping tonight - but...
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    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    Currently down to 4 dogs (the peak dog count was bad, real bad-5 dogs, 2 fosters, and a litter of puppies). A geriatric Shelty, an old overweight lab. Both those to have to be lifted into vehicles. Then 2 middle aged labs that are not overweight (but still 70ish lbs) - one of which can climb...
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    I kind of want to laugh at some of these lawsuits. Can a VW dealer sue to sell a Porshe?
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    Scout Motors Needs to Rethink “Local” Service. Don't do the Tesla model.

    I agree that 200 miles is not local - and honestly it is a 2 day commitment, for 2 people. 200 miles is more than 3hrs one way, then the drive home (and repeat once the repair is done) - but you better have a chase vehicle to drive you home (or pay for a rental I guess, I am spoiled with backup...
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    Vehicle Visualizer/Configurator Tool

    I think the biggest problem with delaying a release is moving goal posts. When announced, nothing really compared to what Scout was presenting. If the Scout is released on schedule, it will probably still be in that leadership position. But since its announcements, other companies are...
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    From a Tesla and Lightning Owner: Here’s What I Need to See from Scout

    Just a clarification on my kamikaze deer - I was doing less than 10mph, and it hit me in the driver side door, rolled and hit the rear driver side door. Damage is completely cosmetic - but I forget if it managed to dint both quarter panels in addition to both driver side doors. I think my...
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    Using an EV for backup power in case of power outage

    Not that Scout is doing it - but have seen some videos on home DC V2G (and a bit of V2H) systems. While I am sure there are plenty of issues, it gets around any vehicle charger limitations. While it has limited value to most people when charging, as AC charging can still charge the vehicle...
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