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    Speculation Alert - possible Harvester Engine Choices

    He's hoping it can replenish the battery at the same rate driving down the highway depletes it so the battery level doesn't drop.
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    Speculation Alert - possible Harvester Engine Choices

    There isn't room for a vertical engine between the trunk floor height and the underside of the vehicle. Turning an inline-3 or 4 sideways only works if you have the crankcase/oil pan underneath which is likely too much engineering effort when they've already got flat-4 and flat-6 engines...
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    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    I hope Scout gives us the option to access electrical diagrams and factory service manuals so that we can work on our own vehicles if desired. Being able to order parts without having to go through Service would also be helpful. They hinted at being very serviceable, and I hope that stays true.
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    Direct Sales - Dealership can stay mad!

    The dealer groups in NC have a LOT of lobbying power with the state, and they're the reason we can't have nice things...
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    Ideas for Scout Engineers

    I've got to throw another vote in for an operable rear window on the Traveler. I use my SUV like a truck, and often have long items sticking out the back window. While a roll-down window like the 4Runner would be great, I don't see it being practical with the tailgate. The spare poses a...
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    Scout Color Poll #1

    Having had a yellow car, a school bus-colored vehicle and an eerily similar copper color (Hot Lava on a Scion FR-S) to the display Traveler, I fully vouch for their ability to hide dirt, dust and grime.
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    Solar Panel Roof

    Perhaps an optional fold-out solar camp awning, perfect for providing shade while tailgating or camping!
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    Direct Sales - Dealership can stay mad!

    Sucks for those of us in states that aren't EV-friendly and don't allow direct sales. Hopefully they've got legal people working on that.
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    VW cash flow issues affect Scout?

    To the contrary, I think Scout is the direction VW will be going in the future. Smaller brands, more in control of their product instead of everything being run by mega-corporate out of Germany.
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    Are factory deliveries for reservation holders being considered?

    I was so disappointed that the BMW facility was closed for remodeling or something when my coupe was delivered, especially since I'm only a few hours away. Hoping Scout does something similar. Before Scion released the FR-S/86, I got to go to an autocross course they'd set up for invitees...
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    Harvester Talk: Q&A

    I'm thinking the battery will be notably smaller to offset the costs enough to make the Harvester option viable. There's been speculation that the Harvester will be the cheaper of the two models.
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    Gas Powered Range Extender

    Someone that attended the event mentioned that the Harvester was supposed to be the cheaper option, though I can't remember who it was or find the post...
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    OS Handle

    That's the same location as my Toyota, except that I have one on the driver's side as well. They're really helpful for pulling yourself up into a lifted vehicle, and very handy for the passenger to stabilize themselves off road, but they're too far away to be useful on a twisty mountain road...
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    Harvester Talk: Q&A

    Nice catch on what appear to be three cylinders in the video, but they appear to be on their side. For proper crank lubrication on an inline-3, that would be an all-new engine design. I think what we're seeing is one side of a flat-6 engine. In that case, they should be able to run...
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    Testing

    I'll test for durability as I drive my vehicles harder than 99% of the population! :ROFLMAO: My driving style is a happy mix of 0-60, skidpad testing and "hold my beer".
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    What did you reserve?

    Orange Traveler/Harvester with a white roof (solid, no opening), tan/brown plaid interior. Tow package and round-headlight grill package, but base otherwise.
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    Harvester Talk: Q&A

    Exactly my point, enough power to sustain the vehicle itself, but it definitely wouldn't be enough to tow for extended periods. A setting for towing that starts the generator up immediately while slowly using up the battery would be helpful for towing instead of relying on pure battery reserves...
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    Audible pedestrian warning noise

    I don't want a spaceship or ICE sound coming from mine, but I'd be okay with something more mechanical sounding like straight-cut gears. Maybe an industrial/machine sound. Whatever it is, I wouldn't mind it changing frequency/revs a bit with speed. Pedestrians pay more attention when they hear...
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    Audio system

    Whatever the brand, it won't be loud enough or have enough bass for me, so please have full-range audio coming from the "head unit" to whatever amp/processing package is used. That at least allows me to access wiring and add additional amps as desired. Hopefully the 12v system will be amenable...
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    Gas Powered Range Extender

    The Harvester option needs to be pretty short to fit in that location without eating into cargo space, so a flat four or flat six would be great, and something VW has done well over the years. Routing air up from underneath shouldn't be too hard for intake and cooling, but that could get messy...
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