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  1. AlanL

    Manual Control of 4x4 system instead of silly GOAT like modes

    I've found three great interview videos also. Besides the well known Motor Trend interview I found another with Scott Keogh and one with Chris Benjamin. Let me know if you don't have them and I'll dig up references. I get enthused binging on Scout info, ignoring all politics.
  2. AlanL

    Manual Control of 4x4 system instead of silly GOAT like modes

    Daunting at first, the big thing is to understand that there is a charging curve and how to adapt to it. I'm sure once Scouts start shipping we will see YouTube videos of charging tests. The Silverado EV test is in a YouTube video by Out of Spec Reviews, posted in April 2024. The title starts...
  3. AlanL

    Manual Control of 4x4 system instead of silly GOAT like modes

    In the same estimates I mentioned above I came up with just over 200 miles between charging the BEV, driving from 80% to 20% then recharging to 80%. The point there is to not drive down too close to zero and recharge in the portion of the charging curve where you actually get fast charging. Even...
  4. AlanL

    Manual Control of 4x4 system instead of silly GOAT like modes

    They haven't said so super clearly but that is the implication, and the most sensible/useful approach. In Harvester mode the generator runs as needed to keep the battery in a reasonable SOC, you need the battery for full power. The generator needs to be big enough to do that over typical long...
  5. AlanL

    Manual Control of 4x4 system instead of silly GOAT like modes

    This is a great idea, modes as a named collection of settings. Defaults are set at the factory, they can be tweaked by the user and remembered. Experts can set what they want. Novices can experiment to learn what the various settings do.
  6. AlanL

    Harvester towing

    We considered the Pathfinder Rock Creek in early 2023, ended up buying our Pilot Trailsport. At that time the Pathfinder recommended premium fuel but it was fine to use regular for a loss of a few hp. But that is with a normally aspirated engine. The new Armada is twin turbo, do they get along...
  7. AlanL

    winch, stairs/sliders, wheel in the front trunk, mobile sunroof

    No, I was just being brain dead and thinking I don't want a compressor in the engine compartment. Took me a few minutes to realize there is no engine compartment. I'll have to watch the reveal again. I think I recall a compressor in the Terra bed but missed one in the Traveler.
  8. AlanL

    Traveler without rear tire carrier

    I missed the never been done part. I wonder if they are going for a fully integrated system with a heat pump to cool and heat the interior, batteries, electric motors, and ICE. With flexible heat exchangers they could move heat from one component to another. Like out of the electric motors or...
  9. AlanL

    Harvester towing

    Thank you for your service. I kind of agree with J Alynn but for different reasons. I hope this comes across as helpful and not a downer. The Terra (BEV certainly or Harvester probably) will have the towing capacity and can provide power for the trailer. Maybe you can fit the family with two...
  10. AlanL

    Harvester towing

    He did not use the work "both". They were standing next to the Traveler, looking at it. I'm still believing that he misspoke, that the Traveler Harvester will be around 5000 and the Terra Harvester will be around 8000. May 9 update: Listening more carefully in a rewatch of the Jay Leno...
  11. AlanL

    Harvester towing

    At the start did you really mean the Terra (truck)? The trailer GVWR is beyond even the BEV Traveler's anticipated 7000 lbs. So far the NEMA 14-50 is only on the Terra, no sign of a 240V outlet on the Traveler. But a 30A shore power hookup is only 3600W, the NEMA 5-20 plug at the charge port can...
  12. AlanL

    winch, stairs/sliders, wheel in the front trunk, mobile sunroof

    The spare in the frunk is an interesting idea. I wonder how big a tire will fit? Maybe even a compact spare for daily use, mount the full size on the back when needed. Since we always back in to park, a spare in the frunk and easy access to the back is great for groceries, etc. But for those who...
  13. AlanL

    winch, stairs/sliders, wheel in the front trunk, mobile sunroof

    Would a hitch mounted winch solve that with less weight? Would need a front receiver of course. I do hope the Traveler gets an optional compressor. For me that would be more convenient in the back. (Five minutes later ... I take back the part about the compressor in the back, I'm fine with...
  14. AlanL

    Fun with energy use numbers

    I agree this is all a wag until real vehicles are tested. I used the 20-80 range as a guess of staying in the better part of the charging curve. A 100% to 10% test is fine for a single leg trip but not useful for minimum time road tripping. Two of the tests I mentioned were below maximum...
  15. AlanL

    Fun with energy use numbers

    Sorry, I hope at least the summary portion was understandable?
  16. AlanL

    What is More Important? - EV Charge Time or EV Range

    Your comment and the recent charger map posts inspired me to write my "Fun with energy use numbers" post, trying to get some estimates of road trip behavior from what we know so far. I'm still in the Harvester camp, but with a much more open mind. I'll have to set up some Google map trips of...
  17. AlanL

    Fun with energy use numbers

    OK, this is really long, you have to be a serious number geek to call this fun. I’ve been hard core “gotta have a Harvester for towing”, but some recent threads have me reevaluating. The charging infrastructure is not there today for what we do, but might it be there in three years when we take...
  18. AlanL

    Should There Be an EV "Tax Penalty"?

    Obnoxious insults aside, roads need maintenance and that costs money. It is reasonable for some portion of that to be usage based.
  19. AlanL

    Should There Be an EV "Tax Penalty"?

    This is a really interesting question. I don't know, but do gas taxes go towards road maintenance? If so that is a more equitable usage based model. EVs are heavier so might be expected to contribute more wear to the roads. Should there be an EV charger use tax to make things fair? A tax on...
  20. AlanL

    The gas tank needs to be bigger on the Harvester models

    Personally I disagree with the "need" part. I'm not at all saying you are wrong, I just have a different opinion. Great if the extra volume comes from unused space, but not if it means a smaller battery. We will spend about 80% of our Traveler's miles towing, 10,000+ miles per year. We...
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