Accessory Partners

[ohvrider]

If you look at the new Landcruiser and Lexus models they parntered with ARB and other name brand accessory manufactures so buyers can purchase these products as part of the vehicle loan etc.

I think this is a good idea and Scout should look into it as well.

 

[ChrisP]

I totally agree. There is no point for Scout to develop aftermarket bumpers, rock sliders or roof racks. Specialized firms will always do it better and e.g. for rook racks there are several excellent system already available like FrontRunner from South Africa or Rhino racks. We have Front Runner racks for both of our Landcruiser 100 (which the Scout Traveler will replace at some point as the family go to overland SUV) as well as our trusted F250 expedition camper. We have lots of accessories that we use with both vehicles. What would be fantastic is if Scout gives us integrated attachment points and works with those companies to design the vehicle specific brackets to attach roof racks. The same goes for bumpers for companies like Dissent Offroad which makes excellent bumper system complete with winch and lighting options, as well as tire carriers and even field kitchens for the back. Their stuff is not cheap, but it is really well made with options for steel and aluminum for optimum balance of strength and (low) weight. The same goes for (real) rock sliders to protect the side of the vehicle, especially on a long wheel base vehicle like the Terra crew cab truck!

 

[dreamweaver]

If you look at the new Landcruiser and Lexus models they parntered with ARB and other name brand accessory manufactures so buyers can purchase these products as part of the vehicle loan etc.

I think this is a good idea and Scout should look into it as well.

This is a great idea. Some manufacturers already do some of this as dealer installed options.

 

[J Alynn]

Always agree the experts should do what they do best but all OEM options should be designed (visually) by SM-not the outside vendor. They can always create their own design as an aftermarket option if they choose as well