Harvester

[brian.healer]

Not sure if this has already been suggested, but I’d love to see Scout consider a removable, portable “Harvester.”

Essentially, this would be a portable generator specifically optimized to charge the Scout directly via DC charging—rather than relying on a standard portable generator setup. It could take up a modest amount of space in the truck bed, but the benefits would likely far outweigh the space tradeoff.

For example, it could simplify the product lineup by allowing all vehicles to remain fully EV by default, with owners having the option to add the “Harvester” at any time if their needs change. If the unit required service, it could be dropped off at a dealer independently, while the vehicle continues operating as a pure EV.

Beyond vehicle charging, the generator could also serve as a versatile power source for camping, overlanding, job sites, or residential backup during blackouts.

I think this kind of flexible, modular approach would align really well with Scout’s utility-focused brand.

 

[cyure]

Not sure if this has already been suggested, but I’d love to see Scout consider a removable, portable “Harvester.”

Essentially, this would be a portable generator specifically optimized to charge the Scout directly via DC charging—rather than relying on a standard portable generator setup. It could take up a modest amount of space in the truck bed, but the benefits would likely far outweigh the space tradeoff.

For example, it could simplify the product lineup by allowing all vehicles to remain fully EV by default, with owners having the option to add the “Harvester” at any time if their needs change. If the unit required service, it could be dropped off at a dealer independently, while the vehicle continues operating as a pure EV.

Beyond vehicle charging, the generator could also serve as a versatile power source for camping, overlanding, job sites, or residential backup during blackouts.

I think this kind of flexible, modular approach would align really well with Scout’s utility-focused brand.

Welcome to the community!

I think this is a brand new suggestion. I don’t remember anything like this being suggested before.

I admit I don’t know enough about how a generator like this would work to know if this is feasible, but I think I know someone on here who would have a pretty good idea @SpaceEVDriver is this in your wheelhouse to know if something like this would be possible or what it would entail? Thanks.

Welcome again!

 

[R1TVT]

Not sure if this has already been suggested, but I’d love to see Scout consider a removable, portable “Harvester.”

Essentially, this would be a portable generator specifically optimized to charge the Scout directly via DC charging—rather than relying on a standard portable generator setup. It could take up a modest amount of space in the truck bed, but the benefits would likely far outweigh the space tradeoff.

For example, it could simplify the product lineup by allowing all vehicles to remain fully EV by default, with owners having the option to add the “Harvester” at any time if their needs change. If the unit required service, it could be dropped off at a dealer independently, while the vehicle continues operating as a pure EV.

Beyond vehicle charging, the generator could also serve as a versatile power source for camping, overlanding, job sites, or residential backup during blackouts.

I think this kind of flexible, modular approach would align really well with Scout’s utility-focused brand.

Yes, you will be able to do this, based on similar vehicles, using the EVSE that is provided with the truck. You may or may not need an adapter to connect the EVSE to the generator, and you will need to turn the generator's 240V inverter "on". Using something portable like an Eco-Flow, you could also use the truck to reverse the charge to the Eco-Flow. You could also use a gas or propane or diesel generator of course, adding ~2Mi/Hour on a more portable unit.

I see no need for Scout to enter the portable generator business, but theoretically, they could build one that would fit into a proprietary space somewhere in the bed. I doubt they would want to do that inside the Traveler in a confined space.

Also, you can go for greatness and tow one of these suckers:

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

People are already doing it. But you have to spec out the generator so it provides low noise power as most EVSEs won't work with dirty power from cheap generators.

I'm not sure why an automobile manufacturer would go into that business if they weren't already there. I guess you could consider a Honda EV + a Honda generator to be a Honda EREV.

 

[R1TVT]

I should have been more specific and stated, "while parked".

 

[J Alynn]

I’m questioning why you’d want it taking bed space when it could be under the vehicle other than a bit of tow weight but I’m expecting BEV anyway so I don’t particularly care
Welcome!

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

 

[BeerParty]

Not sure if this has already been suggested, but I’d love to see Scout consider a removable, portable “Harvester.”

Essentially, this would be a portable generator specifically optimized to charge the Scout directly via DC charging—rather than relying on a standard portable generator setup. It could take up a modest amount of space in the truck bed, but the benefits would likely far outweigh the space tradeoff.

For example, it could simplify the product lineup by allowing all vehicles to remain fully EV by default, with owners having the option to add the “Harvester” at any time if their needs change. If the unit required service, it could be dropped off at a dealer independently, while the vehicle continues operating as a pure EV.

Beyond vehicle charging, the generator could also serve as a versatile power source for camping, overlanding, job sites, or residential backup during blackouts.

I think this kind of flexible, modular approach would align really well with Scout’s utility-focused brand.

I see two big problems with this suggestion:

1. The weight/size of the generator. To provide the power necessary to support the truck as an EREV, you would need at least 70HP. A 25HP portable generator weights over 200 pounds. Any engine powerful enough to to support the truck as an EREV would weight too much to consider it portable.
2. The fuel tank. The Harvester is currently spec-ed to have a 15 gallon fuel tank. To make the generator portable, the fuel tank would have to be part of the generator. A 15 gallon tank alone would be too large to make it portable.

There are a lot of other issues to consider, but those are the main ones that are nearly impossible to overcome right now.