Harvester

[Chavannigans]

One of the more popular Kubota generators is the GL7000. It provides power similar to lower end level 2 EVSE (chargers). It is pretty damn heavy as I have seen them in the back of pickups plenty of times. So, this gives you an idea of what it would take.
The Kubota GL7000 is a 7 kW (7,000-watt) liquid-cooled, dual-voltage (120/240V) industrial diesel generator designed for quiet, reliable, and compact power. Powered by a 2-cylinder Kubota Z482 diesel engine, it features a 7.4-gallon tank with up to 10-16.5 hours of runtime, one-side maintenance, and safety shutdowns.

Dimensions L x W x H (inches)	1066 x 618 x 698 (42.0 x 24.3 x 27.5)
Approx. Net Weight (lbs.)	235 (518)
Sound Level (Full Load at 23 ft. [7m])	66

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The Kubota V1505 can produce 25kW at 3,000RPM and weighs 243lbs.

Its 23.9"H x 22.3"L x 15.6"W

Then add the generator for a total of around 320lbs.

Spline the little diesel into a DC permanent magnet pancake generator that are usually good for 95% efficiency. Then that is wired to a voltage controller and into a 15kWh LPF battery with 3C cells wired in series parallel.

That LFP would weigh around 250lbs and eat up more payload but would clean up and stabilize the voltage, as well as offer a battery that can power things at camp without the truck being on.

A 32 gallon fuel cell could theoretically push range to 680 miles at 70mph (.48kWh/mile) or over 800 miles at 60mph (.40kWh/mile).

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[Chavannigans]

An OEM removable battery pack would cost a minimum of $10k and likely up to $15k-$20k, the same as the Harvester (I’m guessing).
Brand-T promised such a thing for the dumpster, but it failed to materialize.

Scout would sell a dozen of them and would never make back the engineering investment cost.

But… And don’t let Scout’s engineers see this or they’ll figure out a way to make this impossible…

If they’re engineering the BEV and the Harvester to be nearly identical, there is possibly going to be either an AC power line from the Harvester to the onboard charger or a DC power line from the Harvester’s converter to the battery…

Buying a BEV and then tapping into that line (after your warranty is expired and you’re willing to park a good 100 meters from your home), with an auxiliary aftermarket battery doesn’t seem impossible…Who knows what internal software reconfiguration would be required…

Tesla abandoned their Cybertruck bed mounted battery. If they can't do it I doubt any other manufacturer will either.

 

[LastDayScout]

An OEM removable battery pack would cost a minimum of $10k and likely up to $15k-$20k, the same as the Harvester (I’m guessing).
Brand-T promised such a thing for the dumpster, but it failed to materialize.

Scout would sell a dozen of them and would never make back the engineering investment cost.

But… And don’t let Scout’s engineers see this or they’ll figure out a way to make this impossible…

If they’re engineering the BEV and the Harvester to be nearly identical, there is possibly going to be either an AC power line from the Harvester to the onboard charger or a DC power line from the Harvester’s converter to the battery…

Buying a BEV and then tapping into that line (after your warranty is expired and you’re willing to park a good 100 meters from your home), with an auxiliary aftermarket battery doesn’t seem impossible…Who knows what internal software reconfiguration would be required…

You do!

 

[J Alynn]

Kubota is engineering for longevity and regular use. Westinghouse’s big box store generators are for people who will use it two or three times in its lifetime.

Our kubota tractor always ran amazing

 

[LastDayScout]

The Kubota V1505 can produce 25kW at 3,000RPM and weighs 243lbs.

Its 23.9"H x 22.3"L x 15.6"W

Then add the generator for a total of around 320lbs.

Spline the little diesel into a DC permanent magnet pancake generator that are usually good for 95% efficiency. Then that is wired to a voltage controller and into a 15kWh LPF battery with 3C cells wired in series parallel.

That LFP would weigh around 250lbs and eat up more payload but would clean up and stabilize the voltage, as well as offer a battery that can power things at camp without the truck being on.

A 32 gallon fuel cell could theoretically push range to 680 miles at 70mph (.48kWh/mile) or over 800 miles at 60mph (.40kWh/mile).

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Would you like to have that set up in your Terra?

 

[Chavannigans]

Would you like to have that set up in your Terra?

Nope. My fat a-- already eats up too much of the payload as it is.

We also carry a LOT of crap when we travel so I can't give up all that bed space.

If I did an Arctic trip in a truck instead of the motorcycle, it would definitely consider building one though.

Just having fun with possibilities.

 

[6-ScoutFamily]

Better to just put in BIG battery in the Terra instead any of this stuff.

 

[Chavannigans]

Better to just put in BIG battery in the Terra instead any of this stuff.

Assuming you can charge at a Level II or Level III charger in the area you need the extended range, sure.

 

[BartMan Terra Total EV]

Better to just put in BIG battery in the Terra instead any of this stuff.

Yes I agree a slide in battery would be to heavy. What was i thinking. Just need 420 miles and I am good.