Scout Traveler: Running Boards

[mosaben.p]

Please offer running boards on the Traveler if your cabin entry height is too high off the ground . For example, my spouse in 5 feet 2 inches tall. An on-road wheel and tire package should not be more than 18 or 20 inches of cabin entry heigh t from ground.

 

[J Alynn]

Please offer running boards on the Explorer if your cabin enty height is too high off the ground . For example, my spouse in 5 feet 2 inches tall. An on-road wheel and tire package should not be more than 18 or 20 inches of cabin entry heigh t from ground.

Why are you calling it an Explorer? There are also some threads already on some of your topics in case you want to see what all has been discussed thus far. Just use the search icon and add a subject or several key words and that will help you learn what’s been discussed and especially if Jamie has responded to any of your thoughts so you know if it’s confirmed by Scout. Keep enjoying the forum

 

[dleepnw]

They've already shown the prototypes with integrated running boards so they are thinking about it. Hopefully it makes it to market at launch.

 

[cyure]

They've already shown the prototypes with integrated running boards so they are thinking about it. Hopefully it makes it to market at launch.

I thought what they have shown so far is a rock slider. I thought running boards were much wider, like you see on big trucks.

 

[Mousehunter]

Ford does running boards on some vehicles - I really hate how they look. Might has auto deploy steps that at least disappear when they are not down. Have learned how to get into a Jeep with a 4" lift without much issue - but would not turn down rock sliders.

 

[cyure]

Ford does running boards on some vehicles - I really hate how they look. Might has auto deploy steps that at least disappear when they are not down. Have learned how to get into a Jeep with a 4" lift without much issue - but would not turn down rock sliders.

I’m with you, I do not like how running boards look. I want rock sliders and a good A pillar grab handle. I’m planning on 33s at this point, I should have no problem.

 

[J Alynn]

I’m with you, I do not like how running boards look. I want rock sliders and a good A pillar grab handle. I’m planning on 33s at this point, I should have no problem.

I like a simple hoop step

 

[cyure]

Okay, I went and visited my daughter in California on vacation. I had multiple days being driven around in her 4Runner. I made it a point to use the running boards. I typically don’t. I just climb in. I may not like how they look but they sure are convenient.

 

[mrgold35]

I would add running boards to my Traveler. I like having them on my current and previous SUVs. They come in handy for my 4'11" wife, accessing the roof cargo box, reducing road muck debris strikes on the sides, and washing/drying the roof area. Looks like the Scout Traveler will have way higher ground clearance and be around 9 inches taller than my current SUV.

 

[speedrye]

I've got rock sliders on my Toyota, but there were optional heavy-duty, bolt-on steps available, so I installed one on the passenger side for my wife after she got pregnant. With some anti-seize, it's pretty easy to remove if I'm off-road, otherwise it really hangs up on stuff. I suspect this will be one of the areas that Scout's big accessory shop will really shine. Everybody knows the aftermarket for Jeep, Toyota, Bronco, etc stuff is huge, so why not undercut them from the factory?

 

[R1TVT]

Everybody knows the aftermarket for Jeep, Toyota, Bronco, etc stuff is huge, so why not undercut them from the factory?

I think that is their plan (with the accessories building)... Kit-out your Scout directly from the factory post production.