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  1. Flyinglow

    Terra: bed cover?

    Interesting but it takes up a lot of bed space unless you remove it entirely. The flipping and rolling tonneaus usually only take up about 6 inches at the front of the bed. I do like that this one can be slid back and forth to access different parts of the bed.
  2. Flyinglow

    Terra: bed cover?

    I kind of like the BAK Revolver roll-up hard tonneau. Takes up little space when rolled up, locks down along its full length for security and seems to be among the most weather tight. It can also be easily removed. Is even available with T slots for accessories like racks...
  3. Flyinglow

    Tailgate and loads

    I like the split tailgate as well. Being stature limited, it lets me reach further into the bed. It also lets me get loads on pallets all the way into the bed with the forks on my skid steer without having to shove the pallet off the tailgate and into the bed. Taking the tailgate off is...
  4. Flyinglow

    4-Cylinder Harvester EREV engine confirmed by CEO Scott! + 0-60mph, range, payload, towing specs discussions

    I will hold judgement till we have real numbers but I am not optimistic that EREV towing capacity will be close to BEV if for no other reason than the Harvester engine is hung behind the rear axle. This shifts vehicle balance off of the front axle much like loads on a trailer hitch and results...
  5. Flyinglow

    Range extender versus standard gas engine - what can be omitted?

    We have a Volt that runs on battery most of the time. The gas engine still takes maintenance and the intervals are surprisingly short. All you are really eliminating with the range extender compared to an ICE truck is the transmission and drive shaft. And you add a generator since the range...
  6. Flyinglow

    Scout EREV PHEV platform could be scaled to other vehicles

    Don't count on it. Battery is too small unless the tech improves significantly over the next year plus.
  7. Flyinglow

    4-Cylinder Harvester EREV engine confirmed by CEO Scott! + 0-60mph, range, payload, towing specs discussions

    BEV isn't going to get 350 mile range with a 120-130 kWh battery.
  8. Flyinglow

    Towing tech

    You have to be careful of clickbait. TFLTruck pulled a tractor pull 20k lb sled with the Cybertruck without issues.
  9. Flyinglow

    Towing tech

    "See through trailer" camera feature would be nice. Read and display trailer TPMS sensors would be a good safety feature.
  10. Flyinglow

    How close must a Scout Service Center location be to you? Poll

    Needs to be within my AAA towing distance allotment.
  11. Flyinglow

    Retractable sun shade for glass roof

    Had an aftermarket sunroof with this kind of sliding top. Never had any issues with it. You get a much bigger roof opening.
  12. Flyinglow

    Article: Why More People Are Ordering The Hybrid Scout Harvester (EREV) Than The Electric One

    My son has had a Chevy Volt for years...original range extender. For him it works well because, while most of his driving is within 30 miles, he does fairly frequently travel to see friends 150 miles away which is when having the ICE engine generator makes for a convenient trip. However, since...
  13. Flyinglow

    What will be the Traveler's turning circle?

    In addition to wheelbase, turning radius is also determined by the maximum steering angle of the front wheels. The Silverado EV non 4-wheel-steering versions actually aren't as bad as might be expected because of a large front steering angle. In the absence of an official specification, I would...
  14. Flyinglow

    Harvester Engine (Range Extender) will be a VW engine, quiet, and tucked away

    Just dubious about the performance while on the gas engine. Own a Volt. Very practical but limited performance when on gasoline. Fine for light load cruising on level ground but strains somewhat on grades. Not sure the Harvester would tow very well or handle extended grades when loaded. I would...
  15. Flyinglow

    What will be the Traveler's turning circle?

    Maneuverability is critical to me. Has anyone heard a reported turning circle spec for the Traveler?
  16. Flyinglow

    Width -- 5" wider than Raptor? (Correction: 4.4" narrower than Raptor)

    Width number has to include mirrors. It is similar to most full sized pickups with mirrors folded out.
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