I hear you brother! These dudes are so focused on the broad market and selling vehicles... the conversation seemed to be stuck on the Midwest market mentality. Let's face it, we are the minority in our mindset to utilize our vehicles for true recreation. That being said, I agree with you that...
Jerry cans... travel with extra fuel for overlanding and extended off-roading just as you would with practically any other overlanding adventure rig.
If I'm doing the math correctly, the generator engine will produce electricity to move the vehicle about 23 MPG. Carry 2 five-gallon jerry cans...
Ditch lights are the lights that you typically see at the bottom of an A-pillar and can be rotated outward to expand the periphery of your light to the sides of the vehicle. I believe it kinda started with police vehicles... "Ditch lights" on a police vehicle are auxiliary lights typically...
As Scout develops its new vehicles, I believe incorporating beadlock-capable wheels as an option, similar to Ford's successful approach with the Bronco, would significantly enhance the brand's appeal, particularly among the growing off-road enthusiast market.
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I run the Bantam sPod system in my old Bronco and having my off-road lights dimmable is great because they can double as running lights on the highway and if you are off-road turn them up to 50-60% so you are not blasting people out of their camps or blinding oncoming vehicles... plus less draw...