r/ScoutMotors

For full context, the ev only model would work just fine for me but I do believe that the EREV model is wanted more and worth exploring. The big question I have is what happens if I only drive under 70 miles a day on average? Does the gas just sit in the generator and possibly go bad or does the generator always stay on even if it’s not needed. So maybe it gets filled every 3-6 months?

I know they say the Terra is supposed to start around $60k. I want to know if everyone thinks this will actually hold and/or what price the trucks will be to actually make it comparable to other trucks out there?

Should we be worried about the rumors of massive layoffs, plant closures, and restructuring at VW?

Are we all feeling the strain of a super toxic work environment? Asking for a friend.

I’m waiting on my Scout Community account to get approved, but I wanted to throw this idea out here because I genuinely think Scout should consider something like this.
I’m a welder/fabricator by background, and when I was looking at the Terra Harvester, I started thinking about the range extender and the truck’s high voltage battery system. What if Scout offered a factory “WeldPack” or “WorkPower” package that used the Harvester range extender system and high voltage battery as a built in welding/jobsite power source?
The way I’m picturing it, the Harvester gas engine/generator would maintain charge in the high voltage battery/DC bus. Then, in a dedicated Work Mode, the truck would use onboard welding power electronics to convert that power into controlled welding output for Stick, TIG, or possibly MIG. The battery would act as a buffer for welding demand, while the Harvester could automatically start/stop or ramp as needed to maintain state of charge.
Instead of carrying a separate engine drive welder in the bed, the truck could have integrated welding output ports, a dedicated ground connection, safety isolation from the vehicle electronics, battery reserve settings so you don’t strand yourself, thermal/duty cycle management, and lead/tool storage built into a side utility compartment.
I feel like this could be huge for ranchers, farmers, mobile repair techs, fabricators, trail recovery, utility workers, and anyone who actually uses a truck for work in remote places.
To me, a Terra Harvester WeldPack would make the truck feel like a true modern work platform, not just an EV truck with a range extender.
Maybe I’m overthinking how many people would actually want built in welding capability from a truck, but I’d love to hear what everyone thinks.