Key Winter Features

[bshindurling]

I would love to see the ability to apply heat to mirrors, headlights, windshield wipers, steering wheel and seats. I've also been very impressed with the "reheat" option in my Sprinter that leverages the A/C unit to dehumidify air near the windshield to quickly reduce fog. That would be a great option in the Scout platform for us winter adventurers.

 

[eddiet1212]

I would love to see the ability to apply heat to mirrors, headlights, windshield wipers, steering wheel and seats. I've also been very impressed with the "reheat" option in my Sprinter that leverages the A/C unit to dehumidify air near the windshield to quickly reduce fog. That would be a great option in the Scout platform for us winter adventurers.

A patent application shows Rivian is working on heated headlight lenses

Rivian Patent Could Solve One of Electric Truck Owner's Biggest Complaints

A patent application shows Rivian is working on heated headlight lenses to combat the problem of its LED lamps icing over in winter.

www.thedrive.com

 

[ohvrider]

Alot of these are required items for those living in places with winter (ie > 50" snow) so I'd hope they are at least options?

Everyone complains about my bronco not havjng rear heat vents except on floor. They want them in console or B pillar like other SUVS. HOpefully the Scout checks all the boxes for winter driving and 4x4'ing.

 

[Chuckles]

Alot of these are required items for those living in places with winter (ie > 50" snow) so I'd hope they are at least options?

Everyone complains about my bronco not havjng rear heat vents except on floor. They want them in console or B pillar like other SUVS. HOpefully the Scout checks all the boxes for winter driving and 4x4'ing.

FYI-Ford listened and added rear vents for the four-door Broncos.

 

[wick1027]

I would love to see the ability to apply heat to mirrors, headlights, windshield wipers, steering wheel and seats. I've also been very impressed with the "reheat" option in my Sprinter that leverages the A/C unit to dehumidify air near the windshield to quickly reduce fog. That would be a great option in the Scout platform for us winter adventurers.

The hood too, some kind of blower in there so snow can melt. First snow on the east coast and saw a few Tesla models with snow all over their hoods,

 

[R1TVT]

Let's not get carried away... LOL - Snow can get on top of any surface.
You just need to be a responsible driver and clear your hood, roof, tonneau, etc.
I only say that b/c heating every surface ain't practical!

 

[wick1027]

Let's not get carried away... LOL - Snow can get on top of any surface.
You just need to be a responsible driver and clear your hood, roof, tonneau, etc.
I only say that b/c heating every

 

[kennybee]

I don’t believe I have ever had the need for heated headlights, but I frequently have the need for heated taillights. Snow kicks up or blows around and plasters the whole back of the vehicle. It doesn’t have to be actively snowing for this to happen, just on unpacked snow. I get out of my car sometimes and wonder how anyone ever saw my brake lights with an inch of snow on them. License plate too. My wife got pulled over for her license plate being covered. What did the cop expect? Were we to pull over every 5 miles to clear the license plate?

 

[J Alynn]

I don’t believe I have ever had the need for heated headlights, but I frequently have the need for heated taillights. Snow kicks up or blows around and plasters the whole back of the vehicle. It doesn’t have to be actively snowing for this to happen, just on unpacked snow. I get out of my car sometimes and wonder how anyone ever saw my brake lights with an inch of snow on them. License plate too. My wife got pulled over for her license plate being covered. What did the cop expect? Were we to pull over every 5 miles to clear the license plate?

Interesting. Front’s always been my biggest issue unless it’s out during work hours and there’s wet snow then back has been covered but that’s just a quick sweep before leaving the lot.

 

[kennybee]

Interesting. Front’s always been my biggest issue unless it’s out during work hours and there’s wet snow then back has been covered but that’s just a quick sweep before leaving the lot.

Yeah, just the opposite for me. A quick sweep of the headlights before leaving the lot and it’s good. I think it is because of the heat generated by the lights, they stay clear. My taillights are LED which don’t create the heat to keep the snow off. A major problem for me here in rural Northern Wisconsin when it snows and for a few days afterward. They don’t plow down to the bare pavement around here. It gets packed and they sand/salt 90/10% down the double yellow line so one side tires get traction.

 

[Scoutsie]

I pretty much want a flamethrower, an awning that has radiant heat like what they have outside of nightclubs and valet stands, and maybe ambient heat on the exterior, I think. Basically, nothing rational or practical. I hate being cold and I hate snow (it’s beautiful as it’s falling but turns pretty gross pretty quickly). Other than the ability to hide your holiday weight gain in layers, get fresh pomegranates, and drink hot drinks all the time with or without booze, this is the worst time of year.

 

[ohvrider]

FYI-Ford listened and added rear vents for the four-door Broncos.

Doesn' t help me, Ihave a a 22 bronco and it doens' t have them. Also too much $$$ in it to get newer one.