My BMW has key fobs that are required for service. I have seen the service advisor plug the fob into some sort of interface reader at his desk. I usually do not carry the fob and only use my phone.
What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?
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My BMW has key fobs that are required for service. I have seen the service advisor plug the fob into some sort of interface reader at his desk. I usually do not carry the fob and only use my phone.
Ok. But based on that thinking a fob of some kind would need to come with the vehicle and the phone app/activity bracelet/band would be an accessory (like Landrover)
Thinking similar to this idea, after 25 years of being married I swapped my metal band about 3 months ago for silicone (love it by the way). While various sizes would be needed a silicone ring with the reader in it would be cool. Maybe more for men than women but to have my wedding band open my car door-I always have that on
I don’t know that I am a typical woman with typical woman tastes (I enjoy a hot drink from Starbucks, but if you gave me a Pandora bracelet, I’d probably knife you), but I’d wear a silicone ring. For one thing, that’s in league with secret decoder rings from the ads in the backs of comic books. For another, they’re a bit more comfortable to wear.Ok. But based on that thinking a fob of some kind would need to come with the vehicle and the phone app/activity bracelet/band would be an accessory (like Landrover)
Thinking similar to this idea, after 25 years of being married I swapped my metal band about 3 months ago for silicone (love it by the way). While various sizes would be needed a silicone ring with the reader in it would be cool. Maybe more for men than women but to have my wedding band open my car door-I always have that on
I don’t speak for all women, but I think it could happen if they look cute enough.
The key card that Rivian has is a good work around to this as well. It can always be in your wallet/purse, and handed to service department/valet etc. as leave. It doesn't take up any space in your front pocket like a fob would.
That’s the trick-making them look cute/appealing. I can’t say my pack of 6 silicone rings for 9.99 are that appealing but they accomplish what I wanted. I think the active wrist band is creative but I wouldn’t wear it everyday and would be wishing I had a fob
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I can't wear rings in general - makes my fingers feel weird. I'm being reminded of the Road ID options for runners. I have one of the silicone wristbands for my ID but they have options that can go on the watchband you already have, or on a necklace, or on your shoelaces. I don't know what kind of space the fob-equivalent would require for the Scouts thoughThat’s the trick-making them look cute/appealing. I can’t say my pack of 6 silicone rings for 9.99 are that appealing but they accomplish what I wanted. I think the active wrist band is creative but I wouldn’t wear it everyday and would be wishing I had a fob
I have a key card for the sportsman’s club I belong too. That card can stay in my wallet, in my pocket and I just swing hip toward the door. Does Rivian’s card work the same? Assuming it can stay in pocke
thats a cool idea. I’d forego the ring but don’t think my wife would appreciate it
I’m a sausage-finger-haver myself (but you put the right sort of decorative element and you have the equivalent of finger Spanx). I’d tend to agree that a wristband would be preferable, or integration into a watch (already being an Apple Watch user). Ideally, though, I’d be happiest with a fob. It’s most easily handed off to a valet or a friend. Maybe it says something about me as a big jerk to have this vision in my head of aspirationally going out to eat somewhere and giving the valet my ring/bracelet/necklace and the valet staring at it with a puzzled look. Then again, maybe I’m a grandma with a car from 2015 and am not giving enough credit? Maybe they’re secretly laughing at me for not handing over a card when I park because I’m some sort of time traveler from the deep past giving up a key fob?
I use the phone key most of the time and usually have the card or FOB as a back-up (in luggage for example, when traveling). I use the card & bracelet less frequently, but are great for surfing or when you want to ditch your phone for some reason.
I can't remember the last time my phone battery died, so that has just become the default for me, as the phone is normally in a pocket anyway. The card and bracelet require specific placement to unlock, then you need to "present" the key to a specific location in the vehicle to put the car into DRIVE - they require more intentional actions than the phone or key FOB, which can unlock the truck from within your pocket, with no intentional actions. If you kill the Rivian app, you can essentially block the phone key from awakening the vehicle, which is helpful in the garage or when doing stuff around your truck. https://stories.rivian.com/unlock-your-vehicle
I can't remember the last time my phone battery died, so that has just become the default for me, as the phone is normally in a pocket anyway. The card and bracelet require specific placement to unlock, then you need to "present" the key to a specific location in the vehicle to put the car into DRIVE - they require more intentional actions than the phone or key FOB, which can unlock the truck from within your pocket, with no intentional actions. If you kill the Rivian app, you can essentially block the phone key from awakening the vehicle, which is helpful in the garage or when doing stuff around your truck. https://stories.rivian.com/unlock-your-vehicle
But does the card have to work like that, or can it be designed to work more like a fob so it can stay in your pocket?
Could you explain more? Curious how you’d go about changing over the entire build of the car to add all the necessary items to run an ICE. I suspect you’ll be disappointed after reading the hundreds of threads on this forum.
Ultimately if ICE is your desire you can consider the Harvester as a hybrid option or you may need to look at other options as full ICE isn’t part of the game plan
I would appreciate if they would use some of that VW know-how and design the doors to close with a solid "thunk". No tinny doors, please.
Optional heads up display. I like the ones that display your speed and the posted speed limit
A factory bumber guard, grille guard, and/or cattle guard would be nice. We have a lot of deer here and they like to jump out of the ditches at the most inconvenient times.
Suggested options for those wilderness and adventure runs. I was a Rivian fan preproduction but the mileage and vehicle really came up short for me on the off road front, but was a step in the right direction. I remember finding my 72 Scout II under a tarp in Big Bear CA in high school-knocked on the door and the rest was history. Took 2 years to rebuild it from the bottom up. The simplicity of the engineering was awesome, a beast of a truck and indestructible, 5” lift on 35’s, dual flow masters 
, loved that truck.
Suggested options;
1. Small Built in cooler 5 gallon cooler with drain plug (front or rear)
2. Integrated off-road high-intensity lights near the roofline for off-roading and to avoid the weight of aftermarket lighting bar.
3. Harvester branded gas can & attachment option @ rear tire holder.
4. Rear tent assemble and a nod to the Westfalia camper bus, that attaches at the rear tailgate with a fold down support allowing the bed to act as a sleeper elevated from the ground to accommodate all weather conditions.
5. Solar charging kit attachment, probably won’t yield much but will offset charging of phones, walkies, flashlights and misc while camping. The solar panel kit would be ideal at the roof rack. As a daily driver it could also charge the vehicle while parked at work.
, loved that truck.Suggested options;
1. Small Built in cooler 5 gallon cooler with drain plug (front or rear)
2. Integrated off-road high-intensity lights near the roofline for off-roading and to avoid the weight of aftermarket lighting bar.
3. Harvester branded gas can & attachment option @ rear tire holder.
4. Rear tent assemble and a nod to the Westfalia camper bus, that attaches at the rear tailgate with a fold down support allowing the bed to act as a sleeper elevated from the ground to accommodate all weather conditions.
5. Solar charging kit attachment, probably won’t yield much but will offset charging of phones, walkies, flashlights and misc while camping. The solar panel kit would be ideal at the roof rack. As a daily driver it could also charge the vehicle while parked at work.
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If you at photos posted the charge port is just below the side marker light and when lid is lifted the marker light still provides light. No need to worry about this. Once you see the photos you’ll understand it