2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive
I’m looking at a new Ram 3500 diesel- why should I go with a four wheel over a 2 wheel drive. I's siding on a 2 Wheel. Pulling a Keystone RV Mountaineer 375FLF Fifth Wheels Hitch Weight 2,120 lbs...
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The fact that you asked, tells me you don't need it.
Resale: You pay $2500 to get $1000 back at resale? Yes, 2wd sell just fine and they are around.
Off-roading with a 5th wheel: With the 5th wheel attached, a 2wd gets really good traction especially if you have a limited slip diff. More importantly, you will wind up smacking the bed rails with the overhang if you get into any real 4x4 territory.
You need it for normal driving in snow: 30 yrs of driving in Michigan including time spent living on dirt roads and only 1 time it might have been handy.
A 1-ton dually by itself is a horrible off road vehicle, bit and clunky. Not very maneuverable.
If you want one, by all means get one but understand, from a financial perspective this is a cost without a payback.
Resale: You pay $2500 to get $1000 back at resale? Yes, 2wd sell just fine and they are around.
Off-roading with a 5th wheel: With the 5th wheel attached, a 2wd gets really good traction especially if you have a limited slip diff. More importantly, you will wind up smacking the bed rails with the overhang if you get into any real 4x4 territory.
You need it for normal driving in snow: 30 yrs of driving in Michigan including time spent living on dirt roads and only 1 time it might have been handy.
A 1-ton dually by itself is a horrible off road vehicle, bit and clunky. Not very maneuverable.
If you want one, by all means get one but understand, from a financial perspective this is a cost without a payback.
