f250 or f350?

GoPackGo wrote:

valhalla360 wrote:

CarlT100 wrote:

valhalla360 wrote:
If it's a single rear wheel F350, I would go for that.

Unless you do a lot of off roading (for which an F250 or F350 is a horrible option anyway), not much benefit in going 4x4. Realistically, a 4x2 with limited slip and a 5th wheel on the back will have a ton of traction.

I have ti disagree. I have had one 4X2 F250 and three 4X4 F350's. I will not go back to a 4X2. I don't use the 4 wheel drive often; but when I need it, it's there. I use it most often on slippery, wet boat ramps. Obviously, I don't have the weight of a fiver in the bed on boat ramps. I also use it on wet grassy slopes with the fiver. On the very rare occasions when I am in snow, I am happy to have a 4x4.

If all you are worried about is the boat ramp, a limited slip should be plenty.

Limited slip doesn't seem to help all that much on slippery, steep boat ramps. The problem is no weight on the rear wheels. They just cannot hook up very well. The weight of a motor directly over front wheels with power going to them makes all the difference. Just throw it in 4x4 low and motor right up that ramp. No muss. No fuss.