Is This Enough Truck for 5th Wheel??
Hey guys, Newbie here and would like any advice from all the vet's out there. The wife and I just (impulsively) purchased a 5th wheel a week ago and to let you know how impulsive it was...I don'...
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lc0338 wrote:Old-Biscuit wrote:lc0338 wrote:
I would not have a diesel engine truck without 4 wheel drive. They are helpless on soft ground if a little slick when empty. If you never unhook your 5er and/or never get off payment or solid roadway's or ice/snow then maybe you can get by with 2 wheel drive only
Then you would not like riding with me in my QC Longbed 3500 CTD 4X2 when we unhook and go 'adventuring'
4X4 is false confidence and just means farther to walk to get help :B
Grew up in WY/UT and only had 1 4X4...all other trucks were 2wd
Yes diesel up front is heavy but so is 460 cast iron V8
Drivers ability/judgement is more important then 4wd
We can just agree to disagree :)
X2!
I have driven both in all conditions, the BIG difference is CONTROL!
when all four wheels are driven the steer wheels will within reason go where they are pointed, instead of plowing in another direction.
Flat land wet grass is also an issues for two wheel drive, even with a locking diff. Keep in mind on a slippery surface a locking diff. will also tend to force the vehicle to go in a straight line.
Driven like an idiot a 4X4 will end up in a ditch just as quick as a 4X2. I have taken to empty parking lot, and done some real fun drifting with a 4X4.
