2WD vs. 4WD
Just bought a TT and don't have a TV for it yet. One friend, who tows a lot of heavy things, recommends nothing less than 3/4 ton P/U. A mechanic friend, who we will be camping with, says his 1/2 to...
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mdamerell wrote:
Hoosier Welcome. While I have a 2x4, my next truck will probably be a 4x4. I have gotten stuck in a wet grass field where we store our 5er. Also the 4x4 makes life in the snow a little nicer if you plan to drive it during the winter.
Is it needed, no, might it come in handy, yes.
I'd look for the largest capacity truck I could find in my budget. Since the 10,000 GVWR is not a real issue in IN, I'd look at possibly a F350/3500 since insurance wise, my agent says I'm ok will 14,000# GVWR. If you make the move to a 5er you'll be glad for the cargo capacity. Cost of a F250 vs F350 SRW is minor. Not all trucks are created equal. Need to check each individual truck's specs.
...and yet another Hoosier Welcome, and from Fort Wayne too along with Mdamerell. I agree with the value of 4WD in this part of the country during the winter. Our prior truck was 2WD, and for the most part it was quite sufficient although there were a couple of times over the years when I could have used 4WD when towing in to and out of some wet, slippery campsites. My TV now is a 4WD 3500 D/A, and it's come in very handy, especially given last winter's weather and so far, this year's weather as well. Consider it insurance, in that you don't need it until you do, and you never know when that time should come.
