Advice on Limited Slip Differential
We are first time buyers of a truck and trailer. We're looking at a Jayco mid-sized model - 7500 lbs.- and will be vacation and long weekend users. We do want to go to the mountains at some point so w...
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OP - You are from Wisconsin. How much snow did you get this year ? Are you going to use this truck year round ?
If you have never owned a truck before, then I would suggest to you that there is nothing worse in snow then a 2WD pickup. There is no weight over the rear wheels so they have trouble getting traction - braking and accelerating. And I've seen too many trucks sit and spin, then kick sideways in snow when the light turns green.
In your situation I would want a limited slip rear end as a minimum and I would most likely check the box for 4WD. In other words - get both. Limited slip might just save you one late winter/early spring night when the snow has melted during the day and froze up on the highway after the sun goes down. Could be a real nasty surprise.
As far as pulling a camper, I like having limited slip when trying to get moving on gravel, or slippery grass (rain or dew).
If you have never owned a truck before, then I would suggest to you that there is nothing worse in snow then a 2WD pickup. There is no weight over the rear wheels so they have trouble getting traction - braking and accelerating. And I've seen too many trucks sit and spin, then kick sideways in snow when the light turns green.
In your situation I would want a limited slip rear end as a minimum and I would most likely check the box for 4WD. In other words - get both. Limited slip might just save you one late winter/early spring night when the snow has melted during the day and froze up on the highway after the sun goes down. Could be a real nasty surprise.
As far as pulling a camper, I like having limited slip when trying to get moving on gravel, or slippery grass (rain or dew).
