2WD or 4WD
I'm looking at the new cheverolet durmax to pull my fifth wheel. Do I really need the 4WD or should I go with the 2WD. If I go with the 4WD is the mpg a big difference and does the 4WD effective the...
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BenK wrote:
Repeat...if you have to ask, don't get it
It has been very bad for serious off roading when the fashion statement crowd
started checking off the 4x4 option when ordering
The OEMs then dumbed down 4x4 by increasing the complexity of the system to make
it easier. The two extra levers on the floor confused most of these folks and the
dash mounted electronic and mechanically interlocked switch was made 'standard'
Then full time because so many were driving in 4x4 on dry pavement. Many advisors
said that is okay, won't hurt a thing...they are designed for it...REPEAT, IF YOU HAVE TO ASK, DON'T GET IT
"fashion statement crowd..."
Not so much as in order for the industry to continue building patently UNSAFE FWD vehicles they MUST add "in name ONLY" AWD, MOSTLY non-functional AWD. The only truly functional front drive based "AWD" vehicles are those equipped with the SH-AWD system.
But back to RWD vs 4WD..
Suppose roadbed conditions are such that my RWD just barely has enough traction to provide an adequate level of directional control. Now you follow along with your 4WD and end up in the ditch or hitting the stopped car in front since you do NOT have enough traction for both front leading/lagging torque AND steerage.
