I'm in the market for a 5'er that has a GVWR of 16,600. I've pretty much decided on a 3500 crewcab long bed diesel dually for a tow vehicle. Most of the used trucks I see (GMC/Chev) have 4WD. Is ...
The excuse that it has more maintenance and is more expensive and uses more fuel is pretty weak. If you find a 2 wheel drive and it meets your needs, get it. But if, as you've noticed, the choices are limited, I would get the 4 wheel drive if it met all my other criteria. UNLESS of course you have physical limitations dealing with the height, etc.