4 wheel drive V6 vs. 2 wheel drive V8?
Hi, Folks. I currently tow my 2014 Jayco X17Z TT with a 2002 Nissan Frontier XE 4x4, V6. It does the job, but barely. It really can't get out of it's own way. It's hard on the truck, and it's driv...
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If the Dakota is a good deal, I wouldn't hesitate to consider it for possible better highway power. It would be nice if you could try towing with it to feel the performance, though. A sometimes bonus is that 2wd usually gets better fuel economy, although Dodge was not noted for general competitive fuel economy in past years.
Two wheel drive with tire chains will out-traction a similar truck with 4x4, although the 2wd steering suffers without chains on all 4 tires. A set of chains just in case is not an expensive option, not like the pricy 4x4 option.
It sure does make sense to think about it. I rarely ever use my 4x4 and far prefer a FWD auto in the winter. Two wheel drive would be fine for 99.9% of my towing and a set of winter tires (only need two) does wonders for daily winter traction. Some tire dealers will seasonally swap them for free as part of purchase.
Wes
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If the Dakota is a good deal, I wouldn't hesitate to consider it for possible better highway power. It would be nice if you could try towing with it to feel the performance, though. A sometimes bonus is that 2wd usually gets better fuel economy, although Dodge was not noted for general competitive fuel economy in past years.
Two wheel drive with tire chains will out-traction a similar truck with 4x4, although the 2wd steering suffers without chains on all 4 tires. A set of chains just in case is not an expensive option, not like the pricy 4x4 option.
It sure does make sense to think about it. I rarely ever use my 4x4 and far prefer a FWD auto in the winter. Two wheel drive would be fine for 99.9% of my towing and a set of winter tires (only need two) does wonders for daily winter traction. Some tire dealers will seasonally swap them for free as part of purchase.
Wes
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