Towing - Stay in RWD or change to 4WD?
We just purchased our first camper this past Monday and we are making our maiden voyage tomorrow. Our tow vehicle is a 2013 Expedition EL and it has an option for 2WD, 4WD Auto, 4WD High, or 4WD low....
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mobeewan wrote:
I've only ever driven above 45 once while in 4wd and it was by accident. After leaving a campground where everything was wet and a little muddy I forgot to shift back to 2wd. Was doing 60 on black top for about 2 miles. I slowed back down enough to shift back into 2wd.
I've never needed to go faster than 35 off road or in snow towing or not towing. I always though 45 was the limit for 4wd because that is the fastest for shift on the fly for my truck. I'll have to look at my manual again.
Anyway as previously stated you shouldn't tow on pavement in 4wd so why would anyone tow in full time 4wd?
Not sure where you're getting your info from but here in central NY we drive/tow on the highway in snow w/ 4WD on pavement 5 months out of the year at highway speeds. I'm sure we have the same trucks as you do down there.;) BTW I don't know a single person who's truck won't shift in and out of 4WD at any speed?:?
