All ActivityMost RecentMost LikesSolutionsRe: Arizona 88 - Apache Junction to GlobeBeen there many times camping at Burnt Corral. You are way, way over the length limit, not to mention the width and height. You would be stuck at the rock overhang at Fish Kill Hill and be faced with an impossible task backing up a steep dirt road for quite a bit. Don't even think about it.Re: Low profile carYou could gain some clearance by raising the platforms that the car wheels sit on, using wood or leveling pads. An inch or two should do. Might have to raise/modify the stop blocks also.Re: Glacier Peak 26RKSDon't have one yet, but I plan on it shortly. Looked at that very floorplan last week. They are known for their quality (and price) but nothing that really jumps out at you at first. You have to look closely at the details, especially underneath. You never hear about that 5er model series name, or their other model names, because everyone just calls them by their company name, Outdoors RV.Re: 4WD vs 2WD"If you pull a travel trailer rather than a 5th wheel, you'll be very surprised how easy it is in 2WD to be unable to get moving uphill from a stop on even a slightly slippery surface." Hadn't thought about that much, but I do remember some interesting times trying to get my boat out on the concrete ramp in Tillamook, OR, when the ramp was covered in green slime. I had a RWD car at the time so 4WD wasn't an option. With every attempt, the wheels spun and the car and trailer slid a bit further down the ramp into the salt water, with the boat floating off the trailer. Fun.Re: 4WD vs 2WDProbably then, when it comes time to buy, I'll most likely pick up whatever seems to be the best deal. And since most are 4WD around here, that's probably what I'll end up with. Doesn't sounds like anyone had any major justification for 4WD other than the traction issues. I'm in rural AZ, and despite being about as far south as you can go, 4WDs are most popular. No snow issues, but locals could spend a good bit of time on dirt roads, crossing flooded washes, etc. And then there is that cowboy mentality thing. I have never really needed 4WD in my 1/2 ton trucks and have spent plenty of time off road both here and in OR and WA. But then I also didn't venture into the outback that much when it was wet and sloppy. Now I'll be towing 10,000# around the country on paved roads and probably never venture into the dirt with this rig. But some did mention the possibility of wet grass, soggy campgrounds, and backing up hill, and I could see those as issues. I could use my portable winch for those situations, but it would be a lot simpler to just hit the 4WD button. Thanks to all for your input.Re: 4WD vs 2WDAre 3/4 and 1 ton 4WD trucks higher than 2WD? It used to be that 1/2 ton trucks were always higher in 4WD until someone decided that all 1/2 trucks should be 20 feet tall for that macho effect. Small ***** effect I guess. I'm not familiar with the modern 3/4-1 ton market, so this is new for me.4WD vs 2WDI'll be shopping for a new (or new-ish) truck shortly for pulling a medium size trailer or 5th wheel. It seems like the vast majority of 3/4 and 1 ton trucks around here are 4WD, with jut a few 2WDs available. I've never had a use for 4WD on my trucks and prefer the simplicity of no front diff, hubs and not carrying around all that extra weight up front. But, with a 10,000# trailer, I am wondering if there is a reason to go 4WD, other than the obvious low traction situations. So, what are the reasons for 4WD in this weight range? And are there any differences in the payload and towing ratings on 4WD vs 2WD?
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