So I'm in the market for a new TV. I am looking at the Chevy 2500 Crew cab with the 6.0 gas engine. Now don't go trying to talk me out of the Chevy or the gas engine. I know you all have you favorites for your own personal reasons, just as I favor the Chevy for my personal situation. I'm thinking about trying to find a used one and notice that the 4x4's out number the 2x4's. My question is has anyone here towed with a 4x4 and a 4x2? If so was there any advantage to either? Or is the 4x4 just nice to have if you are going to drive in the snow or sand?
2007 Chevrolet 2500HD 6.0L
2008 26ft Thor Vortex
01 Suzuki RM250 (mine)
83 Yamaha PW50 (the boy's)
05 Roketa 70cc Quad (the princess')
Living my American Dream!
well, not directly, always had 4x4 on my pickups, but several times/year I have to put it into 4x4 when going up wet grass, wet clay roads or steep gravel to keep from getting stuck when towing. Depends on where you intend to tow as to how much a difference it makes. Neighbor does have a 4x2 for towing, travels all around the country with his go carts, no problem, but he is always on paved roads. Has had to chain up a few times in the winter, but oregon chain laws would have required a 4x4 to chain up with a trailer as well.
My personal preference is 4wd. I got along fine without it for about 5 years though with the 2wd truck before this one. Before that I always had 4wd's. It all depends on how you intend to use the truck.
I will say that having the low gear ratio of 4-Low available with the manual locking hubs unlocked is quite useful for manuvering the truck and trailer at low, controlled speed, especially on inclines. I use the low gear with the hubs unlocked more than I do actually use 4wd. I also found that since I put the locking differential in the rear axle, even when off-road, I hardly have a need for 4wd anymore unless I'm purposely 4-wheeling it for fun.
I've had both and will always get 4x4's from now on. you may not use it very much but when you do need it, it's beats having to call a wrecker to get out of the mud or worse.
I haven't had 4wd in many years now. I found that I hadn't used it for well over a year so when I changed vehicles, I went with 2wd. On the road, if weather is that bad, we're parked. And I haven't found a park where I needed 4wd to get in or out and that includes some NY state parks. Highway mileage is much better. And if I do ever get stuck, well, that's what Coachnet is for.
Bill
2000 Hitchhiker II Rio Grande
2000 Dodge 3500 dually Cummins 5 speed Edge EZ and guages
I have always opted for a 4x4 when buying a truck. It comes in very handy for snow, mud, wet grass, and a multitude of other situations. I guess it boils down to personal preference, the area of the country you live in, and the intended use of the vehicle.
Brad (40), Cheryl (40), Kaila (17)
'07 F-150 XLT SuperCrew 4x4 with 5.4L V8 and 3.73LS gears
'07 Rockwood Roo 21SS
Over the years I've had both 4X4 and 4X2. When I had 4X2 trucks there were times when I they were 4X4. However, when I've had a 4X4 trucks there were never any times I wished they were 4X2.
Very few actually need 4x4. Those who live or work in inclement weather or on farms require it. Most of us like to have it during snowy weather. But again for the most part with a little preparation we would survive without it. Having it when you didn't expect to need it is key.
More than once I've shifted into 4wd while towing on wet grass. I have also used it towing on steep loose gravel roads. Having the option to shift into 4WD, particularly when you did not think you were going to need it, makes the 4WD option worthwhile for me.
I have a 2wd, and have never had any problems when towing or in the snow without either my 5er or previous TT. As stated above, I suspect it will really depend on where you plan to travel. I have found that good tires make a great deal of difference.
You may want to go to a Chevy dealer, and ask if anyone there camps. Pose this question to them. I spoke to a Ford dealer's service manager before I bought my truck.
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