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Garo,
Buy the 2wd...Ed will pull you up the ramp anytime you get stuck. Thanks, Ed.
No, prob, just post your fishing schedule so I can make sure I'm waiting there when you come in. By the way, If i'm late or can't make for some reason, make sure you get 4WD.
__________________ Ed Panzella
"BAITS MOTEL"
2450 MAYCRAFT PILOTHOUSE
Higganum, Ct
The guy taking a 20' boat 60 miles offshore will tell you that he does just fine. Does that mean that you wouldn't be safer and more comfortable in a 35'?
Same deal with 4WD. The guys with 2WD will allways tell you that they do just fine and have no need for 4WD but think about it. What do ya do if you find yourself on a ramp and you do need it. Nothing like spinning the tires on a slippery slope with nowhere to go but in the drink while pissing off a long line of others waiting to launch.
Add to that, you live in snow country. Even if you don't need the truck for snow use, when it comes to resale, 95% of the potential buyers in your area will be looking for 4WD. On a used truck it may cost you an extra $1500-$2000 up front but you get it back in the end and you have the advantages of 4WD in the meantime.
Why do I have 4 WD because I have needed it before, long time ago and wont be put in that same position again. Like others have said, 90 % or more you will not need it but when you need it, you need it. If you travel at all with your boat, I find that I need it more because I am forced to use ramps that are not ideal and may not know where others are.
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And I've run off the end of a ramp at an extra low tide with a 20'CC and was unable to pull it out in 4HI. Thank goodness for 4LO. I think the ramp and the tide are bigger variables than the boat.
I spun all 4 in a jeep trying to get a 17ft boat trailer (no boat) back on the ramp at a dead low tide
Go with the 2, all the weight is on the rear of the vehicle anyway, which is doing most of the work. 4wd is over-rated IMO, especially for offroading. Experience and technique is key.
Go with the 2, all the weight is on the rear of the vehicle anyway, which is doing most of the work. 4wd is over-rated IMO, especially for offroading. Experience and technique is key.
huh?? I suppose that depends on the type of offroading, but what are you going to do when 2 wheels won't cut it anymore on a trail??
Go with the 2, all the weight is on therear of the vehicle anyway, which is doing most of the work. 4wd is over-rated IMO, especially for offroading. Experience and technique is key.
Wow, I'll have what that guy on the floor is having!
Experience is key, all right.
It's what tells you that the majority of weight in a vehicle is on the FRONT tires.
It's what tells you not to take your 2wd off-roading.
__________________ Ed Panzella
"BAITS MOTEL"
2450 MAYCRAFT PILOTHOUSE
Higganum, Ct
Right up to the point where you are begging other people to hook a tow rope up to your rig so you can get out it up the ramp. Not to mention the other people waiting on you to get the #@!* out of the way because you are blocking up the ramp on a busy Weekend. Dont ask me how I know.
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Wow, I'll have what that guy on the floor is having!
Experience is key, all right.
It's what tells you that the majority of weight in a vehicle is on the FRONT tires.
It's what tells you not to take your 2wd off-roading.
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Somebody must have forgotten to tell that to the Baja 1000 drivers.
Sorry, I forgot about all the people who tow their boats thru the dessert using handbuilt, 1000hp vehicles with 25 inches of suspension travel and 14 inch wide paddle tires.
__________________ Ed Panzella
"BAITS MOTEL"
2450 MAYCRAFT PILOTHOUSE
Higganum, Ct
yeah, seems like a no brainer. If the truck was a gift I'd deal with it. But since I'm looking at all options 4wd is the better value in the long term as it will be a 4 season vehicle and provide the added feeling (or actual) security if needed on the ramp. Thanks for the interesting responses and for confirming my original thoughts.
Get the best of both worlds, your 4x4 can always be put into 4x2 mode, but your 4x2 can never be put in the 4x4 mode.
You will be so much happier knowing you have 4 wheel drive, especially on a 1/2 ton P/U..... If it was a bigger truck 3/4 ton or even a 1 ton P/U then maybe....
