Are 4x4's worth the extra weight and cost, Buying a new truck.
| bacach |
 Nov 5 2014, 01:59 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 5-November 14 Member No.: 7,843 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northstar Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: not yet Type of Tiedowns used: not yet Truck and Camper Setup: No set up yet  |
I am buying a new truck and Northstar pop up camper, and wondering if people really use their 4x4 option? I would like to do some off road boon docking but not sure if I really need the 4 wheel drive, it would be nice but added weight and cost.
Thanks, Brad |
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| shock |
Nov 4 2015, 05:21 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 27-August 15 Member No.: 8,423 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Palomino (that's what I'm looking to buy) Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2015 Chevrolet 2500 DMax Crew Cab Standard Bed Type of Tiedowns used: Palamino Bronco 1251 (sold) Truck and Camper Setup: Going back to a Suburban, and probably a pop-up tent camper. |
I'm glad I opted for it because if my bed is empty my truck will not move on anything slick. I sometimes have to use it in the rain to confidently get up an incline if I'm pulling into traffic. The driveway at my last house was barely inclined (visibly flat) and sometimes my rear tires would just spin if there was frost.
My truck does have a limited slip differential. It also has AT tires which aren't the best for some slick conditions. Previously I had a 2wd gas Suburban with limited slip and highway tires. It never even flinched in snow. I suppose the glass/seats/doors/etc. kept some weight on the rear tires. I guess I'm saying there could be more to consider than just climbing rocks. |
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| 17 Oaks |
Nov 4 2015, 05:56 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 27-June 15 Member No.: 8,291 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Arctic Fox 1150 Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: '15 F 350 Dually 4x4 CC/LB King Ranch Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift Truck and Camper Setup: '15 F350, Rancho 9000XLS, StableLoads, Hellwig Big sway bar |
I have owned 4x4 cars and truck all my life, countless times it got me home, work, etc while others were sitting still.
Traveled across the us thru Co, Ks, Tenn, WVa to Va in the winter storm of '85 I was one of the few driving on Interstate(s), weaving my way in, out and around cars, trucks, 18 wheelers...Police blocked me many times, I just said I have 4x4, limited slip diffs, Off road Goodyear tires and left Seattle 'x' days ago. I arrived on time in Ft Monroe Va my new military assignment. Don't leave home without it... |
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bacach Are 4x4's worth the extra weight and cost Nov 5 2014, 01:59 PM
Spanky My F350 Dually is 4x4 and when I lived in New Mexi... Nov 5 2014, 02:22 PM AraWithSpirit To me, while full time and never seeing campground... Jan 18 2017, 02:16 PM Backroad Joe Well, 4x4 sure seems popular here. I have it as so... Jan 26 2017, 02:59 PM
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I grew up on dirt roads, on a ranch and paid my d... Jan 26 2017, 03:15 PM SidecarFlip Keep in mind that 4 wheel drive lowers the load ca... Jan 27 2017, 12:42 PM 17 Oaks
On my 4th F 350 truck, all w/4x4. Prob used it d... Jan 27 2017, 01:12 PM SidecarFlip I carry a Lewis Winch in the gear box all the time... Jan 28 2017, 04:28 PM |
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