Re: [RC] Tow vehicle - 4WD vs 2WD? - Truman Prevatt
It depends on where you go. I got alone for years quite well with a
2WD. It is nice to have 4WD "in case," however, there are some
downsides. In general a 4WD will have poorer mileage than the same set
up in a 2WD. The turning radius of a 4WD will be greater than a
comparable 2WD. The tire wear is a little greater on a 4WD.
Many people do just fine with a 2WD.
Truman
Jennifer Fleet wrote:
Hello all - trying this
again, I don't think it went through the 1st time...
I'm finally getting around to purchasing my own rig.....first comes the
tow vehicle purchase....I'm looking at Tahoes and Yukons (I'll only be
towing a 2 horse trailer).
My question is whether I should look for 4WD or not. I want to have
it, just in case, but am having a hard time finding a nice used vehicle
that has 4WD plus the other stuff I want/need. 2WDs are much more
common, a bit less expensive, the towing capacity is a bit higher, and
my options are much greater than with 4WD. Only about 1 out of every
20 used Tahoes or Yukons I've found is 4WD.
So, realistically, how many of you that have 4WD really use it a lot?
Do you find you need it frequently, say to get in and out of basecamp
at certain rides, and would say you couldn't live without it? Do I
really, really NEED 4WD?
I've had a 2WD Explorer for the past 9 years and have wished for 4WD
exactly twice. Both when visiting my parents in the Oregon mountains
at Christmas. Other than that, I've never needed it. But I haven't
towing horses around with the Explorer either.
Any advice on my dilemma would be appreciated! I've found a really
nice 2007 Yukon that has every other option I want, but it's 2WD and
I'll need to make a decision today.
Thanks!
Jennifer
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"Say what you will about the ten
commandments, you must always come back to the pleasant fact
that there
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