GaryB
Well-known member
How important is it to have a 4x4 tow vehicle instead of 4x2 for towing a 5er? I plan to buy a new F250 and 5er, and my only remaining decision is whether to get a 4x4 or 4x2 (I thought I had already settled on a 4x4, but then a post the other day started me thinking again).
I've never been in a campground before! Do most campgrounds have paved or well graveled roads and camp sites? I doubt I'll ever get "too" adventurous by driving into very challenging areas. But I would like to be able to travel to Alaska/Canada and visit campgrounds in national/state parks and Army Corps parks. My pride could probably handle getting stuck once every 3 years, but I definitely don't want to worry about getting stuck very frequently. How problematic is that? I don't mind spending the extra money for a 4x4, but am concerned from the standpoint of the extra weight (thus lower towing capacity), lower mileage and more potential maintenance issues (I've never owned a 4x4 before, much less an RV). I'd be interested in everybody else's opinions about the importance of having a 4x4 for towing/camping in a 5er.
Thanks
Gary
I've never been in a campground before! Do most campgrounds have paved or well graveled roads and camp sites? I doubt I'll ever get "too" adventurous by driving into very challenging areas. But I would like to be able to travel to Alaska/Canada and visit campgrounds in national/state parks and Army Corps parks. My pride could probably handle getting stuck once every 3 years, but I definitely don't want to worry about getting stuck very frequently. How problematic is that? I don't mind spending the extra money for a 4x4, but am concerned from the standpoint of the extra weight (thus lower towing capacity), lower mileage and more potential maintenance issues (I've never owned a 4x4 before, much less an RV). I'd be interested in everybody else's opinions about the importance of having a 4x4 for towing/camping in a 5er.
Thanks
Gary