2WD towing????
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2WD towing????
I'm attempting to sell my silverado 1500 and want to buy a 2500 or 3500 chevy or similar but only use it for towing so was thinking to go 2wd. I never need my 4wd with my 260 Velocity, but also plan on upgrading boat.
Anybody tow, specifically launch with a 2wd truck?
How bad is it to come up a ramp?
What tow/ boat combos?
Thanks
Anybody tow, specifically launch with a 2wd truck?
How bad is it to come up a ramp?
What tow/ boat combos?
Thanks
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I'm attempting to sell my silverado 1500 and want to buy a 2500 or 3500 chevy or similar but only use it for towing so was thinking to go 2wd. I never need my 4wd with my 260 Velocity, but also plan on upgrading boat.
Anybody tow, specifically launch with a 2wd truck?
How bad is it to come up a ramp?
What tow/ boat combos?
Thanks
Anybody tow, specifically launch with a 2wd truck?
How bad is it to come up a ramp?
What tow/ boat combos?
Thanks
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I tow a 280 velocity with a Dodge Ram 2500, never needed 4WD, but then again you never know. If you're planning on going bigger then do the same with the truck. look at the weights of the boats your considering and then you'll have a better idea of the truck you'll need. Bigger is always better
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I tow with a 2500HD Chev 2WD and never ever have had a issue anywhere including Jamestown ramp at Cumblerland when wet, Limited slip diff and correct tongue weight and your good to go unless your launching where you shouldn't be anyway.
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i think it was chris sunkin who said something to the effect of "4wd is your best friend when you are sliding backwards down the launch ramp with no one in site"
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Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD, Formula 353, steel trailer. Total weight 12k. Limited slip rear, no problem on any ramp yet...wet or dry.
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Thanks for the responses!
I was hoping he would chime in as I've read alot of good advice on this subject (towing) from him....
Thats actually the truck i'm going to look for (hopefully) when mine sells.... And that's kinda what I figured but wanted to get some first hand knowledge
Thats actually the truck i'm going to look for (hopefully) when mine sells.... And that's kinda what I figured but wanted to get some first hand knowledge
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Why would you even consider 2WD when 4WD is an option....your just eliminating potential uses for a truck....especially in NY. Better to have and not use than need and not have.
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