carter38

I use 4 low everytime on the ramp the gears are there why put all the strain on everything else if you don't have to.

obnoxus

I have never used 4WD in my truck

I will never own a truck without 4WD !!!!

I never want to be in that position of needing it and it not being there

Barrydet

Never climb a ramp without it!!

mopower

My main ramp is the perfect angle, concrete and ribbed. Never used 4 wheel even at low tide. Steeper ramps I've used 4low but didn't bother locking the front hubs. F350 pulling 8000 lbs

c_deezy

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I usually use the 4x4 so that way if they rear tires go in the water a bit at least the fronts are dry and that way the parking brake(s) are linked to all 4 wheels.

jbraun2828

I use it everytime so I'm not even sure if its needed or not. If you have it why not use it. Living in Mi. it would be foolish to buy a truck without 4 wheel drive even if you didnt have a boat.

Catmando

That happened to me several times too. I had a srw Dodge 3500 only 5000lbs boat/trailer. Very embarrassing. I hate 2wd on ramps.

soldier4402

Oh my god how did they tow these big boats 20 years ago without 4x4 being as prevalent as it is today, lol. Personally we have 3-4ft of snow every winter so 4x4 is a must. Do I use 4x4 at the ramp nope, never had to yet, but nice knowing that I have it. For the extra 2-3 grand in 4x4 its a good investment and really quite foolish not to have it. But at the same time, if 4x4 didnt exisit would I be fine, probably.

ZP'd

Never have had it nor never needed it even at Lake Cumberlands Jamestown steep wet Ramp. That's towing a 28'.

Limited slip rear ends, and proper tongue weight with stock sized tires are the key.

Sydwayz

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So, what happens when you can't use your trusted/favorite/usual ramp? I.e. you are 100 miles from your trailer, and you break a drive--or worse, you are taking on water; and you have to use Billy Bob's Backyard BBQ & Boatworks' gravel with 2x8s laid across it--ramp?

Be prepared. I don't leave home without it.