Speedracer29

So....
Who tows (launches) with a 2WD?
What's your tow rig?
What kind of weight are you dragging out of the lake?
Any occasion where you NEEDED 4WD, and conditions that necessitated it?

I ask because I upgraded the boat (3600# dry weight on tandem aluminum I-beam trailer),
but not the truck (2WD S/Cab Silverado, G80 Locker, A/T tires). I'm planning on venturing away from my known, moderately maintained, concrete boat launches this summer.

Looking for real life experiences on the subject. Let the horror stories commence!

rfgonzo

I'm sure you will be fine. I never need 4wd, boat is around 4500 dry pulled with a F250 super duty.

Sydwayz

iTrader: (1)

"4x4 is priceless when you are slipping down the ramp backwards with no help in sight."

Plenty of threads on this in the past:
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...earchid=568921

97FASTech

iTrader: (6)

Fixed that with EoH brakes on the trailer!!! lol

Plowtownmissile

I do. Newer Tundra 2wd pulling a 292 Islander (7,995lbs at the heaviest including trailer) and I've never had a problem so far pulling it up a wet ramp but I'm sure the traction control and Michelin LTX MS2s have been a help too.

seafordguy

I have 4x4, but have never used it but I always launch at one of a couple places and I am saltwater which I think causes less slippery conditions.

Oddly enough the times I have had to have my 4x4 have been the times I least thought I'd need it. Pulling through the yard on more Thant one occasion

Questofpower

I rarely have to use 4wd pulling the boat out 10,500lbs, only time I ever have to use it is when the water level is a little low at the ramp and the back tires have to hit the green goo or also known as the slickest substance to man kind, even then still rarely.

wannabe

I had to use 4WD Low- trailer wheels slipped off the ramp (low side) when water was real low on Lk St Clair.

Wannabe

Cory H

Limited slip, posi or locking rear differential is the key.

Sunrocket24

iTrader: (1)

I have only used 4x4 a few times as well when water level was down and rear tires on the green goo as Quest mentioned.