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

I have had both 2wd and 4wd and never really used the 4wd mode, however it does depend a lot on boat and truck size. I would suggest getting more truck than needed and you should alway's be ok

Ditto

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

When I had my Carlson 24 I towed it with a 2003 Dodge Quad Cab 3500 srw 2wd. I could not get the boat up the ramp(had to get four guys to stand on the bumper) with the Michelin hwy tires and the rig only weighed 5000lbs. I switched to Michelin LTX M&S and never had a problem after that.

If you're thinking of buying a bigger boat(aren't we all) down the line, get the 4wd. Cheap insurance against slippery ramps, better resale and won't hurt your fuel mileage too much.

I think you'd be better off with the Cummins but I used to haul for a living so I'm prejudiced. You'll get better fuel mileage with the Cummins and overhauls are at 500,000 miles.

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.

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"

He's right, no doubt.

Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD, Formula 353, steel trailer. Total weight 12k. Limited slip rear, no problem on any ramp yet...wet or dry.

Dave

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

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.