In my case the only thing I do with my truck is tow my boat. An occasional trip to Home Depot, but that's about it. So less to go wrong and less maintenance with a 2WD plus I think the ride is far superior to a 4WD.

Dave

I'll tell you what hardens a dually's ride; airbags.

4WD is PRICELESS when you are slipping down a ramp backwards with no help in sight.

I wouldn't think of towing without it.

Get the 4WD and if you can get the dually also. I have a 2wd extended cab dually with a Detroit locker in the rear and use it to pull a 38' Scarab. The boat and trailer weigh about 14000. I never thought I would need 4wd either untill the rear tires just started hopping on the DRY asphalt pulling the boat out of the water on a gentle incline (Metro Beach for those that know the area.) I had to very gently ease the throttle to keep the rear tires from spinning and this was about 30' from the waters edge. That experience REALLY made me want 4wd.

ya, thats it!

Towe Veichle
 

I have a 2001 F250 v-10 4W/D it will do anything that I would get into but it's rare that I use the 4 wheel drive I tow a 271 FORMULA and have towed a 353 a couple a times never a problem ! good luck on your pick of tow truck $$$$ on your side now days ! :evilb:

I have an F350 Dually. I wouldn't buy a truck without 4wd or diesel.

I have never had to use my 4wd, but the ONE time that you need it the extra expense will be worth it; net out the fact that resale on the truck will be better and quicker, and trust me - it will pay for itself.

It doesn't take much to get you in trouble - wet aggregate ramps, slightly worn tires, small amount of slime, etc.....

I tow a 4500# boat and bought a 4x4 truck last year. I have used it couple times in the past year, like everyone said it depends on the ramp/boat. I sometimes sue a crappy ramp on busy weekends because you need a 4wd or a really small boat. One time I used it is was about 9pm on a Sunday night with nobody around and I was 3 hrs away from home. Really nice to flip the switch and drive up the snotty ramp. I always buy 4wd, even though with proper ramp selection you can get away w/o it.

4wd.

Another situation I have had to use it... My steel 30ft triaxle has surge brakes at all 6 wheels. I cant back up the slightest of grades on any type of semi loose gravel drive unless I shift in to 4hi.

Pay too much to have a truck that can't go to work when you most need it too. Had one 2wd in my life, never again.

Sure is NICE to hit the 4-low button on a steep ramp....