How often is 4wd needed on ramps?
08-16-2011 | 09:34 AM
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good call...
the question isn't always getting moving up the ramp with big wieght in 2wd
it's when the rear axle breaks over the top giving up alot of tounge weight to the load that is still on the ramp incline
I guess if you go like he!! from the git, not so much of an issue
but just not my style at a crowded ramp and lot
often at my primary launch little kids running round and such as it is family day-boat oriented (but a very nice facility)
the question isn't always getting moving up the ramp with big wieght in 2wd
it's when the rear axle breaks over the top giving up alot of tounge weight to the load that is still on the ramp incline
I guess if you go like he!! from the git, not so much of an issue
but just not my style at a crowded ramp and lot
often at my primary launch little kids running round and such as it is family day-boat oriented (but a very nice facility)
08-16-2011 | 09:48 AM
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7500# isn't 13.5K + truck just under 21+K total on the CAT scale
ya' think yur dads ancient no-name 18' wieghed 6K?
my lady friends wouldn't do much for traction dancing on the bumper other than give me a hard-on
not willing to spin a tire whatsoever and chip up my trailer or gelcoat- this ain't no rowboat $. It's called taking care of your stuff.
I assure you I'm "properly set up".
If you hadn't mentioned the 70's... I be saying from the sound of your troll-like, insulting posts ("idiot"?) that I've been at this probably longer than you are old.
I use 4wd at the ramp to avoid potential cosmetic damage, and make pulling up a sure-thing-everytime with no clowning of any kind.
I plow, snowmobile, pull stumps occasionally, and have the kind of job where even weather is a poor excuse to not show...
4wd is there to use period.
and besides, the question that begs to be asked of those who have it and don't use it...
what are you scared of?
what's the justificaton of avoiding it's use?
ya' think yur dads ancient no-name 18' wieghed 6K?
my lady friends wouldn't do much for traction dancing on the bumper other than give me a hard-on
not willing to spin a tire whatsoever and chip up my trailer or gelcoat- this ain't no rowboat $. It's called taking care of your stuff.
I assure you I'm "properly set up".
If you hadn't mentioned the 70's... I be saying from the sound of your troll-like, insulting posts ("idiot"?) that I've been at this probably longer than you are old.
I use 4wd at the ramp to avoid potential cosmetic damage, and make pulling up a sure-thing-everytime with no clowning of any kind.
I plow, snowmobile, pull stumps occasionally, and have the kind of job where even weather is a poor excuse to not show...
4wd is there to use period.
and besides, the question that begs to be asked of those who have it and don't use it...
what are you scared of?
what's the justificaton of avoiding it's use?
08-16-2011 | 09:48 AM
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I think it comes down to a couple key things, 1) rather have it and not need it!!! 2) Heavy up when your towing, don't be dancing on the edge of you 8K tow limit and expect it to pop out of the launch like a bathtub boat! My F-150 is 4x4 and Locked in Low is your friend when your pulling a 5500# rig out on a gravel ramp because you bent a prop shaft. Only had to make an emergency grab like this 1 time in my whole life but I was REAL happy I had 4x4 when I needed it!!!
08-16-2011 | 10:32 AM
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4WD helps a ton on steep ramps that are still slimy and wet from the previous launchers.. With that said, tons of guys pull some VERY VERY heavy rigs out of the water using 2wd Sportchassis that have zero lateral lugs on the rear tires. Highway tread only..
But almost all of them have stories to go along with those experiences..
But almost all of them have stories to go along with those experiences..
08-16-2011 | 11:35 AM
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08-16-2011 | 03:37 PM
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The only thing funnier and this is a true story:
Years ago we lived in NJ and boated on a local lake. We were pulling away from the ramp in the boat when a Lincoln Town Car pulled up with a brand spankin' new 30" Bayliner in tow. The owners got out of the car, him dressed in you guessed it white pants navy blazer with crest and her in a white robe also with the same crest.
He got in the car and backed it down the ramp, much to my surprise did a fair job at it. He then opened the door and stepped out only to find he put the car in neutral not park. Well you guess it, car boat and trailer went in the drink. To add insult to injury, all the tie downs were still on the boat. The boat barely floated keeping water from going over the transom.
Sad but funny.
Years ago we lived in NJ and boated on a local lake. We were pulling away from the ramp in the boat when a Lincoln Town Car pulled up with a brand spankin' new 30" Bayliner in tow. The owners got out of the car, him dressed in you guessed it white pants navy blazer with crest and her in a white robe also with the same crest.
He got in the car and backed it down the ramp, much to my surprise did a fair job at it. He then opened the door and stepped out only to find he put the car in neutral not park. Well you guess it, car boat and trailer went in the drink. To add insult to injury, all the tie downs were still on the boat. The boat barely floated keeping water from going over the transom.
Sad but funny.
08-16-2011 | 07:38 PM
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Come on....slap the Emergency Brake on that beast before ya get out!
