How often is 4wd needed on ramps?
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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
I will never own a truck without 4WD !!!!
I never want to be in that position of needing it and it not being there
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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
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That happened to me several times too. I had a srw Dodge 3500 only 5000lbs boat/trailer. Very embarrassing. I hate 2wd on ramps.
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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.
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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.
Limited slip rear ends, and proper tongue weight with stock sized tires are the key.
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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.
Be prepared. I don't leave home without it.
Last edited by Sydwayz; 08-16-2011 at 08:12 AM.