4wd

SuperBen · 08-12-2007, 11:53 PM

Do you really need 4WD to tow a boat?

crabtruck · 08-13-2007, 12:28 AM

No.
Towing is not about traction, it's about power to pull and a big enough truck to carry the extra weight on the hitch.
On a paved road 4WD serves no purpose while towing unless you're moving the boat through snow.
Off the pavement, remember the boat trailer is not 4WD and the truck won't change that.
You may find some short distances or water ramps that having 4WD may be a plus.

SuperBen · 08-13-2007, 11:19 AM

would you say that you could get by with 2WD on water ramps, especially if it was a rear wheel drive truck?

Moostang · 08-13-2007, 11:32 AM

I personally wouldn't want to unless you know you are always going to be launching on a well maintained man made ramp.

SuperBen · 08-13-2007, 11:36 AM

im not sure if it is well maitained, but i would love the extra payload of the 2WD thats why i am not sure.

1bj · 08-13-2007, 11:41 AM

how big of a boat are you looking at pullin,
and
what kind of truck ,do you have, or ,are you getting?

SuperBen · 08-13-2007, 11:44 AM

im looking to get a F450, because i have a 50 ft powerboat...it ways about 15000

mrjohnwayne · 08-13-2007, 12:03 PM

With a truck that big you aint gonna have any problems 2 or 4 wheel drive!! Is that why you wanted to know about the trailer hitches??

SuperBen · 08-13-2007, 12:42 PM

yes, that actually is...i didn't think the 2WD mattered but I wanted to check. My Dad had a 2WD expedition with the 5.4 and it got out of 1.5 feet of snow fairly easily so.

mrjohnwayne · 08-13-2007, 01:01 PM

The good thing about the 450's is that is what they are made for. They are made to haul and tow! Plus with the duals in the back you shouldn't have any traction issues on the ramps. That is one heavy boat though

08-12-2007, 11:53 PM	#1
SuperBen Full Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 48	4wd Do you really need 4WD to tow a boat?

08-13-2007, 11:32 AM	#4
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cali-4 Nye-Aye? Posts: 1,809	I personally wouldn't want to unless you know you are always going to be launching on a well maintained man made ramp. __________________ Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock http://moostangproductions.com

08-13-2007, 11:41 AM	#6
1bj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hampton, Va Posts: 105	reply: how big of a boat are you looking at pullin, and what kind of truck ,do you have, or ,are you getting?

08-13-2007, 12:03 PM	#8
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,789	With a truck that big you aint gonna have any problems 2 or 4 wheel drive!! Is that why you wanted to know about the trailer hitches?? __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

08-13-2007, 01:01 PM	#10
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,789	The good thing about the 450's is that is what they are made for. They are made to haul and tow! Plus with the duals in the back you shouldn't have any traction issues on the ramps. That is one heavy boat though __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

08-13-2007, 12:28 AM	#2
crabtruck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,128	No. Towing is not about traction, it's about power to pull and a big enough truck to carry the extra weight on the hitch. On a paved road 4WD serves no purpose while towing unless you're moving the boat through snow. Off the pavement, remember the boat trailer is not 4WD and the truck won't change that. You may find some short distances or water ramps that having 4WD may be a plus.

08-13-2007, 11:19 AM	#3
SuperBen Full Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 48	would you say that you could get by with 2WD on water ramps, especially if it was a rear wheel drive truck?

08-13-2007, 11:36 AM	#5
SuperBen Full Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 48	im not sure if it is well maitained, but i would love the extra payload of the 2WD thats why i am not sure.

08-13-2007, 11:44 AM	#7
SuperBen Full Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 48	im looking to get a F450, because i have a 50 ft powerboat...it ways about 15000

08-13-2007, 12:42 PM	#9
SuperBen Full Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 48	yes, that actually is...i didn't think the 2WD mattered but I wanted to check. My Dad had a 2WD expedition with the 5.4 and it got out of 1.5 feet of snow fairly easily so.

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