new truck

[roy 24689]

looking at a new truck its getting to hard for the wife to get up into the truck. we have 4 wheel drive now like most of all the trucks are now. looking at a ford f350 single rear drive also 2 wheel drive. its easy for the wife to get into now. my problem is looks soo low sitting there i have a 38 ft montana.has anyone driving a 2 wheel drive truck hooking up to a 5th wheel. thanks for the info. i hope i'm doing this right .

[nellie1289]

Just get some running boards or a booster step for her. Much cheaper alternative

[phinner]

Our 5'er isn't quite as long as your's, but it sits real nice on our 2WD F250.

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We looked at many trucks when we were on the hunt for our new tow vehicle. Of the dozen or so that we looked at, only one (this one) and one that was next on the list, were 2WD. We specifically were looking for a 2WD and there doesn't seem to be many out there to choose from.

[gearhead]

If you don't think you need 4 wheel drive, a 2 wheel drive would be fine.
I would however check the yellow tag inside the drivers door for payload capacity. Just be sure it's enough for your 5th pin weight.

[Pmedic4]

When we were looking for a truck, we couldn't find a 2 wheel drive in a 2500. The dealership said about the best luck they'd have would be looking in Texas, since they didn't have the bad weather up north.

For some reason, I figured all the 'good 'ole boys' in Texas just wanted a 4x4, whether they needed it or not. Plus big wheels and tires.

So, for you boys down south, in the bigger 2500/3500, are 2x4's more common?

[phinner]

When we were looking for a truck, we couldn't find a 2 wheel drive in a 2500. The dealership said about the best luck they'd have would be looking in Texas, since they didn't have the bad weather up north.

For some reason, I figured all the 'good 'ole boys' in Texas just wanted a 4x4, whether they needed it or not. Plus big wheels and tires.

So, for you boys down south, in the bigger 2500/3500, are 2x4's more common?
Our's is a Texas truck, too.

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[gearhead]

There are a lot of 4x4 in Texas. But there are an awful lot of trucks in Texas. Just my thoughts.....a lot of privately owned trucks are 4x4, but it seems to me a lot of "company" trucks are 2wd. I think the dealers stock the 4x4 to get the price up.

[Larry1013]

Most dealers seem to stock 4x4 in the South. When I was looking in 2011, for a 4x2 and also in 2015, I could never find one with the options on it I wanted regardless if 4x2 or 4x4. Both times, I ended up special ordering the truck I wanted.

[notanlines]

First and most important, Nellie in post number 2, you need to keep that wet blanket idea to yourself. When a person is in the market for a new truck and they have their SO on their side, don't be coming up with some $50 idea to thwart that search! We're talking new trucks, for Pete's sake! Second, there was probably a time, maybe back in the 60's and early 70's that we noticed more 4x4's in the north, but in today's travels we see about the same number, border to border. And as y'all have pointed out, not may 2x4's in the 3/4 and one tons. A special order is only about six to seven weeks. Might be the way to go. That way that Ford Ruby Red can be yours in January!:D

[bsmith0404]

I'd say I see more 2x4 trucks in NM than I did up north, but 4x4 is still more common. Also, just for consideration, we recently had some hail come through the area. I talked to a guy who works at a the Ford dealership, he told me the new aluminum bodies suffered more damage than other vehicles on the lot. Not trying to steer you away, just pointing out what I was told for your consideration.

[roy 24689]

thanks for all the advice buying the extra step for her. hehe looking to get a new truck with more pulling more weight so in a couple of years or sooner getting a toy hauler i hope that's in the back of my mind now. looking at all the trucks all are 4x4 s now on the lots.very rear to find a 2 w drive for what we are looking for. thanks all

[roy 24689]

thank you did you have to put air bags on it or anything to hold it up the back end or your change your hitch assy. thanks

[bobbecky]

When we purchased our truck, I was intent on getting 2WD. Late in the model year when we purchased and not wanting to delay getting the truck as the trailer was waiting for a tow vehicle. Ended up with 4WD, and in hindsight, glad we got the 4WD. I think we use it more in dry weather, especially when the trailer is in tow, as when in gravel or loose dirt, there is much more traction with the front axle working. There are some really nice auto-extending steps out there now, mostly aftermarket, amd I think I just read on one of the brands, factory option. Good luck shopping.

[phinner]

thank you did you have to put air bags on it or anything to hold it up the back end or your change your hitch assy. thanks
We don't currently have air bags - just the stock suspension. We have thought about air bags, though, because it does drop the rear end a bit. Not much at all, though. But we can wait on that for now. We're using a Pull-Rite 2900 hitch for the towing. It works great and there's no getting out to slide the hitch back - just throw it in reverse and back away.

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[gtsum2]

I have a 3500 srw 4wd and tow a 345 Fuzion. About 3000-3300 on pin depending on rzr in back or not. I am maxed on my truck weights (4074 payload, 12400 gvwr, and 25500 gcvwr). Just make sure u have enough payload whatever u decide on and don't take the website word for it. Look at the yellow sticker on door jam


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[gearhead]

Roy: If you're thinking about going to a larger trailer than your Montana, be very careful about getting a single rear wheel, especially Ford. I don't see which Montana you have now, but you could be pushing the load capacity of a Ford SRW.

[LittleJoe]

From a strictly economic point of view the 2wd will cost less, and get approx. 2mpg better mileage over its life.It will be less costly to maintain. It will also have a bigger payload. OTOH the trade in value of 4x4 model will more than make up for the extra you initially paid for it in many areas. One tow job needed because you did not have 4x4 will probably make up most of the fuel savings:D.
Up here, it's very hard to sell a used 2wd and resale suffers more than in more southern areas would .

[rhagfo]

thanks for all the advice buying the extra step for her. hehe looking to get a new truck with more pulling more weight so in a couple of years or sooner getting a toy hauler i hope that's in the back of my mind now. looking at all the trucks all are 4x4 s now on the lots.very rear to find a 2 w drive for what we are looking for. thanks all

When we got our 4X4 Ram, that was the FIRST requirement by the DW! I went with the full lenght running boards for easier access to the Bed! :D

[81SHOVELHEAD]

When we got our 4X4 Ram, that was the FIRST requirement by the DW! I went with the full lenght running boards for easier access to the Bed! :D

LOL
Yes when we traded our 2012 for the 2015 I got to drive my new truck for 1 week due to DW being to short to get in it .Couldn't justify 1000.00 running boards from dealer so ordered online & install myself in about 1 hr. after I figured out what I was doing .
Bought the LUND Stainless from AUTOANYTHING for 329.00 free shipping if 1 remember correctly .
Well back to driving the Taco for me ... Sure was fun driving the BIG truck ...