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Tow vehicle dilemma (yeah, still at it...)
I am still looking for a truck to tow the V. Do any of you find it necessary to have a 4x4 to get it out of the water and up the ramp?
TH
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03-19-2008, 01:47 PM
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Nope never had to on the ramps I use.
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03-19-2008, 02:02 PM
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Not neccesary for most good paved ramps to have more than a 2 wheel drive with a limited slip(limited slip is a MUST, unless you like being a one wheel wonder at the ramp). I use some pretty crappy ramps so 4X4 is a requirement for me, but not for many.
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03-19-2008, 02:08 PM
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I agree with ferm....on a couple ramps I use I wouldnt bring mine home without 4wd, but on most 2wd is ok.
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03-19-2008, 02:54 PM
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You must have the limited slip as said above!! I use 4x4 from time to time here, it all depends, we have some pretty steep ramps here!
With the Sea Ox being much heavier I will use it more on them steep ramps!! But you should be ok!
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03-19-2008, 02:54 PM
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No 4x4, but a limited slip rear diff I think is a good idea. I always keep a rake in the back of my truck too to rake off any seaweed, marshgrass etc. Having your trailer tongue weight properly set up helps a lot too.
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03-20-2008, 10:48 AM
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My 95 Dakota is 2/WD and I never had any problems at the ramps. I don't even know if the Dakota has limited slip diff or not, but it does great at cement ramps. I would never attempt to launch/retrieve at a gravel type ramp with 2/WD because that's just asking for trouble.
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03-20-2008, 02:27 PM
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Tuna - I just picked up a big old 1995 Buick Roadmaster wagon for towing. It tows like a dream!!! Suspension is a little soft in the rear, but that can be fixed with airbags or stiffer suspension. I wish I had bought one sooner!! 22/23 mpg highway. Roadmaster has a limited slip diff too.
2wd has been fine for every ramp that I've used here on the west coast.
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03-20-2008, 02:32 PM
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Tuna, agree with everyone above, but would emphasize definetley get at least a good working limited slip.
Here we have a big mix of ramps, some gravel and dirt and a four wheel drive is the only safe way to go. But I have had issues on concrete ramps at lower tides due to the algae growth, slicker than greased pig sh!t
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