Hey everyone! I'm a homeowner who's been busy remodeling my house and tackling a lot of yard work lately. I've come across a great deal on a 2012 2WD F250 that has the power to tow a dump trailer filled with soil, mulch, and gravel. While I won't be doing yard work forever, I still plan to use it to haul larger supplies. My family thinks I'm a bit nuts for leaning towards a 2WD truck, especially since I'll be visiting gravel yards and nurseries that have dirt roads. I previously drove a 4WD truck, but I hardly ever used the 4WD feature in those situations. I live in a mountain town out west, and we do occasionally drive into the mountains. As a kid, I managed off-road trails in some old low-powered vehicles, and I feel like folks might overestimate what you really need for those adventures. So, am I totally out of my mind for considering a 2WD?
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It really depends! A rear-wheel drive like the F250 can manage dirt roads pretty well, but if conditions get icy or muddy, it could be a different story. I’ve had my 4WD truck’s system act up, and it was risky to drive in even the slightest slick conditions. Just something to think about!
Honestly, I'd recommend sticking with 4WD if you can swing it. Even if you're on a budget, it's worth a bit extra for the peace of mind in case you hit some tougher terrain or slick spots. Even in mild conditions, it can come in handy!
In my experience, I’ve never really needed 4WD for places like nurseries or gravel yards. If the terrain is even slightly gravelly, 2WD should be just fine. You can totally get away with a 2WD for most situations unless you’re actually heading off-road or into heavy snow. Especially if you’re not doing anything crazy, it seems like a 2WD small truck could do the trick!
That makes sense! I think I might lean towards the 2WD then if it’ll save on maintenance.