4 wheel drive?

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• EasternJL Member Posts: 96

  May 12 edited May 12

  From what I understand you shouldn't tow in 4WD-- unless you are in a situation where you need it.  So, cruising down the interstate or around the city it wouldn't be needed.  Personally, I wouldn't buy a truck without 4WD-- even if it was just for insurance (what if I get in a tricky spot, etc.). With all this said, I have a Honda Ridgeline, and in that case, 2WD (front) vs. AWD makes a big difference with towing (and makes a big difference when it comes to towing capacity).  I have the AWD. 
  
  I had a Tundra for many years and it had 4WD.  There were times when it really came in handy-- including with a boat on a slick ramp or a muddy spot off the beaten path. 
  
  I'm sure others with a lot more experience than me will chime in and point you in the right direction.   

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• donmontalvo Member Posts: 67

  May 12 edited May 12

  NewCamper said:

  Interested in TAB 320 or 360.  Looking at purchasing TV first.  Been looking at Nissan Frontier and Pathfinder.  Is there an advantage with 4 wheel drive?

  If you're serious make sure you get the optional Tow Package. If it's like Jeep, that'll get you a high output alternator, tranny cooler, brake controller harness, 7/4 pin connector, and lots more. You'll need all that, and getting it from the factory will get it all supported and warranted. You'll never stop thanking yourself.

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• TourDeForth Member Posts: 55

  May 12 edited May 12

   I have a little story, I pulled off to the side of a rural road. The shoulder was slightly sloped but not bad. When it was time to get moving, my back wheels just spun in the dirt. Oh great, middle of nowhere by myself. I’m thinking “well, I’m going to have to unhook my Tab 320 and see if I can get out.” But before that I switch to 4wd not sure if it will engage because I’m not able to move forward or backwards. 4 wheel drive engaged and pulled truck and trailer off the shoulder and back on to the road easily. I like 4wd 

  2023 T@B 320s Boondock, 2013 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4
  John, Northern California
  

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• ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,583

  May 12

  I have a 2015 Nissan Frontier that tows my 320 with ease. I agree with the previous comments.
  
  I'll add that the Frontier has a tall reverse gear that makes backing the T@b--particularly uphill--challenging without a lot of clutch slipping. In these cases, I find 4WD LOW to be very useful!
  

  2015 T@B S

  
  

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• manyman297 Member Posts: 1,384

  May 12

  The first season we got our 400 we camped at a more rugged camping ground. The road to get there was dirt, it had rained that morning and we were going up a fairly steep grade. At one point I lost traction and I couldn't move any further. A flip into 4H and all was well. You may think you won't need 4WD until you do. 

  2021 400 BD
  2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road 

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• Grumpy_G Member Posts: 580

  May 12

  The current and previous generation Pathfinders are unibody crossovers with front wheel drive for the 2WD version which makes for a less than optimal tow vehicle. The Pathfinder can be had with AWD which does the thinking for you. The Frontier is a body on frame truck and much better suited for towing, it is true 4WD though where it has to be manually shifted from 2WD to 4WD. 

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