Importance of 4x4 or AWD or Locking Diff at boat launch?

I'm now convinced that we should spend 80 Boat Units on a 2019 Ford F250 deisel 4x4 in order to get up the ramps in the Pacicific NW that we hope to be exploring next year in summer 2020.
Bob says 'you can't take it with you' and 'the kids will splurge it' and I want his next 50 reasons also!
A 3 yrear bumper to bumper and 100K deisel warranty sounds nice, though I have not had a lick of trouble with mine.
John
 
John, there is a classic truck poster where this little truck is towing one of the NASA Space Shuttles. It reads, "If your truck didn't pull a Space Shuttle, It isn't a truck" Signed, Tundra.

so,

It's OK if you don't change your truck. I'll send you my number and I can
help you up those slick ramps, when ever you need....

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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hardee":17m7hwq9 said:
John, there is a classic truck poster where this little truck is towing one of the NASA Space Shuttles. It reads, "If your truck didn't pull a Space Shuttle, It isn't a truck" Signed, Tundra.

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That's all well and good, except the Tundra was pulling the shuttle on dry pavement on flat land. Let's see if the Tundra could pull the shuttle up a boat ramp. I know a few it could try.
 
robhwa":2i07h975 said:
I didn’t mention my Chesapeake waterman father’s other trick for launching and retrieving on slippery ramps. Chains! I always carry them, but primarily use them in deep snow, and sometimes mud since I already have 4WD and agressive tires. If you don’t have 4WD, slipping on a set of chains will give you some major traction under nearly any circumstances, likely better than 4WD with poor tires. You need to make a judgement and put them on just before you enter the water (unless you carry scuba gear too ;>) Take them off as you exit and have good traction. I’ve also seen 2WD trucks use them getting out of steep hollers on muddy roads when I used to go caving in TN. They work! If you can afford 4WD and are contemplating buying a new or used truck, it will likely be worth the extra cost, but I wouldn’t spend so much money for something that you can get around with a little planning and extra effort unless you can really afford it and don’t want to plan and take the extra effort.
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Wow, how old school and common sense. Weird! I have used chains on lots of ramps, Priest Lk Id., Cda. lake Id., Pend O., Lake Id., Roosevelt ramps, Homer Ak., Seward Ak., etc. There is lots of time without crowds in the winter! :wink:
 
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