On the I5 with 4x4, other then the advantage to getting to places to boondaock that would be more difficult with a 2x4, and driving in snow, are there any other advantages to 4x4. I have never wished I had it to date, just wondering if I am missing any other advantages. Thanks in advance for your replies
On the I5 with 4x4, other then the advantage to getting to places to boondaock that would be more difficult with a 2x4, and driving in snow, are there any other advantages to 4x4. I have never wished I had it to date, just wondering if I am missing any other advantages. Thanks in advance for your replies
The way I looked at it - it was better to have and not need, then need (or want) and not have.
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2020 Isata 5 30FW 4x4
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
I bought the 4x4 for resale reasons and it was hardly any higher cost. The two posts above were what I was thinking at the time.
4x4 chassis also seem to be in short supply vs 4x2. Not sure if that has changed, but when I ordered my 4x4 in mid-Dec, they were just about out of 4x4 chassis.
I had the 2018 Isata 5 4x4 36ds and the ground clearance wasn't much different than the 4x2. Good for driving in snow over mtn passes. Not so much for off-road. Now have a 2020 DX3. If I was looking for a change now I would totally consider the Isata 5 28' with polar pac in 4x4. Due to weight considerations the I 5 4x4 36 ds is not really a 4 season coach. It can be done with mods.
Ken, The Ram has plenty of power. I was getting 11 mpg averaging 62-65. Towing my wrangler unlimited it was 9.5 mpg at 55- 60 mph. Take another mpg on mountainous routes like over and back on Donner Summit to Cali.
Ken, The Ram has plenty of power. I was getting 11 mpg averaging 62-65. Towing my wrangler unlimited it was 9.5 mpg at 55- 60 mph. Take another mpg on mountainous routes like over and back on Donner Summit to Cali.
Steve
Sparks NV
Agree....my results almost mirror yours. I do average 10.1 pulling my Smart car on a Aluma trailer.
On the I5 with 4x4, other then the advantage to getting to places to boondaock that would be more difficult with a 2x4, and driving in snow, are there any other advantages to 4x4. I have never wished I had it to date, just wondering if I am missing any other advantages. Thanks in advance for your replies
The 4x4 has a heavier weight rating on the front axle also. It may be negated somewhat by the addition of a transfer case and related 4x4 drive train components.
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