Hi - How important is it to have a 4x4 when camping/towing in a BigHorn? I plan to buy a new F250 and BigHorn, and my only remaining decision is whether to get a 4x4 or 4x2. I've never even been in a campground before! Do most campgrounds have paved or well graveled roads and camp sites, or are some of them "mud pits" (after a rain)? I doubt I'll ever get "too" adventurous by driving into very challenging areas. But I would like to be able to travel to Alaska/Canada and camp in national/state parks as well as commercial places.
My pride could probably handle getting stuck once every 3 years, but I definitely don't want to worry about it all the time. I don't mind spending the extra money for a 4x4, but am concerned from the standpoint of the extra weight (thus lower towing capacity), lower fuel mileage and more potential maintenance issues (I've never owned a 4x4 before, much less an RV). Also, I'm assuming they fit under a 7 ft garage door (noticed the heights of Ford 4x4 are only 2-3 inches shy of 7 ft - hopefully those heights are precise). I'm interested in other people's opinions.
Thanks
Gary
My pride could probably handle getting stuck once every 3 years, but I definitely don't want to worry about it all the time. I don't mind spending the extra money for a 4x4, but am concerned from the standpoint of the extra weight (thus lower towing capacity), lower fuel mileage and more potential maintenance issues (I've never owned a 4x4 before, much less an RV). Also, I'm assuming they fit under a 7 ft garage door (noticed the heights of Ford 4x4 are only 2-3 inches shy of 7 ft - hopefully those heights are precise). I'm interested in other people's opinions.
Thanks
Gary
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