At the public hunting areas my Honda Odyssey has been ok so far since you can just park on the street near the trailhead and walk in.
I may be able to hunt on a large private property so I’m considering a vehicle with more clearance, 4wd and low gearing
My daughter has/had an awd crv but I think it is only for wet (or snowy) pavement. We had it changed to 2wd because the awd was not syncing on low speed turns. I could fix the syncing and restore it to awd
I’ve been looking at used Tacomas, tundras, 4Runners, frontiers, ridgelines. I don’t buy american
Frontier - Nissan. I’ve owned Nissans.... their okay but I have no love for them. I bought them used because they dropped in price quickly due to low demand and nobody steals a Nissan
Toyota - everyone and isis swear by them
Tacoma - high price. Everyone wants one
Tundra - lower pricing than a Tacoma. Too big for some. Low gas mileage. For me, it would basically be only for hunting and kokohead....so 2-3 times a month.
4Runner 4wd - if I didn’t have pet dogs that I want to take riding. This would be a serious contender. Similar for Toyota Sequoia and Honda Pilot....Not sure if they even have 4wd with low gearing
Ridgeline - unit body so rides like a car. Sweet! I hate the stiff ride of a typical truck. But even if I can find a 4wd model, I don’t think they have low gears in 4 wd
For those that bring vehicles into hunting areas, what are your needs and wants?
4wd with low gearing a must?
Would an awd vehicle like a forester or crv do?
Is a 2wd truck enough?
I’ve twice been with my dad (when I was a kid) in a muddy/sandy areas with a 2wd...had to do the bounce on the tail to get it out. I think a 4wd with lo gearing would have made it a little easier....idk I was a kid.
If 4wd with low gearing is needed, I’m leaning to a tundra because it is cheaper than a Tacoma and gas shouldn’t be that big of an issue since it is only for the weekends.
Thanks in advance!
If people think a 2wd truck is adequate, I’m leaning to a Ridgeline for the smoother/softer