I think they are just innumerate and do not understand how many 4WDs Chevy, Ford, Dodge Jeep, Toyota made over the decades that did not have lockers. It is in the tens of millions.
Having owned 4WD vehicles for over 40 years, I would rate this as completely false:
"The most consequential distinction between AWD systems and more capable 4WD systems is that most vehicles equipped with 4WD have one or more locking differentials that massively aid in off-road traction"
4WD...
This
After 20+ years they cannot even get giving road directions correct. People still drive in into lakes, off bridges, etc.
Folks need to realize it is not true AI, just a Wikipedia recitation.
No I am saying we know what batteries he has. We know their amperage, we know the draw on the factory components.
We know what is normal and what is not normal.
Its a problem. This is a brand-specific forum, hence he is reaching out to fellow owners.
OP You should be able to get more out of it than that. I travel with 2 other owners and with the load you described, we have never come close to running out after 3 days. I cant estimate more since we...
"my 2000 GMC 1\2 ton Z71 has a limited slip diff"
Limited slip is not an auto locker. You need to check the RPO codes and figure out what you really have.
Signifcantly increased traction in low traction situations is the positive attribute. "worth the cost" depend on many factors from your income to what trails you run.
A full time locker will be used every time you drive. Now whether you need it or not, depends upon what trails you choose to drive.
32.8771099, -105.7761835
In decimal notation, the fractional part can be few or many digits depending upon precision of reading. Here is what Google Maps says his location is - 32.87710996124784, -105.77618358386981
When N/S or E/W is not present, a positive offset is presumed (N/E). Since he...
OP brought up mileage:
However, and you guys all know it, 9-10 mpg gets old on a long trip really fast
OP specifically said he would be towing:
The 2024 Taco tugging an Airstream Basecamp seems to check all the boxes.
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