Is 4WD required for overloading and some off-road?

I didn't get a truck until I was 37 I have been traveling Montana and Idaho Forest roads since I was a teen mostly in a Honda accord hatchback or an Acura Integra. LOL one year I used my wife's Toyota Sienna 2 wheel drive Mini van, with-in 6 months she let me get my Tundra.

You will absolutely have no problem with a 2 wheel drive truck. Know your limitations, plan your trips accordingly. Do I feel more confident in my 4x4 yes. Because of that confidence I have seen some amazing places. But I have seen just as many amazing places never going into 4wheel drive.

 

I used to off-road my 1985 Toyota Corolla SR5 Hatchback. You just need to remain aware of your limitations.

 

yes you can do it in a 2wd i've been do it now for a while I just love goin places were they say you need a 4wd and doin it in a 2wd f

 

BUT JUST TRY NOT TO GO ALONE GO WITH FRIEND I RECOMMEND IT BECAUSE THE LAST THING THAT YOU WOULD WANT IS TO GET STUCK SOME WHERE

 

One more positive thing about not having a RTT/BTT is that you have room for a rescue motorcycle in bed. An older XR/CRF 100 makes for a great back up if you do travel in a single vehicle convoy. Cant hurt to have some form of back up communication either. Cant always use cell phone to call for help if you do get stuck.

 

Having done off-roading in both 2wd and 4wd vehicles, and looking at your stated use case, you don’t need 4wd. What I would recommend however is an air pump or bottle, to deflate your tires, get a locker, some traction/recovery aids, a tow strap, and as others have mentioned don’t go out alone.

speed is generally going to be your friend, avoid mud, clay, and deep, soft sand as possible.