Sooner or later, most serious campers get to thinking about the “need” to own a four-wheel drive. So, right up front, heres my answer: A definite “maybe”!
You see, its all to do with your personal outdoor lifestyle. Many outdoorsy types mistakenly believe that, since camping takes place in “the bush”, they obviously need the off-road ability of a four-wheel drive. Not true. Well, not necessarily true anyway.
Confused? Lets go back a step or two.
Firstly, there are a few relevant questions that only you can answer. For example: Will you and your family be camping alone in fairly remote areas? If so, how often?
But dont rush it; answers need to be honest. I mean, we all start out believing that well frequently head off on hairy-chested expeditions. The reality is, though, because of family or economic considerations — or genuine lack of experience — things rarely turn out that way. Thats the main reason you see all those late model 4WDs in the used car lots. After all, theres little point tying up maybe $15,000 more than the equivalent 2WD would cost, only to find later that you just dont need...