RWD Only in Snow

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They make a RWD Expedition?

Haha RWD is probably more common in the south! More than half of the Platinum Expeditions in Houston were only RWD when I was shopping and very rarely saw a 4WD with the tow package. I still regret not waiting for a 4WD Max with bench middle row.
 

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With chains you can manage. The state police here ran the Vics (with chains) loooong after most other PDs stopped and we get a fair bit of snow on twisty country roads that often don't get plowed. Without, I wouldn't.
 

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Haha RWD is probably more common in the south! More than half of the Platinum Expeditions in Houston were only RWD when I was shopping and very rarely saw a 4WD with the tow package. I still regret not waiting for a 4WD Max with bench middle row.
Lol that unicorn spec - platinum bench trailer tow
 
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Lol that unicorn spec - platinum bench trailer tow

Is it really a unicorn spec? Makes sense now. I waited months searching for one of those every day and they were nowhere to be found within a three state radius.
 

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Yep, I was in the same boat. I wanted a 4WD Max Platinum with Tow and bench seat. Couldn't find one in the timeframe I was looking either. The other half overruled me on the bench seat and i've got the captains chairs instead.
 

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Does your 2WD Expy have limited slip or open differential? Limited slip makes a world of difference with 2WD vehicles in snow or mud. My 4x4 Tahoe has LS and goes fairly well in light to medium snow in 2WD mode, the 4x4 EXPY, which does not have limited slip does not like snow in 2WD mode.
 
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Does your 2WD Expy have limited slip or open differential? Limited slip makes a world of difference with 2WD vehicles in snow or mud. My 4x4 Tahoe has LS and goes fairly well in light to medium snow in 2WD mode, the 4x4 EXPY, which does not have limited slip does not like snow in 2WD mode.

I'm not sure if I have a limited slip. I have the tow package but it doesn't mention anything about an LSD. I also don't have any kind of LSD button. Do you know how I could check?
 

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I'm not sure if I have a limited slip. I have the tow package but it doesn't mention anything about an LSD. I also don't have any kind of LSD button. Do you know how I could check?
I’m pretty sure the 2018’s and 2019’s are the same on this aspect. All 2019’s have the ELSD if they have the trailer tow package.
 

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I live on a Great Lake in the Northeast. I drive 99.99% of the year in 2WD including winter. Rarely use my 4WD. Same tires. You are fine lol. Had to use 4x4 Low once in the last 365 days to get through a 3 foot snow bank.
 
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Provided you are staying in denver you will be fine. If your are headed to the mountains watch the weather. Most heavier vehicles with good tires will do fine
 
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