4x4 For Hunting - Should I Go Big Or Small?

[Old Timer]

My Nissan with 18 years, and over 200K on it, with way over half of that with a 18' tandem axel trailer with a Ford 4000 behind it.
I was hard on it, and it never gave me any problems. I replaced the exhaust and brakes, that's all.
I still got 2500 out of it.

That is more then I can say about my GMC Serra with 120k and 10 years. It is worth about the same.

 

[Weatherby]

Yeah, cargo carriers for the hitch are the way to go with SUVs. It's what I use to carry deer around.

I do this with my pickup. Gear in the bed+deer on the rack=no bloody gear.

 

[WhiteyMacD]

Why do you need an open bed for hauling a deer? Just strap that chit to the top.

 

[criticalbass]

I use one of these to keep dead bloody critters out of my FJ. It works great. Wouldn't want to use it in real rough country because dragging it would probably do it in.

http://www.harborfreight.com/500-lb-capacity-aluminum-cargo-carrier-92655.html

 

[jcizzle]

I was thinking the main benefit would be not for carcasses but wet muddy decoys and waders. Just throw them under the bed cover and lock them up without having them in the main passenger Area. I could leave them there until next time. Everything in the truck ready to go.

 

[jcizzle]

I use one of these to keep dead bloody critters out of my FJ. It works great. Wouldn't want to use it in real rough country because dragging it would probably do it in.

http://www.harborfreight.com/500-lb-capacity-aluminum-cargo-carrier-92655.html

That thing looks pretty darn handy

 

[30BulletHoles]

I've used a full size bronco or a jeep cherokee for huntin rigs for several years. Have none of you guys that use SUVs for hunting installed a receiver hitch basket? It's what I haul my deer on when I don't have my 4 wheeler and utility trailer.

 

[FenixTxM3]

You should look into a 1993-1997 Toyota Landcruiser. This is one of the most capable AWD vehicles ever built.

 

[Cowboy2000]

I stick with Chevys because parts are cheaper and easier to get than Nissan

 

[doctorjj]

Get a small Toyota truck.