my first truck was RWD and that was fine for most of the year. it did get 'fun' in the snow... i'd just throw a couple sandbags in the back for some added weight. i ran all seasons all year long
the truck i have now is a 4x4.... and i love it in the winter!!! it's a lot easier to get going, but with all vehicles... stopping can be an issue on ice. i run 35" mud tires all year round.
a little disclaimer though... living in kelowna we don't really get winter like you do in calgary - and i don't ever leave the city during the winter (not allowed to drive on the highway without winter-grade (they need the snowflake on them) tires in bc)
i've never pulled a trailer so i can't really give you any feedback on that except that of all my buddies that have trailers they all have 4x4s... most of them are 3/4 tons trucks though.
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