In the southern half of the US 4x4 is just extra equipment that rarely comes into play during normal use. Guys who can't throw a 2WD around with authority need to stay home when its nasty out. I have always just shoveled the driveway snow into the bed and that way it unloads itself as weather improves. Gotta have plenty air in tires though. Those Rams are alright but its a lot of steel if only one person rides in it. Not a bad choice IMO.