Performance at Glamis?

Hey guys,
I've been going to Glamis since 1996, mostly riding quads or driving sand rails. Recently, I've been looking into buying a 2014 Taco - luckily i've stumbled across these forums and already found out some pretty good knowledge.
I have some quick questions to ask if you guys dont mind!
I'm confused between what type of model i should get, whats best optimized for sand? I'm 99% sure that I wont be doing any rock crawling. Might do some snow while driving up to go snowboarding. But other than sand and/or dirt, most of my driving will be street. I do plan to do some mild modding, not Trophy truck style but I do want it to have strong performance when I offroad.
Does the 4x2 do great in sand? Or should I roll with the 4x4?
How well would you rate your performance out at glamis? Able to go mildly-deep in the dunes?
Are you guys able to haul some trailers into camping spots besides Gecko? ( obviously not toy-haulers, else id be looking into Tundras)
Can the shortbed with bed gate fit a normal sized quad? ( Yamaha Raptor 700)

Any opinions would help!
Looking forward to your responses so I can speed up my Taco purchase

Thanks,
Cody aka Flux

 

I'm not completely sure where that is but I know you can't go wrong with the TRD off road package 4x4 diff lock has been a life saver... It has saved my ass more times than I can count. Any questions about tacos or mods pm me and I'll be glad to help I've got a lil bit of cash in mine but be careful tacos ate extremely fun to build and get expensive QUICK!!

 

Get the 4x4 for sure. TRD offroad with the rear locker. Unless you have a lot of horsepower and paddle tires 2wd is pretty worthless in the dunes. Also start saving for better suspension if you plan on airing it out any- For the quad it's easier to get a little trailer for sure. I think it will fit in a short bed, but then where do you fit the beer and firewood?