Researching my next truck, gas vs diesel

[NW-GSP]

Im weighing the pro's and cons of getting a diesel instead of a gas engine. I plan on getting a camper and would be towing a boat at the same time, I would also be traveling across the passes with this set up also.
I have been looking at 06-07 chevy 2500.

[netcoyote]

You didn't state what size camper or boat but generally if you plan to tow something, diesel should be your preference. I've done both and much prefer a diesel for the torque when towing.

[NW-GSP]

Im not sure what size camper or boat due to not owning either one yet. I think the max length of boat i will get is around 22'. I just don't want to get a gas engine and end up wishing I got a diesel.

[jstone]

I would get the diesel for towing you won't regret it.

[jackelope]

You can't go wrong with those years in a duramax. A gas engine will yield single digit mPG's guaranteed and not had the power. The 6.0 gasser will be a turd and the 8.1 will give you about 5 miles per gallon. Monster torque and HP but horrible mileage.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Diesal.

[ckr]

I just got rid of a 05 gmc with the 6l gas motor. A flat 10 mpg weather city, highway or towing a 18ft boat.  Not bad but the diesel would be better

[raydog]

Diesel would be the better option. Around 06 was the better years of the Dmax

[CAMPMEAT]

Diesel ONLY Richard.. I did the same exact thing as you are thinking about. Bought a gas pot and it just didn't have the pulling power. Bought a '13 Duramax, you saw it, I'll never buy another gas truck, ever.

[Rick]

If you want to tow a boat and carry a camper,I'd be looking at more than a 2500HD.

[X-Force]

Diesel, hands down if you plan on actually doing any towing. Through work and play I drive all three brands and the duramax is by far the most fun to drive and tows the best.

[CAMPMEAT]

If you want to tow a boat and carry a camper,I'd be looking at more than a 2500HD.

I have a 2500 with an 8.5 foot camper and a 20 foot cargo trailer with an ATV and a side x side in it and I have plenty of power to spare. I'm right around 14000 libs.

[Rick]

If you want to tow a boat and carry a camper,I'd be looking at more than a 2500HD.

I have a 2500 with an 8.5 foot camper and a 20 foot cargo trailer with an ATV and a side x side in it and I have plenty of power to spare. I'm right around 14000 libs.

I'm at about 21K combined with my '11 2500HD and fifth wheel.  Its not about the power,its about how the truck handles the camper and load behind it. A lot of guys don't seem to mind,but a lot of guys don't know WTF they're doing either (not implying that you don't)

My '11 and your '13 also have 900lbs more payload capacity than the '06-'07 the OP is looking at.

[Buzz2401]

It all comes down to how many miles you are gonna drive truck a year.  I have been towing my boat with a 8' camper on back for years with my 2500HD 8.1L Allison combo.  My boat is 6000lbs and the camper is 2200lbs. It gets 8 mpg with that load.  I did the math and it would have taken me 7 years to break even on a diesel.  I only drive truck about 6000 miles a year and it is all towing.  Don't be one of those guys who buys a diesel because someone told you you need one.  Do a real analysis of what you will be towing and how much then figuire out what will work for you.

[C-Money]

The Cummins and the Duramax would be my first choices if I had the $$. You may look at the Ford V10 in those years and save some money. My 04 F350 V10 6 speed manual gets 13.5 empty, and 11 loaded down. Plenty of power, but I miss the diesel motor going down the passes, I am on the brakes more with the gas motor. A GM 2500HD with the 6.0 gas will get the job done, and are very dependable.  Stay away from the Ford 6.0 diesel and newer.