Opinions needed on Tow truck - Diesel or Gas?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I did quite a bit of research before I bought a new truck to pull my Yenko to SCR7. I decided on a Chevy Silverado, 2500HD, 6.0litre gas, crew cab, 4WD, tow package, etc.... all the goodies. I pull a 24foot Haulmark Elite II Race Trailer which weighs about 4800lbs, and the Deuce at around 3500lbs, for a combined weight of around 8500lbs with me and some junk. This truck is rated to pull 10,200lbs with the dist hitch.

Bottom line: I love this truck! It pulls just like my 'advisors' told me it would over the steep Apalachians - especially the two biggies in WV. This vehicle is a compromise of course, it has to serve as the 'mini-van' for the family, the hauler for the home projects, the trips up steep, washed out, logging roads for deer hunting, and tow vehicle.

So far, excellent.

[djunod]

Having a vehicle that more then 2 people can be comfortable in during a long trip is a very good thing. Having enough room for at least one person to completely lay down to sleep while the other drives, is essential in my book.

After my last trip with the truck & trailer (from Augusta GA to Boston MA & back), I have decided to probably try getting a SUV that can tow the weight.

[Chevy454]

dj: Our '01 4x4 3/4 ton Suburban (496/auto) seats 7 (has captains chairs) and is rated to pull a 12k pound trailer...that thing is a HOSS! Talk about run...man, with/without the trailer you can pass anything on the road, except a gas station!