Quick Truck Question

Amastro46 wrote:
So pretty soon here I am looking to do some travel through Mexico, on four wheels this time, instead of two.

I have been planning and troubleshooting my potential rig options as to what would best suite me.

I am going with a slide in truck camper, and plan to mount a 315 pound motorcycle on the front of the truck. I need a larger camper, something that has a bathroom. I'tll just be the dog and myself.

So no that I know what kind of camper I want I have been looking for trucks.

I want a 1.5 cab, so access, or quad, or extended, whatever you call it.

The truck I am looking at is a 2005-2007 ram 2500 quad cab with short bed. The reason I want a short bed is because when I drop the camper, I want to be somewhat offroad capable. I suppose I could go with a long bed, but I don't really need the extra camper space that much.

So here's the question that I need help with......

GAS OR DIESEL?

I'll have a gas motorcycle so I would be nice to stay consistent with the fuel cans, also probably a small gas generator. I also like the lower acquisition price of the gas models. 5.7L Hemi.

The diesel would be nice, and I do consider it for the better fuel economy it would offer with like 2000 pounds in the bed, but how much better would it be??

Also I think there is less availability with diesel parts for these trucks in Mexico.

I would like to stay around $15,000 for the truck, maybe a few thousand more.

What are your thoughts, gas or diesel? Also any other options you might consider with my above stated preferences?