Thanks for the replies. I am going to go look at the truck tomorrow. I've never been a big fan of the diesel in a small truck but those that have them seem to like them. I think I can buy it right, probably use it for my big trip. If I don't like it I can sell it when I get back an buy something else. I am not concerned with weight after all I've run my 815 on 3 different 1/2 ton chevy's. I just think to go to Alaska and back it would be better to get a 3/4. I am not interested in getting into that debate. I know what works for me. For me its just whether to get the diesel or gas.