Advice needed on new truck

stargirl96 wrote:
We have a 2008 Toyota Tundra 5.7L V8 which we are thinking about trading in for a bigger truck to pull our 5th wheel. It's a reliable truck with a good ride. I've heard negative things about many trucks from the Big Three as far as reliability goes. Here are my questions:

1) What automaker is more reliable for 3/4 tons?
2) Gas or diesel?
3) Do diesels gets better mpg? I know you certainly pay more for diesel fuel.
4) Anyone have a CNG truck used for towing?

Thanks for any help.

1) None. But I'd avoid the Ford diesels from 2003 - 2010 (6.0L AND 6.4L).
2) Up to you, each has their pro and con. Diesels can be more costly (initial purchase and if any repairs are required), gas engines use more (but generally less expensive) fuel. Diesels make better RV haulers. Etc.
3) Yes, usually in the order of 25% under most conditions.
4) Never read about one, been on these forums 11 years now.