Help us decide on tow vehicle and daily driver

Jake1962,
I think you will be most happiest with a 3/4 ton gas engine truck for the size loads you will be carrying. You will never have to be counting every pound of stuff you bring, etc., as you will have well more than enough payload for whatever comes up. Both My trucks are gas, an F-250 Super Duty with a V-10, and (need to update my signature) a '78 GMC C-35 one ton SRW pickup, yes, with a 454. Great engines, timeless and bullet proof. Your Dad is not the only 454 fan out there. :)