Question for diesel owners

1handyhubby wrote:
I need your help folks. My Ford F250 just doesn't have enough power to haul our camper long distances so we're looking at a 2005 F350 duelly with a 6.0. I know zip about diesels so here are a couple of questions for y'all. I only put about 3,000 miles a year on our truck now, so how often would I have to change oil, filters etc? I've been told there are diesel fuels for 2005 and earlier and diesel fuel for 2006 and up and I should get a 2005 beacause that fuel is easier to find. Any truth to this? We will be driving to Alaska in 2017 so I don't want any issues on finding fuel. Lastly, most diesel folks say they will never go back to gas, anyone want to weigh in on this? I originally was trying to find a F350 duelly with a V10 but because we eventually want to get a camper with a slide out we've been told we should get a diesel. Thanks in advance.

Not sure what your budget is but you may want to stay away from the 6.0 as your first. I have a 1999 F550 with a 7.3 powerstroke. Great motor. Mine has 250K and my son's has 320K. Bullet proof 500K motors.
others have commented the 6.7 is a far better motor than the 6.0 but is in newer read expense trucks.
Another poster mentioned the higher price of repair. My son. A master tech, is repairing a 6.0 now. Final bill? $11K Cab off to replace the motor.
Paid $7K for a 200K F550 with 7.3 3 years ago. absolutely no issues.
5.9 cummins is a great motor as well. Now if money is no object I'd be looking at the ford 6.7.
Just my 2 cents.