[jensend]

Looks like we'll be trying to find a used late model (2006- on) truck in order to be able to take my '02 Z28 off the road and make it a dedicated track car. The truck would need to be able to tow the car and an open trailer safely at highway speeds. Would prefer a club or crew cab for the extra space an longer wheelbase. Right now I'm thinking gas as opposed to diesel since the truck will get limited use other than for track events and few camping trips annually. It will also be available to my two grown sons as needed. Want the space of an 8' bed so I can carry plywood, etc., when needed. Durarbility and reliability are major requirement. Capable of doing most maintenance and repairs on my own on a gas powered vehicle, but I'd like to have something that was practical to use and maintain. Looking for recommendations on what to buy/avoid, average real world mpg figures, etc.. Thanks in advance for your input.

[AllZWay]

More data points...

I have been towing with my '02 GMC 2500HD since 2002. I have roughly 130k on it now and all with absolutely nothing but oil changes. It has the 6.0 gas.

I tow my race car and trailer and my camper with it. I wouldn't mind a bit more power like the 8.1 gas has, but it still is capable of pulling my race car at 80mph on the highway.

My father had the 8.1 dually and it pulled circles around my 6.0, but gas mileage was way worse. I get about 11-12 mpg pulling and the 8.1 got about 7-9 mpg.