I'm hesitant to go diesel because they are expensive to maintain and repair which I'm sure you know. Also when I calculate out the difference in fuel mileage between the 2 and compared to the difference in the cost of the fuel itself it's basically a wash. This also makes me feel better in my...
I would probably go for a gasser then if that's all your doing. Which gasser is up to you. Unless you get a pre 2007 diesel. A gasser should make a nicer daily driver though. If you want a camper then you'll want a 8' bed. So maybe a extra cab long bed.