opinions on 2012 RAM 2500 5.7 gasser

Thats really good info. Thanks. It's nice that they actually put it on the dyno and give you the exact loss of power with CNG.

This may interest you:

2013 RAM 2500 CNG

It would really just be my backup truck. I already have an 8.1 burb to pull my camper but it would be nice to have this truck as an option. We are a family of 6 so we could fit in there if we needed to. Oklahoma also has a ton of CNG fill stations around and prices are very low. I just wonder how it would do with all of us, gear and camper loaded up. about 10K.

We had a CNG Crown Vic in our fleet of Police cars a few years back. It was GUTLESS. No one wanted to drive it. Also, the CNG tanks are heavy and huge and range was limited. We had to add a 3rd tank and beefed up springs in the rear.

I'd pass on that one.

That’s becasuse cng makes less power, but yes you can tow whatever the max 11k rating is in either mode. CNG will be a dog with that big of a load. And you don’t need to subtract the payload difference from the tow rating. Apples and oranges pretty much.
Payload is another whole discussion. Recommended max payloads vs trucks capability. Just do a little interesting reading on that. 100threads in this forum alone that will help you understand payloads.

Just a little correction on the truck. It's a 2013 not a 2012 typo sorry. Its also the CNG factory version. So that being said it states the payload is only 1620 vs 2310 on the regular gas version. So I assume the Cng package weighs about 690lbs. Here is another question. The max towing on the truck says 7650lbs while the regular gas is 11340 with the same configuration. Is it safe to say i can tow in gas mode with a 10650 max towing? (max towing gas minus the weight of the cng system). It only comes in one configuration being crew cab long bed 373 gears.

Tow within the limits and it work just fine.

I don't like the transmission gearing compared to Ford/GM of similar era. Gears 1-2-3 are wide ratios. The 6.4L's extra power compensated for the transmission performance. No other valid reason not to chose it. It is reliable and appropriate for lighter weights.

RAM 2500 5.7 is great this truck has a great capability of towing using for a long time as 24-hour roadside assistance In Newyork, get this it will never disappoint you.

Great truck. Proven 3rd gen chassis with a nice modern shell.
Not a powerhouse by today's standard but can haul 10k around all day and tomorrow too.