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Riwright · 01-20-2012, 06:56 PM

I recently bought a used 3124KS with a "book weight" of 3000 lbs. My 2000 Lexus RX300 had a towing capacity of 3500 lbs.

I decided I would give it a try on a couple of short test trips. It wasn't pretty. It displayed a behaviour we now know to be called "chucking." When you go over bumps or uneven road the trailer pushes and pulls the tow vehicle. Felt like it was going to rip the transmission out.

Power up the hills was barely adequate. Braking was too slow. Something smelled evil under the hood.

We live in Southern California. There is some very hilly country here.

The trailer was not loaded for camping, in fact we pulled out everything that wasn't nailed down.

We bought a 2005 Toyota Tundra with a 7,100 lb towing capacity. Tows like a dream.

01-20-2012, 06:56 PM	#18
Riwright TrailManor Master Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 251	I recently bought a used 3124KS with a "book weight" of 3000 lbs. My 2000 Lexus RX300 had a towing capacity of 3500 lbs. I decided I would give it a try on a couple of short test trips. It wasn't pretty. It displayed a behaviour we now know to be called "chucking." When you go over bumps or uneven road the trailer pushes and pulls the tow vehicle. Felt like it was going to rip the transmission out. Power up the hills was barely adequate. Braking was too slow. Something smelled evil under the hood. We live in Southern California. There is some very hilly country here. The trailer was not loaded for camping, in fact we pulled out everything that wasn't nailed down. We bought a 2005 Toyota Tundra with a 7,100 lb towing capacity. Tows like a dream.