Work & Play - hitch weights?

Txsurfer, I believe you're dealing with the same issue we dealt with a few years ago. Trying to find a TH we liked that we could safely tow with the relatively limited payload (tongue weight) capacity found with most 1/2-ton trucks.

Be careful. There are lighter toy haulers that have manufacturer rated EMPTY tongue weights lower than the W&P. However, don't let these lower EMPTY tongue weights lull you into a false sense of security. I've seen tongue weights increase (beyond the manufacturer's EMPTY rating) 50% and more (W&P's included) when loaded with toys and gear in the realworld. Realworld loaded tongue weights, especially with TH's, are somewhat of a **** shoot.

If in doubt, I'd suggest having any unit weighed before purchase---at a minimum with batteries, propane, generator, and some water on-board. However, the location and weight of the full/empty tanks (fuel and water), toys, and gear (in respect to the TH's tongue and axles) will ultimately determine your final, vacation-ready tongue weight.

BTW, in a previous thread you asked what kind of TH we towed with our Tundra 5.7. Sorry, I didn't respond sooner. It's a 16UL, the smallest W&P. Although not shown on the W&P website, it's still available as a special-order.

Good luck!

They are indeed heavy but not just "crazy heavy". A 3/4 ton truck would be a minimum unless you bought a little one like the 18' models.

The walls are FRP (fiberglass reinforced plywood). That means strong and heavy at about an inch thick. The amenities are nice inside but nothing as fancy as the other mainstream toy haulers.

I race ATVs in a cross-country series. The camping set-up is out in some field and basically "run what you brung". Bring your own water, power, etc.. We used to have a big Cyclone. It was fancy but something broke on it almost every weekend. We sold it and bought this 30' Work & Play. Its been awesome. A few minor issues but for what use a camper for, its been the best thing for it. But once the racing life is over for us, it'll be sold and we'll get something like an XLR or Momentum.

They are basically a cargo trailer with RV amenities. You will find their frames are more robust than many toy haulers and the cargo capacity is higher. Look at some of the lighter aluminum chassis brands I posted in another thread. Feather Lite, Livin Lite and InTech