You must have had a completely different experience than I have with the U-Haul trailer. I found it absolutely great! I believe my friend and I are about the same amount into our used trailer As You Are. One of the first things I did was copy with the U-Haul trailer had the driver side fender drop so I can get my door open. I thought it was kind of cool that it had the surge brakes also and didn't have to connect anything except for the lights. Now I have electric trailer brakes that I need a mechanism for and all that it's a little bit more of a hassle and more maintenance. But it is ours and at the ready anytime we need it. Just my experience Others May Vary...