What was it used for origionally

[jetsettingpixie]

Hello fellow travelers. After much consideration we decided to pass on our recent purchase of the 13' U-Haul. Loved it, had solar, air conditioner, heat...everything worked, BUT your forum scared me about the door. This particular one had a door that had shifted. Not being handy I was afraid it would fall off while transporting.Then I would not have a way to fix it. Sounds like the Burro has issues with doors. And the price was on the highest side. Still interested, but my gut said to pass on this particular purchase. OK enough reasoning. So what was the compartment UNDER the sink next to the refridgerator used for? Curiosity is killing this cat! Too small for icebox.

[Donna D.]

Things happen for a reason Doreen, that was not the trailer for you. Sorry, can't answer the cubby question, but now my curiosity is in high gear too.

[Pam Garlow]

Doreen, I have a 13ft UH. That area is an empty storage area, with a part of the wheel well extending into it. I use it for my 'utility closet' to hold rags, bug spray, etc. Good luck on the trailer hunting

[Mike Magee]

When I bought my Burro from Floyd here on the forum, he commented about how strong and good the hinges were. I really was always impressed with them, too. But I guess neither of us considered that what the hinges fasten into could be a weak link. Sorry you got spooked... it might have given you years of pleasure... or years of aggravation, who knows! Same is true of any trailer or any relatively expensive mechanical item one buys. Hard to know which things are lemons and which are diamonds in the rough. All we can do sometimes is roll the dice....

[jetsettingpixie]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

Things happen for a reason Doreen, that was not the trailer for you. Sorry, can't answer the cubby question, but now my curiosity is in high gear too.

I believe that also.
Well if you learn the answers to the mystery box space...PLEASE let us all know. Much appreciated.

[jetsettingpixie]

Originally Posted by Mike Magee

When I bought my Burro from Floyd here on the forum, he commented about how strong and good the hinges were. I really was always impressed with them, too. But I guess neither of us considered that what the hinges fasten into could be a weak link. Sorry you got spooked... it might have given you years of pleasure... or years of aggravation, who knows! Same is true of any trailer or any relatively expensive mechanical item one buys. Hard to know which things are lemons and which are diamonds in the rough. All we can do sometimes is roll the dice....

So true Mike. So true...

[jetsettingpixie]

Originally Posted by Pam Garlow

Doreen, I have a 13ft UH. That area is an empty storage area, with a part of the wheel well extending into it. I use it for my 'utility closet' to hold rags, bug spray, etc. Good luck on the trailer hunting

Pam the space will get used...in these little babies we need all the cubby space available, I was just wondering about what the odd shape and design were origionally created for...

[Bruce Thomas]

its a storage area...packed full in ours!

[keekers]

On my '84, the compartment is original as an insert with a UHaul door.

Originally Posted by jetsettingpixie

Hello fellow travelers. After much consideration we decided to pass on our recent purchase of the 13' U-Haul. Loved it, had solar, air conditioner, heat...everything worked, BUT your forum scared me about the door. This particular one had a door that had shifted. Not being handy I was afraid it would fall off while transporting.Then I would not have a way to fix it. Sounds like the Burro has issues with doors. And the price was on the highest side. Still interested, but my gut said to pass on this particular purchase. OK enough reasoning. So what was the compartment UNDER the sink next to the refridgerator used for? Curiosity is killing this cat! Too small for icebox.

[Markz]

Originally Posted by keekers

On my '84, the compartment is original as an insert with a UHaul door.

I was told by a woman who has worked for Uhaul since the eighties that the liners on the inside of the cabinets where to make it easier to clean them out after being rented and to assure that none of the renters personal items found their way into hard to reach spaces. She told me she was glad Uhaul got out of the business because she hated cleaning them up after they returned. Now that they are in private hands, I am sure they are finally loved and cared for properly.

All the Uhauls I have seen have proven to be hardy trailers and built for renting, IE: Taking Abuse daily but always ready for action. They are great trailers, cute, and very collectable as well.

The nice thing about these campers is that unlike a boat the modifications and work you put into them last. Yes you will find yourself motivated to improve and purhaps customize your little camper but your investment will last.

If A boat is a hole in the water you throw money in, a fiberglass rv is a hole in your driveway you invest money in.