We have had our 1997 TrailManor for almost 10 years and have never had the problems Mr. Camper described. Just like our Prius (which is the least stolen car in America, you have to know how to start it up and put it in gear, it's different, plus my daughter says it's extremely ugly ;)) the TrailManor is a different kind of trailer. I dont' think that many people know how to open and close it! We have a hitch lock and also use a locking pin on the hitch while traveling. I really don't worry about anyone stealing it, plus we leave it opened up at home, so if someone wanted to steal it, they would have to know how to fold it down.