Oddly enough, I've been thinking about a Haul-A-Day to replace my Xtracycle, only because of worsening back issues and nerve pain. The high step-over and weight of my stokemonkey equipped Xtracycle at is not as easy to deal with as it used to be.
Sorry to extend this non-Rivendell thread! ;) As mitigation, I do have a giant Wald basket and small safety triangle (purchased from Rivendell) which I will transfer to the Haul-A-Day (if I get one, that is.)
(yorkie not included.)