laster

Been there, done that, got the T shirt. 00 Dodge Cummins 2500, had the hitch replaced on the recall. New hitch is exactly the same as the old one. They just put some reinforcement on it. If I were towing over 5K I would replace the hitch with a stronger one. I will anyway in a year or two when this one starts to look ratty. Bottom line - it should work fine but you're on your own on the insurance issue. Hitches are cheaper than a denied claim.

bayou outlaw

Chuck, I checked into the electric brake thing......wanted to replace my surge drum system. I got a lot of advice from the guys on here not to go that route. Several had tried it, but they said that they don't last very long. I went with the disc setup and they work great.......you may want to check into that. Just my .02....Andy

Goomba II

Chuck, you may want to check out Asco Brake Systems. I have hyd. surge brakes on all 3 axles towing 12000 lbs and used their conversion kit that replaces the master cyl. on the trailer with an electric over hyd. master cyl. Works great no more hard surge like the old unit. It even has a manual control on the dash. Great peice of insurance when the roads wet.

26scarab

Thanks guys for all the info.
When I talked to my local trailer place about an upgrade on the hitch I was quoted a price of $300.
And the electric over kit was $400
Well I did some research and I think they were trying to sell me a class 5 hitch which is WAY overkill for my application. I found a class 4 which is rated for 7500lbs for $150. I will just replace the hitch , it shouldn't be too hard to install.
As far as the electric over thing, I'm just not going to spend that kind of money to do it. I've never had a problem with the surge brakes , I just thought it would be nice to have electric, but not for $400.

timewarp

I would spend the extra money for the heavier hitch incase you get twofootitus or need to haul a heavier boat.
But I keep my trucks until they are worn out , if you trade trucks alot then it might not be worth the investment.

Caleb