I have an old tandem trailer with Atwood surge brakes. The tongue is welded on. The components are shot and to replace it all will probably be ~$250 in parts ( I can do the repair). However, I've read some bad things about how unreliable the Atwood system is. My alternative is to put a new tongue on. I don't have the tools or skill to do that as it would require cutting the old one off, welding on a new channel extension and bolting on a new tongue. I'm guessing around $200 just for the labor of cutting and welding. so substantially more a brake system.
What would you do? I DO want brakes as I will be towing about 5000#.
What would you do? I DO want brakes as I will be towing about 5000#.