Recommended Electric Brake Conversion for Old Pop Up Camper
Question:
I need a replacement master cylinder for an Atwood 85736. This master cylinder is on a 6000# surge brake hitch for use on my 1999 Jayco Heritage Everglade pop up. I would just replace the entire hitch and upgrade to electric brakes but the hitch is welded on and the cost to replace it in Alaska is about $1200 not worth it for a 20-year old pop up. Thanks.
asked by: Mark S
Expert Reply:
Unfortunately Atwood was bought out and replacement parts have been discontinued. For your trailer, I recommend switching over to electric brakes as you mentioned so you can keep your coupler which will work well for the non-braking connection.
Based on the specs I can find online, I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 7" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 2,000 lbs # AKEBRK-2, wiring # 10-1-1, and 7-Way Molded Trailer Plug with Junction Box # HS381-9000. You can use ring terminals # 44-5310A for this easy installation.
If you don't have a brake controller, I recommend our most popular option the Prodigy P3 # 90195. I've attached videos to assist as well as an article.
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