I'm upgrading my trailer project to electric brakes and therefore I need a new hitch.

My question is regarding the hitch base plate, as obviously the electric base plate is larger.

I see my options as:
- remove old base plate by grinding/cutting and weld new one on
- weld new base plate on top of old one with a piece of flat inserted in the gap
- cut the rear of the new base plate and weld it behind the existing base plate.

What is the preferred option and what have others done in the past, I'm leaning towards removing the old one and welding the new one on??



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