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Todd-70 CST · 08-25-2003, 10:19 PM

has anyone seen specs for the towing capacity for a older blazer, spent the last 4 hour on google not finding anything.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-26-2003, 12:00 AM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon .. I alway's tow with my blazer no problem's as of yet . Here is the last thing I hitched behind my blazer.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-26-2003, 12:04 AM

Whoop's here's the pic.

*Phillip Johnson* · 08-26-2003, 12:29 AM

Ive seen Blazers tow 28' travel trailers and 26' boats with no problem.

*Gee_Emm* · 08-26-2003, 09:19 AM

How do they handle with the short short wheel base?

Check out this site, you may be able to zoom in on the info

http://brochures.slosh.com/

3wbdriver · 08-26-2003, 09:45 AM

I've been towing a 3400 lb race car with my '72 Blazer since '96. Power to pull isn't a problem for me, but I have to make durn sure I have the load balanced properly, or it makes for an interestingly wiggly ride. I also don't care to do it for more than an hour at a time, or faster than 60 mph. Part of that problem may be the 4" lift and 35" tires though.

bouncytruck · 08-26-2003, 11:09 AM

Todd-70 CST & 3wbdriver, Welcome to the board from the Pacific NW. Please post some pictures of your rigs (and the race car!)

Rod · 08-29-2003, 09:13 PM

Hmm my 70 dealer data book and my 70 blazer brochure never listed a towing capacity.

Dan69 step · 09-06-2003, 01:22 AM

I've towed my loaded 18' car trailer AND a loaded car dolly with my 72 2wd Blazer. Been to both coasts like that. Never exceeded 60 mph though. Balance and trailer brakes a key and a must.I regularly tow that same trailer loaded with material(I build cabins) and my 5x8 tool trailer behind ,too.

Leinie · 09-08-2003, 10:12 PM

I towed UHAUL car hauler with a 91 Cavaleir on it from Denver to Minneapolis. Great power and braking was OK, but it sure got squirrly handling at about 65 mph

Dan69 step · 09-09-2003, 06:50 AM

Interstate speed limit in NE is 75 mph, never have any touble keeping up with traffic if the load is balanced. I firmly believe the type of trailer makes a difference ,too.I've pulled a few that just pulled hard. others you felt like nothing was behind you. The tires on all my trailers are balanced as well. Sure makes for a smoother pull.

Todd-70 CST · 09-09-2003, 08:44 AM

My problem is that me and my wife are considering buying a travel trailer. with the short wheel base of the blazer and the 1/2 ton rating of the rear springs I don't know what my max tow would be and still be a confortable drive (no white knuckles). I already have a class 3 hitch thats rated to 10000 lbs w/ loadbalancers installed.

3wbdriver · 09-09-2003, 09:29 AM

I wouldn't think a travel trailer should be a problem. The longer tongue to axle ratio should make it a lot more stable. I saw a guy in Dallas last weekend towing a 24' camper, and an 18' bass boat as a tandem, and he pulled right through an intersection from a light, without unduly slowing anyone behind him. It always boggles my mind when I see those things, but they are so COOL at the same time!!!

highwaydevil · 09-19-2003, 02:21 PM

I was towing a 22' travel trailer, and it seemed pretty squirrelly. I never thought I'd admit that! I was using an equilizer hitch, but I don't think I had enough pressure on the spring bars. That probably would have helped. I now have a 98 k1500 xcab short bed, and the longer wheelbase makes all the difference in the world. I would agree with the under 65 mph part if you do do it. I also had pulled flatbed trailers with it with cars on it with no problems. I think that no matter what, make sure you have the equilizer/spring bar setup if you decide to do it. The travel trailer weighs about 4500 lbs, with about 600-700 lbs tongue weight. Hope this helps.

**1970cstblazer** · 09-19-2003, 10:13 PM

Longer wheelbase vehicle will tow inherently better than a short wheelbase vehicle such as a older Blazer.

You can't beat a Longhorn for towing duties, but don't expect it to be as nimble and maneuverable as a Blazer when not towing with it.

08-25-2003, 10:19 PM	#1
Todd-70 CST Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 6	towing with my blazer has anyone seen specs for the towing capacity for a older blazer, spent the last 4 hour on google not finding anything.

08-26-2003, 12:00 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Welcome to the board from southern oregon .. I alway's tow with my blazer no problem's as of yet . Here is the last thing I hitched behind my blazer. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-26-2003, 12:04 AM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Whoop's here's the pic. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-26-2003, 09:45 AM	#6
3wbdriver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: West Central Louisiana Posts: 82	I've been towing a 3400 lb race car with my '72 Blazer since '96. Power to pull isn't a problem for me, but I have to make durn sure I have the load balanced properly, or it makes for an interestingly wiggly ride. I also don't care to do it for more than an hour at a time, or faster than 60 mph. Part of that problem may be the 4" lift and 35" tires though. __________________ '72 Blazer, 4WD, 350/4 spd. Affectionately known as "Da Beast" '04 Silverado (new daily driver) '00 Intrepid (wife's ride) It's a BLAZER dude! No options, no emblems, no a/c, no fancy shmancy. It's a BLAZER....

08-26-2003, 11:09 AM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Todd-70 CST & 3wbdriver, Welcome to the board from the Pacific NW. Please post some pictures of your rigs (and the race car!) __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-26-2003, 12:29 AM	#4
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	Ive seen Blazers tow 28' travel trailers and 26' boats with no problem.

08-26-2003, 09:19 AM	#5
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	How do they handle with the short short wheel base? Check out this site, you may be able to zoom in on the info http://brochures.slosh.com/

08-29-2003, 09:13 PM	#8
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Hmm my 70 dealer data book and my 70 blazer brochure never listed a towing capacity. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

09-06-2003, 01:22 AM	#9
Dan69 step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Fullerton,NE Posts: 380	I've towed my loaded 18' car trailer AND a loaded car dolly with my 72 2wd Blazer. Been to both coasts like that. Never exceeded 60 mph though. Balance and trailer brakes a key and a must.I regularly tow that same trailer loaded with material(I build cabins) and my 5x8 tool trailer behind ,too. __________________ 69 short step 68 50th Anniversary Gold/ White lwb 72 2wd Blazer 63 Studebaker Avanti 85 Avanti 66 Studebaker Cruiser 49 Studebaker pickup 3-49 Studebaker 1 1/2 truck 94 White/ GMC coe (cabin hauler) 95 chev 2015 chev Duramax 2500

09-08-2003, 10:12 PM	#10
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	I towed UHAUL car hauler with a 91 Cavaleir on it from Denver to Minneapolis. Great power and braking was OK, but it sure got squirrly handling at about 65 mph

09-09-2003, 06:50 AM	#11
Dan69 step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Fullerton,NE Posts: 380	Interstate speed limit in NE is 75 mph, never have any touble keeping up with traffic if the load is balanced. I firmly believe the type of trailer makes a difference ,too.I've pulled a few that just pulled hard. others you felt like nothing was behind you. The tires on all my trailers are balanced as well. Sure makes for a smoother pull. __________________ 69 short step 68 50th Anniversary Gold/ White lwb 72 2wd Blazer 63 Studebaker Avanti 85 Avanti 66 Studebaker Cruiser 49 Studebaker pickup 3-49 Studebaker 1 1/2 truck 94 White/ GMC coe (cabin hauler) 95 chev 2015 chev Duramax 2500

09-09-2003, 08:44 AM	#12
Todd-70 CST Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 6	My problem is that me and my wife are considering buying a travel trailer. with the short wheel base of the blazer and the 1/2 ton rating of the rear springs I don't know what my max tow would be and still be a confortable drive (no white knuckles). I already have a class 3 hitch thats rated to 10000 lbs w/ loadbalancers installed. __________________ 1970 CST Blazer 4Speed 350 Disk brakes. 1972 Blazer 307 350 turbohydro ( parts truck ). 1957 Bel Air 2Dr HT 25 year project.

09-09-2003, 09:29 AM	#13
3wbdriver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: West Central Louisiana Posts: 82	I wouldn't think a travel trailer should be a problem. The longer tongue to axle ratio should make it a lot more stable. I saw a guy in Dallas last weekend towing a 24' camper, and an 18' bass boat as a tandem, and he pulled right through an intersection from a light, without unduly slowing anyone behind him. It always boggles my mind when I see those things, but they are so COOL at the same time!!! __________________ '72 Blazer, 4WD, 350/4 spd. Affectionately known as "Da Beast" '04 Silverado (new daily driver) '00 Intrepid (wife's ride) It's a BLAZER dude! No options, no emblems, no a/c, no fancy shmancy. It's a BLAZER....

09-19-2003, 02:21 PM	#14
highwaydevil Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Platteville, Colorado Posts: 1,067	I was towing a 22' travel trailer, and it seemed pretty squirrelly. I never thought I'd admit that! I was using an equilizer hitch, but I don't think I had enough pressure on the spring bars. That probably would have helped. I now have a 98 k1500 xcab short bed, and the longer wheelbase makes all the difference in the world. I would agree with the under 65 mph part if you do do it. I also had pulled flatbed trailers with it with cars on it with no problems. I think that no matter what, make sure you have the equilizer/spring bar setup if you decide to do it. The travel trailer weighs about 4500 lbs, with about 600-700 lbs tongue weight. Hope this helps.

09-19-2003, 10:13 PM	#15
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,277	Longer wheelbase vehicle will tow inherently better than a short wheelbase vehicle such as a older Blazer. You can't beat a Longhorn for towing duties, but don't expect it to be as nimble and maneuverable as a Blazer when not towing with it.



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