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Thealien · 02-01-2023, 06:51 PM

Do any of you transport your first generation Blazer in an enclosed trailer. I’m in the process of purchasing one but it sure looks like it’s going to be a tight fit. You can’t get wider than 8 1/2 feet. From my measurements there will only be an inch and a half to 2 inches on each side to the cables for the ramp door to the mirrors.

There should be 9 to 10 inches on each side once it’s in the trailer. But the wheel well stick out about 7 inches on each side and up about 12 inches. On the four-wheel-drive blazer I believe this is doable but tight. I believe on my 2 Wheel Dr. Blazer I’m going to need to climb out the back. Hopefully some of you have some suggestions or experience but it have to be enclosed.

**richard2717** · 02-01-2023, 07:16 PM

I have seen quite a few closed in trailers with a side door that lines up with the drivers door making it easier to get in and out of. this is a premium one but they have different ones available.

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jweb · 02-01-2023, 07:25 PM

I don't have a Blazer but I have put my 64 Suburban and 51 pickup in an enclosed trailer. I couldn't drive in and get out of the truck if I wanted to, so I installed a winch in the trailer to pull them in.

If you want to drive in and get out, you will need a trailer with the large side exit. Those can be $15-20K which was out of my price range.

Also, if your Blazer is lowered I would recommend a trailer with drop axles and a beaver tail. These both help with the angle driving into the trailer.

72c20customcamper · 02-01-2023, 08:03 PM

Its tight with a truck in a standard width trailer no experience with a 102" . The side door does make it easier to get in an out of the car/truck . That being said I had to climb out the window with the Chevelle In the trailer so your 2 wheel drive Blazer will be most likely the same deal . Door would hit the wheel tub inside the trailer. I use an open trailer not a perfect situation but I very rarely tow unless I'm towing one of the trucks with one of the others to a show.

Thealien · 02-01-2023, 09:04 PM

The 2 vehicles I will be towing to their new home and occasionally afterwards are both Blazers. The 2 wheel drive is going to basically be a roadster so climbing out the back should work OK.

I like the idea of a winch so you would just need to steer. Would love to see a picture of one of our trucks inside one of these trailers.

Thanks for the replies. Much apreciated.

02-01-2023, 06:51 PM	#1
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,126	Towing 1972 Blazer in an enclosed trailer. Do any of you transport your first generation Blazer in an enclosed trailer. I’m in the process of purchasing one but it sure looks like it’s going to be a tight fit. You can’t get wider than 8 1/2 feet. From my measurements there will only be an inch and a half to 2 inches on each side to the cables for the ramp door to the mirrors. There should be 9 to 10 inches on each side once it’s in the trailer. But the wheel well stick out about 7 inches on each side and up about 12 inches. On the four-wheel-drive blazer I believe this is doable but tight. I believe on my 2 Wheel Dr. Blazer I’m going to need to climb out the back. Hopefully some of you have some suggestions or experience but it have to be enclosed. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

02-01-2023, 07:16 PM	#2
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02-01-2023, 07:25 PM	#3
jweb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,177	Re: Towing 1972 Blazer in an enclosed trailer. I don't have a Blazer but I have put my 64 Suburban and 51 pickup in an enclosed trailer. I couldn't drive in and get out of the truck if I wanted to, so I installed a winch in the trailer to pull them in. If you want to drive in and get out, you will need a trailer with the large side exit. Those can be $15-20K which was out of my price range. Also, if your Blazer is lowered I would recommend a trailer with drop axles and a beaver tail. These both help with the angle driving into the trailer. __________________ 1951 Truck, LS1/4L60 1964 Suburban, current project 2014 Silverado daily driver 1953 Westerner "canned ham" trailer, rebuilt 1974 Prowler trailer, rebuilt

02-01-2023, 08:03 PM	#4
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,121	Re: Towing 1972 Blazer in an enclosed trailer. Its tight with a truck in a standard width trailer no experience with a 102" . The side door does make it easier to get in an out of the car/truck . That being said I had to climb out the window with the Chevelle In the trailer so your 2 wheel drive Blazer will be most likely the same deal . Door would hit the wheel tub inside the trailer. I use an open trailer not a perfect situation but I very rarely tow unless I'm towing one of the trucks with one of the others to a show. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

02-01-2023, 09:04 PM	#5
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,126	Re: Towing 1972 Blazer in an enclosed trailer. The 2 vehicles I will be towing to their new home and occasionally afterwards are both Blazers. The 2 wheel drive is going to basically be a roadster so climbing out the back should work OK. I like the idea of a winch so you would just need to steer. Would love to see a picture of one of our trucks inside one of these trailers. Thanks for the replies. Much apreciated. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

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