I'm not real familiar with Blizzard, but I can tell you that Proline is a very well built trailer. I'm ordering my IS716 in line w/ electric brake next month. I have a SnoPro hybrid now that i will be selling, as soon as I order the new Proline. Just go to the Proline website and read how they are built. 16" O.C 2x2 aluminum side and roof studs, v.s 24" O.C. 1x1 on my hybrid and as many other builders. Won't have to go remove the snow off the roof in the middle of a storm. JMO

 

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Don~

 

I have owned 2 blizzards. My newest one is totally loaded. Very well built. I have had deck overs 8' wide. Michelle will build anything you want. 10000 miles on newest one. Blizzard has my recommendation.

 

I'm planning on buying a new 12' 2 place trailer soon. I'm really thinking I want a ProLine or a Blizzard. Does anyone have any Honest opinions on which trailer is best bang for the buck.? Also wondering if anyone knows how Blizzard mounts there axels, do they drill through the main frame of the trailer or have a separate mounting plate like the ProLine.? Any Info would be Great. Thanks

Go to the each website and compare the standard features of each. Then you make the choice. just say'in. IMO

 

i dont know how you are paying for it, but i too was trying to decide the plus and minuses of proline and blizzard. in the end, i needed to use a c.c. to pay for the majority of the purchase. proline only lets you pay the deposit with a c.c., while Tilton Trailer Outlet lets you pay the entire price. I do believe the Proline is of little better quality, but the Blizzard is a close second.

 

Blizzard is a very good trailer but I would consider the Proline a better trailer.

 

I am looking at 3 place In -Line trailers. I know the Blizzards use 2x6 aluminum channel for the main frame while the others use 2x5. Does that equate to anything over 10 years, I don't know ? Blizzard is the most local to me, and I checked them out last Sunday, got to look at the bare frames to see how they are all put together and how they are in final assembly. I like what I saw, fit -n- finish quality is good, and I prefer their door latching assy. vs the others. Price wise I think they are all close except for Triton.

 

I bought a PROLine, I did so because it happens to be a very well made trailer. I also did so because they are 70 miles from me. I'm glad I did because I've been sending emails with questions about things I've been tinkering with like installing e-track, wall racks and moving the 4 helmet enclosed cabinet and they have been very helpful with emaling me back. I do love the trailer as it has been simply awesome for the one month I've been using it so far.

If I were you I'd go with the builder that is closer to me for sure plus, as Blizzard will build anyone a custom trailer, if you want 3/4" floor instead of 5/8", or whatever other change one might want, they can do it and you can be closer to the builder should anything come up down the road.

Quotes from either builderl are free. I'd get a quote from each one and make my decision from there.

 

Not a direct Proline vs. Blizzard answer for you, but...

As EVERYONE here knows I recently went through the same process. :smile_old:

Little features and buying options can be a big deal.

But I don't think there are any "bad" trailers out there. I don't know of one brand that has a reputation for falling apart or having issues in a few years.

I like the 16 inch centers and paid the extra $100 for them while I had a chance, but tens of thousands of trailers are still running around for the past 20 years with 24 inch centers and no issues. I would not have ruled out a 24 inch center that was laying on the lot.

And as said, has anyone reported issues with their 3x5 frames, while the 3x6 never had a problem?

If someone started making a 3x7, do you then consider the 3x6 a sub-par trailer?

As for the buying, I could buy the Legend on a CC. I would pay it off right away but I was thinking how it knocks a couple hundred bucks off the price for the points I would have gotten. Something to think about for the price part of this equation.

And back to thinking about features, R&R did not offer the full length lock down sliders on their trailers. Something that I wanted and had me thinking twice. But location of trailer and option to spec it out also influenced me.

(This reminds me of my Florida days, each year we would wait for the testing results the Navy Seals provided on the diving regulator evaluations. Everyone wanted the number 1 rated regulator, but it is not like any of the low end regulators were failing and killing people. (Not to mention how tests with a bunch of young guys with 4% body fat did not really relate to us anyways.

 

Sparkum..... Welcome to the Board.

Now that you are a member, Do a search on here, many topics on both Blizzard and Pro-line.

Also..... look on HCS in their trailer forum.

Both trailers are real close in quality.

Seeing that you are in Mass, you are probably closer to the Pro-line factory in Vermont to pick it up, VS Boonville in NY.

Blizzard runs fall specials in Aug / Sept for the Ohio NY Grass Drags.

Pro-line does the same for the Epping NH grass drags.

Go Big Don and Toe nail biter had a nice road trip out to Pro-line when he got his. Search that thread.

I have a Blizzard,,,, ( another thread to read ) ordered it in the beginning of Aug, drove to Blizzard in mid-Sept to get it.

Post back on here if you have any questions.

 

At least from Milton NH, or to Boonville NY, Milton is 178 miles and Boonville is 202 miles, a wash.

 

In my previous post I forgot to welcome you to the site.......W E L C O M E

Don~

 

In my previous post I forgot to welcome you to the site.......W E L C O M E

Don~

Same here.

 

I was looking for a new trailer at the end of last season and considered PROLine, Blizzard, and Sno-Pro or Stealth (version of Sno Pro). I chose PROLine and have been very satisfied. Galvy frame and axles, 15" tires, brakes on both axles, never adjust brakes, the trailers are very well built. Blizzard makes a nice trailer and you can pick one up for less money than a PROLine of comparable size. I went with a SNO716 (7' wide, dual axle, vnose). I feel it will hold a better resale value and I feel it will last longer. Just my opinion. Drive to PROLine and check them out. Once you do that you will make up your mind which trailer you want.

 

Thank You to all that have contributed to my post. Also thanks for the welcome to the site. I really appreciate it and hope to hear more. Thanks Again.! ????

 

Thank You to all that have contributed to my post. Also thanks for the welcome to the site. I really appreciate it and hope to hear more. Thanks Again.! [emoji846]

I really liked their straightforward website for pricing/accessories etc. Then when I called, the owner of the company answered !Dealing directly with the owner and then his son spoke a lot to me personally. Just a no bs transaction that I really appreciate. Great folks imo. Love my IS716.....

Welcome to the site !

 

Nice looking trailer Jim!!!

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Nice looking trailer Jim!!!

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Thanks bud....a great trailer sure makes the whole experience a lot better, don't miss that old clamshell for a second !

 

Picked up a Proline this past December,would do it again.

 

Thanks bud....a great trailer sure makes the whole experience a lot better, don't miss that old clamshell for a second !

I'm going down to talk to Aaron next week to order the exact same one. Thinking about going two tone

 

I bought my Blizzard 2 years ago and have no complaints at all. I live about 45 miles from their facility in Boonville NY. I stopped by one day when I was thinking about buying a new trailer and looked at some of the partially built frames they had sitting outside. I was impressed at the quality of the welds and the strength they built into the frames, sidewalls and the roof members.

I also like the appearance of the smooth rivet free outside skin. very smooth. Small attention to things like grease fittings on the door hinges and the ease of door latches.

I ordered mine with the options I wanted and have only had to add a couple things I wish I had ordered when the trailer was built. Slight hindsight issue on my part.

Very pleasant folks to deal with who are eager to answer any questions you may have.

Lynn

 

I have under 2 years on my Blizzard and would not buy another one. Just had wiring repaired for the 3rd time. twice by their shop and today by my local garage that does the state inspection. Turns out there are multiple wires cut too short and extensions added but just used standard but connectors, no shrinkwrap. at least 1 wire had multiple short pieces spliced together to reach the fuse panel. the two wires going to the breakaway battery were so short that the battery was installed upside down so the wires could reach.

Finally, where the trailer connector pig tail goes into and out of the frame was smaller than the rubber grommet so water could easily get inside the frame at those holes. They are now sealed with silicone.

 

I have under 2 years on my Blizzard and would not buy another one. Just had wiring repaired for the 3rd time. twice by their shop and today by my local garage that does the state inspection. Turns out there are multiple wires cut too short and extensions added but just used standard but connectors, no shrinkwrap. at least 1 wire had multiple short pieces spliced together to reach the fuse panel. the two wires going to the breakaway battery were so short that the battery was installed upside down so the wires could reach.

Finally, where the trailer connector pig tail goes into and out of the frame was smaller than the rubber grommet so water could easily get inside the frame at those holes. They are now sealed with silicone.

I am surprised to hear this. I have added a couple inside lights and have been into the wiring. Everything was neatly installed and protected.

Have you made Michelle aware of this? I believe I know her well enough she would raise He** with whoever is responsible for this. It might not help you out but might help someone else in the future. Pictures would be a big help.

If I was building and marketing a product I would want to know about something like this. It's tough trying to control a lazy worker.

Lynn

 

They were aware of the poor wiring on my first revisit. The mechanic was the first to alert me that they had only used butt connectors and did not shrink wrap the wires under the fenders. At the time that was the only area we suspected until now when the breakaway and other lights weren't working for the state inspection.

 

I am looking at inline trailers right now. Proline is a couple thousand dollars more than a Blizzard. The blizzard comes with Luan on the walls, the proline doesn’t. Both appear to be good trailers that are a step above the Alcom brands.

Any input on why the Proline is worth a couple grand more than a blizzard?

Right now, SR1 is selling Alcom brands for $5,000 less than Proline, and $3,000 less than Blizzard, but I don’t want my new trailer to be a headache after a few years.