Streetside rear view of 3-horse Model 8533 horse trailer with many options including dual side sheets, graphics and hay rack.
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8533 Horse Trailer


Value and durability unite in the gooseneck horse trailer Model 8533. Price-conscious horse owners will enjoy the trailer’s lower price point, all the while benefiting from Featherlite’s quality all-aluminum construction, including 4” crossmembers on 12” centers - now standard on 8533s (effective on models built after Oct. 2011). The 8533 is equipped with Featherlite’s premium Light Flo drop down feed doors and swinging blanket bar. The 8533 horse trailer is available with a living quarters, and a mid tack option is offered as well!

One of Featherlite’s ‘lite-priced’ gooseneck horse trailers, the Model 8533 is available in a 2, 3, 4 or 5-horse gooseneck. This slant load trailer is 6’7” wide with 42” stalls and an inside height of 7’0”. This gooseneck trailer includes a dressing room and double rear doors with pipe hardware.

Hitch Type Gooseneck
Load Type Slant
Trailer Width 6' 7"
Trailer Length 2H = 15' 4", 17' 5", 19' 5" or 21' 5"; 3H = 18' 10", 20' 11", 22' 11" or 24' 11"; 4H = 22' 4", 24' 5", 26' 5" or 28' 5"; 5H = 25' 10" or 27' 11" (Trailers built Oct. 2011 & beyond)

2H = 14' 10", 17' 2", 18' 11" or 21' 3"; 3H = 18' 4", 20' 8", 22' 6" or 24' 10"; 4H = 21' 11", 24' 2", 26' 0" or 28' 4"; 5H = 25' 5" or 27' 9" (Existing model years)
Horse Stalls 2, 3, 4 or 5-horse
Stall Width 42"
Dressing Room Size 2H-4H = 52", 77", 101" or 125" short wall; 5H = 52" or 77" short wall (Trailers built Oct. 2011 & beyond)

2H-4H = 46", 74", 96" or 124" short wall; 5H = 46" or 74" short wall (Existing model years)
Inside Height 7' 0"
Exterior Sides White .040 aluminum exterior sheets with bottom "Wave" side panels; Trailer includes colored front gooseneck sheets (white is standard)
Rear Doors Double rear doors with windows, pipe hardware and no center post; Nylon strap at rear door
Escape Door Square cornered side unload door with drop down feed door in front of first horse with nylon strap (not available on 2H)
Windows Drop down feed door with drop down bars in front of each horse; 36" x 22" window with bars behind each horse; Two 24" x 20" windows in gooseneck; Note: Models built after October 2011 have new flush mount windows in the interior of the trailer for added safety for horses.
Tack Area Folding rear tack wall lined on one side; Mid tack optional
Living Quarters Available with living quarters
Stall Dividers Slant stall dividers with shoulder separator and spring-loaded slam latch
Weight For the weight of this particular model, please download and reference Trailer Weight Index for gooseneck horse trailers.
Warranty 10-year limited structural warranty* on 2013 models; 8-year limited structural warranty*** on 2008-2012 models; Transferable warranty** available on qualified trailers. See warranty page or dealer for more details

Additional Features
Saddle Rack: Removable post with solid mounted saddle racks (2H, 3H, 4H = one per horse; 5H = 4); One swinging blanket bar; Extra location for removable saddle rack post in dressing room
Rubber on Walls: Rubber up 48" on wall behind horses & up 44" on wall in front of horses
Floor Mats: 3/4" rubber mats in horse area
Roof Vents: One pop-up roof vent per horse
Dome Lights: Dome light in horse area, rear tack and dressing room
Dressing Room: 36" deluxe camper door (square cornered, no screen); turf on floor, drop wall and gooseneck floor; brush tray
Tie Rings: Five inside tie rings per horse & one outside tie ring per horse
Axles: 2H = Two 3500# rubber torsion axles with electric brakes; 3H = Two 5200# rubber torsion axles with electric brakes; 4H & 5H = Two 6000# rubber torsion axles with electric brakes
Tire/Rim: 2H = 16" 6-hole silver modular wheels with ST235/85R16 Load Range D tires (Qty: 4); 3H, 4H & 5H = 16" 8-hole silver modular wheels with ST235/85R16 Load Range E tires (Qty: 4)
Exterior Lights: LED clearance lights (Qty: 11) and 4 wraparound LED stop/turn lights
Tapered Gooseneck: Standard
Gravel Guard: N/A
Popular Options- See dealer for more!
‘WOW Mats’
The ‘WOW Mat’ includes knobs strategically located underneath the rubber mats to give superior absorption and cushion to your horses. This means horses can be calmer during travel and experience less fatigue.
‘WOW Mats’
2” Thick Stall Pads
Featherlite’s optional stall pads are now 2” thick. This provides even more cushion, protection and safety for horses during travel.
2” Thick Stall Pads
Additional Height
Add height to your horse trailer to accommodate larger horses.
Additional height in horse trailer
Air Spaces on Curbside
Stock trailer type air spaces are available on the curbside of the horse trailer for those in warmer climates who desire more airflow! The streetside will include the aluminum combo panel exterior.
Air Spaces on Curbside of Horse Trailer
Aluminum Wheels
Stylish aluminum wheels are optional on your horse trailer. Color choices include dark grey or silver.
Horse trailer aluminum wheels
Axle and Tire/Rim Upgrades
Various axle and tire/rim upgrades are available depending on your trailering preferences.
Axle and Tire/Rim Upgrades
Back Lit Feather
Add uniqueness and style to your Featherlite horse trailer with the optional back lit feather on the front of your trailer. This will make the highly recognizable feather and your trailer stand out even more going down the road or pulling into your next horse show!
Back Lit Feather
Butt or Chest Bar
Featherlite horse trailers are available with butt or chest bars with padding on curbside or streetside of the trailer.
horse trailers padding
Camera & Rear Motion Sensor
To make maneuvering your horse trailer easier and safer, an optional rear view camera and motion sensor is available. This option operates similar to what is found on selected vehicles by alerting you when the rear of the trailer is near an object or person.
Camera & Rear Motion Sensor
Dual & Tri-Colored Side Sheets
Stylish dual and tri-colored side sheets are available on Featherlite horse trailers. Various color choices available.
Dual Colored Side Sheets
Electric Assist Landing Gear
Make stabilizing the trailer easier with an electric assist for the landing gear.
Electric Assist Landing Gear on Horse Trailer
EZ Connector
The EZ Connector’s electrical connection system ensures a reliable connection so that lights and brakes will work each time regardless of the conditions. This high-tech plug for vehicles and trailers is magnetically attached, corrosion free and waterproof with a no-fail breakaway feature and lifetime limited warranty.
EZ Connector
Feed Bag
Add a feed bag with tie rings to your horse trailer. Note: Feed bag shown in straight load trailer. Feed bags in slant loads are triangular and come with 3 tie rings.
horse trailers feed bag
Firm-mat Flooring
Featherlite’s Firm-mat flooring completely seals your trailer’s floor and provides a padded, slip resistant surface that is impervious to liquids and eliminates the need for rubber mats. It’s also extremely easy to clean! A 1/4” thick smooth finish that’s ideal for tack rooms and mangers or a 1/2” thick textured option is available.
Horse trailers firm mat flooring
Halogen Load Light with Switch
12-volt halogen load light with switch makes loading easier. Available in multiple quantities.
horse trailers load light option
Interior L.E.D. Strip Lighting
Stylish L.E.D. interior strip lighting makes the horse area brighter.
horse trailers LED lighting
Keyless Entry
Gain entry to the doors of your Featherlite horse trailer with an optional electronic key touchpad.
Keyless Entry
Mid tack
For horse owners who prefer a separate area away from their dressing room, the 8533 is available with a mid tack option on 8533s with a 101” or 125” dressing room. The package of options includes: 12V dome light & switch, curbside 36” x 74” square cornered camper door with window and deadbolt, 24” walk through door and a permanent solid wall lined both sides in .040 aluminum.
Horse trailer mid tack
Outside Room
Extend the space of any Featherlite trailer with an outdoor awning room/tent. The added space is great for entertaining or hospitality purposes.
Outside Room
Painted Side Panels
Durable powder coated paint is available on the side panels of Featherlite horse trailers. Make your Featherlite stand out in the crowd!
Painted Side Panels
Polished 'Wave' Side Panels
Add 'wow' to your horse trailer with polished 'wave' side panels.
Horse trailers polished wave panels
Raised Hay Rack
Add a raised 6' long hay rack with ladder to your horse trailer.
horse trailer hay rack
Removable Bottom Half Divider
The removable bottom half divider is popular with horse owners wanting to create a makeshift tack area with one of the trailer's horse stalls.
Removable Bottom Half Divider
Slideout
A space expanding slideout is available when adding a living quarters to your horse trailer.
Slideout in horse trailer
Stainless Steel Front & Corners
Change the appearance of the front of your horse trailer with a stainless steel front and corners.
Stainless Steel Front & Corners
Swing Out Saddle Rack
A swing out saddle rack makes accessing saddles easier.
Featherlite swing-out saddle rack option
White Lining on Ceiling in Horse Area
White .040 aluminum lining on the ceiling creates a brighter interior for horses. Lining is screwed to all posts.
Horse trailers white lined ceiling
Wrapped Hay Rack
A 6 ft. long hay rack with ladder is wrapped to match horse trailer color.
Horse trailers hay rack

Exterior Graphic Options
Blue/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Gooseneck)

Blue/grey vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers. To view stripe/design and to view all the colors, download Horse Trailers Graphics PDF.
Horse Trailers - Blue/Grey Graphics
Red/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Gooseneck)

Red/grey vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers. To view stripe/design and to view all the colors, download Horse Trailers Graphics PDF.
Horse Trailers - Red/Grey Vinyl Graphics
Silver/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Gooseneck)

Silver/grey vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers. To view stripe/design and to view all the colors, download Horse Trailers Graphics PDF.
Horse Trailers - Silver/Grey Vinyl Graphics
Tan/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Gooseneck)

Tan/grey vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers. To view stripe/design and to view all the colors, download Horse Trailers Graphics PDF.
Horse Trailers - Tan/Grey Vinyl Graphics

Color Options
Blue
Green
Black
Silver
Brandywine
Red
Orange
Yellow

More Options Note: Options are limited on this model. See your dealer for complete list.
Living Quarters Features
LQ Size: 4', 6', 8' or 10'; 10' LQ available with slideout (Pkg B) or without slideout (Pkg A)
Air Conditioner: 6', 8' & 10' = 13,500 BTU A/C; 4' = 13,500 BTU A/C optional
Fresh Water Tank: 8' & 10' = 38 gallon; 4' & 6' = 30+ gallon
Furnace: 8' & 10' = 16,000 BTU furnace; 4' & 6' = 6,826 BTU electric wall heater optional
Water Heater: 8' & 10' = 6 gallon gas water heater (DSI); 4' & 6' = 6 gallon electric water heater
Cooking Surface: 6', 8' & 10' = .9 cubic foot microwave, range hood & 2 burner stove; 4' = Microwave optional
Refrigerator: 10' = 6 cu. ft.; 6' & 8' = 3 cu. ft.; 4' = Under counter refrigerator optional
Pull-out Pantry: None
Dinette: 8' & 10' = Sofa in lieu of dinette or opt for dinette; 4' & 6' = None
Additional Seating: None
Mattress: 6', 8' & 10' = Double size mattress; 4' = Mattress optional
Additional Sleeping: Sofa (when included) folds down into bed
Shower: 8' & 10' = 24 x 36" shower with opaque glass shower door; 4' & 6' = Shower/toilet combo with curtain
Entertainment System: 6', 8' & 10' = AM/FM/CD with inside and outside speakers; 4' = Optional
Slideout: Available with 10' floorplan


Additional Living Quarters Features See dealer for full selection of features and options.


Interior Options
Living Quarters - cabinet wood choices
Cabinet Options
Cabinet options include Aged Paulownia, Atkins Oak Dark, Clear Hickory (hardwood only), Dark Maple (hardwood only), Farmyard Hickory #4, Madeline Maple, Manchester Maple, Moving Walnut, Olympic Oak, Provincial Oak and Trinity Oak.


 
Aged Paulownia
Atkins Oak Dark
Clear Hickory (hardwood only)
Dark Maple (hardwood only)
Farmyard Hickory #4
Madeline Maple
Manchester Maple
Moving Walnut
Olympic Oak
Provincial Oak
Trinity Oak
Living quarters
Countertop Options
Countertop options include Antique Bronze, Bella Noche, Burnished Chestnut, Burnished Spruce, Deepstar Agate, Deepstar Mineral, Kalahari Topaz, Limber Maple, Oxide, Sandy Topaz, Sedona Trail and Sierra Marble.

 
Antique Bronze
Bella Noche
Burnished Chestnut
Burnished Spruce
Deepstar Agate
Deepstar Mineral
Kalahari Topaz
Limber Maple
Oxide
Sandy Topaz
Sedona Trail
Sierra Marble
Living quarters
Fabric Options
Fabric options for seating and comforters include Cubette Mist, Danbury Garnet, Danbury Granite, Danville Garnet, Danville Olive, Event Mystic, Holdredge Plateau, Orbit Burgundy, Orbit Charcoal, Orbit Latte, Orbit Mocha, Searsy Spray, Tijuana Rouge, Trackstopper Harvest, Victoria Mink and Winslow 101 Java.

 
Cubette Mist
Danbury Garnet
Danbury Granite
Danville Garnet
Danville Olive
Event Mystic
Holdredge Plateau
Orbit Burgundy
Orbit Charcoal
Orbit Latte
Orbit Mocha
Searsy Spray
Tijuana Rouge
Trackstopper Harvest
Victoria Mink
Winslow 101 Java
Living quarters
Floor Options
Floor options include Advancements, Canyon Parador, Destinations Brick, Limerock All Spice, Parador, Sierra Granite, Soprano, Speedy Corleone and Wonderwood 847.

 
Advancements
Canyon Parador
Destinations Brick
Limerock All Spice
Parador
Sierra Granite
Soprano
Speedy Corleone
Wonderwood 847
Living quarters
Leather Seating Upgrades
Leather seating upgrades include Branded Hide, Georgia Cherry, King Croc Cognac, King Croc Taupe, Medium Brindle, Midnight Oasis, Rustic Super Gator Brown, Tiffany Bone and Tiffany Tan.

 
Branded Hide
Georgia Cherry
King Croc Cognac
King Croc Taupe
Medium Brindle
Midnight Oasis
Rustic Super Gator Brown
Tiffany Bone
Tiffany Tan
Living quarters
Soft Touch Upgrade Options
Upgraded wall and ceiling (Soft Touch) options include Corky Champagne, Crocodile Saddle, Crocodile Scarlett, Dakota Saddle, Grand Canyon Desert, Hide B Taupe, Jericho Gray, Majorca Chocolate, Majorca Taupe, Ranger Black, Ranger Bone, Ranger Brown, Serengeti Tanner, Stagecoach Black, Stagecoach Brown, Trail Nugget and Wrangler Khaki.

 
Corky Champagne
Crocodile Saddle
Crocodile Scarlett
Dakota Saddle
Grand Canyon Desert
Hide B Taupe
Jericho Gray
Majorca Chocolate
Majorca Taupe
Ranger Black
Ranger Bone
Ranger Brown
Serengeti Tanner
Stagecoach Black
Stagecoach Brown
Trail Nugget
Wrangler Khaki
Living quarters
Wall or Ceiling Options
Wall or ceiling options include Cork Tobacco, Empire Gray, Galaxy Basil, Medallion Silver, Mirage Autumn, Monterey Swiss, Pueblo Cinnamon, Regal Mocha and Shanghai Saddle.

 
Cork Tobacco
Empire Gray
Galaxy Basil
Medallion Silver
Mirage Autumn
Monterey Swiss
Pueblo Cinnamon
Regal Mocha
Shanghai Saddle



Featherlite, Inc. reserves the right to change or alter these specifications without notice. Dimensions shown are approximate and may vary. Some trailers shown with optional equipment. See a Featherlite dealer for most up-to-date specifications and options.
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