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8581 Living Quarters

The Featherlite Model 8581 horse trailer living quarters may make your horse wish it walked on two legs. Thanks to Featherlite’s partnership with Sierra Interiors, all the comforts of home can go into our horse trailers’ living quarters from microwave ovens to flat screen TVs. If that isn’t enough to make you want to live out of your horse trailer, we also offer countless options on appliances, upholstery, cabinets and much more. Live in luxury wherever you travel in Featherlite’s Model 8581! And be sure to check out the Featherlite Country Estate luxury horse trailer!

While the Featherlite Model 8581 is a slant load horse trailer that can be configured to hold 2 to 6 horses, its biggest draw is its living quarters area. The trailer measures 8’ wide by 15’ to 45’ long, with unlimited horse area/living quarters size configurations. The horse area contains 3/4” thick rubber mats on the floor with rubber on the bottom half of the walls.

Hitch Type Gooseneck
Load Type Slant
Trailer Width 8' 0"
Trailer Length Ranges from 15' 0" to 40' 9"
Horse Stalls 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6-horse (option to add more stalls)
Stall Width 40"
Dressing Room Size Optional to have dressing room in lieu of living quarters
Inside Height 7' 6"
Exterior Sides White .040 aluminum exterior sheets with bottom 'wave' side panels
Rear Doors Double rear doors with windows, pressure latch and removable post
Escape Door Side unload door on 3, 4, 5 and 6-horse
Windows Drop down feed door with drop down bars in front of each horse; 24" x 20" window with bars behind each horse

New for 2010 models - All windows are chrome (mirrored) throughout trailer.
Tack Area Folding rear tack
Living Quarters Yes - See Living Quarters tab
Stall Dividers Slant dividers with shoulder separator and spring-loaded slam latch
Warranty 8-year limited structural warranty; Transferable warranty* available on qualified trailers

Additional Features
Saddle Rack: Adjustable saddle rack with blanket bar for each horse mounted on removable post on 2, 3, and 4-horse
Rubber on Walls: Rubber up to 48" on wall behind horses & up 45" 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 and rear tack
Dressing Room: Optional to have dressing room in lieu of living quarters
Tie Rings: Five inside tie rings per horse & 1 outside tie ring per horse
Axles: Two rubber torsion axles w/ electric brakes / 7000# or 8000# depending on size of living quarters and qty. of stalls
Tire/Rim: 16" 8-hole steel heavy duty wheels (Qty: 4) with 7K or 8K axles; 7000# axles = ST235/85R16 Load Range E tires; 8000# axles = LT235/85R16 Load Range G tires
Exterior Lights: LED clearance lights and 4 wraparound LED stop/turn lights
Tapered Gooseneck: Standard
Gravel Guard: NA
Popular Options- See dealer for more!
Aluminum Wheels
A new stylish aluminum wheel is available in 13-16” sizes for all 2010 models.
Aluminum Wheels
Country Estate
Expand your living quarters up to lengths of 53-ft. with the Featherlite PerfectFit System. Contact your dealer about owning your own luxurious 'Country Estate'.
Featherlite Country Estate
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
Halogen Load Light with Switch
12-volt halogen load light with switch makes loading easier. Available in multiple quantities.
Featherlite halogen load lights option
Interior L.E.D. Strip Lighting
Stylish L.E.D. interior strip lighting makes the horse area brighter.
horse trailer LED lighting
Painted Roof Rail
Add an extra stylish touch to your trailer with a painted roof rail. Various colors available including black, red and yellow as shown here.
horse trailers
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 the trailer with polished 'wave' side panels.
Featherlite polished 'wave' side-panels option
Raised Hay Rack
Raised 6' long hay rack with ladder
horse trailer hay rack
Rear Ramp Behind Double Doors
Add a fold up rear ramp behind the trailer's double doors to make loading easier for those horses who need it.
horse trailers rear ramp
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
Stainless Steel or Smooth Skin Exterior
This horse trailer comes standard with Featherlite's 'wave' side panels on the trailer's bottom, but you can opt for a smooth skin (shown) or stainless steel exterior.
horse trailers
Stainless Steel Wrap Around Trailer
Enhance your trailer’s exterior with a stainless steel wrap up 24” on the trailer.
horse trailers stainless steel wrap
Swing Out Saddle Rack
New swing out saddle rack makes accessing saddles easier.
Featherlite swing-out saddle rack option
WERM Flooring
Popular with many horse owners, the optional WERM flooring system completely seals your trailer floor and provides a padded, slip resistant surface that is impervious to liquids and eliminates the need for rubber mats. It will not crack or chip and is extremely easy to clean.
White Lining on Ceiling in Horse Area
White .040 aluminum lining on ceiling creates a brighter interior for horses. Lining is screwed to all posts.

Exterior Graphic Options
Blue/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Gooseneck)

Blue/grey vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers
Blue/Grey Vinyl Graphics
Red/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Gooseneck)

Red/grey vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers
Red/Grey Vinyl Graphics
Silver/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Gooseneck)

Silver/grey vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers
Silver/Grey Vinyl Graphics
Tan/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Gooseneck)

Tan/grey vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers
Tan/Grey Vinyl Graphics

Color Options
Blue
Green
Black
Silver
Brandywine
Red
Mocha Tan
Orange
Yellow

Living Quarters Features
LQ Size: Many sizes available. 2-horse, 3-horse and 4-horse = 4' 4" to 23' 5"; 5 horse = 4' 4" to 16' 5"; 6 horse = 4' 4" to 12' 5"
Air Conditioner: 8' LQs and larger = 13,500 BTU; 4' LQ comes with 13,500 BTU A/C with 7000 BTU heat strip
Fresh Water Tank: 6' LQ and larger = 38 gallon; 4' LQ = 30 gallon
Furnace: 8' LQ and larger = 16,000 BTU
Water Heater: 6 gallon gas
Cooking Surface: 2 burner stove w/ lid & range hood; 4' & 6' LQs prepped for microwave
Refrigerator: 14' LQs and larger = 8 cu. ft.; 10' to 13' LQs = 6 cu. ft.; 6', 8' and 9' LQs = 3 cu. ft.; 4' LQ = 2.7 cu. ft.; Upgrades up to 12 cu. ft. available
Pull-out Pantry: Standard on 14' Pkg. A, C & D and 15' Pkg. C, E & F
Dinette: Dinette in most floor plans standard; sofa optional; 4' LQ = Bench seat; 6', 12' Pkg. C and 18' LQ = Sofa; 14' Pkg. B, 15' Pkg. B, E & F, 16' Pkg. B & D and 20' LQ = Both dinette and sofa
Additional Seating: 15' Pkg. C & 23' LQ = Barrel chair; 14' Pkg. D, 15' Pkg. E, 16' Pkg. D, 18' and 23' LQs = Bar stools
Mattress: 6' LQ and larger = Queen; 4' LQ = Double
Additional Sleeping: 15' Pkg. A, 16' Pkg. A & C, 18' and 20' LQs = Bunk beds; 23' LQ = Additional bed
Shower: 8' LQ and larger = shower w/ glass door (some floor plans feature neo-angle shower or radius front neo-angle shower); 6' LQ = shower w/ curtain; 4' LQ = shower/toilet combo w/ curtain
Entertainment System: AM/FM/CD system w/ inside and outside speakers; TV antenna w/ booster (8' LQs and larger)
Slideout: Slideout with 10' Pkg. C, 12' Pkg. E & F, 13' Pkg. E, 14' Pkg. D, 15' Pkg. E & F, 16' Pkg. C & D, 18' & 20' LQs; 23' LQ = Double slideout


Additional Living Quarters Features Featherlite's Lite Living decor package is available on all 8’ living quarters packages and larger. This economical package simplifies features and selections, giving you an attractive lower-price horse trailer that is low on frills and high on functionality. Yet you still receive all the quality, easy-tow capability and durability of a Featherlite Trailer!

Learn how the Lite Living décor package compares to Featherlite’s standard packages. Then see your Featherlite dealer for more info about Featherlite living quarters!



Interior Options
Awning
Awning
Add an awning for shade and protection from the wind when entertaining and relaxing outside your trailer. Options include Featherlite's one-step electric awning.

 
Featherlite horse trailer living quarters
Cabinet Options
Cabinet options include Aged Paulownia, Atkins Oak, Dark Maple, Dressy Ash (vinyl wrap only), Farmyard Hickory, Hickory, Madeline Maple, Manchester Maple, Moving Walnut, Raleigh Cherry (vinyl wrap only) and Trinity Oak.


 
Aged Paulownia
Atkins Oak
Dark Maple
Dressy Ash (vinyl wrap only)
Farmyard Hickory
Hickory
Madeline Maple
Manchester Maple
Moving Walnut
Raleigh Cherry (vinyl wrap only)
Trinity Oak
Living quarters
Countertop Options
Countertop options include Antique Bronze, Bella Noche, Burnished Chestnut, Deepstar Agate, Deepstar Mineral, Kalahari Topaz, Limber Maple, Oxide, Sandy Topaz, Sedona Trail and Sierra Marble.

 
Antique Bronze
Bella Noche
Burnished Chestnut
Deepstar Agate
Deepstar Mineral
Kalahari Topaz
Limber Maple
Oxide
Sandy Topaz
Sedona Trail
Sierra Marble
Featherlite Country Estate
Country Estate
Custom design your Model 8581 into the Featherlite ‘Country Estate’. The Featherlite Country Estate is a 53-ft. horse trailer that features a massive 33-ft. Sierra living quarters with four slideouts. Behind the owners’ living quarters is an upper-deck three-horse slant load plus one-horse straight load configuration. Interior amenities include a slate-finished fireplace, copper sinks, wood floors, flat screen TVs and more!


 
Living Quarters electric fireplace
Electric Fireplace
Add coziness to the interior of your trailer with an electric fireplace.

 
Exterior Grill
Enhance your outside entertaining after horse shows with an exterior grill.

 
Living quarters
Fabric Options
Fabric options for seating and comforters include Awesome Dude, Danbury Garnet, Danbury Granite, Danville Garnet, Danville Olive, Desert, Dimitri Ruby, Gilberti Havana, Mackintosh Peppercorn, Maude Aurora, Old West Longhorn and Victoria Mink.

 
Awesome Dude
Danbury Garnet
Danbury Granite
Danville Garnet
Danville Olive
Desert
Dimitri Ruby
Gilberti Havana
Mackintosh Peppercorn
Maude Aurora
Old West Longhorn
Victoria Mink
Living quarters
Floor Options
Floor options include Advancements, Canyon Parador, Destinations Brick, Limerock All Spice, Parador, Sierra Granite, Soprano and Wonderlite Brick.

 
Advancements
Canyon Parador
Destinations Brick
Limerock All Spice
Parador
Sierra Granite
Soprano
Wonderlite Brick
TVs
LCD TV
Various sizes of TVs and other entertainment system options available.

 
Living quarters
Leather Seating Upgrades
Leather seating upgrades include Branded Leather, Casablanca Cognac, Casablanca Tan, FL 302, Georgia Cherry, King Croc C Brown, King Croc Cognac, King Croc Taupe, Lava Oil, Midnight Oasis, Rustic Super Gator Brown, Tiffany Bone, Tiffany Khaki, Tiffany Tan and Tiger Black Tan.

 
Branded Leather
Casablanca Cognac
Casablanca Tan
FL 302
Georgia Cherry
King Croc C Brown
King Croc Cognac
King Croc Taupe
Lava Oil
Midnight Oasis
Rustic Super Gator Brown
Tiffany Bone
Tiffany Khaki
Tiffany Tan
Tiger Black Tan
Marble colored shower
Marble Colored Shower
Various options are available with your living quarters' shower, including a marble colored shower.

 
Living quarters entertainment suite
Nintendo Wii® & Entertainment Suite
Featherlite living quarters can be configured with an entertainment suite that sports a leather fold-out electric couch, a wet bar and a Nintendo Wii. Add a Wii gaming console outside on the trailer too!

 
Retractable Screen Door
Retractable Screen Door
A retractable screen door is convenient to use when entering and exiting your living quarters.

 
Slideouts
Slideouts
Expand the interior space of your living quarters with slideouts.

 
Living quarters
Soft Touch Upgrade Options
Upgraded wall and ceiling (Soft Touch) options include Corky Champagne, Crocodile Saddle, Crocodile Scarlett, Dakota Saddle, Hide B Taupe, Ranger Black, Ranger Bone, Ranger Brown, Stagecoach Black, Stagecoach Brown, Trail Nugget and Wrangler Khaki.

 
Corky Champagne
Crocodile Saddle
Crocodile Scarlett
Dakota Saddle
Hide B Taupe
Ranger Black
Ranger Bone
Ranger Brown
Stagecoach Black
Stagecoach Brown
Trail Nugget
Wrangler Khaki
Living quarters
Wall or Ceiling Options
Wall or ceiling options include Cork Tobacco, Creation Spice, Mirage Autumn, Monterey Swiss, Pueblo Avocado and Pueblo Cinnamon.

 
Cork Tobacco
Creation Spice
Mirage Autumn
Monterey Swiss
Pueblo Avocado
Pueblo Cinnamon
XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio
Add XM satellite radio to your living quarters.

 



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.