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8581 Living Quarters Trailer

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 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; Stainless steel front sheets and front corners
Rear Doors Double rear doors with windows, pressure latch and removable post
Escape Door Side unload door in front of first horse with nylon strap (not available on 2H); 24" walk thru door between dressing room and horse area
Windows Drop down feed door with drop down bars in front of each horse; 34 1/4" x 22" window with bars behind each horse
Tack Area Folding rear tack wall lined on one side
Living Quarters Yes - See Living Quarters tab
Stall Dividers Slant stall 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 (up to 4 horse)
Rubber on Walls: Rubber up 48" on wall behind horses & up 45" on wall in front of horses; White .040 aluminum lining above the wall rubber and 2" wall insulation; White .040 aluminum lining on ceiling and 3/4" ceiling insulation
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 with 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; Clearance lights on 2011 models have new rounded, flush mounted design
Tapered Gooseneck: Standard
Gravel Guard: NA
Popular Options- See dealer for more!
Air Flo Divider
The Air Flo divider option features vertical bars on the shoulder separator in lieu of a solid panel, allowing for more air flow for your horses. Also available on telescoping divider option.
Horse trailers divider
Air Flo Saddle Rack
A new Air Flo saddle rack, designed with aluminum piping, is optional in your horse trailer.
Horse trailer saddle rack
Aluminum Wheels
A stylish aluminum wheel is optional on your horse trailer.
Horse trailer 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.
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
Painted Roof Rail
Add an extra stylish touch to your horse trailer with a painted roof rail. Various colors available including black, red and yellow, as shown here.
horse trailers painted roof rail
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
Rear Ramp Behind Double Doors
Add a fold up rear ramp behind the horse 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
S-Drop Enclosure
For enclosing the contents at the front of your trailer, an optional s-drop enclosure is available. Available with hinged doors or a rollup door (shown).
Gooseneck trailer s-drop
Stainless Steel Wrap Around Trailer
Enhance your horse trailer’s exterior with a stainless steel wrap up 24” on the trailer.
horse trailers stainless steel wrap
Swing Out Saddle Rack
A 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 horse 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.
Horse trailers werm flooring

Exterior Graphic Options
Blue/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Gooseneck)

Blue/grey vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers
Gooseneck Trailers - Blue/Grey Graphics
Multi-Color Vinyl Graphics (Gooseneck)

Multi-color vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers
Gooseneck Trailers - Multi Color Graphics
Red/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Gooseneck)

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

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

Tan/grey vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers
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"

4' and 6' floorplans also available with Show, Family or Utility packages. Ask your dealer for specs.
Air Conditioner: 13,500 BTU air conditioner
Fresh Water Tank: 6' LQ and larger = 38 gallon; 4' LQ = 30+ gallon
Furnace: 6' LQ and larger = 16,000 BTU; 4' LQ = 7,000 BTU heat strip in the A/C
Water Heater: 6' LQ and larger = 6 gallon gas (DSI); 4' LQ = 6 gallon gas (non auto light)
Cooking Surface: 6' LQ and larger = .9 cubic foot microwave, lighted/vented range hood & 2 burner stove with lid; 4' LQ = prepped for microwave
Refrigerator: 14' LQs and larger = 8 cu. ft.; 10' to 13' LQs = 6 cu. ft.; 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 & G
Dinette: Dinette is standard in most floor plans with sofa optional; 4' LQ = Boot box; 6' Pkg. B = Bench seat; 6' Pkg. A, 12' Pkg. C, 17' & 18' LQ = Sofa; 14' Pkg. B, 15' Pkg. B, E & F, 16' Pkg. B & D & 20' = Both dinette and sofa
Additional Seating: 15' Pkg. C, 17' & 23' LQ = Barrel chair; 14' Pkg. D, 15' Pkg. E & G, 16' Pkg. D, 17', 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 with glass door (some floor plans feature neo-angle shower or radius front neo-angle shower); 6' Pkg. A = shower pan with surround, glass door; 6' Pkg. B = 24 x 32" shower; 4' LQ = shower/toilet combo with curtain
Entertainment System: 8' LQ and larger = AM/FM/CD system with inside and outside speakers; TV antenna with booster
Slideout: Slideout with 10' Pkg. C, 12' Pkg. E & F, 13' Pkg. E, 14' Pkg. D, 15' Pkg. E & F, 16' Pkg. C & D, 17' 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, Baltimore Oak, Dark Maple, Farmyard Hickory, Hickory, Madeline Maple, Manchester Maple, Moving Walnut, Olympic Oak, Provincial 211 Oak (hardwood only) and Trinity Oak.


 
Aged Paulownia
Baltimore Oak
Dark Maple
Farmyard Hickory
Hickory
Madeline Maple
Moving Walnut
Olympic Oak
Provincial 211 Oak (hardwood 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, Mackintosh Peppercorn, Maude Aurora and Victoria Mink.

 
Awesome Dude
Danbury Garnet
Danbury Granite
Danville Garnet
Danville Olive
Desert
Dimitri Ruby
Mackintosh Peppercorn
Maude Aurora
Victoria Mink
Living quarters
Floor Options
Floor options include Advancements, Canyon Parador, Destinations Brick, Limerock All Spice, Parador, Sierra Granite, Soprano, Wonderlite Brick and Wonderwood 847.

 
Advancements
Canyon Parador
Destinations Brick
Limerock All Spice
Parador
Sierra Granite
Soprano
Wonderlite Brick
Wonderwood 847
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, Georgia Cherry, King Croc C Brown, King Croc Cognac, King Croc Taupe, Lava Oil, Midnight Oasis, Rustic Super Gator Brown, Tiffany Bone and Tiffany Tan.

 
Branded Leather
Casablanca Cognac
Casablanca Tan
Georgia Cherry
King Croc C Brown
King Croc Cognac
King Croc Taupe
Lava Oil
Midnight Oasis
Rustic Super Gator Brown
Tiffany Bone
Tiffany 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, Rhino Suede, 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
Rhino Suede
Stagecoach Black
Stagecoach Brown
Trail Nugget
Wrangler Khaki
Living quarters
Wall or Ceiling Options
Wall or ceiling options include Cork Tobacco, Mirage Autumn, Monterey Swiss, Pueblo Avocado, Pueblo Cinnamon, Sayuri Black, Sayuri Bone and Tripoli Earth.

 
Cork Tobacco
Mirage Autumn
Monterey Swiss
Pueblo Avocado
Pueblo Cinnamon
Sayuri Black
Sayuri Bone
Tripoli Earth
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.