Model 8541 Trailers

8541 Horse Trailer

Featherlite slant load Model 8541 gooseneck horse trailer can haul 2 to 6 horses in our base floorplans. However, this trailer can be fully customized, including the option to haul up to 12 horses. You can select from several dressing room sizes. Add your own personal touches by equipping the outside with colored side sheets and your choice of graphics. The horse area has rubber on the walls as well as 3/4” rubber floor mats.

  • 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6-horse

  • Slant load

  • Width and height of 7' or 7'6"

  • Various dressing room sizes

  • White .040 lining above rubber on walls

  • Side load door on 3H and up

Specs & Features

Model 8541
Hitch Type Gooseneck
Load Type Slant
Trailer Width 7′ 0″ or 7′ 6″
Trailer Length Ranges from 15′ 10″ to 33′ 11″
Inside Height 7′ 0″ or 7′ 6″
Horse Stalls 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6-horse (Available to customize up to 12H)
Stall Width 40″, 42″ or 50″
Dressing Room Size 2H = 52″, 77″ or 101″; 3H & up = 52″, 77″, 101″ or 113″ short wall; 7′ 6″ wide x 7′ 6″ high floorplan pkg. comes with 48″ dressing room
Exterior Sides White .040 aluminum exterior sheets with bottom “Wave” side panels; Trailer includes stainless steel front sheets and front corners
Rear Doors Double rear doors with windows, pressure latch & removable post
Escape Doors Side unload 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; 34 1/4″ x 22″ window with bars behind each horse; Two 24″ x 20″ windows in the gooseneck
Tack Area Folding rear tack wall lined on one side
Living Quarters None available
Stall Dividers Padded slant stall dividers with shoulder separator and spring-loaded slam latch
Saddle Rack Adjustable saddle rack with blanket bar for each horse mounted on removable post; Extra location for post in dressing room
Walls Rubber up 48″ on wall behind horses & up 45″ on wall in front of horses; White .090 lining up 53″ behind horses and 45″ in front of horses; White .040 aluminum lining above wall rubber and on ceiling; Insulation on walls and ceiling
Doors 36″ x 74″ deluxe camper door with window, deadbolt and screen door
Floor/Floor Mats Interlocking smooth extruded aluminum floor with 3/4″ rubber mats in horse area
Roof Vents One pop-up roof vent per horse
Dome Lights LED dome light in horse area, rear tack and two in dressing room (additional lights in longer lengths)
Dressing Room Turf on floor, drop wall and gooseneck floor; Brush tray; 5′ clothes rod; Swinging blanket bar
Tie Rings Five inside tie rings per horse & 1 outside tie ring per horse
Axles Two rubber torsion axles with electric brakes / 2H = 4800#; 3H = 5200#, 4H = 6000#; 5H & 6H = 7000#; E-Z Lube axles standard
Tire/Rim 3H, 4H, 5H & 6H = 16″ 8-hole silver aluminum wheels with ST235/80R16 Load Range E tires (Qty: 4) / 2H = 16″ 6-hole silver aluminum wheels with ST235/80R16 Load Range E tires (Qty: 4); Goodyear tires standard
Exterior Lights LED clearance lights (Qty: 20) and 4 wraparound LED stop/turn lights
Butt/Chest Bars Nylon strap behind rear horse
Gravel Guard NA
Coupler 2 5/16″ adjustable gooseneck coupler; Single speed landing gear with removable crank handle (Dual on 6H)
Other Tapered gooseneck; Spare tire carrier; Rubber dock bumper; Halter hooks
Weight 2H = Ranges from 4250# to 5000#; 3H = Ranges from 4800# to 5500#; 4H = Ranges from 5500# to 6100#; 5H = Ranges from 6150# to 6600#; 6H = Ranges from 6650# to 7300#
Warranty 10-year limited structural warranty; 3-year hitch-to-bumper warranty. Transferable warranty** available on qualified trailers. See warranty page or dealer for more info.

Options

Select options shown. See dealer for more options.

  • Exterior Colors

    • Black

    • Burgundy

    • Champagne

    • Charcoal

    • Red

    • Silver

  • Popular Options

    • Air Flo Divider

      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.

    • Boot Box

      A boot box with carpeted top is available for extra storage and seating in your dressing room.

    • Dual Colored Side Sheets

      Stylish dual side sheets are available on Featherlite horse trailers. Various color choices available.

    • Easy Care Flooring

      Easy Care Flooring offers trailer owners a porous surface that allows fluids to flow through. This option eliminates the need for bedding or cleaning under mats. It’s ¾” thick for ultimate comfort for the safety of horses and livestock.

    • Electric Assist Landing Gear

      Make stabilizing the trailer easier with an electric assist for the landing gear.

    • Fans in Horse Area

      A 12 volt fan is available in the horse area to help keep horses cooler. Available in multiple quantities.

    • Feed Bag

      Add a feed bag with tie rings to your horse trailer.

    • Halter Bars

      Additional 6 hook halter bars are optional. Shown is plastic halter bar.

    • Hay Rack

      Featherlite has a number of hay rack options including the aerodynamic hay rack with 8' ladder (shown).

    • Keyless Entry

      Gain keyless entry to the doors of your Featherlite trailer with our optional key pad on the side doors of your trailer.

    • LED Load Light

      To provide extra light and visibility at night during loading and unloading, an optional LED load light is available. Multiple options.

    • Polished Panels

      Add extra style to your trailer with optional polished aluminum side panels on your trailer. A polished top rail and bottom rail is also optional.

    • Rear Ramp

      Add a rear ramp to make loading easier for those horses who need it. Various options.

    • Removable Bottom Half Divider

      The removable aluminum bottom half divider is popular with horse owners wanting to create a makeshift tack area with one of the trailer's horse stalls.

    • Roof Vent/Fan

      For extra airflow, a 14 inch x 14 inch power roof vent is optional. It includes an auto close with rain sensor and variable speed/bi-directional.

    • Spare Tire

      A spare tire in your trailer is optional. Location of spare may vary based on model.

    • Telescoping Ladder

      Telescoping ladder option makes climbing up and accessing the hay rack much easier as it conveniently stores on the side of the trailer when not in use.

    • Trailer Graphics

      Graphics help create a striking exterior to your trailer. Three design options in 4 different colors are available. See the options here.

    • Turf on Slant Wall

      Add turf to the slant wall of your horse trailer's dressing room.

    • Windows

      For more light in your dressing room, a 48" x 24" egress window is optional on the curbside of your horse trailer.

Floor Plans

Popular Floor Plans Shown

  • Model 8541 (2H, 7′ wide, 77″ Dressing Room)

    Model 8541 (2H, 7' wide, 77" Dressing Room)

  • Model 8541 (2H, 7′6″ wide, 77″ Dressing Room)

    Model 8541 (2H, 7'6" wide, 77" Dressing Room)

  • Model 8541 (3H, 7′ wide, 52″ Dressing Room)

    Model 8541 (3H, 7' wide, 52" Dressing Room)

  • Model 8541 (3H, 7′ wide, 77″ Dressing Room)

    Model 8541 (3H, 7' wide, 77" Dressing Room)

  • Model 8541 (3H, 7′6″ wide, 48″ Dressing Room)

    Model 8541 (3H, 7'6" wide, 48" Dressing Room)

  • Model 8541 (4H, 7′ wide, 52″ Dressing Room)

    Model 8541 (4H, 7' wide, 52" Dressing Room)

  • Model 8541 (4H, 7′ wide, 77″ Dressing Room)

    Model 8541 (4H, 7' wide, 77" Dressing Room)

  • Model 8541 (5H, 7′ wide, 52″ Dressing Room)

    Model 8541 (5H, 7' wide, 52" Dressing Room)

  • Model 8541 (6H, 7′ wide, 52″ Dressing Room)

    Model 8541 (6H, 7' wide, 52" Dressing Room)

  • Model 8541 (6H, 7′ wide, 77″ Dressing Room)

    Model 8541 (6H, 7' wide, 77" Dressing Room)

  • Model 8541 (6H, 7′6″ wide, 101″ Dressing Room)

    Model 8541 (6H, 7'6" wide, 101" Dressing Room)

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