Buyer FAQs

There are thousands of options available on Featherlite trailers. We’ve compiled a list of the most popular ones, and they are shown on the website. You can find them on the Customizations & Options page of each product section or select the Options tab under the model you’re interested in. Your Featherlite dealer or our Inside Sales team can also provide additional assistance if you need it.

The lengths listed for some of the Featherlite models do not include the 8’ gooseneck area or for bumper pulls, the area between the radius corners and the end of the hitch. Please pay careful attention to the floorplans when determining overall length or consult with your dealer.

Featherlite’s base models are only available through a Featherlite dealer.

Go to your selected model and look for the Weight specification listed under the Specs & Features tab. Please note that listed weights are average weights and are only for the base model. Added options will affect the weight of the trailer.

Tongue weight is the amount of the trailer’s weight that is transferred to the tow vehicle through the coupler. As a rule of thumb, Featherlite estimates the tongue weight to be 10 to 15% for bumper pull trailers, 20 to 25% for gooseneck trailers and 30 to 35% for gooseneck trailers with living quarters.

The load weight is important because if the trailer tongue and tow vehicle hitch are not carrying the proper amount of the loaded trailer weight, the trailer can develop a sway when traveling down the road, which can lead to accidents and injuries. An overloaded trailer also places excessive strain on your tow vehicle. This could result in problems with the hitch or the inability to stop in an emergency. Overloading also puts tremendous strain on your trailer's frame, axles, bearings and tires causing premature wear. In addition, load distribution is important because no part of the trailer can be loaded beyond its rating. Axles, tires and wheels also have ratings to consider. Just remember, the total weight of the trailer and its contents should never exceed the trailer’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), which for most trailers you can find on the VIN label

We strongly recommend you consult your tow vehicle’s owner’s manual to determine its maximum towing capacity. You’ll need to compare this with the GVWR and loaded tongue weight of the trailer. Pulling a trailer and equipment that is too heavy for the towing vehicle can result in serious problems, including strain on their vehicle and instability when maneuvering and driving. Whether you have a bumper pull trailer or gooseneck trailer will be a key factor as well in the vehicle you need to use. A gooseneck trailer uses a coupler that connects to the gooseneck ball that must be installed in the bed of the tow vehicle.

Potential owners of this model should take note of the bottom rail of the trailer as well as the fenders to account for the overall width. The maximum overall width will be 102” with a width of 79” on the actual bed of the trailer (for 8’6” wide trailer).

If ordering a trailer, arrangements can be made to adjust the GVWR before it’s built as long as the trailer weight doesn’t exceed the GVWR or in the case of increasing the rating, as long as the trailer is deemed structurally sound.