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Low
profile 5’ wide stock trailer new hauling option for hobby
farmers

CRESCO,
Iowa— A new low profile five foot wide bumper pull stock
trailer, the
Model 8105, is now available from Featherlite Trailers. It
is designed for lighter hauling of small livestock by hobby
farmers and 4-H families.
The
trailer’s compact design and aerodynamic v-nose allows for
convenient towing. The trailer is 14 feet long and four feet,
six inches tall and includes a standard wood floor, full swing
center gate with slam latch, full swing rear gate with lockable
slider and escape door. Other standards include a dome light,
LED clearance lights and extruded aluminum fenders.
Available
options include stylish aluminum wheels, protective gravel
guard, handy load lights and Rumber® flooring for extra
cushioning for livestock. Featherlite’s Step Safe center and
rear gates are also optional.
Featherlite
Model 8105 features Featherlite’s all-aluminum construction and
comes with Featherlite’s transferable 10-year limited structural
warranty.
Featherlite,
named the top selling aluminum
livestock trailer in the U.S. by SSI, Inc. for the fifth
consecutive year, offers a versatile line of trailers for
recreational and business uses, including livestock, cargo, car,
horse and flatbed trailers. For more information on Model 8105,
call 800-800-1230, see a local dealer or visit the web at
www.fthr.com/tnews.
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Featherlite Trailers named #1 livestock trailer manufacturer
CRESCO, Iowa (March 15, 2012) – Featherlite Trailers was
recognized as the number one manufacturer of
livestock trailers in 2011, as determined by data from
Statistical Surveys, Inc.
This is
the fifth consecutive year Featherlite has received this award.
Featherlite is the nation’s oldest aluminum specialty trailer
brand, having built its first aluminum livestock trailer in
1973. In addition to livestock trailers, Featherlite
manufactures horse trailers, car trailers, utility trailers, ATV
trailers, racecar transporters and other specialty trailers.
Statistical Surveys is a premier provider of market intelligence
to the trailer, marine, manufactured housing and RV industries.
They specialize in the ongoing gathering of new retail
registration data in these industries and have created the
world’s largest number of market share data reports.
Featherlite’s award was determined based on retail registrations
of livestock trailers in 2011.
“We
thank Statistical Surveys for recognizing Featherlite’s
leadership in the livestock market,” Featherlite Vice President
of Sales & General Manager Eric Clement said. “Featherlite looks
forward to serving farmers and ranchers with hauling options
that are durable, reliable and innovative for years to come.”
Featherlite recently unveiled its 2013 product line, including
its new low profile five foot wide stock trailer Model 8105 and
a fuel trailer Model 1570. New options for Featherlite stock
trailers include an internal and external rotary slam latch and
a side ramp on Model 8127 for easy loading of an ATV through the
escape door. In addition, Featherlite introduced a new 10-year
limited structural transferable warranty on 2013 models.
Featherlite livestock trailers, which include
gooseneck trailers,
bumper pull trailers, combo trailers and
semi livestock trailers, are sold through Featherlite’s
dealer network of 160 across the U.S. and Canada. |
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New 2013 models unveiled at Featherlite:
Mobile cooling station, ‘Flex Foot’ ramps, service/fuel
trailer & more!
CRESCO,
Iowa/March 1, 2012 — Featherlite Trailers’ product development
team had the word ‘unique’ on their minds when developing the
new line up of 2013 Featherlite trailers, which were introduced
this week to the Featherlite dealer network as part of the
annual 2-day Featherlite Dealer Meeting. When visiting local
dealers, trailer buyers will have even more distinct models to
select from, as well as enhanced features and options that offer
more value, convenience and safety.
Model
2013 Featherlites will be available at Featherlite dealerships
beginning in April. Orders for 2013s can be placed at
Featherlite dealerships now. In addition to new features and
options, 2013 model year Featherlites also now come with a
10-year limited structural warranty.
Unique
trailer designs and functions
In addition to
livestock trailers that enhance farming operations,
Featherlite is excited for its newest offering for farmers – a
service/fuel trailer. The Model 1570 is a compact trailer that
can be easily transported to fields to fuel and service
equipment on site, saving time for farmers. The standard trailer
is four feet, 11 inches wide and nine feet, four inches long. It
includes a 540 gallon fuel tank with baffles in the tank to
reduce fuel movement and a sight gauge. It also includes a
gasoline powered transfer pump, 25 foot long retractable hose
reel with fuel nozzle, fuel filter, drain plug and enclosed
compartment with lockable doors. “We also expect the trailer to
be popular with those in the construction industries who will
use this trailer on job sites,” Featherlite National Sales
Manager Randy Lewis said.
Another
new option for commercial operations is the Model 3119 mobile
cooling station. The trailer, with its canopy top, will serve as
a shaded area for workers in oil fields or other job sites to
cool down. The trailer features two bench seats that run the
length of the trailer with water storage tanks underneath. An
array of options to customize the trailer are offered, including
a drinking water station, eye wash station, first aid kit,
misting fan, sink and more.
For
landscapers, farmers and contractors, Featherlite has developed
a new slide-in dump body Model 1659 that easily fits in the back
of pickup trucks. Modeled after the trailer version, Model 1520,
the dump body can haul anything from gravel to metal scraps to
wood chips and more. It’s raised and lowered with a hydraulic
lift cylinder and pump and comes with a standard double pivoting
removable tailgate.
Designed
for lighter hauling by hobby farmers and 4-H families is the new
Model 8105, a low profile five foot wide stock trailer. It’s 14
feet long and four feet, six inches tall and includes a standard
wood floor, full swing center gate with slam latch, full swing
rear gate with lockable slider and escape door.
A
pop-up option is now available on Featherlite enclosed car and
rec/utility trailers that compresses the trailer vertically.
With the trailer lower to the ground, it increases the
visibility behind the tow vehicle and makes the trailer easier
to tow and more aerodynamic. It also makes indoor storage of the
trailer easier. Two options – manual or electric – are available
for lowering the trailer, which gives it a height of
approximately four or five feet, depending on the option
selected.
Options
car and race enthusiasts will love
“The custom car and race car markets continue to be an important
part of Featherlite’s business,” Lewis said. “So for our 2013
model introduction, we developed new models and options we think
car owners will really appreciate and better meet their needs
for versatility.”
Among
the product developments is a new Model 3109 open car hauler
designed especially for dirt track race cars. Based on feedback
from race car owners, the all-aluminum car trailer has an open
center for easier access to work underneath the car while on the
trailer. The trailer includes two 5’ long ramps that store under
the trailer. It also features an aluminum treadplate floor, and
an optional storage box in the front of the trailer with doors
is available.
Three’s
not a crowd with Featherlite’s new Model 3150 wedge trailer. The
new trailer can haul up to three vehicles and is ideal for use
by trailer and car dealerships and other commercial haulers.
Available in lengths of 50 and 53 feet, it includes 16 stainless
steel swivel D tie downs, skid resistant extruded aluminum
floor, 25K coupler and two nine foot long ramps, among other
features.
Other
new features and options on
Featherlite car haulers include:
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New
"Flex Foot" ramps are now standard on Model 3110. When using
the 3110’s ramps on an uneven surface, a pivoted triangle at
the end of the ramps will conform to the ground and make
loading and unloading easier.
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A new
‘Quiet Slide” option is available on ramps of open car
hauler Model 3110 to reduce rattling and noise while driving
down the road.
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For
transporting wider vehicles, a drive-over fender option is
offered on 24-foot Model 3110. There is also an option for
extra width, 82” fender to fender, which equips the trailer
with full width side walls that are 18 1/2” tall.
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A new
raised platform with beavertail option is available on Model
3110. This configuration will better accommodate larger
vehicles and equipment.
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Butcher block countertops and a unique cabinet design are
optional in Featherlite’s enclosed car haulers.
Convenience a standard
Last fall, Featherlite consolidated many of its horse and
livestock trailers to make ordering and selecting a trailer
easier for customers. Other convenient options for 2013
Featherlites now include:
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A new
heavy duty spring is standard on horse trailers with slant
dividers, which makes using the dividers easier and it
strengthens the hold backs.
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An
optional multifunction touch screen wireless remote is now
available to make operating living quarters more convenient.
It controls several functions, when equipped, including
power awnings, slideouts, front jacks and the porch light.
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A
convenient optional remote control unload light allows
trailer owners to easily position the light to help with
maneuvering the trailer or unloading at night.
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An
optional side ramp kit for Featherlite stock trailer Model
8127 is designed for easy loading of an ATV for use on the
farm. The option widens the escape door to 50 inches and
includes two separate ramps to attach.
For
more information on Featherlite trailers, see a Featherlite
dealer, call 800-800-1230 or go to the Featherlite website at
www.fthr.com/tnews.
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Over 500 specialty trailer images,
videos highlight dynamic new Featherlite B2B website
CRESCO, Iowa/November 30,
2011—Each Featherlite specialty trailer is uniquely designed and
manufactured, affirming the need for businesses and
organizations to envision their mobile possibilities through
visual examples. That’s why Featherlite has redesigned its
Featherlite specialty website,
www.featherlitespecialty.com, and centered the site around
its Trailer Gallery, which includes over 500 images and videos.
The Trailer Gallery, which is
continually expanding, allows users to filter their selections
based on various classifications, including application,
industry, add-ons and space functions. The user can then opt to
share their gallery by emailing it to colleagues or to their own
email for later reference.
Other enhancements include a more
detailed narrative on the basics of selecting and owning a
specialty trailer, including descriptions on many of the most
popular customizations. Featherlite has also launched a
Specialty Blog,
www.featherlitespecialty.com/blog, and implemented easier
methods for visitors to connect with a Featherlite specialty
sales manager for a quote or more information.
“The new Featherlite Specialty
website provides visitors with an interactive experience that is
easy to navigate, visually appealing and will advance them on
their way to the right mobile solution,” John K. Hall,
Featherlite director of corporate communications, said.
Overall, the new website
illuminates the extensive capabilities that Featherlite has
designing and manufacturing dynamic mobile trailer solutions for
business, corporate, government and professional sports
organizations. Featherlite offers event marketing trailers,
command centers, mobile classrooms, medical trailers, emergency
response trailers, kitchen trailers, mobile office trailers,
vending trailers and custom trailers for many other
applications. This includes the famed Featherlite race car
haulers used by NASCAR, IRL and other racing sanction teams.
For more information on
Featherlite Specialty Trailers, visit
www.featherlitespecialty.com or call 800-800-1230. |
New 2012 stock trailer
options include Rumber® flooring that gives livestock firmer
footing
CRESCO, Iowa (July
26, 2011) – An expanded selection of options for Featherlite
stock trailers helps to maximize the comfort and convenience
for both owner and animal.
Emerging as a
popular option for 2012 models is Rumber® flooring. The Rumber
floor serves as a cushioning surface for livestock, giving them
firmer footing and minimizing the risk of injury and stress on
joints. It’s also quieter for livestock when entering the
trailer, will increase the value and life of the stock trailer
due to its durability and is UV and water resistant. Rumber
manufactures its flooring from 100% recycled tire rubber and
plastics.
Another new
flooring option, Featherlite’s Firm-mat, completely seals the
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 easy to clean and quieter for livestock when
loading. A textured industrial liner designed for livestock or a
1/2” thick textured option, popular in horse trailers, is
available.
Selected options
are now also offered on Featherlite’s “lite” priced Model 8117,
previously not available with added options. Options include
tire and axle upgrades, additional height, plexiglass, halogen
load lights, dome lights, single 2 speed jack landing gear and
various rear and center gate options.
Other new options
for 2012 stock trailers include:
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Camera & Rear Motion
Sensor – The introduction of a camera and rear motion
sensor makes maneuvering a trailer and backing up easier
and safer for the driver. 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.
- Aluminum Wheels –
Stylish aluminum wheels in dark gray or silver are
optional on Featherlite trailers.
- Back Lit Feather – An
optional back lit feather is available on the front of
Featherlite trailers, making the recognizable feather
stand out even more going down the road.
- 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.
For more information on
Featherlite
stock trailers, call Featherlite Trailers at 800-800-1230,
visit a local dealer or go to the web at
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Unique living quarters design in Featherlite horse
trailer optimizes living space and outdoor/indoor entertaining
while away from home
CRESCO,
Iowa/May
25, 2011 — Horse owners can now customize the front of their
bumper pull horse trailer with a living quarters, including an
outdoor cooking area for entertaining at horse shows and events.
This configuration was initially designed for horse trailer
Model 9406 but with Featherlite’s PerfectFitTM System, other
models can be outfitted with the front living quarters or
outside cooking area. The Model 9406 with this unique option
includes a 2-burner cooktop, microwave and sink housed in a
compartment in the front of the trailer that is accessed with a
hinged flip-up door. The trailer also features:
• Refrigerator
• 19” LCD TV/DVD
• Cabinets
• Radio/CD player
• Awning
• Exterior speakers and porch lights
• Insulated and paneled walls and ceiling
• Linoleum floor
• Outside shower
Other options and features found throughout the trailer and
horse area include a walk through door, turf on the floor,
graphics and a single manger with head divider. The horse
trailer also features deep cushion ¾” rubber floor mats,
distinctive chrome glass windows, a 2 way pop-up roof vent for
each horse, adjustable saddle racks with blanket bars, gravel
guard and more.
For more information, see a Featherlite dealer or call
800-800-1230 for a free brochure or go to the Featherlite
website at www.fthr.com .
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Featherlite Trailers announces partnership,
trailer design collaboration with horse trainer Lynn
Palm
Lynn Palm and Featherlite
unveiling her new ‘Signature Edition’ Horse Trailer
at World Equestrian Games
CRESCO, Iowa (Sept. 7, 2010) – Featherlite® Trailers,
the nation’s leading manufacturer of
horse trailers
and livestock trailers, and renowned clinician,
competitor and trainer Lynn Palm are unveiling a new
horse trailer line at the 2010 Alltech FEI World
Equestrian Games (WEG) in Lexington, Ky., beginning
September 25. Designed by Palm, the trailer “is
completely unique…designed by a woman especially for
women riders,” said Palm, who holds 34 reserve and world
championships and four American Quarter Horse
Association (AQHA) Super Horse titles.

The Lynn Palm Signature Edition trailer, a modified
two-horse straight load Model 9406 bumper pull, has been
in the design phase at Featherlite engineering for
months. The first one came off the line this month and
was delivered by Featherlite to Palm. It will be on
display at WEG.
Among the horse trailer features and conveniences, Palm
has included innovations that focus on the safety and
comfort of her horses as well as trailer ease of
operation. Features include a mechanized air transfer
system in the horse area that keeps consistent and
substantial airflow circulating around the horses. Light
Emitting Diode (LED) interior strip lighting and lined
white walls in the horse area keep the space lighter and
more soothing. Butt and chest bars are padded and
“Air-Flo” saddle racks are installed in the tack area.
“I love the solid build that Featherlite trailers have,”
Palm said. “I feel that my horses are always safe. I
love the space and air circulation that the horses get,
and I always know that their health is not jeopardized.
I love how quiet Featherlite trailers are and know that
my horse travels in comfort.”
Trailering is made easier on the Signature Edition with
electrical tongue lift jack and keyless entry to all
camper doors. Halogen exterior load lights and
additional clearance lights are included for safety,
especially during night travel and loading.
The Signature Edition has dual colors, a load ramp and
double rear doors with windows and pressure latches. The
larger dressing room has a cedar-lined wardrobe closet
to protect clothing, a padded boot box and full-length
mirror.
Customers can pick among individual options that Lynn
Palm has recommended for this edition, or choose a
special pre-selected package of features.
“There is so much more for women and their horses in the
Lynn Palm Signature Edition Featherlite,” Palm said.
“All that I have learned trailering horses and
travelling the continent to competitions, events and
clinics is included in this trailer.”
This year marks Palm’s 40th year as an English and
Western horse trainer, competitor and clinician. Palm
has been a Featherlite horse trailer owner since 1990
and still owns and uses her first Featherlite trailer.
She is one of the few horse clinicians with a proven
competition record. Palm was named the Female Equestrian
of the Year by the Women’s Athletic Association and was
chosen to perform exhibitions during the 1996 Olympic
Games in Atlanta. In 2007, she was named AQHA Horsewoman
of the Year.
Featherlite was named the #1 horse/livestock trailer
brand in 2009 by Statistical Surveys, Inc. Featherlite
is the official trailer of AQHA, Appaloosa Horse Club
and other organizations.
For information on the Lynn Palm Signature Edition and
Featherlite horse trailers, visit
www.fthr.com/tnews
online or call 800-800-1230. For information on Palm
Partnership Training™, which Featherlite sponsors, and
her television shows on HRTV on Dish Network, visit
www.lynnpalm.com.
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New Featherlite Model 3112 performs multiple hauling
tasks
CRESCO, Iowa (May
17, 2010) – Featherlite’s trailers perform many tasks from
hauling cars to skid loaders to landscaping equipment and
more, and Featherlite’s newest trailer,
open car hauler Model 3112,
is a master of all. This new 3112 “multi-tasker” is a
gooseneck version of Featherlite’s popular Model 3110 bumper
pull trailer and is suited for use by car enthusiasts,
contractors, landscapers and farmers or for everyday
hauling.
Available in 20, 24, 26 and 30-feet lengths and measuring 8
feet 6 inches wide, Model 3112 features two 7-feet long
ramps that store underneath the trailer. Model 3112 is
equipped with stainless steel swivel “D” tie downs for
easily securing cargo, removable fenders with stainless
steel fender latches and a skid resistant, durable aluminum
extruded floor. The rear of the trailer features sleek and
highly visible LED lights. Model 3112 is comparable to many
flatbed trailers but offers a lower loading height. With its
gooseneck configuration, the Model 3112 is available in
longer lengths in comparison to Featherlite’s bumper pull
Model 3110.
Optional features for the 3112 include the skid loader
package, full width fold-up rear ramp, aluminum tool box,
winch with remote control and recessed tire storage. The 24’
Model 3112 is also available with Featherlite’s power lift
tilt package that easily raises and lowers the trailer by an
electric lift.
“Featherlite’s new Model 3112 is designed to be extremely
versatile, easy-to-tow and full of great features and
options,” Featherlite National Sales Manager Randy Lewis
said. “Plus, Featherlite’s aluminum trailer construction
gives owners unmatched durability and performance that can
last for many years of hauling.”
For more information on Featherlite’s new Model 3112, call
Featherlite Trailers at 800-800-1230, visit your local
dealer or go to
www.fthr.com/tnews.
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Featherlite Trailers’ 2011
product line puts customers ahead of the curve
CRESCO, Iowa (March 17, 2010) — Featherlite
Trailers’ 2011 product line showcases the continuous
improvement that keeps Featherlite—and its customers—ahead
of the curve.
“Every year we introduce new innovations and improve on our
existing features,” Randy Lewis, Featherlite’s National
Sales Manager, said. “We don’t just want to be at the front
of the pack—we want our customers to be ahead of the curve.”
Over 35 new models and enhancements, unveiled at
Featherlite’s International Dealer Meeting, are now
available for order through Featherlite’s dealers. They
range from refinements of existing features to innovative
multi-purpose new models.
Livestock trailers: increased
convenience, comfort and safety
Featherlite’s 2011 product line offers
trailers specifically designed for its core markets. Farmers
and ranchers are sure to notice Featherlite’s new “Lazer”
stock trailer with its distinctive rounded air spaces. In
addition to being aesthetically pleasing, the “Lazer” also
features a smooth, flush interior that is easy to clean.
Livestock owners are also sure to notice the
new options and features available on Featherlite stock
trailers, especially while transporting animals. An improved
airflow system option ensures livestock receive enough air
and helps regulate temperature. While loading and unloading,
the new anti-skid option helps prevent animals slipping. A
more streamlined pin option helps secure the center gate
slam latches during travel.
Featherlite has also made its Model 8107
stock trailer even more convenient with a removable wall
option. This provides a dressing room area when the trailer
hauls horses, yet it still allows trailer owners use of the
entire trailer when transporting livestock.
Stock owners looking for show trailer options
have some eye-catching features to look forward to. The
Model 8191 hog/sheep topper now has polished wave panels as
an option. In addition, gooseneck stock trailers can have
their noses covered in treadplate for a unique look.
Lite prices, enhanced options and
features on horse trailers
Horse trailers have also received significant improvements
in Featherlite’s 2011 product line. “We are keeping horse
trailer owners ahead of the curve by giving them more for
their money,” Lewis said.
Featherlite has also put a lot of effort into
the new horse trailer features and options. “We think they
are sure to excite horse owners as much as the new models
will,” Lewis said.
Horse trailer Models 8541 and 8581 now come
standard with .040 white aluminum lining. This brightens the
horse area, calming horses, and gives the interior a more
finished look.
“Many of the new features and options we
introduced are designed to make the horses’ journey calmer
and more comfortable,” Lewis said. Larger windows behind the
horses are now standard on slant load models, increasing the
light and airflow in the trailer. New nylon bushings on
horse dividers reduce vibration for a quieter ride. And the
new stall divider options increase airflow and look sleeker
in the bargain.
The Model 9407 horse trailer has been
redesigned to feature a new “lite” price. It is similar to
the Model 9409 horse trailer, but the 9407 offers horse
owners a straight load bumper pull instead of a slant load.
A removable center post and pipe hardware gives trailer
owners greater versatility in cargo loading and towing.
One of the new Featherlite horse trailer
models gives customers a standard horse trailer without a
dressing room. The Model 8527 features an open space between
the horse area and the gooseneck. It also comes with a
standard rear ramp, a removable bottom half divider on the
first stall and a telescoping rear divider.
Some options are aimed at making horse owners
lives easier. A new optional saddle rack made of aluminum
piping stays more securely in place during heavy travel and
usage. Additional dressing room sizes and living quarters
make relaxing at the end of a long day easier.
Trailers for caterers, event
planners, outdoor lovers
Some jobs require a special trailer, like the new custom
cooler package for the Model 1610. This enclosed trailer has
a 1.5 ton split refrigeration system with insulated walls
and doors to help maintain the temperature. A 4’ cold
weather fluorescent light fixture makes locating frozen
cargo easy. This trailer is ideal for anyone needing to haul
perishables, including meats or other groceries. According
to Lewis, This package is “sure to be a favorite with event
planners and caterers.”
Featherlite has also released two new recreation/utility
trailer sizes. The Model 1611 is available in a more
compact 7’ width. The Model 1609 “Mod Pod” trailer is
another trailer with a new configuration. The 5’ height and
10’ length offers storage and hauling that is both secure
and convenient.
“This trailer is great for campers, hunters
and cyclists,” Lewis said, “but it is ideal for everyday
hauling, too.”
New options for recreation/utility trailers include a side
ramp on the Model 1693 for more versatile loading and
unloading. Open utility trailers now also feature a new
spring loaded pin for ramps that is easier to use and more
secure. Snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles and even riding
lawnmowers can be loaded and unloaded with less hassle and
less worry.
Multitasking workhorses
The new Model 1520 dump trailer is one of Featherlite’s new
multi-task trailers. This versatile utility trailer is sure
to prove its worth to landscapers, contractors and even
farmers. Its 24” deep box can haul anything from gravel to
metal scraps to wood chips. For easy unloading, the box
raises and lowers on a hydraulic cylinder. The dual action
rear gate can be lowered for more cargo space or unhitched
at the bottom for easier dumping.
Another trailer designed to be a
multi-purpose machine is the new Model 3112 open gooseneck
car hauler. With a lower loading height and a lighter price
than other comparable flatbeds, this trailer can haul a skid
loader or a 1967 Alfa Romeo with equal ease. The 3112 comes
standard with a skid resistant durable aluminum floor. It
can be outfitted with many of the same options as the Model
3110 car hauler, including the popular power lift package.
All 2011 models are available for order at any one of
Featherlite’s 180 dealerships. For more information about
all of Featherlite’s 2011 products and features, visit
Featherlite online at
www.fthr.com/tnews
or call 1-800-800-1230.
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New “Lazer” stock trailer from
Featherlite Trailers continues innovative trend
CRESCO, Iowa (April 5, 2010) — Featherlite Trailers’ 2011
product line, unveiled at its International Dealer Meeting in
February, featured several eye-catching trailers. One of them is
the new
“Lazer” stock trailer.
Unlike other Featherlite stock trailers, the “Lazer” features
rounded air spaces. This provides livestock owners a distinctive
look. The “Lazer” boasts more than a distinctive appearance,
though. It is built with aluminum sheets on the inside of the
trailer’s structural side posts instead of being welded to the
outside of them. The result is a smooth, flush interior that is
easier to clean—an advantage for any trailer farmer or rancher.
“Every year we introduce new innovations, such as the ‘Lazer,’”
Randy Lewis, Featherlite’s National Sales Manager, said. “We
don’t just want to be at the front of the pack—we want our
customers to be ahead of the curve.”
The “Lazer” is available in lengths of 20’, 24’ and 28’. It has
a standard 7’ width and rides on tandem rubber torsion axles
with electric brakes. Like all of Featherlite’s 2011 models, the
“Lazer” has new LED clearance lights, featuring a new rounded
design. These new lights are smaller, brighter and easier to
replace if needed.
All 2011 models are available for order at any one of
Featherlite’s 180 dealerships. For more information about all of
Featherlite’s 2011 products and features, visit Featherlite
online at
www.fthr.com/tnews
or call 1-800-800-1230.
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Featherlite’s Model 1520 dump
trailer makes unloading cargo easier
CRESCO, Iowa (March 30, 2010) — Featherlite Trailers is once
again distinguishing itself from its peers with the new
Model
1520 dump trailer.
This versatile
utility trailer
is sure to prove its worth to landscapers, contractors and
even farmers. Its 24” deep box can haul anything from gravel
to metal scraps to wood chips. For easy unloading, the box
raises and lowers on a hydraulic cylinder. The dual action
rear gate can be lowered for more cargo space or unhitched
at the bottom for easier dumping.
The Model 1520 also boasts Featherlite quality and
durability. Its treated plywood trailer bed stands up better
to the wear and tear cargo can inflict, from scrap metal to
firewood. And it benefits from the sturdy, lightweight
all-aluminum construction that is the hallmark of
Featherlite quality.
The 1520 is available as a 5’ by 8’ single axle or 6’6” by
10’ tandem axle trailer.
For more information about all of Featherlite’s 2011
trailers and features, visit Featherlite online at
www.fthr.com/tnews
or call 1-800-800-1230.
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Featherlite Trailers’ Model 8533
horse trailer now offers more choices in living quarters
and dressing rooms
CRESCO, IA (April 16, 2010) — Featherlite Trailers unveiled
several enhancements to their existing trailers during its
recent International Dealer Meeting. Among these are a
greater selection in the sizes of dressing rooms and living
quarters of the
Model 8533 all-aluminum gooseneck horse trailer.
The Model 8533 is already known in the trailering world for
its durability and attractive price point. Now, customers
have the choice of a 74”, 96” and 124” dressing room
package. Customers may also select the standard 46” dressing
room package.
“Different horse owners have different space
requirements,” Randy Lewis, Featherlite’s National Sales
Manager, said. “These expanded dressing room options mean
that customers don’t have to buy more trailer than they
need.”
For horse owners who want to spend a weekend
riding, Featherlite also offers three new Sierra living
quarters packages. An 8’ living quarters package and a 10’
living quarters package are available. The 10’ living
quarters package comes with or without a 6’ slideout.
“The well-appointed living quarters option is designed to
make the Model 8533 the most attractive horse trailer at
this price point on the market,” Lewis said.
The 8533 comes in a standard 6’7” width with an inside
height of 7’0”. It comes in lengths ranging from 14’10” to
28’4”.
All 2011 models are available for order at any one of
Featherlite’s 180 dealerships. For more information about
all of Featherlite’s 2011 horse trailers and features, visit
Featherlite online at
www.fthr.com/tnews or call
1-800-800-1230.
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Featherlite gives customers more
for their money with “lite” priced horse trailers
CRESCO, Iowa (April 12, 2010) — Featherlite Trailers’ 2011
horse trailer
line up holds the company’s dedication to continuous
innovation and improvement. While many of these improvements
are immediately eye-catching, some reserve their attraction
for when the customer looks at the price tag.
“We are keeping horse trailer owners ahead of the curve by
giving them more for their money,” Randy Lewis,
Featherlite’s National Sales Manager, said.
One of the new “lite” priced trailers is the Model
9407 bumper pull horse trailer.
The 9407 has been redesigned and is now built using the same
methods and extrusions as the Model 9409 horse trailer.
However, the 9407 offers horse owners a straight load horse
trailer rather than the 9409’s slant load. A removable
center post and pipe hardware gives trailer owners greater
versatility in cargo loading and towing. The 9407 has a
standard length of 14’1” and a standard 6’7” width.
Featherlite is also offering new options for the
Model 9409.
The dressing room now has two additional sizes for its short
wall – 3” and 24”. The 9409 is now also available in a
four-horse configuration. This new configuration’s length
ranges from 19’3” to 23’4”, depending on the dressing room
size chosen.
Both the 9407 and 9409 feature Featherlite’s new LED
clearance lights. These new lights feature a rounded design
that is smaller, brighter and easier to replace if needed.
“These trailers are great options for price-conscious horse
owners,” Lewis said.
All 2011 horse trailers
are available for order at any one of Featherlite’s 180
dealerships. For more information about all of Featherlite’s
2011 products and features, visit Featherlite online at
www.fthr.com/tnews
or call 1-800-800-1230.
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Featherlite Trailers named #1
livestock trailer manufacturer
CRESCO, Iowa (March
11, 2010) – Featherlite Trailers was recognized as the
number one manufacturer of livestock trailers in 2009.
Featherlite was presented the award, which is determined by data
from Statistical Surveys, Inc., on
March 4, 2010, in Reno, Nev., during the National
Association of Trailer Manufacturers’ (NATM) Convention and
Trade Show.
Statistical Surveys is a premier provider of market intelligence
to the trailer, marine, manufactured housing and RV industries.
They specialize in the ongoing gathering of new retail
registration data in these industries and have created the
world’s largest number of market share data reports.
Featherlite’s award was determined based on retail registration
of livestock trailers in 2009.
“We are grateful for Statistical Surveys’ recognition of
Featherlite’s leadership in the livestock trailer market,” Eric
Clement, Featherlite Vice President of Sales & General Manager,
said. “Farmers, ranchers and ag business owners purchase
Featherlites more than any other trailer brand. We appreciate
the trust they have in us and look forward to offering trailers
that are of superior durability and reliability and that enhance
their farming operations.”
This is the third consecutive year Featherlite has received this
award. Featherlite is the nation’s oldest aluminum specialty
trailer brand, having built its first aluminum livestock trailer
in 1973. In addition to livestock trailers, Featherlite
manufactures horse trailers, car trailers, utility trailers, ATV
trailers, racecar transporters and other specialty trailers.
Featherlite recently unveiled its 2011 product line, including
its new Lazer stock trailer, which features a new design for the
trailer’s air spacing. Other new options for Featherlite stock
trailers are an anti-skid option on the trailer’s rear floor, an
airflow system and treadplate on the gooseneck nose, among
others.
Featherlite livestock trailers, which include gooseneck
trailers, bumper pull trailers, low profile trailer, combo
trailers, show trailers and semi livestock trailers, are sold
through Featherlite’s dealer network of 180 across the U.S. and
Canada.
For more information on Featherlite Trailers, visit
http://www.fthr.com/tnews or call 800-800-1230.
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Featherlite Trailers’ new array of “lite” priced
horse trailers plus luxury living quarters on display at
Quarter Horse Congress
At
this month’s All American Quarter Horse Congress,
Featherlite’s show display will include many new
“lite-priced”
horse trailers, while still
offering horse owners Featherlite’s all-aluminum durability
plus distinctive luxury choices.
Leading the line
up of new Featherlite trailers on display at the Quarter
Horse Congress is the
Model 8533 gooseneck horse trailer
that now
has even more options including a 2-horse configuration and
a weekender living quarters.
More details..
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Featherlite introduces
versatile new combo stock trailer/horse trailer
CRESCO, Iowa (December
21, 2009) – With its versatility and lower
price point, Featherlite’s new Model 8417
combination trailer is a desired hauling option
for horse owners, livestock owners and hobby
farmers. Gooseneck trailer Model 8417 is
available in 16-foot and 20-foot lengths and is
designed for hauling both cattle and horses.
Numerous options like center gates and horse
stall dividers can better tailor the trailer to
the owner’s preferences.
Measuring an easy-to-tow width of six feet seven
inches and height of seven feet, Model 8417
features a full swing rear door with lockable
slider, a 3-foot slant wall or 4-foot straight
wall dressing room and a treated wood floor.
Like all Featherlite livestock and horse
trailers, the Model 8417 comes with
Featherlite’s sleek “wave’ side panels and
wraparound LED lights. Other available options
include aluminum wheels, hay rack, tack options,
plexiglass air space panels, rubber floor mats
and more.
For more information on Featherlite Model 8417,
call Featherlite Trailers at 800-800-1230, visit
your local dealer or go to the web at
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Featherlite’s car
trailer options meet racers’ needs
CRESCO, Iowa/November 16,
2009 — Car owners can now better design a
trailer that meets all their needs, thanks
to Featherlite Trailers’ 2010
car trailer options.
Among these options is a front-mounted
slide-out that adds additional space to the
Model 4926’s optional living quarters. This
option lets the trailer take up less room
than it would with side-mounted slide-outs.
Featherlite also offers expanded color
choices to make a racer’s car trailer stand
out from the rest. Green, yellow, orange and
brandywine side panels are available on all
models. If a single color trailer doesn’t
stand out enough, customers can select the
tri-color option to really give their
trailers an eye-catching look. Plus, new
optional aluminum wheels are
corrosion-resistant and add an extra dash of
style.
For more information about the new features
offered on Featherlite car trailers, visit
Featherlite online at
www.fthr.com/tnews or call
1-800-800-1230.
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NASCAR/Featherlite Most Improved Driver
Award results for October
CRESCO, Iowa/November 6, 2009
— Featherlite is proud to present the
NASCAR/Featherlite Most Improved Driver
Award following each NASCAR Nationwide
Series, Camping World Truck Series and
regional series race.
The award is presented to a driver who
demonstrates the most improvement in terms
of finishing position from race to race. The
NASCAR/Featherlite Most Improved Driver
Award was recently presented to the
following drivers:
Aric Almirola, #15 Graceway Pharmaceuticals/AKawareness.com
Toyota, Camping World Truck Series,
Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, Ala.,
October 31
Terry Cook, #25 Harris Trucking/Cajun
Industries Toyota, Camping World Truck
Series, Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville,
Va., October 24
Frank Fleming, #40 Jerry Hunt Auto & Truck
Sales Pontiac, Whelen Southern Modified
Tour, Caraway Speedway, Asheboro, N.C.,
October 24
Jason Leffler, #38 Great Clips Toyota,
Nationwide Series, Memphis Motorsports Park,
Memphis, Tenn., October 24
Ted Christopher, #36 Al-Lee Installations,
Whelen Modified Tour, Thompson International
Speedway, Thompson, Conn., October 18
Mike Bliss, #11 Ridemakerz.com Toyota,
Nationwide Series, Lowes Motor Speedway,
Charlotte, N.C., October 16
Michael Annett, #15 Germain Racing Toyota,
Nationwide Series, Auto Club Speedway, Los
Angeles, Calif., October 10
Erick Rudolph, #59 Original Pizza Logs/Prime
Tyme Chevrolet, Whelen Modified Tour,
Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford, Conn.,
October 4
Mike Wallace, #01 Village West Discount
Liquor Chevrolet, Nationwide Series, Kansas
Speedway, Kansas City, Kan., October 3
Gene Pack, #1 Comtech
Solutions/Wings-N-Things Chevrolet, Whelen
Southern Modified Tour, Ace Speedway,
Altamahaw, N.C., October 2
For more information about
Featherlite or for a list of other winners
this year, visit the web at
www.fthr.com.
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New Featherlite
snowmobile trailer blends versatility
with aerodynamics
CRESCO, Iowa/November 4, 2009
— V-nose and versatile are two words to
describe Featherlite’s newest snowmobile
trailer, the Model 1610V, which features an
aerodynamic v-nose. But its versatility
makes it more than just a snowmobile trailer
– it’s also a multi-purpose toy hauler for
transporting motorcycles, ATVs, dirt bikes
and other cargo.
The v-nose of Model 1610V is
designed with a 50-inch wide front ramp for
easier unloading of snowmobiles and other
“toys”. Length options range from 12 feet to
24 feet with a 6 feet or 6 feet 6 inches
inside height. The standard width is 6 feet
and 11 inches.
The snowmobile trailer is
equipped with handy cable assisted rear and
front ramps, visibility enhancing LED
stop/turn and clearance lights and
23/32-inch moisture resistant Featherlite
Advantage wood floor.
Various options are available
with Model 1610V including a smooth extruded
aluminum floor, overhead cabinets, hat shelf
with clothes rod, surface mount tie downs
and fuel door. An array of exterior colors
is available, including Featherlite’s newest
selections – green, yellow, orange or
brandywine – and the option for a dual or
tri-colored exterior.
Model 1610V is manufactured
with durable, corrosion-resistant aluminum,
creating a lighter, easier towing trailer,
according to Featherlite trailer owners. It
comes with an 8-year limited structural
transferable warranty.
For more information on
Featherlite Model 1610V snowmobile trailer,
call 800-800-1230 or visit the web at
www.fthr.com/tnews.
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New Featherlite
recreational trailer options enhance
versatility and appearance
Two new noses give
customers the multipurpose freedom they
need, the style they desire
CRESCO, Iowa/October 21, 2009
— Featherlite Trailers’ selection of 2010
recreational trailers are designed to
give customers more freedom, and look
better, than ever before.
The new
Model 1610V comes with a 50” front
unload ramp in a V-nose. This allows for
easy unloading of a variety of toys, from
snowmobiles to ATVs to dirt bikes.
Adventurers can turn to the 1610V to haul
their toys regardless of the toy or the
weather.
Featherlite’s
Model 1648 snowmobile trailer also has a
new aerodynamic radius nose. This stylish,
sleek design is sure to turn heads when on
the road.
Both trailers also benefit
from Featherlite’s expanded color choices.
Green, yellow, orange and brandywine side
panels are available on the 1610V and 1648,
as well as all of Featherlite’s ATV
trailers, motorcycle trailers and utility
trailers. Customers can also select the
tri-color option to really give their
trailers an eye-catching look.
For more information about
the Model 1610V and Model 1648, visit
Featherlite online at
www.fthr.com/tnews or call 800-800-1230.
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Safety and
convenience meet versatility in
Featherlite’s Model 3110
New 2010 options make
trailer suitable for construction and
landscaping in addition to car hauling
CRESCO,
Iowa/October 15, 2009 — Featherlite’s 2010
offerings include some significant new
options for the
Model 3110 car trailer. These new
options not only increase the 3110’s
standing as a car trailer but also make it
an excellent choice for construction and
landscaping.
One such option is the
hydraulic lift package that tilts the
trailer’s deck, eliminating the need for a
ramp. This makes loading and unloading cars
and construction vehicles safer and more
convenient.
The 3110 also has landscaper
options that include a frontal storage rack
for front loader attachments. In addition,
an optional side rack can store landscaping
tools such as weed trimmers.
In order to better
accommodate heavier items like front
loaders, the 3110 now sports a 2,200# ramp
capacity, versus the old 1,700#. Flush
mounted pin LED lights provide greater
visibility on the road.
For more information about
the new Model 3110 trailer options, visit
Featherlite online at
www.fthr.com/tnews or call 800-800-1230.
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Featherlite Trailers’ new array
of “lite” priced horse trailers plus
luxury living quarters
on display at Quarter Horse
Congress
CRESCO, Iowa/October 7, 2009
—At this month’s All American Quarter Horse
Congress, Featherlite’s show display will
include many new “lite-priced”
horse trailers, while still offering
horse owners Featherlite’s all-aluminum
durability plus distinctive luxury choices.
“Featherlite’s newest generation of horse
trailers originates from a desire to offer
more value to horse owners who are faced
with a challenging economy yet are still
focused on the safety and care of their
horses and don’t want to sacrifice
reliability and quality,” Randy Lewis,
Featherlite national sales manager, said.
Leading
the line up of new Featherlite trailers on
display at the Quarter Horse Congress
(Congress) is the
Model 8533 gooseneck horse trailer
introduced this spring that now has even
more options including a 2-horse
configuration and a weekender living
quarters. A Model 8533 combining both new
options will be on display at Congress. The
8533 measures an easy-to-tow width of 6’7”
and has Featherlite’s new standard feature –
chrome glass windows. The trailer sports a
handy dressing room with 46” short wall when
not outfitted with a living quarters.
The weekender living quarters
in the Model 8533 offers the options of a
bed in the gooseneck, shower/toilet combo,
overhead cabinets, single stainless steel
sink, countertop, wardrobe closet, in
cabinet refrigerator, microwave and other
amenities.
“Featherlite’s 8533 horse
trailer is designed for the recreational
horse owner with its lower price point and
the option for a small living quarters, yet
it still affords a horse owner the
durability and value of Featherlite’s
all-aluminum construction,” Lewis said. The
starting retail price for the Model 8533 is
$18,404 with the living quarters starting at
$27,105.
Another solution for
price-conscious horse owners is
Featherlite’s new Model 8417, a combo
horse/stock gooseneck trailer. The new combo
trailer also measures 6’7” wide and is
available in lengths of 16’ and 20’ and with
a slant or straight wall dressing room. The
trailer comes standard with a wood floor,
wraparound LED lights, an aerodynamic
tapered gooseneck and full swing rear gate.
Numerous additions are available on the
Model 8417 including tack options, LED strip
lighting, plexiglass and more.
“Two
other new lite-priced horse trailer models,
the 9405 and 9409, plus our livestock Model
8117 are also new for 2010, plus pricing on
most Featherlite models has never been more
attractive,” Lewis said. “While we’ve
developed more economical hauling options,
we’ve still kept focus on the quality,
easy-tow and durability of a Featherlite
trailer. In addition, all horse trailers now
come with Featherlite’s new mirrored
“chrome” glass windows.”
On the other end of the
spectrum, horse owners still have the option
of customizing their trailer with
eye-catching and unique options with the
Featherlite PerfectFit™ System. Featherlite
will have on display a Featherlite living
quarters configured with a Nintendo Wii®.
This 23-ft. double slideout has a rear
bedroom that also serves as an entertainment
suite. It sports a leather foldout electric
couch, a wet bar and a Nintendo Wii. There
is also a Wii gaming console outside on the
trailer. The trailer features stylish LED
strip lighting that provides extra
illumination in the horse area, a wrapped
hay rack, convenient sliding saddle rack and
an exterior with dual silver/black side
sheets and polished aluminum panels on the
bottom.
Another living quarters on
display will feature heavy-duty 2” thick
feed doors with chrome glass windows, fans
in the horse area and polished panels on the
exterior. The 16’ living quarters area
features a VIP interior with 2-toned walnut
cabinet doors with a clear maple inlay.
Other horse trailers on
display include:
• The new
Model 9405 will be on showcase with one
of Featherlite’s newest exterior colors –
brandywine. The Model 9405 is a one or two
horse trailer with a flip up rear door and a
ramp.
• Featherlite’s popular
Model 8541 gooseneck horse trailer
features exterior styling of dual white and
stainless steel with painted ‘wave’ side
panels on the bottom, a white painted roof
rail, graphics and Featherlite’s new
optional aluminum wheels. The horse area is
equipped with Featherlite’s new WERM
flooring option, which seals the trailer
floor and provides a padded, slip resistant
surface that is impervious to liquids and
eliminates the need for rubber mats.
• & Many more!
Featherlite has been building
all-aluminum horse trailers since 1973. Each
Featherlite horse trailer comes with an
8-year limited structural warranty, and new
for 2010 models, Featherlite’s warranty is
transferable when traded in for a new
Featherlite trailer and resold at an
authorized Featherlite dealer. “Horse owners
can feel confident they’re receiving
reliability, a superior tow and peace of
mind when they choose a Featherlite horse
trailer,” Lewis said.
The All American Quarter
Horse Congress is held at the Ohio Expo
Center in Columbus, Ohio, from Oct. 2-25,
2009 with the trade show opening October 8.
Featherlite’s display spaces at Congress are
inside in Congress Hall and outside across
the street from the Congress Annex. For more
information, call 800-800-1230 or visit the
web at
www.fthr.com/tnews.
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New Featherlite stock trailer
options provide style and safety
CRESCO, Iowa/October 12, 2009 — When
Featherlite Trailers planned its 2010
stock trailer options, its main goal was
to stack great looks on top of superior
durability. “We wanted to outdo ourselves,”
Randy Lewis, Featherlite’s national sales
manager, said.
 To
that end, Featherlite has released options
that really make its stock trailers
exceptional. Customers now have four new
colors from which to select: green, yellow,
orange and brandywine. Corrosion-resistant
aluminum wheels are another option that add
an extra dash of style.
Featherlite’s options aren’t just about
flash and style. The new “Step Safe” rear
gate option is designed to be safer for your
livestock, and their owners too. “Step Safe”
center gates, previously introduced in
Featherlite’s 2009 models, are already
effective in preventing livestock slippage,
and the new rear gate option makes loading
and unloading livestock even safer.
For more information about the new stock
trailer options, visit Featherlite online at
www.fthr.com/tnews or call 800-800-1230.
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Featherlite Announces Aggressive
Product Launch Despite Tough Market
New innovations, exclusive features top the list
Cresco, IA/June 10, 2009 – Featherlite®
Trailers’ 2010 offerings suggest this is a
company as tough as its products. Instead of
adopting a “stay the course” attitude for 2009,
Featherlite has unveiled new trailers, new
options and bold new customer benefits.
“At
Featherlite, we think the proper response to an
underperforming economy is to over-perform,”
Randy Lewis, Featherlite’s national sales
manager, said. “We wanted to outdo ourselves
with both product innovation and customer
benefit.”
Bold innovations
Among
Featherlite’s biggest innovations are the new
“Step-Safe” rear gates, featured in their
livestock trailers. Featherlite is offering this
popular option for their rear gates in addition
to the center gates. “Step-Safe” gates help
prevent livestock slippage, and they’re
convenient for farmers and ranchers too.
The new transferrable warranty program also
showcases Featherlite’s commitment to the
customer. Featherlite’s eight-year limited
warranty now stays with trailers when traded in
at a Featherlite dealer for a new Featherlite
trailer.
Rounding
out Featherlite’s star innovations is the new
power lift package on the 3110 car trailer. This
option tilts the trailer bed down to the ground,
eliminating the need for ramps. It’s a feature
that will especially appeal to farmers,
contractors and landscapers.
More standard features
The
2010 Featherlites also come with new standard
features. One of these eye-catching features is
offering chrome glass windows as standard
equipment. This feature was previously
restricted to Featherlite’s premium Medalist
trailers, and it adds a lot of style to
trailers. Standard chrome glass is a feature
unique to Featherlite—no other company provides
this!
High quality, high value
Featherlite
has pioneered innovative new manufacturing
techniques, creating models that are more
economical for trailer owners. These trailers
will still provide all the essential features
consumers have come to expect from a
Featherlite.
Among these new trailers are the 8117 stock
trailer and the 8414 and 8415 combo trailers.
Featherlite has also applied these new
innovations to an existing trailer, Model 8107,
making it even more affordable.

Sierra “Lite” Living Quarters will be welcome to
trailer buyers on a budget, too. This option is
for horse trailer owners who want frugality
without sacrificing all the frills.
Exciting new options
Trailer buyers will love Featherlite’s extended
options. WERM flooring eliminates the need for
rubber mats, yet still offers a padded ride for
horses. And options such as new color
selections, tri-color trailers, painted “wave”
side panels and aluminum wheels give trailers an
eye-catching look no matter where people go.
Ice fishing, campers and truck beds
Featherlite
is aggressively targeting niche markets with
their new releases. North American residents
above the Mason-Dixon Line will love the
“Freedom” trailer for ice fishermen. This
comfortable trailer boasts sofa and swing-down
beds, a kitchenette, bath and a flat screen TV.
It also has fresh water and electricity inputs,
and a hydraulic lift lets the trailer sit flush
against the ice. Why get bored waiting for the
fish to bite?
The Freedom serves double duty in the summertime
as a toy hauler, perfect for ATVs, motorcycles
or bicycles. It also makes a wonderful trailer
to take on extended camping or hunting
trips.


Another trailer well-suited to outdoor
activities is the 1609 “Mod Pod,” especially
with its new camper package. The “Mod Pod”
transforms from trailer to camper in minutes and
is tough enough to take off the beaten path.
This is a trailer for cyclists, hikers and other
explorers.

Also new for 2009 is Featherlite’s redesigned
radius-style pickup truck bed. The bed offers a
“headache rack”, stake pockets and a trap door
to install a gooseneck or fifth wheel
connection.
For more information about all of Featherlite’s
2010 products and features, visit Featherlite
online at www.fthr.com or call 1-800-800-1230.
About Featherlite
Featherlite, Inc. is a North American leader in
designing, manufacturing and marketing high
quality aluminum specialty trailers, specialized
transporters and custom mobile marketing
trailers. Featherlite has highly diversified
product lines offering hundreds of standard
model and custom-designed horse, livestock, car,
utility and recreational trailers through an
extensive dealer network in the U.S. and Canada.
In addition to its "Official Trailer" status of
NASCAR, Featherlite is a sponsor of many equine,
livestock and motorsports organizations.
Featherlite is part of the Universal Trailer
Corporation’s family of brands |
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Featherlite partners with exciting new
series ‘Saddle Up with Dennis Brouse’ on PBS
Show combines training techniques with heartwarming
stories
CRESCO, Iowa/December 23,
2008—Featherlite Trailers is excited to announce its
partnership with Saddle Up with Dennis Brouse, a
new television series that celebrates the relationship
between horse and human that will debut in January of
2009. The first season of this 13-part series will debut
on PBS stations across the country.
The host, Dennis Brouse, is a highly
respected and experienced horse trainer. “Whether you
own a horse or just love to watch them in the movies,
we’ll explore our storied partnership with this
magnificent animal,” Brouse said. “The series will
appeal to everyone from the serious horse owner to the
arm-chair rider. We’re grateful to public
television and our sponsors American Cowboy,
Featherlite, Fund for Horses and Gold Buckle Network for
making this possible.”
Shot in high definition (HD), each episode
will showcase a specific training question or situation
addressed by Brouse with the horse's owner. This
training thread is integrated into each show as a means
to increase the audience’s understanding of horses.
Special features will take viewers on a powerful and
emotional journey into the horse world, highlighting
everything from the mounted police to hippotherapy,
along with segments on special breeds and classes of
horses.
A Featherlite living quarters horse trailer
will be used during the production of the show.
“Featherlite is proud to support Saddle Up with
Dennis Brouse and their great work conveying the
compelling stories of the relationship between horse and
rider,” Randy Lewis, Featherlite national sales manager,
said.
Brouse has been working with horses since
the age of 14. After spending time learning to train
horses “the old fashioned way,” he quickly realized that
he was at odds with this method. Since 1996, Dennis has
spent thousands of hours studying and fine-tuning his
training methods. In 2002, he produced his first series
of training tapes, and shortly thereafter produced a
television show that aired on RFD-TV.
Saddle Up with Dennis Brouse is
produced by GlassOnion Productions and distributed by
Executive Program Services (EPS). Horse enthusiasts are
encouraged to check their local public television
station listings for air times, or contact their local
station (http://www.pbs.org/stationfinder/stationfinder_relocalize.html)
to make sure this program is shown in their area. Visit
http://www.saddleupwithdennisbrouse.com for a sneak
peek of the show.
Featherlite’s product line of horse,
livestock, car, recreation and commercial/utility
trailers are sold through an international dealer
network of over 200. For more information on
Featherlite, visit
http://www.fthr.com/tnews or call 800-800-1230. |
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Featherlite
launches
new
websites
created
for
today’s
trailer
customers
CRESCO,
Iowa/November
10,
2008—Featherlite
Trailers
has
launched
two
new
interactive
websites
that
are
more
kinetic
and
“customer-centric”
than
ever
before.
Enhancements
include
the
Featherlite
Online
Trailer
Builder,
Request
a
Quote
and
Model
Comparison
features,
among
many
others,
as
well
as
a
complete
aesthetic
redesign.
One
of
the
new
sites,
http://www.fthr.com,
focuses
on
Featherlite’s
consumer
trailer
models
–
car,
recreation,
livestock,
horse
and
commercial/utility.
The
second
site,
http://www.featherlitespecialty.com,
spotlights
the
dynamic
Featherlite
business-to-business
segments.
This
includes
the
famed
Featherlite
racecar
transporters
used
by
NASCAR,
IRL
and
other
racing
sanction
teams.
The
major
portion
of
the
site
illuminates
the
extensive
capabilities
that
Featherlite
has
designing
and
manufacturing
dynamic
mobile
facilities
for
business,
corporate,
government
and
professional
sports
organizations.
Both
sites
use
audio
and
video
extensively
to
tell
the
story
of
the
product
lines
of
the
nation’s
leading
aluminum
specialty
trailer
brand,
which
this
year
celebrates
the
35th
anniversary
of
its
first
all-aluminum
trailer.
One
of
the
most
interactive
elements
of
the
new
Featherlite
consumer
website
is
the
Featherlite
Online
Trailer
Builder.
This
online
trailer
configurator
has
been
implemented
for
horse
trailers
first
with
the
other
product
lines
to
follow
in
the
future.
Online
visitors
answer
a
series
of
questions
to
receive
trailer
matches
based
on
their
hauling
preferences.
They
can
then
alter
the
trailer’s
color
online
before
perusing
through
many
popular
trailer
options
to
add
to
their
horse
trailer.
Throughout
the
process,
the
pricing
summary
will
change
based
on
the
user’s
selections.
Upon
the
completion
of
building
their
horse
trailer,
the
web
viewer
can
automatically
email
their
summary
of
selections
to
their
nearest
dealer
for
the
dealer’s
best
pricing.
Or
they
can
print
the
summary
and
take
it
into
their
dealer
for
their
best
deal.
The
configurator
also
includes
save
and
send
to
friend
features.
“The
new
Featherlite
web
resource
will
provide
customers
a
smooth,
highly
intuitive
and
visually
exciting
journey,”
according
to
Featherlite
spokesman
John
K.
Hall,
director
of
marketing
communications.
“Visitors
can
hear
and
see
comments
by
Featherlite
owners
addressing
key
issues
of
interest
to
trailer
shoppers.
Visitors
also
can
review
the
attributes
of
Featherlite
trailers
interactively,
selecting
elements
on
which
they
most
want
information.”
The
new
fthr.com
website
also
includes
additional
means
of
communication
with
customers’
nearest
dealers,
like
a
feature
that
allows
visitors
to
get
a
quote
from
their
closest
dealer
on
a
specific
model.
An
enhanced
dealer
finder
allows
people
to
search
for
their
dealer
by
zip
code,
state
or
country.
Featherlite
has
also
conveniently
added
a
Google
Map
for
visitors
to
get
directions
to
their
nearest
dealer.
According
to
a
survey
by
the
Pew
Internet
Project,
81%
of
Internet
users
look
for
information
online
about
a
service
or
product
they
are
thinking
of
buying.
“In
the
35
years
since
Featherlite
introduced
its
first
trailer,
the
ways
trailer
buyers
look
for
information
has
changed
dramatically,”
Hall
said.
“With
the
new
Featherlite
websites,
we’re
allowing
trailer
buyers
instant
access
to
information
that
is
important
in
their
purchasing
decision.”
Other
additions
to
the
new
website
include
a
model
by
model
comparison
where
potential
trailer
owners
can
compare
up
to
three
trailer
models
side
by
side
and
print
the
comparison.
Web
users
will
also
find
tips
for
selecting
a
trailer,
common
trailer
terms
and
definitions
and
overall
more
information
on
Featherlite
models,
features
and
options.
Featherlite’s
product
line
of
car,
recreation,
livestock,
horse
and
commercial/utility
trailers
are
sold
through
an
international
dealer
network
of
220.
Featherlite
specialty
trailer
are
sold
through
Featherlite’s
corporate
headquarters,
located
in
Cresco,
Iowa.
For
more
information
on
Featherlite,
visit
http://www.fthr.com
or
http://www.featherlitespecialty.com.
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Bold, unique Featherlite horse trailers on display now at 2008 Quarter Horse Congress
CRESCO, Iowa/Oct. 9, 2008<Featherlite is rolling out the ³biggest ideas² in horse trailer innovations with its new 2009 models at the Ohio All American Quarter Horse Congress trade show, which opens to the public today. Featherlite will have nearly 60 trailers on display both indoors and outdoors during Congress. A few of the eye-catching and unique trailers and options horse owners will see at Congress include:
* Dual Color Side Sheets Several Featherlite horse trailers will be on display with Featherlite¹s new vibrant dual color side sheets. Horse owners can choose to partner colors from Featherlite¹s standard array of colors including white, black, silver, red, blue and mocha tan or choose from others, such as yellow or orange, to enhance their trailer¹s exterior design.
* Painted Roof Rail Unique color choices are also available on the roof rail of Featherlite horse trailers, like the Model 8541 at Congress with a yellow roof rail. Other stylish add-ons with this trailer include a stainless steel wrap, a raised feather on the gooseneck and aluminum wheels.
* Front Slideout Living Quarters This bumper pull features a living quarters, complete with a slideout in the front of the trailer for additional living space.
* Featherlite 53-ft. OECountry Estate¹ The Featherlite Country Estate model features a massive 33-ft. Sierra living quarters with four slideouts. Behind the owners¹ 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, hand scraped old barn hickory floors in 5-inch planks, a 32-inch flat screen TV that emerges from behind the mantle with remote-control power lift and many more!
* Featherlite Living Quarters configured with Nintendo Wii® - This 23-ft. double slide has a rear bedroom that doubles as an entertainment suite. It sports a leather fold-out electric couch, a wet bar and a Nintendo Wii. There is also a Wii gaming console outside on the trailer!
* ³Euro² Featherlite - The Euro Featherlite is configured so that horses can be loaded from the rear and unloaded through the front. Mangers are engineered into both trailer sides for extraordinary storage capacity. And a large ³vending² door is positioned in the front of the trailer. The door lifts up on a horizontal hinge to allow more light and air to flood into the horse area, creating a more compelling environment for horses that are sometimes hard to load.
* Plus many more!
Featherlite¹s Congress trailers were each built with unique options that can be easily added to a horse trailer with the Featherlite PerfectFitTM System. The PerfectFit System is a streamlined trailer ordering process that lets horse owners select the right model, options and features that most closely match their horses and their life. ³All of these trailers on display at Congress were created by starting with one of our standard models,² Featherlite National Sales Manager Randy Lewis said. ³The beauty of the Featherlite PerfectFit System is that the customer can get a trailer customized to them with about any option but doesn¹t have to pay the price of a custom model.²
Featherlite is the ³Official Trailer² of American Quarter Horse Association and the Ohio Quarter Horse Congress. Featherlite¹s display spaces at Congress are inside in Congress Hall and outside across the street from the Congress Annex. For more information call 800-800-1230 or visit the web at www.fthr.com/tnews.
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At 2008 Quarter Horse Congress, Featherlite® Trailers answers
the question: ‘What’s the Big Idea?’
CRESCO,
Iowa/Sept. 4, 2008—At the Ohio All American Quarter Horse
Congress, the largest equine event in the nation, Featherlite®
(www.fthr.com) the “Official Trailer” of American Quarter Horse
Association and the Quarter Horse Congress, is rolling out the
“biggest ideas” in the horse trailer industry with its
remarkable new 2009 models. Not all of Featherlite’s Big Ideas
have to do with size, even though one of the trailers to be on
display is an eye-catching giant, measuring over 50-ft. long.
“This
not only is the biggest custom horse trailer allowable on the
road—spanning 53-ft. from stem to stern and 13-ft. 6-inches
tall, it will be the most stunning,” said Randy Lewis,
Featherlite national sales manager. “This trailer will be decked
out with over 90 special options—and that doesn’t even include
those in the living quarters.”
This horse trailer model,
which will be on view at the Featherlite outdoor display across
the street from the Quarter Horse Congress Annex building, has
massive luxury living quarters with four slide outs that
dramatically expand the interior space. Behind the owners’
living quarters is an upper-deck three-horse slant load plus
one-horse straight load configuration. If no horse is
transported in the straight-load stall, there is enough room to
garage a golf cart or ATV for the trip.
The western-style
Featherlite Sierra living quarters is 33-ft. long and has all
the amenities of a luxury condo. Interior features include a
slate-finished fireplace, copper sinks, a breathtaking kitchen
and a ceiling adorned with ostrich saddle leather trayed with
silver tin coffers. Visitors enter this massive trailer with
entrance steps of ceramic tile. Inside they will see custom
leather furniture, hand-scraped old barn hickory floors in
5-inch planks, cedar-lined closets and a 32-inch flat screen TV
that emerges from behind the mantle with a remote-control power
lift. It also has solid surface countertops and shower and solid
maple cabinetry. Outside the trailer has a self-seeking
satellite dish, Girard awning and custom graphics among many
other features.
On the other end of the spectrum,
Congress visitors can see a completely new Featherlite
configuration, “Warm Blood” Model 9407 two-horse bumper pull.
This special straight-load configuration has no mangers and
carries its lowest price point ever.
Need a place to
relax between rides? You’ll want to see the Featherlite “Wii®”-configured
trailer. This 23-ft. double slide has a rear bedroom that
doubles as an entertainment suite. It sports a leather fold-out
electric couch, a wet bar and a Nintendo Wii. You can play
friends and family in the room or online. Want more? There is
also a Wii gaming console outside on the trailer! Visitors can
stop by the booth and sign up for the Wii Tournament during
Congress with prizes awarded to winners.
Dynamic
dual-color Featherlite trailers are finding an intense following
after their official introduction at the 2008 Featherlite
International Dealer Meeting. At Congress Featherlite introduces
a number of equine trailers with dual-color side sheets. These
striking trailers promise to stop viewers in their tracks at
shows and events.
 Among the other introductions at
Congress will be the “Euro” Featherlite that incorporates
features enjoyed by international horse owners into
Featherlite’s distinctive American platform. The Euro
Featherlite is configured so that horses can be loaded from the
rear and unloaded through the front. Mangers are engineered into
both trailer sides for extraordinary storage capacity. And a
large “vending” door is positioned in the front of the trailer.
The door lifts up on a horizontal hinge to allow more light and
air to flood into the horse area, creating a more compelling
environment for horses that are sometimes hard to load.
 Among the other Featherlites to be on display is a bumper pull
living quarters with a front slide out and a Medalist Series
with polished Wave sides, frameless windows, heavy-duty 2-inch
double seal feed doors and LED strip lighting inside the horse
area among other special features.
“We have never
introduced so many new trailer configurations at Congress,”
Lewis said. “We believe visitors will enjoy seeing these--and
the rest of the “big ideas” from Featherlite.
“This is
an exciting event for us. It showcases the skill and knowledge
of the people at Featherlite who actually make these
extraordinary trailers. And it demonstrates that no other
trailer manufacturer in the nation can do what Featherlite
does.”
Featherlite’s display spaces at Congress are
inside in Congress Hall and outside across the street from the
Congress Annex. For more information call 800-800-1230 or visit
the web at www.fthr.com/tnews.
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An interview with Universal Trailer
Investor and Board Member Paul Zepf
CINCINNATI, Ohio/May 30, 2008
In February 2008, Universal Trailer
Corporation President and CEO Tom Frey announced that Corporate Partners
II [CP] had invested $45 million in newly issued equity of Universal
Trailer Corporation [UTC], thereby becoming UTC’s largest shareholder.
UTC is the largest
specialty trailer manufacturer in North America. The Company
manufactures a wide selection of trailer and motorcoach products. Its
brands are Haulmark, Haulmark Motorcoach,
Featherlite, Exiss, Sooner and Miley. Paul Zepf, a Managing Principal of
CP, talks about his firm’s recent investment in UTC. Mark Wicks of
GateHouse Media Inc. is the interviewer. Below is a summary of Paul
Zepf’s remarks (edited for clarity).
GateHouse Media:
How do you view Corporate Partners II’s [CP] relatively
new status as majority shareholder of Universal Trailer Corporation [UTC]?
Paul Zepf:
After its first hundred days as UTC’s largest shareholder, Corporate
Partners II has seen a unique strength emerge through the alliance of a
large investment firm and the leading American specialty trailer
company. From a number of perspectives, including capital resources,
having an investment fund the size of Corporate Partners’ in support of
Universal Trailer is unique in the industry.
GateHouse Media:
What attracted CP to an investment in this trailer
company?
Paul Zepf: We
were attracted to UTC based on the strength of the company’s products
and management, and its leading market positions.
GateHouse Media:
The overall economy being what it is, how has UTC
performed?
Paul Zepf:
Despite a difficult economy and high commodity prices since we first
made our investment, UTC is performing in‐line with our expectations,
largely the result of the steps management has taken to adjust to the
current environment.
GateHouse Media:
What stands out since CP entered into the relationship?
Paul Zepf: In
the past four months UTC has showcased new product innovations at each
of four dealer conventions, launched national retail promotions and
brought greater efficiencies to its manufacturing facilities in seven
states.
GateHouse Media:
How does CP function managerially with UTC?
Paul Zepf: We
made the investment in UTC to support the company and the management
teams at each of the [divisions]. We bring to the table substantial
capital resources and management counsel, and provide assistance in
strategic development, both internally and through potential
acquisitions. Going forward, these additional resources should position
Universal Trailer well ahead of others in the competitive marketplace.
GateHouse Media:
What do you see looking forward?
Paul Zepf: The
first four months held few surprises. We did a lot of work and spent
months researching the industry and Universal Trailer Corporation before
investing. From this effort, I believe we developed a good understanding
of the industry, the market environment and each of the UTC
subsidiaries. The current market is challenging and metal prices have
spiked upwards, but UTC management has made adjustments to operate
profitably in this environment. Corporate Partners II expects to
continue to work with UTC to build on its existing strengths. This
relationship can effect higher performance in the current environment as
well as in the coming upturn. Our efforts will continue to enhance our
important relationships with our distribution partners and end
customers.
ABOUT CORPORATE PARTNERS
Corporate Partners is a leading private
equity group targeting significant investments in established public and
private companies. In 2005, Corporate Partners closed its most recent
fund, CP II, with capital commitments of $1.1 billion. Corporate
Partners Invests in
Solutions® by providing
equity and equity‐related capital to support companies where there is a
value‐added use of proceeds such as a strategic acquisition, the pursuit
of a growth initiative, strengthening the balance sheet, increasing
shareholder stability and other important corporate needs. Corporate
Partners is a business unit of Lazard Alternative Investments. For more
information on Corporate Partners, go to
www.corporatepartnersllc.com. |
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Featherlite ‘PerfectFit’ Living
Quarters with striking new décor selections
reshapes trailer buying experience
CRESCO,
Iowa/April 10, 2008 — Featherlite® Trailers continues to transform the
traveling and buying experience of horse owners with the introduction of
striking new décor options now available through the popular PerfectFit™
System.
The PerfectFit System is a new process that allows the horse trailer to
be designed around the horse owner and their horses, without the custom
price. Previously featured only on select living quarters models, it is
now available on Featherlite’s entire line of horse and livestock
trailers.
Along with the introduction of the expanded PerfectFit System,
Featherlite has many new décor options available. In 2007, Featherlite
first partnered with Sierra Custom Interiors to produce Featherlite’s
entire line of living quarters interiors, which continues today.
Among its new options is an expanded selection of cabinet woods
including Aged Paulownia (dark oak), Farmyard Hickory, Moving Walnut and
Trinity Oak, in addition to the traditional choices. A new assortment of
fabric selections for seating or valances is also available, but extra
this year is a medley of upgraded exotic leather seating options,
including a number of animal patterns.
Standard flooring is linoleum, which in 2008 features more stone walk
qualities. Upgrades to ceramic or hardwood are available.
In addition to cabinets, flooring, seating and valances, major
selections for new living quarters customers are wall covering, ceiling
and countertops. After designing the “look and feel” of their interior,
the customer will move on to other amenities such as entertainment
options. A popular entertainment choice for many living quarters owners
recently has been the stereo with DVD and surround sound and optional XM
satellite radio. Other popular options include an electric fireplace,
electric awning with wind sensor and remote control and the dishwashing
drawer option.
“The PerfectFit System makes the selection process of interior options
and floor plans much easier for customers when they meet with their
local Featherlite dealer to order their living quarters,” Featherlite
National Sales Manager Randy Lewis said. As always, if a customer
doesn’t want to go through the selection process, dealers have a range
of living quarters inventory on their sales lots for customers to select
from.
With the new PerfectFit, customers will see the consolidation of
Featherlite’s living quarters models down to one model, the Model 8581.
“Our previous model offering was larger and more complicated, but each
of the models was more limited in its selections,” Lewis said. “The
PerfectFit System puts the focus more on the configuration, layout and
functionality of the trailer. The customer ends up getting more choices
and superior value.”
The process begins with the customer selecting their required number of
horse stalls, the short wall length and the width of the trailer. Then
dealers will let customers pick from a wide array of interior floor
plans and the major décor options before focusing more narrowly on
specific features and options. This continues until the trailer meets
their exact requirements.
For more information, see a Featherlite dealer or call 800-800-1230 for
a free brochure or go to the Featherlite website at
www.fthr.com/tnews
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Featherlite introduces versatile
new combination trailer
CRESCO,
Iowa (October 31, 2007) – With its versatility, Featherlite’s new Model
8409 combination trailer is a great option for horse owners, livestock
owners and hobby farmers. A bumper pull, Model 8409 is available in
16-foot and 20-foot lengths and is designed for hauling both cattle and
horses.
It features a full swing rear door with lockable slider, 4-foot dressing
room and a skid resistant aluminum floor. It’s available with an
optional slant wall, air spacing and tack package, among many other
options. Like all Featherlite livestock and horse trailers, the Model
8409 comes with Featherlite’s sleek new “Wave’ side panels.
For more information on Featherlite Model 8409, call Featherlite at
800-800-1230, visit your local dealer or go to the web at
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Featherlite New
‘PerfectFit™ System’ Matches Customer to ‘Perfect’ Horse Trailer at a
Lower Price
CRESCO, Iowa (Oct. 12, 2007) – Owning a
horse trailer that is designed around the particular, detailed needs of
the customer has never been easier, thanks to a streamlined new system
unveiled today by Featherlite Trailers. Deemed the “PerfectFit™” System,
it takes the customer through an easy 7-step process that culminates in
a “perfect trailer match” for them and their horses.
“I guess you’d say we’re in the matchmaking business,” Featherlite
National Sales Manager Randy Lewis says with a smile. “Every horse
trailer customer has a different idea what they want in their trailer
because each horse owner is unique in their own way. They know their
horses have individual requirements, too. So we adapted our system to
create the “perfect” horse trailer for each individual
“The beauty of the new Featherlite ‘PerfectFit’ is that the customer can
get a trailer customized to them but doesn’t have to pay a custom
price.”
The PerfectFit System is available on all Featherlite enclosed horse
trailers including 9-ft. living quarters and under.
Featherlite dealers also have many horse trailer models in stock on
their sales lots. The PerfectFit System allows them to more accurately
pre-order popular models with the most wanted accessories.
To focus on the horse trailer model that is best for them, each customer
can go down a list of seven questions with their dealer. “Do you want a
gooseneck or bumper pull” is the first, followed by questions on load
type, stall size, number of horses, preferred width and height and size
of dressing room. From there the customer can select from an almost
unlimited array of features and options.
“Featherlite trailers come with a lot of superior features
standard—including patented slam latch dividers for security, Light-Flo
feed doors for better ventilation, striking new “Wave” panels, L.E.D.
lights for style and visibility and now dynamic wraparound rear lights,
to name a few,” Lewis said. “Beyond those, many horse trailer customers
want more choices so their trailer becomes unique to them. Featherlite
is pleased to offer a selection unmatched by any other horse trailer
manufacturer.”
Featherlite is the nation’s oldest aluminum specialty trailer brand. Its
aluminum uni-body construction is known for extraordinary towing ease,
extreme durability with only routine maintenance, continuing innovation
and advanced safety features that help protect animals during transport.
For more information, see a Featherlite dealer, call 800-800-1230 or
check the Featherlite website at
www.fthr.com/tnews .
Working
harder to provide continuing innovation.
Featherlite has unveiled wraparound rear lights as standard
equipment on its horse trailers along with a simpler, easier way to
order trailers based on detailed customer preferences. This innovative
new process is called the Featherlite ‘PerfectFit’ System.
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Featherlite NPNI Program
Now through September 29, 2007,
customers can receive 7 Months No Payments, 6 Months No Interest (NPNI) on
new 2007 and prior model year Featherlite trailers at participating
Featherlite dealers. Down payment may be required. Not available with any
other offer. Available to qualified buyers, subject to approval by GE Money.
Offer good until Sept. 29, 2007. Some restrictions apply. See your local
Featherlite dealer for more details. Call 800-800-1230 for your nearest
Featherlite dealer.
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Featherlite unveils striking
enhancements to its horse trailers and living quarters
Introduction includes new Featherlite/Sierra
Interiors Collection & ‘wave’ side panels
CRESCO,
Iowa - Transforming its entire
horse trailer product line, Featherlite is excited to
announce the beginning of a new partnership with Sierra
Custom Interiors and to introduce its new ‘wave’ side
panels on horse trailers. With the new partnership,
Sierra will produce Featherlite’s entire line of
standard and standard with options living quarters,
while the new side panels notably alter the exterior
look of the Featherlite horse trailer.
“This is the largest product development announcement
ever at Featherlite,” Randy Lewis, Featherlite national
sales manager, said. “The new exterior of the
Featherlite gives a fresh, sleek appearance to the
already distinctive, premium look of Featherlite. Mix
the new side panels and other innovations with the new
Featherlite/Sierra Interiors Collection, and we feel
we’ve given horse owners every reason to choose
Featherlite.”
‘Wave’ Featherlites
The new models are being called the ‘wave’
Featherlites because of the sleek undulating design of
the new side panels now standard on all Featherlite
horse trailers with aluminum side panels. The new sides
are modeled after the panels on the Featherlite Medalist
Series introduced last year. “The new sides create a
striking and even more eye-catching Featherlite horse
trailer,” Lewis said. “No matter where it goes this new
Featherlite will turn heads.”
Featherlite/Sierra Interiors Collection
The new Featherlite/Sierra Interiors Collection is
the result of a new partnership between Featherlite and
Sierra Custom Interiors. Sierra, of Elkhart, Indiana,
will produce Featherlite’s entire line of standard and
standard with options living quarters trailers.
“The Featherlite/Sierra Interiors offer our customers
unbelievable décor selections, including thousands of
options and many new standard features,” Lewis said.
“Plus, they’ll benefit from the remarkable craftsmanship
that comes with each Sierra interior.” The
Featherlite/Sierra Interiors Collection will feature an
array of eight décor packages or customers can choose
from options for a more customized interior.
More great features
In other product news, all Featherlite trailers are
now equipped with sharper looking L.E.D. lights that
enhance visibility when traveling down the road. Plus,
two additional stop/turn L.E.D. lights are now standard
on horse trailers.
Additional Information
The new Featherlites are arriving at local
Featherlite dealers now. For more information on the new
Featherlites, call Featherlite at 800-800-1230 for a
free catalog, see your local dealer or visit
www.fthr.com/tnews
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New Featherlite living quarters model expands trailer
choices for horse owners in more ways than one
CRESCO,
IAWhether horse owners need a
place to relax during a day-long horse show or are
traveling for weeks at a time with their horses,
Featherlite offers them many horse trailer choices,
including the exciting new Model 8562.
Featherlite horse trailer Model 8562
includes a well-appointed 12’ living quarters with a
slideout that creates a lot more living space. In the
slideout is a dinette, but customers have the option of
a goucho sofa instead. The smooth flowing design of the
living quarters includes a kitchenette with a cooktop
stove, microwave, sink and refrigerator. The trailer
also includes a restroom with a neo-angled shower and a
bed in the gooseneck.
Model 8562 is available in a 3 and
4-horse version. It also includes Light Flo drop down
feed doors, 3/4” deep cushion floor mats, a low
maintenance enclosed wiring harness and noise-reducing
rubber coated tie rings. The 8562 comes with aluminum
corrugations and is also available with smooth skin
(Model 9662) or stainless steel corrugations (Model
9962).
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 Featherlite
unveils new ‘super durable’ 2007 SURVs designed for avid outdoor
enthusiasts
It’s a traveling ‘home on the range’ with new features and garage
CRESCO, Iowa / July 17, 2006 – Outdoor activities – from riding
ATVs, motorcycles and dirt bikes to maneuvering dune buggies to
hunting and fishing – continue to grow in popularity. With that
growing popularity are people’s desires to travel to their
recreational activities for days at a time and still feel at home.
Featherlite’s Sport Utility Recreational Vehicles (SURV), including
its new 2007 models, features and options, continue to offer that
luxury to outdoor enthusiasts.
Featherlite, the leading manufacturer of NASCAR race car
transporters, has built its legendary hauling capacity and
impressive durability into every SURV model.
Featherlite’s new SURV for 2007 is Model 7925. A bumper pull, the
7925 is 28-feet long and includes a cargo wall, which creates a 10
½-feet length in the garage and cargo area. “The cargo wall allows
for a separate area from the living quarters for hauling and storing
ATVs, motorcycles, dirt bikes, dune buggies, off-road vehicles or
outdoor equipment,” Featherlite National Sales Manager Randy Lewis
said. “It means a neater, cleaner, more efficient space all around.”
New Model 7925 comes with a standard goucho sofa and dinette in the
living quarters portion, in addition to a refrigerator, cooktop
stove, restroom with shower and toilet, vanity with sink, closets,
colorful graphics and more.
In addition to the new Model 7925, Featherlite’s SURV product line
includes Models 7924 and 7943. Model 7943 is available in 24, 28 and
32-feet lengths plus the length of the gooseneck. New for 2007, the
28 and 32-feet lengths, are available with the “garage wall package”
that creates the cargo wall that separates the garage and living
area. Model 7943, as well as Model 7924, each include two fold-down
benches, a refrigerator, cooktop stove, restroom with shower and
toilet, vanity with sink, cabinets and an optional pull down queen
bed in the rear. The 7943 also includes a bed in the gooseneck.
New standard features now available on all Featherlite SURVs include
cargo netting that is above all overhead cabinets in SURVs with the
cargo wall, which allows for additional interior storage space. Also
standard is Featherlite Gripstar rear ramp lining that is designed
to grip the tires of the recreational vehicle for a smooth,
slip-resistant entry into and out of the garage area. The SURVs also
come with a 100-gallon fresh water tank, a porch light and lighted
grab handle at the entrance of the living quarters, a new sliding
shower stall door, a wall mounted thermostat and six tie downs per
trailer for securing cargo.
“In addition to hauling motorized recreational vehicles, Featherlite
SURV trailers are perfect for hunters, fishermen, rock climbers and
other outdoor enthusiasts for hauling all their outdoor gear while
on trips away from home,” Lewis said.
Many new options are available with Featherlite SURV trailers
including 110-volt flat screen TVs, electric double queen beds, a
portable exterior grill, 20 gallon fueling station and exterior
speakers. Featherlite SURVs come with a standard Route 66 décor
package, but SURV owners can also choose from Featherlite’s Red
Glory, Simulated Pine and Simulated Oak décor packages.
Featherlite has been building all-aluminum trailers since 1973 for
hauling cars, ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles, horses and more.
Featherlite also manufactures race car transporters for leading
professional race car teams and is the official trailer of NASCAR.
“Unlike some toy haulers that are made of steel, fiberglass or wood,
Featherlite’s SURV trailers are manufactured with premium,
corrosion-resistant aluminum that is lighter, more durable and
easier to tow,” Lewis said. “Featherlite’s construction allows for
heavier load capacity and more years on the road. In addition,
Featherlite SURVs have a lower floor height that makes loading
motorized recreational vehicles and equipment easier.”
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Featherlite
unveils Medalist Series with advanced styling and inventive features
Featherlite Medalist available on over 85 horse trailer
models
CRESCO, Iowa / May 15, 2006 – Inspired by horse owners who yearn for
a horse trailer built ‘their way’, Featherlite, Inc.,
the nation’s oldest specialty aluminum trailer brand, has unveiled
its Featherlite Medalist Series. Featherlite’s new generation of
aluminum horse trailers offer a unique blend of advanced styling and
inventive features customized to the specific needs of horse owners
and their horses.
“Featherlite has incorporated many new innovative features into the
Featherlite Medalist that creates a stunning trailer, both inside
and out,” Randy Lewis, Featherlite national sales manager, said.
“The Featherlite Medalist Series was truly designed and built for
discerning horse owners.” The Featherlite Medalist is available on
over 85 models in bumper pull, gooseneck and living quarters
platforms.
The Medalist Series helps redefine horse transportation through
advanced features found in the horse area. Those unique features
include L.E.D. strip lighting that lines the ceiling on both sides
of the horse area. This strip lighting, combined with white aluminum
lined and insulated ceiling and walls, offers a lighter, more
comfortable horse area for loading and traveling. Another safety
feature in the horse area are Featherlite “safety guard” cushioned
stall pads. In addition to the horse area, the dressing room
includes upscale interior L.E.D. strip lighting.
A range of external innovations also add to the distinctive style of
the Medalist Series. They include polished cast corner caps, a
three-dimensional aluminum feather on the front of the trailer,
radius rear frame with wraparound lights, L.E.D lights and a sturdy
.063 aluminum skin. Some models feature aluminum or stainless steel
corrugations that run the entire length of the trailer from the drop
to the rear.
The Featherlite Medalist features chrome glass windows and feed
doors that help reflect light and heat from the horse area and add
to the enhanced appearance. Other features include internal rear
door hardware, heavy-duty camper doors and an extended gooseneck
length for more space and storage.
A unique option available on the Medalist Series is an electric
saddle rack that extends down and out from the trailer with the push
of a button, making it easer to maneuver the saddles. Other options
include Featherlite 06 series aluminum wheels and a stainless steel
s-drop enclosure on the gooseneck models.
For more information on the Featherlite Medalist Series, call
Featherlite at 800-800-1230 for a free catalog, see your local
dealer or visit
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Featherlite,
Inc., the nation’s oldest specialty aluminum
trailer brand, has unveiled its most affordable living quarters
horse trailer. New Model 8946 has an external design like no
other Featherlite horse trailer and is uniquely priced for
entry-level living quarters buyers.
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New
Model 9415 horse trailer includes standard side ramp
Featherlite – Outfitted with a side ramp for easier
unloading, the new Featherlite Model 9415 all aluminum bumper
pull horse trailer was designed especially with hunters and
jumpers in mind. “For horse owners
who prefer to have their horses walking forward ...
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Clinton
Anderson unveils limited edition Featherlite trailer New
features and enhancements offer customers convenience and
styleRenowned
equestrian clinician and trainer Clinton Anderson was in
attendance at the Featherlite International Dealer Meeting
this spring to unveil the Clinton Anderson Downunder Edition
of Featherlite Model 9406. The new special features were
personally selected by Anderson and include an array of...
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Featherlite
Trailers begins partnership with Clinton Anderson Downunder
Horsemanship.
CRESCO, Iowa / March 7, 2005 – Featherlite®,
Inc., a leading horse trailer manufacturer, is pleased to
announce a new joint venture with renowned equestrian trainer
and clinician Clinton Anderson.
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By launching their new
mobile exhibit and display, Wahl
Clipper Corporation continues to
reach out to the public. The 48 ft. mobile exhibit trailer, designed and
built by Featherlite Trailers, will be traveling the country attending a
variety of state fairs and trade shows including a number of Clinton
Anderson’s Wahl Walkabout Clinics.
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