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

Featherlite unveils ultimate SURV for outdoor enthusiasts

CRESCO, Iowa / June 19, 2007 – The amenities in Featherlite’s newest Sport Utility Recreational Vehicle (SURV) Model 7941 make it the ultimate hauling vehicle for outdoor enthusiasts and their motorized equipment. The durable aluminum SURV’s enhanced style and functionality is highlighted by a spacious garage, two slideouts and a ‘stand-up bedroom’.

The new SURV Model 7941 will be introduced to the media and general public during the IRL race events, including the Iowa Corn Indy 250, being held June 22-24, 2007, at the Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. It was unveiled to Featherlite’s 230-member dealer network in May as part of the annual Featherlite International Dealer Meeting.

“The unique, functional design of the Model 7941 is new to Featherlite’s SURV product line and fully maximizes the living, garage and storage space that is desired by recreational enthusiasts,” Featherlite National Sales Manager Randy Lewis said.

The 40-foot fifth wheel with 12-foot garage features two space expanding slideouts, including a 12-foot slideout with sofa sleeper and dinette and a slideout in the bedroom area. The new design includes a “stand-up bedroom” that allows for additional head room to make moving around easier than in other similar trailers. It also includes a bedroom “loft” with a queen bed in the rear of the trailer.

A kitchen with refrigerator, double sink, island counter, cooktop stove and oven as well as a full bathroom with neo-angled shower, vanity with sink and linen closet complete the interior.

‘Basement’ storage that can be accessed from the exterior creates additional room for transporting equipment needed for recreational activities or camping.

The interior décor including fabrics, woods, flooring and countertops were custom designed and installed in-house at Featherlite. As announced earl ier in 2007, Featherlite has partnered with Sierra Custom Interiors to offer the new Featherlite/Sierra Interiors Collection. A number of striking interior options are available in Featherlite SURVs.

“Featherlite SURVs have been popular with people enjoying a wide array of outdoor activities including ATVs, motorcycles, dirt bikes, dune buggies, off-road vehicles, hunting, fishing and more,” Lewis said. “The Featherlite SURV allows them to enjoy the outdoors without leaving behind the amenities of home.”

In addition to the new Model 7941, Featherlite’s SURV product line includes Models 7924 and 7943. New options and features on Featherlite’s existing SURVs include larger and more solar reflective windows for more privacy and a cooler interior, standard exterior L.E.D. lights and standard loading lights over the ramp for easier nighttime loading. Eye-catching and weight reducing aluminum treadplate is now standard on the surface of the SURV ramp. New standard entertainment features include a flat screen TV and big sound stereo.  

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, IRL and Champ Car. Featherlite has built its legendary hauling capacity and impressive durability into every SURV model.            

“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.”

New! Model 1610 now with interiors options
In addition, Featherlite’s popular recreation/utility trailer Model 1610 is now available with numerous interior options to create a ‘miniature’ SURV including sofas, a kitchen area with refrigerator, microwave and sink, TV, pedestal table and more.  

For more information or to view Featherlite’s new 2008 SURV and recreational trailers, call Featherlite at 800-800-1230 for a free catalog or see your local dealer.

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.”

New Featherlite SURV trailers designed for easy towing and comfortable living during outdoor adventures

CRESCO, Iowa / July 25, 2005 – The new all-aluminum Sport Utility Recreational Vehicle (SURV) trailers introduced by Featherlite can haul a wide array of “toys” while providing the comforts of home while at the campgrounds, on the trails or out on the road. New for 2006, the Featherlite SURV trailers are designed to haul ATVs, motorcycles, dirt bikes, dune buggies, cars and more and are available in a gooseneck or bumper pull platform.

“Featherlite SURV trailers are stylish, easy to tow and are functional as a home on wheels – plus garage for recreation enthusiasts and their families,” National Sales Manager Randy Lewis said.

Featuring a 3-degree aerodyne slope and v-nose for easier towing, the Featherlite SURV bumper pull Model 7924 is available in 3 sizes – 20, 24 and 28 feet (not including v-nose). Inside, outdoor enthusiasts ready for adventure away from home can find two fold-down benches, a refrigerator, cooktop stove, restroom with shower and toilet, vanity with sink, cabinets, an optional pull down queen bed in the rear, colorful graphics and more. The 28’ version includes a queen size bed in the front.

            The SURV gooseneck Model 7943 is available in 3 sizes –24, 28 and 32 feet (not including gooseneck) – and includes two fold-down benches, a queen size bed in the gooseneck, refrigerator, cooktop stove, restroom with shower and toilet, vanity with sink, cabinets, an optional pull down queen bed in the rear, colorful graphics and more. 

            For over three decades, Featherlite has been manufacturing aluminum trailers for hauling cars, ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles, horses and more, while gaining expertise in designing and building durable and innovative trailers. “Unlike some SURVs or toy haulers that are made of steel or wood, Featherlite’s SURV trailers are manufactured with premium, corrosion-resistant aluminum, giving people a lighter, easier towing trailer that is durable and will withstand many miles of hauling,” Lewis said. “In addition, Featherlite SURVs have a lower floor height that makes loading toys and equipment easier.”

Featherlite is also distinctive for building both its trailers and interiors within the same facility. “This gives our customers detailed attention to the trailer’s design, construction and overall quality from start to finish as well as a one-source warranty,” Lewis said.

Featherlite has a wide array of options to choose from and can custom design any SURV trailer complete with living quarters to a customer’s exact specifications.

For more information or to view Featherlite’s new 2006 SURV trailers, call Featherlite at 800-800-1230 for a free catalog, see your local dealer or visit www.fthr.com/news .

About Featherlite

Featherlite, Inc., (Nasdaq: FTHR) is a North American leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing high quality aluminum specialty trailers, specialized transporters and custom mobile marketing trailers, and luxury motor coaches. 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. A premium line of Nextel Cup-licensed Featherlite Car Care products is available at automotive stores and featherlitecarcare.com. In addition to its "Official Trailer" status of NASCAR, Featherlite is a sponsor of many equine, livestock and motorsports organizations.