Overview
Merhow Heritage 8' Wide 5-Horse Slant Load – Premium Comfort and Performance
Step into the Heritage difference with this 8' wide, 5-horse slant load trailer featuring built-in mangers—a design that prioritizes your horses’ comfort and your convenience. Part of Merhow’s Heritage line, this model combines premium aluminum construction, thoughtful engineering, and customizable options to deliver a trailer that works as hard as you do.
Key Highlights
* Spacious 8' Wide Design
* Extra width means more room for your horses and gear, ensuring a safer, more comfortable ride.
Integrated Mangers
* Keep feed and essentials organized while maximizing stall space for your horses.
Five Generous Slant Stalls
* Each stall is designed for optimal horse comfort and easy loading/unloading.
Rear Tack Room
* Rear tack area provides ample storage for saddles, bridles, and gear—everything within reach.
Lightweight, Durable Aluminum Build
* Engineered for strength without the extra weight, making towing easier and fuel-efficient.
Merhow Heritage Quality
* Backed by over 70 years of craftsmanship, this trailer reflects Merhow’s legacy of reliability and innovation.
Why This Model Stands Out
This isn’t just a trailer—it’s a customizable solution for horse owners who demand more. From the expanded options to the premium finish, every detail is designed to elevate your hauling experience. Whether you’re heading to a show, trail ride, or cross-country trip, the Heritage 8' Wide 5-Horse Slant Load delivers comfort, safety, and style without compromise.
Highlighted Specs
| Model |
5 Horse Slant Load GN Heritage 8500 |
| Hitch Type |
Gooseneck |
| Load Type |
Slant Load |
| Trailer Width |
8' 1.5" |
| Trailer Length |
33.33' |
| Inside Height |
7' 8" |
| Horse Stalls |
5 Horse |
| Stall Width |
40" |
| Dressing Room Size |
48" |
| Exterior Sides |
Aluminum sheet with optional extruded sides. |
| Rear Doors |
60/40 Rear doors. |
Standards
Doors & Windows
|
| 30" x 74" dressing room door with 20" x 20" window and locking door latch, no screen door. |
| all Doors & Windows are keyed alike. |
| butterfly style latch on escape door (3 horse and larger). |
| drop down feed windows standard on all head windows. |
| drop down feed windows standard on escape door. |
| escape door standard on 3 horse and larger models. |
| full height recessed 60/40 doors at rear of trailer. |
| paddle latch in escape door. (3 horse and larger models). |
| radius corner window with bar guard on hip side (1) per stall. |
| window with bar guard on rear curb side door. |
| wrap-around hinges on rear doors with a hold back per door. |
Dressing room
|
| 4' short wall dressing room on gooseneck models. |
| clothes rod in dressing room. |
| rubber mats on dressing room floor. |
Electrical & Electrical Distribution
|
| break-away emergency brake system & safety chains. |
| 7 way bargeman cord for trailer lights. |
Frame & Structure
|
| 2 5/16" coupler. (adjustable height for gooseneck models) |
| 3" rubber docking bumper at bottom side of rear hoop. |
| 4" cross members commonly on 14" centers. |
| extruded aluminum floor below dressing room & horse area. |
| extruded aluminum sides in horse area. (optional full slat) |
| one piece seamless aluminum roof. |
| white, .040 exterior aluminum skin (optional color upgrades) |
Horse Area
|
| .100 aluminum kick plate on butt wall behind ballistic liner sheet. |
| (2) interior & (2) exterior horse ties standard per horse stall. |
| 40" stall setting (measured center of hinge pins) |
| feed bag rings at all stalls. (deleted when mangers are added.) |
| horse area walls lined with white aluminum. |
| lower section of horse area walls lined with ballistic liner. |
| rubber covered wheel wells (8 wide models only). |
| rubber mats in horse area and rear tack. |
| tapered inside wheel wells (8 wide models only). |
| padded chest and butt straps. |
| padded dividers with air flow shoulder sections. |
Jacks
|
| manual crank, single speed leg with drop foot on gn models. |
Lighting & Electrical
|
| (1) 12v led light at the butt side of each horse stall. |
| (1) 12v led light in the rear tack. (switched with stall lights). |
| (1) 12v load light over horse loading door. |
| (2) 12v lights in the dressing room. |
| (2) sets of led stop/tail lights. |
| led exterior clearance lights (including upper and lower) |
Running Gear & Brakes
|
| 0° dexter ez-lube torsion axles. (on gooseneck models). |
| drive on trailer tire changing assistant. |
| electric brakes on all wheels. |
| spare steel wheel and tire standard. |
| steel wheels standard with aluminum wheel options. |
Tack Area
|
| ply-felt on rear road side door & road side wall of rear tack. |
Tack Handling & Storage
|
| (1) aluminum brush box installed on rear road side door in tack. |
| (1) saddle boss and (1) blanket bar per horse stall. |
| (1) saddle rack and saddle rack location. (in rear tack). |
| (1) set of 8 heavy duty bridal hooks. (installed on rear tack sidewall). |
| second saddle rack location in the dressing room. (by model) |
Ventilation
|
| (1) 2 Way roof vent per horse stall. |
Warranty
|
| 2 year hitch to bumper warranty. |
| 8 year structural warranty. |
Warranty
Our Commitment to Quality
At Merhow, we stand behind every trailer we build. Your peace of mind matters to us, which is why every Merhow trailer comes with one of the best warranties in the industry:
- 2-Year Hitch-to-Bumper Warranty – Enjoy complete coverage from front to back for two full years.
- 8-Year Structural Warranty – Built to last, our trailers are backed by an eight-year structural guarantee for long-term confidence.
This isn’t just a warranty—it’s our promise of durability, craftsmanship, and customer care. When you choose Merhow, you’re choosing a trailer designed to go the distance.
