Overview
The 8_16-A RWS offers exceptional space and comfort for travelers who want a premium experience on the road. This thoughtfully designed layout includes:
Queen Bed with TV prep for relaxing evenings.
Dinette (71" x 39") for dining and additional sleeping space.
Jack-Knife Sofa for comfortable seating and flexibility.
Fully Equipped Kitchen featuring a cooktop, sink, refrigerator, and generous storage.
Private Bathroom with shower and closet for added convenience.
Entertainment Ready with integrated radio and TV prep.
Optional 18' Awning for outdoor shade and enjoyment.
Expansive design with a 198" short wall and 250" long wall for maximum comfort and easy towing.
Perfect for extended adventures or luxurious weekend getaways, the 8_16-A RWS combines premium amenities, smart storage, and spacious living to make every trip unforgettable.
Highlighted Specs
| Model |
8_16-A RWS |
| Hitch Type |
Gooseneck |
| Load Type |
Slant Load |
| Trailer Width |
8' 1.5" |
| Trailer Length |
2H = 35.83', 3H = 39.17', 4H = 42.5', 5H = 45.83' (RSL option adds 17") |
| Inside Height |
7' 8" |
| Horse Stalls |
2, 3, 4, or 5 horse |
| Stall Width |
40" |
| Short Wall |
198" |
| Exterior Sides |
Mill finish slat at the horse area and aluminum skin. |
| Rear Doors |
60/40 Rear doors. |
Standards
Doors & Windows
|
| bauer cam bar locks on rear doors & (escape door when equipped). |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| recessed escape door standard on 3 horse and larger models. |
| square corner camper door with screen to the lq area. |
| window with bar guard on rear curb side door. |
| wrap-around hinges on rear doors with a hold back per door. |
Electrical & Electrical Distribution
|
| break-away emergency brakes switch. |
| lockable aluminum battery box. |
| 7 way bargeman cord for trailer lights. |
| aluminum hook to hold trailer light cord to road side gusset area. |
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. |
| 40" stall setting (measured center of hinge pins. slant load) |
| extruded aluminum floor below lq and horse area. |
| extruded aluminum sides in stock area. |
| 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. |
| 18" deep mangers on all 8 wide models. includes (1) skin colored manger door for each stall except front stall with escape door. |
| 8 wide models with mangers have ply-felt lining on inside of mangers. |
| drain and drain tube in all units with mangers. |
| feed bag rings standard in front stall (8 wide models). |
| horse area walls and ceiling lined with white aluminum. |
| lower section of horse area walls lined with ballistic liner. |
| lower stud divider on front divider. |
| 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
|
| single hydraulic jack. (dual leg optional). |
Lighting & Electrical
|
| (1) 12v led light between adjoining manger doors in mangers. |
| (1) 12v led light in the rear tack. (switched with stall lights). |
| (1) 12v load light over the horse area on the curb side. |
| (1) 12v load light over the horse area on the road side. |
| (1) 12v load light over the rear horse loading door. |
| (1) 12v stall light for each stall. installed on curb side. |
| (2) sets of led stop/tail lights. |
| 12v exterior patio light and under goose-neck light. |
| led exterior clearance lights (including upper and lower) |
| license plate light. |
Running Gear & Brakes
|
| (4) aluminum wheels & steel wheel for spare. |
| 0° dexter ez-lube torsion axles w/ electric brakes on all wheels. |
| drive on trailer tire changing assistant. |
Slide-Out
|
| models with 6' slide-out contain (2) end windows, (1) picture window and a slide-out awning. |
| models with 9' slide-out contain (1) end window, (1) picture window and a slide-out awning. |
Steps
|
| flip up camper step standard at camper door. |
| flip-up camper step at escape door (3 horse and larger). |
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 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). |
| 4 tier aluminum blanket bar installed on rear tack door. |
Ventilation
|
| (1) 2 Way roof vent per horse stall. |
| 2 year hitch to bumper warranty. |
| 8 year structural warranty. |
Living Quarter Standards
Awning
|
| Powered awning with LED light strip. (Size varies by model). |
Bathroom
|
| High velocity vent fan in the bathroom |
| Sky-dome above the shower. |
| Towel bar and toilet paper holder in bathroom. |
| Foot flush RV plastic toilet. |
| White shower pan and wall liner with opaque shower door. |
Bedding
|
| RV Queen mattress in the front bunk. |
Cabinetry & woodwork
|
| Crown molding in the main LQ, Kitchen and front bunk. |
| Flat panel insert for refrigerator front. |
| Laminate counter-tops with wood edges. |
| Overhead cabinet above the seating area. (based on floor-plan). |
| Solid wood flat panel cabinet doors with Euro style hinges. |
Compliance and safety
|
| 3rd Party certification. (TR Arnold) |
| Smoke/CO/LP detectors & Fire extinguisher. |
Décor
|
| Carpeted front bunk and step tops. |
| Decorative panel ceiling with matching batten trim. |
| Kitchen back-splash to be laminate to match the counter-tops. |
| Linoleum floor in main LQ and bathroom. |
| Soft-touch door panel on camper & walk-thru door. |
| Soft-touch walls with lower wainscot in main LQ & Bathroom. |
| Soft-touch walls with lower wainscot in slide-out. |
Electrical & electrical distribution
|
| (1) 120V exterior outlet near the camper door. |
| 120v outlet at the head of the bunk on road & curb sides. |
| 120v outlet near kitchen and bathroom vanities. |
| 120v to 12v power converter. |
| 12v USB charger near kitchen area. |
| 12v USB charger toward the head side of the bunk. (Includes one on road and curb side.) |
| 30 amp, 120v power distribution center w/ Removable shoreline cord. |
| Dual 12v deep cycle batteries with battery cut-off switch. |
| Roof mounted solar panel prep. |
Electronics
|
| (2) Inside and (2) outside speakers. |
| AM/FM/Bluetooth radio. |
| Monitor panel for black, gray and fresh tank levels. |
Heating and cooling
|
| 13,500 or 15,000 BTU air conditioner. (Based on floor plan). |
| 19,000 BTU, LP furnace. |
| Ducted air conditioning with digital thermostat. |
Kitchen & Appliances
|
| 2 burner, recessed cook-top with glass top. |
| 3.3 cube or 8 cube 12 volt only refrigerator. (Based on floor plan.) |
| Built in microwave. |
Lighting and electrical
|
| 12v LED ceiling lights in the bunk, main LQ, and bathroom. |
| 12v light on bottom side of the kitchen overhead cabinet. |
| 12v light on bottom side of the overhead cabinet @ seating area. |
| 12v lighted grab handle beside camper door to LQ. |
| 3 way switch for bunk ceiling lights. |
| 3 Way switching for stall lights. (Bathroom and rear hoop). |
| Sconce lights at the head side of the bed. |
LP
|
| Dual 20# LP tanks with regulator and switch over valve. |
Plumbing
|
| 12v water pump with on demand system. |
| 6 Gallon gas/electric water heater with direct spark ignition . |
| Black water waste tank. (35 gallons). |
| Gray water waste tank. (35 gallons). |
| Low point drains for hot and cold water lines. |
| Outside water spigot. |
| Sewer hose and holder under the front bunk. |
| Stainless steel sinks for the bathroom and kitchen. |
| Under belly fresh water tank. (38 gallons). |
| Water heater by-pass valve. |
Seating
|
| Single seating models standard with a sofa only and dual seating models standard with one sofa and one dinette. |
Shades valances & window rings
|
| Fabric wrapped valance with solid wood ends. |
| Picture frame style window rings. |
| Pleated, night only shades on all windows. |
Slide-out
|
| All slide-out models standard with flush floor slide. |
TV Prep and TVs
|
| 32" Smart TV (Except 8_12.5B and 7 wide models get 24" Smart TV) |
| Satellite inlet connection for use with portable satellite. |
| TV antenna with booster. |
| TV Prep locations per floor plan. (include 120V & coax for TV antenna) |
Decor Colors
Cabinet Colors
Artic Teak
Guan Tree
Floor Colors
El Paso
Voyager Laredo
Wall Colors
McBeal Chocolate
Zilch Linen
Ceiling Colors
Apex Horizon (Panel)
Counter-Top Colors
Butterum Granite Matte (Standard Laminate)
Star Dune
Seating Colors
Stout Seal
Valparaiso Stone
Valance Colors
Diviani Mushroom
Valparaiso Stone
Door Panel Colors
McBeal Chocolate
Zilch Linen
Slide-Out Header Colors
Diviani Mushroom (Soft touch)
Donghia Java
Stout Seal
Valparaiso Stone
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.
