2026 Merhow Trailers 8_09-A RWS 35.5 ft

Overview

The 8_09-A RWS delivers a perfect blend of comfort and functionality in a sleek, spacious design. Ideal for travelers who want more room and premium features, this layout includes: Queen Bed with TV prep for relaxing evenings. 68" Jack-Knife Sofa for seating and extra sleeping space. Fully Equipped Kitchen with cooktop, sink, refrigerator, and ample storage. Private Bathroom featuring a shower and closet for added convenience. Entertainment Ready with radio and TV prep built into the living area. Optional 13' Awning for outdoor shade and enjoyment. Smart dimensions with a 114" short wall and 166" long wall for easy towing and maximum interior space. Perfect for weekend getaways or extended adventures, the 8_09-A RWS combines thoughtful design and premium comfort to make every trip unforgettable.

Features May Include:

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).