2026 Merhow Trailers 8_15 RK-DS 38.17 ft

Overview

The 8_15 RK-DS is the ultimate choice for travelers who want maximum space, premium comfort, and a versatile design. This expansive layout includes: Queen Bed with TV prep for relaxing evenings. 70" Jack-Knife Sofa for comfortable seating and extra sleeping space. Dinette (71" x 39") for dining and additional sleeping options. Fully Equipped Kitchen featuring a cooktop, sink, refrigerator, and generous storage. Private Bathroom with shower and multiple closets for added convenience. Entertainment Ready with integrated stereo and TV prep. 18' Awning for outdoor shade and enjoyment. Spacious design with a 186" short wall and 238" long wall for maximum comfort and easy towing. Perfect for extended adventures or luxurious weekend getaways, the 8_15 RK-DS combines thoughtful design, premium amenities, and abundant space to make every trip unforgettable.

Features May Include:

Standards

Doors & Windows

• Bauer cam bar locks at all cam bars or butterfly latches.
• Butterfly style latch standard on escape doors.
• Drop down feed windows standard on all head windows.
• Drop down feed windows standard on escape door.
• Full height, 60/40 doors at rear of trailer.
• Paddle latch on escape doors.
• Radius corner camper door with two-pin camper door latch.
• Recessed escape door standard on 3 horse and larger models.
• Screen door on camper door going into the living quarters.
• Walk thru door between LQ and horse 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.
• 12V recharge line.
• Lockable aluminum battery box.
• Electric brakes on all wheels.

Frame & Structure

• 3" rubber docking bumper at bottom side of rear hoop.
• Adjustable coupler with 2 5/16" ball receiver.
• Safety chains.
• .100 aluminum floor in bunk.
• 1 1/2" deep aluminum sidewall posts.
• 4" cross members commonly on 14" centers.
• 40" stall setting (measured center of hinge pins, slant load).
• Aluminum sidewall posts, top rail, rear hoop, bottom rail.
• Estimated interior height of the horse area is 7'-8".
• Extruded aluminum floor below LQ and horse area.
• Extruded aluminum sides in horse area (optional full slat).
• One piece seamless aluminum roof.
• Stainless steel nose wrap.
• White, .040 aluminum sheet for exterior (optional colors available).
• .100 aluminum kick plate on butt wall behind ballistic liner sheet.

Horse Area

• (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.
• Aluminum chest and butt bars with padded covers.
• Feed bag rings standard in front stall.
• Horse area walls lined with white aluminum.
• Lined and insulated horse area ceiling with white aluminum.
• Lower divider on the first stall divider.
• Lower section of horse area walls lined with ballistic liner.
• Rubber mats in horse area and rear tack.
• Tapered inside wheel wells (8 wide models only).
• Padded dividers with air flow shoulder sections.

Jacks

• Single hydraulic jack (dual leg optional).

Lighting & Electrical

• Break-away emergency brake system & safety chains.
• (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 rear curb side horse loading door.
• (1) 12V load light over the horse area on the curb side.
• (1) 12V load light over the horse area on the road side.
• (2) sets of LED stop/tail lights.
• 12V exterior patio light.
• 12V high intensity LED lights (1) at each stall & (1) in rear tack.
• 12V hitch hook-up light under gooseneck.
• 3 way stall light switches (rear hoop & near walk-thru door in bathroom).
• 7 way bargeman cord for trailer lights.
• Aluminum hook to hold trailer bargeman cord to road side gusset area.
• LED clearance lights (16) high and (8) low.

Running Gear, Wheels, Tires

• 0° Dexter EZ-Lube torsion axles.
• Aluminum wheels standard (excludes the spare wheel/tire).
• Drive on trailer tire changing assistant.
• Electric brakes on all wheels.
• Spare steel wheel and tire standard.

Slide-out

• All slide-out models are equipped with flush-floor slides.
• Models with 12' slide-out contain (2) end windows, (2) picture windows and a slide-out awning.
• 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

• Collapsible rear tack with tie-back.
• Ply-felt on rear road side door & road side wall of rear tack.

Tack Handling & Storage

• 8 wide models with mangers have ply-felt lining on inside of mangers.
• Drain and drain tube in all units with mangers.
• (1) adjustable saddle mount w/ carpeted aluminum saddle seat per stall.
• (1) aluminum brush box installed on rear road side door in tack.
• (1) saddle rack and saddle rack location (in rear tack).
• (1) set of 8 heavy duty bridal hooks (installed on rear tack sidewall).
• Swing out blanket bar with (1) arm per stall (installed on rear road side door).

Warranty

• 2 year hitch to bumper warranty.
• 8 year structural warranty.

Living Quarter Standards

Awning

• Black electric awning (Does NOT include auto retract feature).
• LED Light strip under the LQ Awning.

Bathroom

• High velocity vent fan in the bathroom.
• Sky-dome above the shower.
• Towel bar and toilet paper holder in bathroom.
• Opaque glass shower door.
• Porcelain toilet with foot flush.
• White fiberglass one piece shower.

Bedding

• Comforter with (2) pillow shams for the front bunk mattress.
• Deluxe queen innerspring mattress in front bunk (60"X74").

Cabinetry & Woodwork

• Ball bearing drawer slides with bulldog on each drawer.
• Crown molding in the main LQ, Kitchen and front bunk.
• Drawers below the seating area (When possible).
• Drawers in the kitchen (When possible).
• European style cabinet door hinges.
• Laminate counter-tops on 7' wide units with wood edges.
• Laminate counter-tops on 8' wide units with wood edges.
• Overhead cabinet above the seating area (based on floor-plan).
• Solid wood cabinets.
• Solid wood flat panel cabinet doors on 7' wide units.
• Solid wood raised panel cabinet doors on 8' wide units.
• Solid wood refrigerator front (8 Cube refrigerators & larger).

Compliance and Safety

• 3rd Party certification (TR Arnold).
• Smoke/CO/LP detectors & Fire extinguisher.

Décor

• Carpeted front bunk floor and step tops.
• Decorative panel ceiling (Soft-touch optional).
• 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.

Electrical & Electrical Distribution

• (1) 120V exterior outlet near the camper door.
• 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.
• Dual 12V deep cycle batteries with battery cut-off switch.
• Removable shoreline cord.
• Roof mounted solar panel prep.

Electronics

• (2) Inside and (2) outside speakers.
• AM/FM/Bluetooth radio.

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.
• Stainless steel bathroom sink (based on floor-plan).
• Stainless steel sink for kitchen.

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.
• 12V Under counter lights at kitchen and bathroom.
• 3 way switch for bunk ceiling lights.
• 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 and Gray water waste tanks (35 gallons each).
• Low point drains for hot and cold water lines.
• Outside water spigot.
• Sewer hose and holder under the front bunk.
• 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 (7' wide units).
• Hardwood valance with fabric inlay (8' wide units).
• Picture frame style window rings on 7' wide units.
• Pleated, night only shades on all windows.
• Solid wood, CNC window rings on 8' wide units.

Slide-out

• Soft touch and wainscot in slide-out.
• All slide-out models standard with flush floor slide.

TV Prep and TVs

• Exterior sidewall inlet connection for use with portable satellite.
• TV antenna with booster.
• TV Prep locations per floor plan (include 120V & coax for TV antenna).