2026 Merhow Trailers 8_17 RWTS-A 36.83 ft

Overview

The 8_17 RWTS-A is designed for travelers who want ultimate space, premium comfort, and a luxurious layout. This model offers: Queen Bed with TV prep for relaxing evenings. Dual Theater Seating for unmatched comfort and style. Dinette (71" x 39") for dining and additional sleeping space. Fully Equipped Kitchen featuring a cooktop, sink, refrigerator, and generous storage. Private Bathroom with a large 35" Shower and closet for added convenience. Entertainment Ready with integrated stereo and TV prep. 18' Awning for outdoor shade and enjoyment. Expansive design with a 210" short wall and 262" long wall for maximum comfort and easy towing. Perfect for extended adventures or luxurious weekend getaways, the 8_17 RWTS-A combines premium amenities, spacious living, and elegant design 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 rad 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)