Merhow Trailers report card

Horse trailers · Stock trailers

Specs as published by the maker

CategoriesHorse trailersStock trailers
OwnerMerhow Acquisition LLC
Founded1955
HeadquartersWhite Pigeon, MI
PlantsNot yet verified
How it sellsSold through dealers
Models tracked here11
FrameAluminum over steel models and all aluminum models source
AxlesNot yet verified
Warranty8 years on structure or frame
WebsiteOfficial site

Taken from each maker's own published pages and checked October 26, 2026. Makers can change them at any time. Report an error

Warranty by part

  • Structural or frame 8 years.
  • Hitch to bumper 2 years.
  • Living quarters 2 years.

Limited warranty to the original owner. Registration within 20 days. The full Limited Warranty PDF was not read.

As the maker publishes it. The Warranty grade uses the structure or frame term for the maker's main model line only.

Build facts (not graded)

Frame type and materialPublished for 0 of 11 model lines read
Axle brandPublished for 11 of 11 model lines read
Axle or suspension warranty stated by the makerPublished for 0 of 11 model lines read
Brake type and axles brakedPublished for 11 of 11 model lines read
Wiring and lightsPublished for 11 of 11 model lines read
Deck or floor material and thicknessPublished for 1 of 11 model lines read
Show the 11 model lines we read
Model lineFrame type and materialAxle brandAxle or suspension warranty stated by the makerBrake type and axles brakedWiring and lightsDeck or floor material and thickness
Longhornnot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Dexternot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Slant Loadnot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Dexternot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Summitnot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Dexternot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Toy Haulersnot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Dexternot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described4" floor
Bronconot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Dexternot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Cutter Trailernot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Dexternot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Freedom Straight Loadnot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Dexternot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Heritage Slant Loadnot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Dexternot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Polo Trailers By Merhownot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Dexternot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Stampedenot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Dexternot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Herdsman Stock Trailersnot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Dexternot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed

Plain facts from the maker's model pages we read. They never change a grade. Not listed on the model pages we read does not mean the trailer lacks the feature, because many makers show specs in images, brochures, or dealer sheets.

Typical prices by type

TypeTypical newTypical used
Horse trailers$35,000 to $136,950
median $96,000
95 listings, updated October 2026
$46,150 to $109,100
median $75,000
24 listings, updated October 2026
Stock trailers$31,950 to $110,000
median $83,000
15 listings, updated October 2026
Not enough listings yet

Typical prices come from thousands of public dealer and classified listings across the US, refreshed monthly. Each range is the middle 80 percent of advertised prices for that exact brand, trailer type, and condition, split by GVWR class and, for equipment and car haulers, tilt deck or ramps. Types and weight classes are never blended. Ranges show only when at least 5 listings from at least two different sellers match.

Recall history

1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA naming Merhow trailers, received 2015 to 2015. 0 were received in the last five years.

Most recent recalls

September 25, 2015, NHTSA campaign 15V601000

Maker named by NHTSA

Merhow Acquisition, LLC

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Merhow Acquisition, LLC (Merhow) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Horse Trailers equipped with a Fastec-brand door lock. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

Remedy as filed

Merhow has notified owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Merhow customer service at 1-269-483-0010, or Fastec customer service at 1-800-837-2505.

NHTSA lists about 178 potentially affected units for this campaign.

Source: NHTSA recall data. Quoted text is the maker's own filing, shown as NHTSA publishes it. A recall is a safety campaign filed by a maker and is not a finding that anyone did something wrong. Campaigns that name more than one brand count for each brand named.

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