The 2024 Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide is a luxury 4 horse living quarters trailer with a 17′ shortwall, two slide-outs, a Windswept Hickory interior and an Onan 5,500 watt generator mounted on the roof. Built on Lakota’s all-aluminum Bighorn platform with a Lakota living quarters conversion (model BH8417TCE2S), this Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide combines a roomy, residential-style interior with a side load horse area, full rear tack, mangers and an integrated hay pod.

If you travel to rodeos, ropings, horse shows or trail riding destinations and want a trailer that feels like home when you arrive, the Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide is one to look at closely. Below you will find a full breakdown of the living quarters, horse area, construction, electrical and safety features, plus answers to common buyer questions.

Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide Overview

Lakota is an industry leader in living quarters horse and livestock trailers, and it builds the entire trailer, including the living quarters, in one facility. The Bighorn is one of Lakota’s popular horse trailer lines, and this 2024 model features a 17′ LQ conversion by Lakota with two slide-outs for extra living space.

The trailer measures 8′ wide with an 8’3″ box height and a 37′ box length. Up front, the 17′ shortwall living quarters has a 9′ slide-out on the street side for the dinette and refrigerator, and a 6′ slide-out on the curbside for the recliners. Behind the living quarters, a side load horse area carries four horses with mangers, rubber-lined walls and plenty of ventilation, and a fully enclosed, carpeted rear tack holds your saddles and gear.

Three 7,000 lb. rubber torsion axles with electric brakes, a 21,000 lb. GVWR and 17.5″ aluminum wheels with Cooper tires give the Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide the running gear needed for a large living quarters trailer. An Onan 5,500 watt gasoline generator in an enclosed roof compartment, with remote start in the living quarters, provides power wherever you park.

Who This Trailer Is Built For

• Rodeo competitors and ropers who live on the road for days at a time
• Horse show families who want a comfortable home base at multi-day events
• Trail riders who camp at horse parks with or without hookups
• Couples who want a large living area and a private bedroom
• Riders hauling up to four horses who want premium comfort and power

Living Quarters of the Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide

The 17′ living quarters with double slides is the centerpiece of the Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide. When both slides are out, the living area opens up dramatically, giving you room to cook, relax and entertain.

Double Slide-Outs

• 9′ slide-out on the street side with the dinette and refrigerator
• 6′ slide-out on the curbside with recliners

Two slides mean you get a dinette for meals and a pair of recliners for relaxing, without crowding the kitchen or walkway.

Windswept Hickory Interior

The Windswept Hickory interior package gives the living quarters a warm, rustic look. Alante walls and ceiling, Arenite cream countertops, simulated hardwood linoleum flooring and day/night shades on all windows round out a clean, comfortable design. A fireplace under the TV adds a cozy touch on cool evenings, and an insulated floor helps keep the living quarters comfortable in any season.

Bedroom

The gooseneck bedroom features a queen size mattress with a dropped nose for extra headroom and his-and-her dual entry into the bed area, so neither person has to climb over the other. A 19″ flat screen TV in the bedroom lets you unwind before sleep.

Kitchen

The kitchen in the Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide is set up for real cooking:

• 3-burner recessed range with oven
• Furrion convection microwave
• Double kitchen sink
• 6.0 Dometic 2-way refrigerator (LP or 110 volt)

With an oven, convection microwave and a full-size refrigerator, you can prepare complete meals for your family or crew without relying on concession stands.

Entertainment

• 32″ flat screen TV in the living area
• 19″ flat screen TV in the bedroom
• AM/FM/CD/DVD player with USB port and Bluetooth
• Power TV antenna
• Winegard satellite system
• Exterior speakers

Climate Control

Two 13,500 BTU ducted air conditioners with heat strips keep the living quarters cool in summer, and a 20,000 BTU ducted LP furnace with thermostat provides reliable heat in winter. Ducted systems spread air evenly through the entire living area, so the Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide stays comfortable even with both slides out.

Bathroom

The bathroom is entered through a pocket door and includes a 32″ radius shower with skylight, porcelain toilet, a large 30″ hanging closet and additional cabinet space and drawers for storage. A Maxxfan power vent in the bathroom ceiling, along with another in the living area, helps move air and moisture out of the trailer.

Water Systems

• Fresh water tank
• Black and gray tanks (35 gallons each) with monitor system in the living quarters
• 6 gallon LP water heater with start switch in the living quarters

Walk-Through Door

A 24″ walk-through door in the bulkhead wall lets you move between the living quarters and the horse area without going outside, which is handy for checking on horses at night or in bad weather.

Power and Electrical

The Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide is equipped to run everything you need, whether you are plugged in or camping off grid.

• Onan 5,500 watt gasoline generator in an enclosed roof compartment
• Remote start for the generator inside the living quarters
• 50 amp service
• Three 12 volt house batteries in a tray under the nose
• Two 20 lb. LP tanks mounted under the enclosed neck
• T.R. Arnold certified

Mounting the generator on the roof keeps it out of the way and helps reduce noise near the living area, while 50 amp service lets you run both air conditioners and your appliances at once.

Horse Area Features

A side load layout with full rear tack makes the Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide practical for daily use as well as long trips.

Stalls and Dividers

Three spring-loaded dividers separate four stalls, and the front divider has a removable stud panel. Stall widths measured at the wall are 40″, 39″, 39″ and 47″. Divider pads, rubber-lined walls and rubber mats protect horses during travel.

Mangers

Three mangers, each 22″ deep with its own access door, give horses a place to eat hay on the road and give you easy access from outside the trailer.

Windows and Ventilation

• 4 drop-down windows on the head wall with drop-down window bars
• 3 drop-down windows on the rump side
• Oversized sliding bus window on the load door
• Insulated and lined ceiling in the horse compartment

Plenty of windows and an insulated ceiling help keep horses comfortable and calm on long summer hauls.

Doors, Escape Door and Steps

An escape door on the street side includes a fold-down step and camper latch, giving you a safe exit after tying a horse. A full-width rear fold-down step at the rear tack makes access easy.

Lighting

• 4 LED cargo lights in the horse compartment
• 2 load lights on the back of the trailer
• 2 LED cargo lights on the sides (1 curbside and 1 street side)
• Fully enclosed LED tail lights and running lights

Integrated Hay Pod

An 8′ integrated hay pod with lid and a landing behind the pod lets you carry hay on the roof, protected from the weather, so you have more room inside the trailer.

Full Rear Tack

The fully enclosed and carpeted full rear tack in the Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide offers generous storage for riding gear:

• Large 4-tier adjustable saddle rack
• 20 hooks
• Two 4-tier swinging blanket bars on the doors
• 2 brush trays

With this much organized storage, saddles, bridles, pads and blankets all have a place, keeping the living quarters clean and clutter-free.

Construction and Running Gear

• All-aluminum construction, Floor, sides, roof and frame are all aluminum.
• Pre-painted white aluminum skin on top with aluminum slats on the bottom.
• Full front riser wall cover and stainless steel on the nose for protection and a sharp look.
• Three 7,000 lb. rubber torsion axles with electric brakes for a smooth ride.
• GVWR of 21,000 lb.
• 17.5″ aluminum wheels (7) with 215/75R17.5 Cooper tires, including the spare.
• Big Foot double-leg hydraulic automatic jack for easy hitching and leveling.
• 7-way RV light plug, 2 5/16″ coupler, safety chains and emergency brake system.
• 21′ power awning on the curbside.

Rubber torsion axles absorb road shock for a smoother ride for your horses, and the Big Foot hydraulic jack makes setting up the Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide at the show grounds quick and easy.

Safety Features

The living quarters includes an LP detector, a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher. Combined with the escape door, padded dividers, electric brakes and emergency brake system, the Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide is designed with the safety of both people and horses in mind.

Benefits of Owning a Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide

1. Spacious living. A 17′ shortwall with two slides gives you a large, open living area.
2. Private, comfortable bedroom. A queen mattress with dual entry and extra headroom.
3. Power anywhere. An Onan 5,500 watt generator with remote start and 50 amp service.
4. Year-round comfort. Two ducted A/C units and a 20,000 BTU ducted furnace.
5. Horse-friendly design. Mangers, padded dividers, lots of windows and an insulated ceiling.
6. Organized storage. Full rear tack, an 8′ hay pod and plenty of cabinet space.
7. Heavy-duty build. All aluminum on three 7,000 lb. torsion axles.

A Weekend with the Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide

Picture arriving at a three-day event on Friday afternoon. You unload four horses through the side load door, run the 21′ power awning out and start the generator from inside the living quarters with the remote. Within minutes both air conditioners are cooling the trailer, and the slides are out to open up the living area.

That evening you cook dinner in the oven, eat at the dinette and catch the news on the 32″ TV or the satellite system. When the night turns cool, the fireplace and ducted furnace keep the Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide warm, and the queen bed with dual entry makes for a good night’s sleep. In the morning, you check on your horses through the walk-through door, grab your saddle from the full rear tack and head to the arena.

Single Slide vs. the Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide

Many living quarters buyers weigh a single slide-out against a double slide. Here is how the Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide compares with a typical single-slide trailer of similar length:

• Living space: Two slides open both sides of the living quarters, giving room for a dinette and recliners at the same time. A single slide usually means choosing one or the other.
• Kitchen access: With the refrigerator in the street side slide, the kitchen and walkway stay open even when several people are inside.
• Comfort for guests: Recliners in the curbside slide give visitors a comfortable place to sit without crowding the dinette.
• Setup: More slides mean a little more to check before travel, but the extra space is worth it for many owners.

If you spend more than a night or two at a time in your trailer, the extra space of the Lakota Big Horn 8417 Double Slide makes a big difference in daily comfort.