The 2016 Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load with slide and bunk beds is a one-owner, custom-designed living quarters horse trailer with a 15’6″ shortwall, a 6′ hydraulic slide-out, 74″ bunk beds and a Sierra custom interior with solid hardwood cabinets. The owner is simply ready to downsize, which makes this Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load a great opportunity for a family or group that needs extra sleeping space, lots of storage and room for four horses.

With an extra-wide dinette that fits four adults, ducted heat and air, an Onan 4000 generator, a 10′ enclosed hay pod, a huge rear tack and mangers with storage underneath, this trailer is set up for long weekends on the road. Below is a complete look at the living quarters, horse area, construction and benefits, plus answers to common buyer questions.

Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load Overview

Platinum Coach is known for well-built aluminum horse trailers with custom living quarters, and this 2016 model was custom designed by its original owner with storage and space in mind. The result is a Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load that sleeps more people than many trailers its size, thanks to 74″ bunk beds in addition to the master bedroom in the gooseneck.

The 15’6″ shortwall living quarters includes a 6′ hydraulic slide-out, which opens up the living area when you are parked. A custom Platinum entrance door, soft-touch walls and ceiling, and privacy pocket doors to the master bedroom give the interior a finished, comfortable feel.

In the horse area, the reverse load layout carries four horses with mangers, drop windows at the front and rear, breathe-through dividers and a 48″ ramp. The trailer rides on 8,000 lb. axles and has dual hydraulic jacks, an electric awning and an Onan 4000 generator that the owner reports works great.

Who This Trailer Is Built For

• Families who need bunk beds for kids or extra riders
• Rodeo and roping families who travel together on weekends
• Trail riders who camp with friends and need more sleeping space
• Riders hauling up to four horses who want plenty of storage
• Buyers looking for a well-cared-for, one-owner living quarters trailer

Living Quarters of the Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load

The living quarters is where the Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load really stands out, with smart use of space and lots of storage throughout.

15’6″ Shortwall with 6′ Hydraulic Slide

A 15’6″ shortwall gives you a roomy living area, and the 6′ hydraulic slide-out expands it even further when you are parked. The slide makes the dinette area feel open and gives everyone more room to move around.

74″ Bunk Beds

The 74″ bunk beds are one of the most useful features of this Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load. Kids, grandkids, friends or a hired hand get their own place to sleep without converting the dinette every night. Bunk beds are uncommon in horse trailers, which makes this layout especially appealing for families.

Extra-Wide Dinette

The extra-wide 40″ x 70″ dinette fits four adults, giving you a real place to sit down for meals, plan the next day or play cards after a long ride.

Master Bedroom with Privacy Pocket Doors

Privacy pocket doors separate the master bedroom in the gooseneck from the rest of the living quarters. When the kids are in the bunks and the adults turn in, everyone gets their own space.

Sierra Custom Interior

The Sierra custom interior features solid hardwood cabinets, soft-touch walls and ceiling and a custom Platinum entrance door. Solid hardwood cabinetry is durable and attractive, and the soft-touch surfaces help the interior feel warm and quiet.

Kitchen

• Large 6.0 refrigerator/freezer with automatic LP/electric operation
• Convection/microwave oven
• LP cooktop (never used)
• LP hot water

A large refrigerator/freezer and a convection oven let you cook real meals and keep plenty of food on hand for a full weekend. The automatic LP/electric fridge switches power sources on its own, so your food stays cold on the road and at the campsite.

Ducted Heat and Air

Ducted heat and air conditioning spread comfortable air evenly through the living quarters, keeping the Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load cool on summer afternoons and warm on chilly nights.

Walk-Through Door

A walk-through door connects the living quarters to the horse compartment, so you can check on your horses at night or in bad weather without stepping outside.

Power and Convenience

• Onan 4000 generator, Reported by the owner to work great, it powers the A/C and appliances when shore power is not available.
• Electric awning, Instant shade and shelter beside the trailer.
• Dual hydraulic jacks, Make hitching, unhitching and leveling quick and easy.
• 10′ enclosed pod, Carry hay and gear on top of the trailer, protected from the weather.

Onan generators are a well-known name in RV and living quarters power. To learn more about the Onan line, see the Cummins announcement about Onan generators.

Horse Area Features

The horse area of the Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load is designed with safety, comfort and convenience in mind.

Reverse Load Layout

In a reverse load trailer, horses ride facing the curbside at an angle with their hindquarters toward the front, a position many horses find comfortable for balancing during travel. Reverse load layouts also make it easy to reach each horse’s head from the side windows and drops.

Mangers with Storage Underneath

Mangers give horses a place to eat hay during the trip, helping keep them calm and content. The storage space underneath the mangers is perfect for buckets, feed and supplies.

Drops on Front and Rear

Drop-down windows on the front and rear give horses fresh air and a view, and make it easy for you to check on them from outside the trailer.

Dividers and Safety Features

• Breathe-through dividers for better airflow between stalls
• Baby panel on the last stall, ideal for hauling a mare and foal
• Break divider on the first stall
• Two-way latch on the escape door
• 48″ ramp for easier loading

The baby panel and break divider add flexibility for hauling young horses or mares and foals, while the 48″ ramp makes loading easier for horses that are hesitant to step up.

Huge Rear Tack

The huge rear tack offers plenty of room for saddles, bridles, pads and blankets. Combined with the manger storage and the 10′ enclosed pod, the Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load gives you more storage than many trailers in its class.

Running Gear

The trailer rides on 8,000 lb. axles, a heavy-duty setup suited to a living quarters trailer carrying four horses. Dual hydraulic jacks add convenience when hitching and leveling at the show grounds or campsite.

Benefits of Owning a Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load

1. Sleeps more people. 74″ bunk beds plus a private master bedroom.
2. Room to spread out. A 15’6″ shortwall with a 6′ hydraulic slide.
3. Family-friendly dinette. An extra-wide 40″ x 70″ dinette that fits four adults.
4. Power anywhere. An Onan 4000 generator for off-grid camping.
5. Tons of storage. Huge rear tack, manger storage and a 10′ enclosed pod.
6. Horse-friendly features. Mangers, drops, breathe-through dividers, a baby panel and a 48″ ramp.
7. One-owner history. Custom designed and cared for by a single owner.

Bunk Beds vs. a Standard Living Quarters Layout

Most horse trailers rely on a gooseneck bed and a convertible dinette or sofa for sleeping. Here is how the bunk bed layout in the Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load compares:

• Sleeping space: Dedicated 74″ bunks mean extra sleepers do not have to wait for the dinette to be cleared and converted.
• Daily convenience: The dinette stays a dinette, so breakfast and dinner are easy even with a full crew.
• Privacy: Pocket doors to the master bedroom give adults their own space.
• Storage: Bunks can also hold bags and gear during the day.

For families that travel together every weekend, the bunk bed layout of the Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load makes life on the road much easier.

A Weekend with the Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load

Picture rolling into a rodeo on Friday evening with four horses, hay in the 10′ enclosed pod and the whole family on board. The dual hydraulic jacks make unhitching quick, the electric awning goes out for shade, and the Onan generator gets the air running while the horses are unloaded down the 48″ ramp.

That night, everyone eats together at the extra-wide dinette, the kids climb into the bunk beds and the adults close the pocket doors to the master bedroom. In the morning, you check the horses through the walk-through door, grab saddles from the huge rear tack and head to the arena. That is exactly the kind of weekend the Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load was custom designed for.

Reverse Load vs. Slant Load and Straight Load

Choosing a load style is one of the biggest decisions when buying a horse trailer. Here is how the Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load compares with other common layouts:

• Reverse load: Horses ride at an angle facing the curbside, with their hindquarters toward the front of the trailer. Many owners feel this position helps horses brace and balance during braking.
• Slant load: Horses ride at an angle with their heads toward the front. Slant loads are very common and work well for most horses.
• Straight load: Horses face forward in individual straight stalls. Straight loads can give big horses more length but usually make a trailer longer.

Every horse is different, so it is worth considering how your horses travel best. If your horses like to ride facing backward, or you want easy access to their heads from the side drops, the Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load is a strong fit. The reverse layout also keeps the horses’ heads toward the curbside, where you can easily offer water or check on them from the drops during a fuel stop.

Storage Throughout the Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load

The original owner custom designed this trailer with storage as a top priority, and it shows. Here is where you will find room for all your gear:

• Huge rear tack: Plenty of space for saddles, pads, bridles and blankets.
• Under-manger storage: Ideal for buckets, feed tubs and supplements.
• 10′ enclosed pod: Keeps hay dry and frees up room inside the trailer.
• Solid hardwood cabinets: Kitchen and living quarters cabinets for food, dishes and clothes.
• Bunk beds: Handy for bags and gear during the day when no one is sleeping.

With storage spread throughout the trailer, the Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load stays organized even on long trips with a full family and four horses. Everything has a place, which makes setup at the show grounds faster and packing up at the end of the weekend much easier.

Good storage also helps protect your investment. Keeping hay in the enclosed pod and tack in the rear tack room means less dust and dirt in the living quarters, so the Sierra hardwood interior of the Platinum 4 Horse Reverse Load stays looking its best for years.