Best RVs & Trailers Under $30,000 by Resale Value

Of the 513 RVs & Trailers under $30,000 VINdown tracks, the average holds about 60% of its value after five years. The Rockwood by Forest River 2280 heads a group of 6 level at 83% retained, while the Riverside RV 509 depreciates hardest at 28%. Ranked best-to-worst by five-year resale value:

1. Rockwood by Forest River 2280 — 83% retained, from $12,778 new
2. Chalet Alpine — 83% retained, from $22,599 new
3. Chalet Arrowhead — 83% retained, from $22,599 new
4. Chalet LTW — 83% retained, from $19,640 new
5. Chalet XL1920 — 83% retained, from $24,699 new
6. Chalet XL1930 — 83% retained, from $24,699 new
7. Adventurer 80GS EXT CAB — 82% retained, from $24,574 new
8. Chalet XL1935 — 82% retained, from $26,820 new
9. Flagstaff by Forest River 21QBHW — 82% retained, from $18,355 new
10. Rockwood by Forest River 212A HW — 82% retained, from $20,442 new

RVs & Trailers at other budgets:

• Under $80,000