Cherokee By Forest River 20RDSE vs Merhow 8209 RWS: 5-year value retention (53% vs 53%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Cherokee By Forest River 20RDSE holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Cherokee By Forest River 20RDSE comes out ahead, holding about 53% of its value versus 53% for the Merhow 8209 RWS. Over the first five years the Cherokee By Forest River 20RDSE loses roughly $18,065 while the Merhow 8209 RWS loses about $40,117 — a gap near $22,052.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Cherokee By Forest River 20RDSE sheds about 28% in year one versus 22% for the Merhow 8209 RWS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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