Eclipse 20SBG LE vs Salem By Forest River 42QBQ 8: 5-year value retention (54% vs 54%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Eclipse 20SBG LE holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Eclipse 20SBG LE comes out ahead, holding about 54% of its value versus 54% for the Salem By Forest River 42QBQ 8. Over the first five years the Eclipse 20SBG LE loses roughly $26,331 while the Salem By Forest River 42QBQ 8 loses about $35,979 — a gap near $9,648.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Eclipse 20SBG LE sheds about 12% in year one versus 21% for the Salem By Forest River 42QBQ 8. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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