Eclipse 23SB vs Salem By Forest River 230BHXL: 5-year value retention (68% vs 68%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Eclipse 23SB holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Eclipse 23SB comes out ahead, holding about 68% of its value versus 68% for the Salem By Forest River 230BHXL. Over the first five years the Eclipse 23SB loses roughly $15,496 while the Salem By Forest River 230BHXL loses about $8,915 — a gap near $-6581.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Eclipse 23SB sheds about 6% in year one versus 6% for the Salem By Forest River 230BHXL. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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