Forest River California Oregon 177BH vs Recreation By Design 36FB — Depreciation Comparison

Forest River California Oregon 177BH vs Recreation By Design 36FB: 5-year value retention (51% vs 51%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Forest River California Oregon 177BH holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Forest River California Oregon 177BH comes out ahead, holding about 51% of its value versus 51% for the Recreation By Design 36FB. Over the first five years the Forest River California Oregon 177BH loses roughly $13,865 while the Recreation By Design 36FB loses about $53,276 — a gap near $39,411.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Forest River California Oregon 177BH sheds about 12% in year one versus 13% for the Recreation By Design 36FB. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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