Forest River California Oregon 178DB vs Gulf Stream 17RWD: 5-year value retention (49% vs 49%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Forest River California Oregon 178DB holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Forest River California Oregon 178DB comes out ahead, holding about 49% of its value versus 49% for the Gulf Stream 17RWD. Over the first five years the Forest River California Oregon 178DB loses roughly $15,605 while the Gulf Stream 17RWD loses about $18,558 — a gap near $2,953.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Forest River California Oregon 178DB sheds about 15% in year one versus 41% for the Gulf Stream 17RWD. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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