Forest River California Oregon 2616G vs Merhow 8418 RWS BB: 5-year value retention (54% vs 54%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Forest River California Oregon 2616G holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Forest River California Oregon 2616G comes out ahead, holding about 54% of its value versus 54% for the Merhow 8418 RWS BB. Over the first five years the Forest River California Oregon 2616G loses roughly $38,269 while the Merhow 8418 RWS BB loses about $62,925 — a gap near $24,656.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Forest River California Oregon 2616G sheds about 10% in year one versus 21% for the Merhow 8418 RWS BB. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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