Gulf Stream 23BHS vs Heartland Rvs 278BH: 5-year value retention (44% vs 44%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Gulf Stream 23BHS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Gulf Stream 23BHS comes out ahead, holding about 44% of its value versus 44% for the Heartland Rvs 278BH. Over the first five years the Gulf Stream 23BHS loses roughly $25,095 while the Heartland Rvs 278BH loses about $33,404 — a gap near $8,309.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Gulf Stream 23BHS sheds about 42% in year one versus 23% for the Heartland Rvs 278BH. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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