Gulf Stream 262RLS vs Salem By Forest River 24RLHL: 5-year value retention (50% vs 50%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Gulf Stream 262RLS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Gulf Stream 262RLS comes out ahead, holding about 50% of its value versus 50% for the Salem By Forest River 24RLHL. Over the first five years the Gulf Stream 262RLS loses roughly $20,140 while the Salem By Forest River 24RLHL loses about $25,879 — a gap near $5,739.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Gulf Stream 262RLS sheds about 13% in year one versus 12% for the Salem By Forest River 24RLHL. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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