Heartland Rvs BH170 vs Salem By Forest River 28DBUD: 5-year value retention (32% vs 55%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Salem By Forest River 28DBUD holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Salem By Forest River 28DBUD comes out ahead, holding about 55% of its value versus 32% for the Heartland Rvs BH170. Over the first five years the Salem By Forest River 28DBUD loses roughly $22,778 while the Heartland Rvs BH170 loses about $21,263 — a gap near $-1515.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Salem By Forest River 28DBUD sheds about 22% in year one versus 23% for the Heartland Rvs BH170. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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