Jayco 171 BH vs Salem By Forest River 270FKS: 5-year value retention (52% vs 52%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Jayco 171 BH holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Jayco 171 BH comes out ahead, holding about 52% of its value versus 52% for the Salem By Forest River 270FKS. Over the first five years the Jayco 171 BH loses roughly $21,018 while the Salem By Forest River 270FKS loses about $29,135 — a gap near $8,117.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Jayco 171 BH sheds about 28% in year one versus 21% for the Salem By Forest River 270FKS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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