Gulf Stream 248BH vs Jayco 40 Rlts: 5-year value retention (45% vs 45%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Gulf Stream 248BH holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Gulf Stream 248BH comes out ahead, holding about 45% of its value versus 45% for the Jayco 40 Rlts. Over the first five years the Gulf Stream 248BH loses roughly $18,113 while the Jayco 40 Rlts loses about $49,432 — a gap near $31,319.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Gulf Stream 248BH sheds about 40% in year one versus 36% for the Jayco 40 Rlts. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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