Man Cave Rv FW42DS vs Stratus 281VBH: 5-year value retention (52% vs 52%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Man Cave Rv FW42DS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Man Cave Rv FW42DS comes out ahead, holding about 52% of its value versus 52% for the Stratus 281VBH. Over the first five years the Man Cave Rv FW42DS loses roughly $46,323 while the Stratus 281VBH loses about $27,286 — a gap near $-19037.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Man Cave Rv FW42DS sheds about 33% in year one versus 23% for the Stratus 281VBH. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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