Cherokee By Forest River 26DJSE vs Merhow 8311 RWS: 5-year value retention (54% vs 54%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Cherokee By Forest River 26DJSE holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Cherokee By Forest River 26DJSE comes out ahead, holding about 54% of its value versus 54% for the Merhow 8311 RWS. Over the first five years the Cherokee By Forest River 26DJSE loses roughly $18,488 while the Merhow 8311 RWS loses about $39,695 — a gap near $21,207.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Cherokee By Forest River 26DJSE sheds about 28% in year one versus 10% for the Merhow 8311 RWS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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