Cherokee By Forest River 39LB vs Merhow 8318 RWS BB: 5-year value retention (54% vs 54%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Cherokee By Forest River 39LB holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Cherokee By Forest River 39LB comes out ahead, holding about 54% of its value versus 54% for the Merhow 8318 RWS BB. Over the first five years the Cherokee By Forest River 39LB loses roughly $36,266 while the Merhow 8318 RWS BB loses about $57,265 — a gap near $20,999.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Cherokee By Forest River 39LB sheds about 17% in year one versus 13% for the Merhow 8318 RWS BB. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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