Merhow 8M1640 vs Salem By Forest River 32BHDS: 5-year value retention (55% vs 55%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Merhow 8M1640 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Merhow 8M1640 comes out ahead, holding about 55% of its value versus 55% for the Salem By Forest River 32BHDS. Over the first five years the Merhow 8M1640 loses roughly $48,001 while the Salem By Forest River 32BHDS loses about $24,777 — a gap near $-23224.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Merhow 8M1640 sheds about 23% in year one versus 21% for the Salem By Forest River 32BHDS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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