Happier Camper Starter vs Palomino By Forest River 38RLQ: 5-year value retention (48% vs 48%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Happier Camper Starter holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Happier Camper Starter comes out ahead, holding about 48% of its value versus 48% for the Palomino By Forest River 38RLQ. Over the first five years the Happier Camper Starter loses roughly $17,983 while the Palomino By Forest River 38RLQ loses about $32,298 — a gap near $14,315.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Happier Camper Starter sheds about 13% in year one versus 10% for the Palomino By Forest River 38RLQ. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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