Jayco 265 Rlsw vs Shasta By Forest River 25RS: 5-year value retention (55% vs 55%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Jayco 265 Rlsw holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Jayco 265 Rlsw comes out ahead, holding about 55% of its value versus 55% for the Shasta By Forest River 25RS. Over the first five years the Jayco 265 Rlsw loses roughly $22,252 while the Shasta By Forest River 25RS loses about $17,861 — a gap near $-4391.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Jayco 265 Rlsw sheds about 20% in year one versus 14% for the Shasta By Forest River 25RS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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