Salem By Forest River 177BHX vs Stratus 231VRB: 5-year value retention (51% vs 51%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Salem By Forest River 177BHX holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Salem By Forest River 177BHX comes out ahead, holding about 51% of its value versus 51% for the Stratus 231VRB. Over the first five years the Salem By Forest River 177BHX loses roughly $18,554 while the Stratus 231VRB loses about $25,069 — a gap near $6,515.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Salem By Forest River 177BHX sheds about 22% in year one versus 23% for the Stratus 231VRB. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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