R Pod 189 vs Surveyor By Forest River 226RBDS: 5-year value retention (62% vs 62%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. R Pod 189 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the R Pod 189 comes out ahead, holding about 62% of its value versus 62% for the Surveyor By Forest River 226RBDS. Over the first five years the R Pod 189 loses roughly $11,425 while the Surveyor By Forest River 226RBDS loses about $13,015 — a gap near $1,590.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the R Pod 189 sheds about 8% in year one versus 8% for the Surveyor By Forest River 226RBDS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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