Starcraft 23FB vs Viking By Forest River 2405ST: 5-year value retention (80% vs 80%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Viking By Forest River 2405ST holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Viking By Forest River 2405ST comes out ahead, holding about 80% of its value versus 80% for the Starcraft 23FB. Over the first five years the Viking By Forest River 2405ST loses roughly $3,318 while the Starcraft 23FB loses about $3,963 — a gap near $645.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Viking By Forest River 2405ST sheds about 4% in year one versus 4% for the Starcraft 23FB. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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