Gulf Stream 18RBD vs Wildwood By Forest River 17RBHL — Depreciation Comparison

Gulf Stream 18RBD vs Wildwood By Forest River 17RBHL: 5-year value retention (48% vs 48%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Gulf Stream 18RBD holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Gulf Stream 18RBD comes out ahead, holding about 48% of its value versus 48% for the Wildwood By Forest River 17RBHL. Over the first five years the Gulf Stream 18RBD loses roughly $19,995 while the Wildwood By Forest River 17RBHL loses about $24,103 — a gap near $4,108.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Gulf Stream 18RBD sheds about 41% in year one versus 13% for the Wildwood By Forest River 17RBHL. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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