Forest River California Oregon 242SLC keeps an estimated 65% of its value after 5 years — #1522 of 5948 RVs & trailers VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Forest River California Oregon 242SLC retains an estimated 65% of its value after five years, ranking #1522 of 5948 RVs & trailers we track. That is 10 points above the 55% five-year average for Travel Trailer in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Forest River California Oregon 242SLC sheds about 10% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $64,906 it falls to around $42,123 by year five — a five-year loss near $22,783, about $12.48 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Forest River California Oregon 242SLC bought at 1 year old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated about 65% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5948 RVs & trailers VINdown tracks (ranked #1522).
From about $64,906 it drops to roughly $42,123 after five years — a loss near $22,783 (65% retained).
Around 1 year old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.
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