Palomino By Forest River 298RLW keeps an estimated 57% of its value after 5 years — #2679 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 Palomino By Forest River 298RLW retains an estimated 57% of its value after five years, ranking #2679 of 5948 RVs & trailers we track. That is 2 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 Palomino By Forest River 298RLW sheds about 9% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $86,412 it falls to around $49,254 by year five — a five-year loss near $37,158, about $20.36 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used Palomino By Forest River 298RLW bought at 2 years 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 57% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5948 RVs & trailers VINdown tracks (ranked #2679).
From about $86,412 it drops to roughly $49,254 after five years — a loss near $37,158 (57% retained).
Around 2 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.
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