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Salem by Forest River 42QBQ keeps an estimated 58% of its value after 5 years — #2219 of 5706 RVs & trailers VINdown tracks.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Salem by Forest River 42QBQ retains an estimated 58% of its value after five years, ranking #2219 of 5706 RVs & trailers we track. That is 3 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 Salem by Forest River 42QBQ sheds about 10% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $69,169 it falls to around $40,325 by year five — a five-year loss near $28,844, about $15.80 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 4, a lightly-used Salem by Forest River 42QBQ bought at 4 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 58% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5706 RVs & trailers VINdown tracks (ranked #2219).
From about $69,169 when new it drops to roughly $40,325 after five years — a loss near $28,844 (58% of its value retained).
Around 4 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.