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Starcraft 289BHS Travel Trailer Depreciation & Resale Value

Starcraft 289BHS keeps an estimated 71% of its value after 5 years — #600 of 5706 RVs & trailers VINdown tracks. See the full depreciation curve.

Per VINdown's modeling, the Starcraft 289BHS retains an estimated 71% of its value after five years, ranking #600 of 5706 RVs & trailers we track. That is 16 points above the 55% five-year average for Travel Trailer in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.

The loss does not land all at once here: the Starcraft 289BHS sheds about 6% in year one and keeps going at much the same rate. From roughly $33,388 it falls to around $23,738 by year five — a five-year loss near $9,650, about $5.29 a day in depreciation.

There is no single sweet spot on the Starcraft 289BHS: it gives up a similar share of its value every year rather than falling off a cliff, so how long you keep it matters more than what age you buy it at. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.

Starcraft 289BHS depreciation FAQ

Does the Starcraft 289BHS hold its value?

It keeps an estimated 71% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5706 RVs & trailers VINdown tracks (ranked #600).

How much does a Starcraft 289BHS depreciate in 5 years?

From about $33,388 when new it drops to roughly $23,738 after five years — a loss near $9,650 (71% of its value retained).

When is the best time to buy a used Starcraft 289BHS?

There is no sweet spot to wait for on this one — it sheds a similar share of its value every year for the first five rather than dropping sharply and then levelling off, so the age that suits you depends on how long you plan to keep it. Age 1 is where the single steepest year falls.