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Thor Motor Coach 42B Freightliner Class A Depreciation

Thor Motor Coach 42B Freightliner keeps an estimated 60% of its value after 5 years — #1889 of 5706 RVs & trailers VINdown tracks.

Per VINdown's modeling, the Thor Motor Coach 42B Freightliner retains an estimated 60% of its value after five years, ranking #1889 of 5706 RVs & trailers we track. That trails the 63% five-year average for Class A in its class by 3 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.

Most of the loss lands early: the Thor Motor Coach 42B Freightliner sheds about 11% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $543,750 it falls to around $327,881 by year five — a five-year loss near $215,869, about $118.28 a day in depreciation.

Because the steepest drop hits around year 3, a lightly-used Thor Motor Coach 42B Freightliner bought at 3 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.

Thor Motor Coach 42B Freightliner depreciation FAQ

Does the Thor Motor Coach 42B Freightliner hold its value?

It keeps an estimated 60% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5706 RVs & trailers VINdown tracks (ranked #1889).

How much does a Thor Motor Coach 42B Freightliner depreciate in 5 years?

From about $543,750 when new it drops to roughly $327,881 after five years — a loss near $215,869 (60% of its value retained).

When is the best time to buy a used Thor Motor Coach 42B Freightliner?

Around 3 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.