Winnabego View vs Forest River Forester MBS
We have decided on a 24 ft or so Class C. So far the only models that meet are requirements are the Mercedes Sprinter platform. We have found a comparable floor plan in both the Winnebago View and t...
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Thanks j-d. That was where I had come to. I know you can never make the difference up on delta mpg. Just didn't know if the Winnebago premium was worth it in design, fit, construction, longevity, etc.
However, resale is interesting. I was told by one of the dealers selling both Winnebago and Forest River that in five years you would recoup about 65% with Winnebago, and only 50% with Forest River. If the Winn. was $100k and the equivalent Forester $80, you would end up $5k ahead with the Winn. If you had financing, it would break even as the Forester would be about $5k less in interest over the five years.
Cheers,
Chuck
However, resale is interesting. I was told by one of the dealers selling both Winnebago and Forest River that in five years you would recoup about 65% with Winnebago, and only 50% with Forest River. If the Winn. was $100k and the equivalent Forester $80, you would end up $5k ahead with the Winn. If you had financing, it would break even as the Forester would be about $5k less in interest over the five years.
Cheers,
Chuck
