registration

[tdgulfstream]

im in calif, im looking to buy a Fleetwood class a that's in calif, 3 hours from here, BUT, the motorhome is still registered in New Jersey,
for this year, my question is, the calif smog emission stickers needed from the factory, what would have to be done to register it in calif , besides having to pass smog, it might cost a bit of money to transfer to calif specs, any ideas? , Thanks

[ArchHoagland]

tdgulfstream wrote:
actually it was a non issue, seller changed from his fathers name from New Jersey to his name in calif and smogged it this morning , I went to look at it, it was slightly worn more than I wanted overall, BUT , when I lifted the dog house, lots of pellets of I guess mice poop , on the transmission and the intake manifold, but what was worse was the rust everywhere, the manifold and throttle body tubes (?) it had banks headers which were rusty, the original shocks and suspension and muffler was rusty, I laid on the ground to look under the body and suspension , just look too rusty for me. I was concerned that the mice might be chewing on wires that you can't see also . we'll just keep looking !

Thanks for the update, sounds like you made the right decision.

[packnrat]

sounds like you did right.
but in ca the seller is required to provide a current (under 30 days) smog paperwork.

proving passed a ca smog test, not fed level testing.

[tdgulfstream]

actually it was a non issue, seller changed from his fathers name from New Jersey to his name in calif and smogged it this morning , I went to look at it, it was slightly worn more than I wanted overall, BUT , when I lifted the dog house, lots of pellets of I guess mice poop , on the transmission and the intake manifold, but what was worse was the rust everywhere, the manifold and throttle body tubes (?) it had banks headers which were rusty, the original shocks and suspension and muffler was rusty, I laid on the ground to look under the body and suspension , just look too rusty for me. I was concerned that the mice might be chewing on wires that you can't see also . we'll just keep looking !

[ArchHoagland]

tdgulfstream wrote:
im in calif, im looking to buy a Fleetwood class a that's in calif, 3 hours from here, BUT, the motorhome is still registered in New Jersey,
for this year, my question is, the calif smog emission stickers needed from the factory, what would have to be done to register it in calif , besides having to pass smog, it might cost a bit of money to transfer to calif specs, any ideas? , Thanks

Let us know what the final outcome of this is. Thanks.

[fyrflie]

ArchHoagland wrote:

I'd suggest you go to the DMV where you plan on registering it and ask them.

If you go to the DMV, make sure whatever they tell you is verified by something in writing.
Otherwise, each DMV employee you talk to will give you a different answer.

Check the dmv website. They have a 2 page document that explains what you can and cannot bring into the state.

[ArchHoagland]

I bought a new car in Arizona and brought it home to California, called DMV and they said if it didn't have the Emissions sticker I had 24 hours to get it out of the state.

That was back in 2005. Mine had the sticker so I was OK.

I'd suggest you go to the DMV where you plan on registering it and ask them.

[Nv_Guy]

If it's used with over 7,500 miles you should be able to get it smogged but the federal standards apply. You never know, it may have been built with CA emissions standards. Biggest issue is make sure you get a properly signed title & all the VIN numbers match (ID plate, registration, title), as you are going to get VIN verified by CHP or licensed verifier. You do not want to try to straighten out title issues across the country.

[BarneyS]

Moved to Class A forum from 5th Wheels.

[Super_Dave]

Found this, hope it helps. Sounds like smog and proof of insurance.

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffvr29