Tow Vehicles Registered In California

Gary Smith · 11-22-2010, 01:34 PM

What are registration requirements in California for diesel trucks & enclosed race trailers these days? I read something where an out of state vehicle is exempt from the stricter emission regulations instituted there. Also, how about insurance on trailers...is it covered by the tow vehicle (like Florida)?

Philip Saran · 11-22-2010, 03:17 PM

Gary,

I have a 2004 Ford F350 diesel truck, no smog test (yet), but the license tags
are steep, this year it was about $480 for my tags, down from over $500 the
year before.

My car trailer insurance is added on to my truck insurance policy, but I have
Farmers, others may be different.

Gary Smith · 11-22-2010, 03:21 PM

Thanks Phil. Yeah, I've heard stories about tag fees, and ready to be bent over. But was concerned about emissions. I have an '04 F350 too and heard rumors about Cal putting the screws to diesel vehicles in the next year or so.

Philip Saran · 11-22-2010, 06:44 PM

Gary,

I've heard similar rumors, but nothing yet, I have a buddy who ownes a
smog station, I'll ask him and get back to you in a few days.

7820 · 11-22-2010, 08:16 PM

Well..........I had to have my 2004 Dodge Cummins smoged earlier this year. It passed.....however they press the go pedal three times hard. If they see smoke.....you may not pass. Mine has the Edge programmer on it. I was told if it did not throw any codes and no smoke I did not have to remove it.....and I didn't. However I have heard from other smog techs that you MUST remove the aftermarket programmers. At the date of the smog check mine was set to OEM parameters.

Since you are bringing it into California you will need to have it weighed and provide a certified weigh ticket.....and now maybe pass smog before you can get it registered.

My racing partner just received his renewell and has to pass smog.

X-TECH MAN · 11-22-2010, 08:46 PM

It sounds like its time to get out of that broke D##k state to me.

B Aceves · 11-23-2010, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary Smith

What are registration requirements in California for diesel trucks & enclosed race trailers these days? I read something where an out of state vehicle is exempt from the stricter emission regulations instituted there. Also, how about insurance on trailers...is it covered by the tow vehicle (like Florida)?

Gary, Before you get to many answers that could steer you in the wrong direction I would get on the Cal DMV web site it actually has some pretty good information about registering a out of state vehicle in CA, here is a link
Also make sure you get a Permanent Trailer Registration tags for the trailer it will save you some money.

http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/how...r9.htm#feesdue

Notch1320 · 11-23-2010, 06:30 PM

I wish I could offer some advice Gary, but I am registered out of state thanks to being active duty military. No way would mine pass smog either!!!

Tod Lane · 11-23-2010, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

It sounds like its time to get out of that broke D##k state to me.

And the last sane person to leave please lock the gate behind you!

I know we (Ryder) have had to install CARB complient tires, thats right TIRES on rental vehicles in CA, even Sprinter Vans

Combine this with the new Desiel Exhaust fluid on most vehicles bigger than a one ton is getting out of hand

Philip Saran · 11-23-2010, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

It sounds like its time to get out of that broke D##k state to me.

X-Tech Man,

I agree with you, I am a native Californian and I am just waiting for my wife to
retire, then we sell out and move to Colorado to be with family. A few more
years. :-(

11-22-2010, 01:34 PM	#1
Gary Smith Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 811 Likes: 8 Liked 125 Times in 26 Posts	Tow Vehicles Registered In California What are registration requirements in California for diesel trucks & enclosed race trailers these days? I read something where an out of state vehicle is exempt from the stricter emission regulations instituted there. Also, how about insurance on trailers...is it covered by the tow vehicle (like Florida)? __________________ Gary Smith "another broke racer spectating"

11-22-2010, 03:17 PM	#2
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 725 Likes: 160 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Tow Vehicles Registered In California Gary, I have a 2004 Ford F350 diesel truck, no smog test (yet), but the license tags are steep, this year it was about $480 for my tags, down from over $500 the year before. My car trailer insurance is added on to my truck insurance policy, but I have Farmers, others may be different. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

11-22-2010, 03:21 PM	#3
Gary Smith Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 811 Likes: 8 Liked 125 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Tow Vehicles Registered In California Thanks Phil. Yeah, I've heard stories about tag fees, and ready to be bent over. But was concerned about emissions. I have an '04 F350 too and heard rumors about Cal putting the screws to diesel vehicles in the next year or so. __________________ Gary Smith "another broke racer spectating"

11-22-2010, 06:44 PM	#4
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 725 Likes: 160 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Tow Vehicles Registered In California Gary, I've heard similar rumors, but nothing yet, I have a buddy who ownes a smog station, I'll ask him and get back to you in a few days. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

11-22-2010, 08:16 PM	#5
7820 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 201 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tow Vehicles Registered In California Well..........I had to have my 2004 Dodge Cummins smoged earlier this year. It passed.....however they press the go pedal three times hard. If they see smoke.....you may not pass. Mine has the Edge programmer on it. I was told if it did not throw any codes and no smoke I did not have to remove it.....and I didn't. However I have heard from other smog techs that you MUST remove the aftermarket programmers. At the date of the smog check mine was set to OEM parameters. Since you are bringing it into California you will need to have it weighed and provide a certified weigh ticket.....and now maybe pass smog before you can get it registered. My racing partner just received his renewell and has to pass smog.

11-22-2010, 08:46 PM	#6
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,207 Likes: 1,049 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Tow Vehicles Registered In California It sounds like its time to get out of that broke D##k state to me.

11-23-2010, 06:30 PM	#8
Notch1320 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Yuba City, CA Posts: 220 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tow Vehicles Registered In California I wish I could offer some advice Gary, but I am registered out of state thanks to being active duty military. No way would mine pass smog either!!! __________________ Shawn Allsup K/S 718