CA Bus Smoking Issue

[Joyce and Richard Hayden]

Thanx Don. Why am I not surprised that

CAwill not accept another states cert. Oh Well.

Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA - about to be on-the-road SOUTH in day or so

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From: "bluethunder@arcatapet.com"

To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 9:24 AM

Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] CA Bus Smoking Issue

I do not think that California will accept another state's certificate in these matters, but so far private diesel RVs are exempt from the newer stringent rules.

On 10/26/2009 at 9:14 AM Joyce and Richard Hayden wrote:

>Greg or any California forum member,
>
>I have a question for you. Every two years, we in some areas of
>Washington State, are required to pass the "Emission Check Program". It
>tests factory-installed emission control systems on gasoline and diesel
>vehicles 5-25 years old, and will identify vehicles whose systems are not
>working properly. If your vehicle does not pass the test you can not
>renew it's license unless you get the problem fixed. If your vehicle
>passes the test you will receive a certificate stating that it does and
>all is good.
>
>I'm a bit concerned about driving in California since my bus does smoke
>some when accelerating and I know that California is cracking down on
>that. Not any more than most all big diesel rigs but it does smoke. So
>here's my question: Do you know if the state of California will except
>another states current emission certificate when it comes to the smoking
>problem that these busses typically have, especially just after starting
>to move away from a stop light?
>
>Regards,
>
>Dick Hayden
>'87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA