Motorhome and RV
CARB (OVI)Smoke Opacity Tests
SMOKE OPACITY TESTING – CARB 1667 COMPLIANT- Wager 6500 Equipment
Starting at $199 for newer models with equipment intact. $299 for mobile service smoke tests for 2014 and older models or if additional coordination with the engine manufacturer is required to secure the proper required info.
Get Emissions Testing (From Jan 1, 2025)
Required only once annually for motorhomes.
Testing types:
OBD-equipped (2013+ diesels / 2018+ alt‑fuel) → OBD scan.
Non-OBD alt-fuel → visual check only ww2.arb.ca.gov+13ww2.arb.ca.gov+13becarbcompliant.com+13.
Tests only by CARB‑credentialed tester , NORCALCARBMOBILE.COM CLEAN TRUCK AND MOTORHOME CERTIFIED TESTER emaill sales@norcalcarbmobile.com for any questions or to book a test today.
DMV registration holds are placed if non-compliant becarbcompliant.com+8ww2.arb.ca.gov+8ww2.arb.ca.gov+8.
CARB enforcement, CHP, and border screening ensure compliance statewide ww2.arb.ca.gov+4ww2.arb.ca.gov+4cacarbcleantruckcheck.com+4.
Non-compliance = registration block and potential fines.
2025 Smoke Opacity Rate Table for Motorhomes
Motorhome Emissions Testing Varies by Norcal Carb Mobile (~$249–$300 typical market rate depending on zipcode) since only annually and takes longer overall to warmup and usually takes longer equipment and family name engine label is tedious on these.
NorCalCARBMobile.com Service Offering
Mobile testing: We come to your home, campground, or storage.
Full-service reporting: We register your motorhome in CTC‑VIS.
Payment handling: Process fee payments for faster compliance.
Credentialed testers ensure proper OBD scan or opacity test + visual check.
Quick turnaround: Avoid DMV holds.
Why Choose NorCal CARB Mobile?
Hassle-free compliance: Avoid online portal frustrations and browser issues.
Convenient and reliable: We meet you wherever it’s easiest.
ACCURATE & ON-TIME: We monitor deadlines and submit tests 90 days early.
Expert support: We manage retests and provide compliance certificates.
📝 What to Expect
Book your test online or by phone. 916-890-4427
We register your vehicle and pay the fee in CTC‑VIS.
We conduct emissions test (on-site).
We upload passing certificate to CTC‑VIS.
You receive your compliance certificate for DMV.
📞 Ready to Stay Clean & Compliant?
Let us handle your CARB Clean Truck Check—so you can focus on your next adventure in California.