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Redridge · 05-30-2015, 02:58 PM

I bought my Thor Palazzo from camping world in Lakewood NJ. They sent (2 years ago) a sticker to stick on the lower right hand side of the windshield. Its a dealer inspection sticker for our DP. It expires this month... anyone know what this is? From what I gather from the DMV personnel, RV (diesel) are not required for inspection...Is this true? What are your experiences with inspection as far as MH go? TIA...

the_vfox · 05-30-2015, 03:35 PM

Check with the NJ DMV and see what inspections (if any) are required. If none, it is probably a reminder to get your rig inspected for issues.

Jersey Bob · 06-01-2015, 04:22 PM

Hi Redridge

The following vehicles are exempt from inspection requirements (N.J.A.C. 13:20-7.2):

Historic motor vehicles
Collector motor vehicles
Approved Collector Vehicles which are less than 25 years old
100% Electric vehicles
Motorcycles
Motorized bicycles
Farm tractors and traction equipment
Farm machinery and implements
Fire trucks having a GVWR of more than 8,500 pounds
In-transit construction equipment
Diesel-fueled motor vehicles having a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or more that are required to be inspected by the owner or lessee
Omnibuses which are subject to inspection by the Commission‘s Commercial Bus Inspection and Investigation Unit
School buses which are subject to inspection by the Commission‘s School Bus Inspection Unit
Tactical military vehicles operated on Federal installations within this State Contractor equipment in transit
All diesel powered vehicles model year 1996 and older that are plated passenger, not for profit, governmental, commuter van , farmer or farm truck except buses.
All diesel powered vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 8,501 to 9,999 that are plated passenger, not for profit, governmental, commuter van, farmer or farm truck except buses.

Redridge · 06-01-2015, 06:11 PM

Thanks guys... so the dealer inspection sticker was just another way for them to extort money from us.... the sticker looks like the state mandating the dealer to inspect the MH. I do however get the MH looked over at an authorize Freightliner shop. Thanks again.

bandorr2000 · 08-31-2015, 01:25 PM

Asked the same question on the NJ DMV site. Here is the answer:

Thank you for using the New Jersey Inspection Website.

Good morning Glenn,

Diesel vehicles (including motor homes) with a gross vehicle weight over 18,000 lbs require an annual smoke opacity test. The smoke test can be performed at any certified Diesel Private Inspection Facility (DPIF). For a list of DPIFs in your area you may click on the following link: http://njgin.nj.gov/OIT_MVCF/facilities.jsp?fac=deic

Please advise if we may be of any further assistance.