Topic: Oregon Vehicle registration questions

[crawlerdan]

ok- i bought a motorhome in washington state-i.e.- it has washington plates and title

it failed smog, miserably, badly, really badly

oregon requires a deq slip for registration as i underdtand it

so- i do not want to dump massive dollars into passing smog, if its a simple fix, ok, but it likely is not

so how do i A- get the coach in my name,
and B- use it legaly  here and there




could i register it in a non smog required location? most of oregon is non smog....


ideas are welcome, thanks

[bleakhorizon]

you would not believe how many vehicles i have registered at my house lol...  find a friend that doesnt have to pass smog register it at his place... watch your tags, and just go to the local dmv to get the new ones when you need em (if they question your address tell em its a second residence)

I usually just remail out my buddies registration renewals, but they know its not up to me lol

[Cheesemaker]

 

[crawlerdan [OP]]

ok cheesy- do you have to pass smog?

[Early]

I do the same. My car and truck are regi'd in the rogue valley. They still have smog but rules down there are 20 years and newer instead of '75 and newer (or whatever it is up here).

I would have thought you lived right outside the line, i guess your still in portland.

found the info i was looking for:
from: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/vehicle/emissions.shtml

Emissions testing is required as follows:
In the Portland area, 1975 and newer model years must be tested (view detailed information).
In the Medford (Rogue Valley) area, vehicles 20 model years old and newer must be tested (view detailed information).
In these areas, cars, trucks, vans, motor homes and buses powered by gasoline, alternative fuels (such as propane), and hybrids must be tested.
In these areas, diesel-powered vehicles with a manufacturer's gross weight rating of 8,500 pounds or less must be tested.

Also i have been told that its possible to get around DEQ. i don't know how rumor this is and how real. But something along the lines of claiming a hardship of fixing the problem. The problem being way more expensive than the vehicle itself. I feel like you can get it registered (not trip permit) but i couldn't find more state info about it.

[Early]

I found the boundary tester.

http://deq12.deq.state.or.us/VIP/default.aspx

put all your friends addresses in and see who the lucky winner of your new motor home is, haha

[crawlerdan [OP]]

i dont really have "freinds " here in oregon, just aquaitances, how would i go about doing this if i found someone willing to help me?

[Early]

As for me, My car and truck are just registered at my fathers house. vehicle mail gets sent there like dmv stuff and i get a call from the folks.

I wish i could help but im smack dab in the middle of town. This is one thing i will take into allot of consideration when, if, someday, somehow i get to purchase a house/land.


My overall thought is how bad could the smog be? Whats the motor? Maybe you just need some new plugs and an 02? Also if the motorhome isn't passing smog then it isn't running correctly. This could be unattractive, and i don't mean in a hippy environmentalist way, but a $$ MPG way. Just a thought. As always, if you need a hand let me know. Works slow and i need something to do!


P.S. 
Lets see the new toyota

[crawlerdan [OP]]

its an 85 chevy with a small block. 84-86 where the worst smog years i guess. its getting 15mpg, so no complaints there, but i dunno. so far all ive done is hook up th egr that was plugged with a golf tee , but i doubt that will pass it

limit on hydrocarbons is 220ppm, i ran 1850ppm   

[Cheesemaker]

There is no smog here.  Do you need my address?  

[crawlerdan [OP]]

There is no smog here.  Do you need my address?  

yes i do

how do i do that? do i have to go to a tillimook dmv?
or can i do it here, using my name and your address?

[bleakhorizon]

you should be able to do it at your dmv using his address.... but i think you will have to have the OSP inspect the vehicle first (look at the vin compared to title) because its an out of state rig.... least thats what i had to do when i bought a rig in Wyoming and had it licensed in Oregon.. (while i lived in Wyoming)

[jimbo74]

maybe i am jsut wierd, but i would try to figure out what is wrong with it before i devised a way to screw over the system

[Cheesemaker]

Knowing Dan, he would just need it long enough to get it running good.  But I have no problem loaning my addy for him.  Pm on its way.  


And as far as they know, Dan has a beach house where he keeps the motorhome. 

[crawlerdan [OP]]

maybe i am jsut wierd, but i would try to figure out what is wrong with it before i devised a way to screw over the system

jim- this is the 88th vehicle i have purchased for whatever reason, either personal use, or to turn

all of them have been legal, paid my dues, and smogged every one, even two race cars

im not screwing the system in any way shape or form. this vihicle has been owned in a non smog area for 25 years, and used. like i said- i will continue to try and smog it as money permits, but in the mean time, i refuse to allow a vehicle to sit while i could be enjoying it

[crawlerdan [OP]]

cheesy!! your my freekin hero!! it was very easy to register, btw, a van lives at your house now

not sure if you will recieve mail regarding the van, but email me if you do.

like i said, i owe you big time man, let me know how i can help

heres pics of the van

sleeps 4, has a fridge, range, microwave, tv

350 with a 700 r4 and a 12 bolt posi :"D

[Cheesemaker]

More than likely the title will come to my address.  And if it does, I will drop it off at your house the next time I head out to Portland.  The family and I always do most of out shopping right by your place anyway.  So, it's no big deal.  There might be cheese dropped off too!!   

[junya92toy]

I want cheese!

[crawlerdan [OP]]

your such a badass ryan 

[bleakhorizon]

look like its got some kickn tunes too lol.....  88 rigs lol... dang i thought ive had alot

[Early]

  power works it's magic again 

sweet digs Dan