I'm looking at a 1984 22R (2.4L) 4 spd. 21' Sunrader for sale in North Dakota where there are no emissions laws (I live in California). The gentleman that is selling it said that since the RV has always been in North Dakota, he's never had to perform a smog check on it. He also added that he's cared for the camper and it shows from the pictures I've seen. Hence my questions:
Has anyone ever "imported" an RV similar or the same as this one to California?
I'd like to have an idea if this RV will pass the smog check necessary to complete the first-time registration here in California (I'm guessing it shouldn't be too difficult due to the engine's small size?) If the answer is uncertain, can anyone think of any parts that might be responsible for a failure to pass? I've read on other webpage's forums that the carburator tends to be the culprit for failed smog tests.
I've also read that legislation now requires that the gas tank be checked for any pressure loss (gasoline delivery system must be totally sealed). Has anyone run into any problems with this?
I'm thinking about flying over to N. Dakota to see it and probably buy it since it seems really well kept but I'd like to get as many opinions as I can before I invest in the $500 plane ticket. Thanks in advance! Lui.
