I was just subjected to the process. No notice with registration, took my money, denied my tags. Filed for "exemption" they can't sort their shit out. Carb gave exemption, (I filed historical, over 25 years old, it's a 97).
The exemption is supposed to keep you from having to repower (yes, modern engine and emissions, new, not used, certified install) in the next 5 years. RVs that are documented habitable can file for exemption, but have to file yearly.
I somehow didn't get slapped with the f30 dollar fee, but I've called the DMV 5 times, lost a month's worth of Registration (due mid August) and they just today released the tags after yet another call, because CARBs system doesn't communicate with DMV properly.
It's a shitshow. In the next 5-10 years I can bet a paycheck exemption will come off the table and a repower or invalid registration is coming.
This bus has 19,200 miles on it. Sat for most of its life. I resurrected it as an awesome family adventure mobile and they're fucking everyone like me with more hurdles year after year.
It really is a straight money grab, and there I guys I know that are in the same boat, can't seem to get their tags.
It gets worse though..... 2010 and newer cannot file exempt
They will be subjected to repower requirements in the next couple years if they want to keep their RV.
I spoke directly to a guy at CARB and that's what he told me.