Buying out of state

Plus do you have a complete PDI to complete and not depend upon the dealer's show and tell PDI? Even if you buy from a owner.

Plan to spend a full day if not more on YOUR PDI. And when not if you find problems what is your plan given that it could take weeks to resolve? Buying a RV is NOT like a car if that is your background.

Do some research on CA sales tax which you might not have to pay. You might have to take delivery out of CA. And then what happens when you register it in some other state.

As a CA resident I didn't pay sales tax on my prior rig which was delivered to NV. I was a passenger with a driver on the trip. As a non resident your situation may be different but you may still need to take delivery out of state.

Be advised that CA is an expensive state to live in and most likely you'll be paying a premium price. And read up on dealer warranty which is often poor and non existent for you.

Case in point: OR fuel prices are $1/gal less.

While I can't answer the smog question please post your findings.

Call the Californai Air Resources Board (CARB) and ask them about smog regs.

I cannot answer the Gas and smog issue but regarding the registration you should get a temporary registration / plate from California that would give you time to drive it back to Florida.

Dave