campingntexas Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 Every year it is such a hassle to get the RV inspected. We have only found one place in Austin and they are in an out and hard to catch. Anybody using someone in Austin area that they like? Even better, is there a mobile inspection option? Thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreyandSusan Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) A couple of options in South Austin Area ... 1626 Auto Inspections - https://1626autoinspections.webs.com/our-services OR Crestview RV in Buda Edited September 23, 2019 by TreyandSusan Quote Susan & Trey Selman | email | HDT: '01 770 VED12 | 5er: '02 40' Travel Supreme RLTSOA | '16 Piaggio MP3 500 | '15 Smart Cabrio | Personal Blog | HHRV Resource Guide | HHRV Campgrounds | Recreation Vehicle Safety & Education Foundation | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 Would they require emission test in Austin? Pick a small town instead. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 52 minutes ago, 2gypsies said: Would they require emission test in Austin? Yes. Quote Austin-Round Rock Metro Area Travis County Williamson County Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mptjelgin Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) Emission testing is no big deal if your vehicle is operating correctly. On gasoline engines with OBDII engine controls (1996 and newer), they simply scan the computer for codes or indications of non-functioning systems. if you don't have an illuminated check engine light you will very likely pass. That's it. Diesel powered vehicles are currently exempted from emission testing. So other than a slightly higher inspection charge ($18.50 vs. $7.00) there is no reason to go out of your way to avoid an emission test if your vehicle is operating correctly. Edited September 23, 2019 by mptjelgin Quote Mark & Teri 2021 Grand Designs Imagine 2500RL, 2019 Ford F-350 Mark & Teri's Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirakawa Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 2 hours ago, 2gypsies said: Would they require emission test in Austin? Pick a small town instead. If you're registered in an emissions required county, you can't go outside your county for an inspection anyway. Quote Everybody wanna hear the truth, but everybody tell a lie. Everybody wanna go to Heaven, but nobody want to die. Albert King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 1 hour ago, chirakawa said: If you're registered in an emissions required county, you can't go outside your county for an inspection anyway. You can have it inspected in another county that does the emissions testing, which is any of the big metro areas in Texas. Quote Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirakawa Posted September 24, 2019 Report Share Posted September 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Barbaraok said: You can have it inspected in another county that does the emissions testing, which is any of the big metro areas in Texas. That's good to know. What about San Antonio? Quote Everybody wanna hear the truth, but everybody tell a lie. Everybody wanna go to Heaven, but nobody want to die. Albert King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted September 24, 2019 Report Share Posted September 24, 2019 57 minutes ago, chirakawa said: That's good to know. What about San Antonio? https://www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/vi/inspection/inspectioncriteria.aspx Quote Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirakawa Posted September 24, 2019 Report Share Posted September 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, Barbaraok said: https://www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/vi/inspection/inspectioncriteria.aspx That's what I was looking at and wondered about San Antonio. I consider it a big metro area. I'm surprised they don't require emissions testing. Quote Everybody wanna hear the truth, but everybody tell a lie. Everybody wanna go to Heaven, but nobody want to die. Albert King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duraduk Posted September 24, 2019 Report Share Posted September 24, 2019 Stones Trailer in San Marcos does trailer inspections................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcodger Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 Have had good service at Southern Tire Mart, located at 9665 US 290 East in Austin. They do all types of state inspections for rv's and other vehicles that need it. They have big bays and easy in and out of their property. Dave Quote 2004 Volvo 630 left tandem with 12 speed Freedomline 2014 Sandpiper 35 ROK 42' fifth wheel Western Golf & Country Cart (EZ-GO frame) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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