2004 Fleetwood Revolution 40C · Diesel Pusher · $59,900 → $39,900 cash or finance

Short answer: Yes. This coach can absolutely be purchased and registered by a California resident.

The title transfers like a normal private-party vehicle sale:

• Buyer pays (wire transfer)
• I sign the Certificate of Title over to the buyer
• Buyer takes the coach and signed title to California
• Buyer registers it at the California DMV as a standard out-of-state title transfer

Why this coach is different. Per the factory certification tag inside the RV:

• GVWR = 31,000 lbs
• Diesel-powered
• Freightliner chassis
• Built as a motorhome

Because it is rated OVER 14,000 lbs GVWR, it falls into California’s heavy-duty diesel category — not the normal passenger-car diesel smog category.

That means:

• ✅ No traditional California diesel smog inspection
• ✅ No dyno test
• ✅ No automotive-style tailpipe emissions testing

Instead, the buyer simply complies with California’s CARB Clean Truck Check program.

Short answer: Not in the way most buyers think.

This motorhome is exempt from California DMV diesel smog testing because it is rated at 31,000 lbs GVWR. California law treats heavy diesel motorhomes differently than lighter diesel vehicles.

What the buyer actually has to do once registered in California:

• Enroll in CARB Clean Truck Check
• Complete a simple annual smoke-opacity inspection
• Pay annual registration fees

Typical annual compliance cost:

• ~$30 CARB reporting fee
• ~$75 opacity/smoke inspection
• Roughly 30 minutes total

What the buyer does NOT need:

• ❌ No DMV smog station
• ❌ No dyno rollers
• ❌ No complicated emissions certification
• ❌ No “impossible California diesel registration” issue

Most Cummins ISC-powered coaches pass these inspections routinely when properly maintained.

California’s CARB program for heavy diesel motorhomes is much simpler than buyers usually expect.

For a pre-2012 diesel coach like this one, the inspection is generally:

• Visual emissions equipment check
• Smoke opacity test
• Compliance upload to the CARB portal

That’s it. No OBD scan. No dyno testing. No full smog-lab style inspection.

This coach uses the proven Cummins ISC 8.3L diesel platform, widely known in the diesel pusher world for reliability and long service life.

Wire transfer only. Here’s the 6-step flow, in order:

1. We shake hands. Agree on price, sign a 1-page Purchase Agreement, refundable deposit holds the coach.
2. You wire the funds from any U.S. bank to my Bank of America account. Same-day arrival when sent before 2pm. Your bank charges ~$25 wire fee.
3. We meet at Bank of America together to confirm the wire has cleared in my account, in real time. Zero risk to either side.
4. Walk to a UPS Store for notary. Both parties sign the Certificate of Title and the Bill of Sale (two originals, one for each of us). Notary fee ~$15.
5. I remove the plates from the coach. Plates belong to the seller, not the vehicle.
6. You drive away with the signed/notarized title, your copy of the bill of sale, registration card, keys, manuals, and maintenance records.

Why wire only? Irreversible once cleared, same-day settlement, no counterfeit-cashier’s-check risk, no $40K of cash to carry. Total time from handshake to keys: 3–5 business days.

The Certificate of Title is the official, state-issued legal proof of ownership — the document the buyer takes to the California DMV to register the coach in their name.

Three simple steps at the UPS Store, in front of the notary:

1. Seller completes in ink — fills in the buyer’s name & address, enters the verified odometer reading, signs and dates.
2. Notary completes — witnesses the seller signature, fills in state/county/date, signs and applies stamp/seal.
3. Buyer completes in ink — signs and dates to acknowledge the odometer certification.

That’s it. One page. One notary. Title is now legally assigned to the buyer.

Yes — always. The Bill of Sale documents the transaction itself (price, parties, vehicle, AS-IS terms). The California DMV uses it alongside the title to calculate use tax. It also protects both parties from future disputes.

Two notarized originals are signed at closing — one for each party. Key fields on the document:

• Date of sale, seller info, buyer info
• Vehicle year, make, model, VIN, odometer
• Sale price (paid in full via wire transfer)
• AS-IS clause + Known Disclosed Conditions (see below)
• Both signatures + notary block

Known Disclosed Conditions (disclosed in writing before sale, included on the Bill of Sale, both parties initial):

• Mileage: approximately 137,XXX miles (verified day of sale)
• Tires: Michelin 275/80R22.5, manufactured 2019 (approaching 7-year industry replacement line in July 2026)
• Dash AC: requires Freon recharge (~$300–$450 to remedy)
• Front passenger captain’s chair: original bolted seat missing; replacement chair not anchored
• Service records prior to January 2024: undocumented
• Onan diesel generator: 4,343+ hours (verified)

No surprises. Every honest deduction has already been priced into the asking number. The Bill of Sale puts it in writing so nothing comes back later.

Print this and bring it. Three columns: what to do before the meeting, what happens at the meeting, what you walk away with.

After: You have 20 days to register at the California DMV. NO smog check required (over 14,000 lbs GVWR). Compliance via CARB Clean Truck Check — about $105/year.

Short answer: Yes — and here’s how we do it safely for both of us.

Default policy: I drive, you ride shotgun. Class A diesel pushers aren’t like driving a pickup. They require operator familiarity with air brakes, 40 feet of length, 12.5 feet of height, and disciplined mirror use. On every initial test ride, I’m behind the wheel and you’re in the passenger seat. You’ll experience the diesel pull, the air brake feel, the cockpit visibility, the engine sounds, and the ride quality on real roads. You can sit in the driver’s seat while parked, work all the controls, check the height clearance — just without moving it.

Why: Personal auto insurance policies almost universally exclude vehicles over 14,000 lbs GVWR — and this coach is 31,000 lbs. Even with “full coverage,” your policy won’t follow you into this cockpit. My RV policy covers the drive cleanly when I’m at the wheel. This is the same policy every reputable Class A dealer follows.

After a refundable deposit, you can take the wheel. Once we’re in the final closing window, I’m happy to let you drive a short supervised loop with me in the passenger seat. Empty parking lot or quiet stretch of road — your choice. You get real seat time before you wire the final balance.

Required before any drive (yours or mine with you riding):

• Photo of your driver’s license (front)
• Photo of your current auto insurance card
• Signed 1-page Test Ride Waiver (provided on request, takes 60 seconds)

Plates belong to the seller, not the vehicle. Per law, I remove the plates from the coach before you drive away. If I didn’t, I’d remain liable for any parking tickets, toll violations, or traffic infractions you racked up after the sale — not a position either of us wants.

For your drive home, you have two options:

• Bring a flatbed or transport. (Some buyers prefer this for a long-distance move regardless.)
• Apply for a one-way transport / movement permit through the California DMV. Once you arrive home, register the coach at your local DMV within 20 days and they’ll issue California plates.

Either way, the coach won’t leave my hands with plates on it. That’s the law and it protects both of us.

No separate filing required. The notarized paperwork itself is the release.

Once we both sign and notarize the Certificate of Title and the Bill of Sale at the UPS Store, my liability ends and yours begins as of that date. I keep a photocopy of both sides of the signed title plus my original Bill of Sale for my records. You take the originals and go register at the California DMV within 20 days.

That’s it. No hidden form. No surprise “you forgot to send X to the state.” The notary stamp is the official handoff.

Yes. Clean title in hand, no liens, signed bill of sale ready. Same-day transfer at signing.

No liens. Owned outright.

Clean title, ready to transfer to you same-day at signing. All paperwork prepared in advance — no surprises at the closing table.

Short answer: No, it has zero impact on you.

The coach is currently titled to my single-member LLC. That’s how I’ve held it for the time I’ve owned it. The reason it doesn’t affect you: California registers vehicles by the buyer’s residency, not the seller’s title state or entity type.

When you walk into the California DMV with the signed-over Certificate of Title and the notarized Bill of Sale, they treat it as a standard out-of-state private-party transfer. Same process they’d use if I were selling it to you as an individual from Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, or anywhere else. The LLC simply signs the title over to you via its authorized member — that’s me, signing on behalf of the entity.

Once the title transfers and you register the coach in California, the LLC is out of the picture and you’re a normal California vehicle owner. You pay use tax based on the sale price (your DMV will calculate this from the Bill of Sale), get California plates, enroll in CARB Clean Truck Check, and that’s it.

If your DMV clerk has questions about the LLC’s authority to sign, I’ll include a copy of the LLC’s Articles of Organization in your closing packet so you have it on hand. They almost never ask, but the document is yours if needed.

137,046 miles. Cummins 8.3L ISC diesel rated for 400,000–500,000 miles — about a third of the way through expected life. Slightly above the 125,000 industry average for a 2004 Class A. Already discounted $1,000 for mileage.

Oil analysis kit acquired (Blackstone Labs). Sample collection planned before sale. Results will be shared with qualified buyers at viewing.

Service history is undocumented — reflected in the $2,500 no-service-records discount built into the price. The Allison 3000MH is the most reliable RV transmission ever built; buyer is encouraged to do a fresh fluid + filter service after purchase as routine maintenance.

Yes. Cold start is smooth. No warning lights, no rough idle, no smoke at startup.

None active. Independent shop inspection welcome before purchase.

Air brakes operating normally — no leak-down issues, no warning buzzer at startup, full pressure available.

Air-ride suspension working normally — no leaks, no sag, system holds pressure.

No frame damage, no major bodywork. Clean structural history.

Six Michelin 275/80R22.5 tires manufactured in 2019 (DOT codes verified). Road-legal until July 2026 — the 7-year industry replacement line. Replacement runs approximately $4,000–$6,000. Already discounted $1,500 in the price.

Four house coach batteries replaced April 2025 — approximately one year old, full life ahead.

Engine start batteries brand new — replaced April 2026.

Xantrex Freedom 458 inverter, working normally. Display panel documented in photos.

Onan 7.5kW diesel generator with 4,343.7 hours documented (hour-meter photo on file). That is approximately 25% of typical lifespan — significant life remaining. Runs off the main fuel tank. Starts reliably.

None observed. Kitchen, bathroom, and slide-side plumbing all functioning normally.

Tanks and valves operating normally. No leaks, no odor, full drain capability.

Yes — water heater working on both propane and electric modes.

Yes — residential refrigerator, convection microwave, 3-burner propane range, washer/dryer combo, and all electronics functioning properly.

Yes. Rooftop AC units operating normally on shore power and generator.

The dash AC (engine-driven front-cab cooling) needs a Freon recharge. A mobile RV technician in the Coachella Valley will recharge for approximately $300–$450 — service call + ~2 hrs labor + 2–2.5 lbs R134a. Already discounted $350 in the asking price. The rooftop AC units (which run on shore power and generator) are working fine — this does NOT affect coach AC, only the driver/passenger cab while driving.

No formal roof inspection on record, but visual condition is good. No water intrusion observed in coach. Independent shop inspection encouraged before purchase.

None observed. Floor is solid throughout, sidewalls show no delamination or bulging.

None observed. No water intrusion in coach interior.

Yes — both full-wall slides operate normally with no hydraulic issues. Slide seals in good condition.

Awning operates normally — fabric and mechanism in working condition.

No prior service receipts on file — the previous maintenance history is undocumented. Already discounted $2,500 in the price for this gap.

Stored outdoors at a Coachella Valley RV resort. Dry desert climate — low humidity, minimal rainfall, consistent temperature — substantially protects the roof, slides, and exterior compared to coaches stored in wetter or colder climates.

Smoke-free. Pet-free. No odors, no carpet pet damage, no interior modifications.

The original bolted-down captain's chair is missing — a nicer freestanding chair sits in its place but is not anchored. OEM replacement seat (~$600) + RV shop bolt-in (~$250) = ~$850 total fix. Already discounted $850 in the price.

Yes — for qualified buyers. Most big banks won't finance a coach this age, but specialty RV lenders do. Two that finance older diesel pushers: Southeast Financial (call 866-900-8949 or apply at loancenter.sefinancial.com) and My Financing USA (myfinancingusa.com). And don't overlook your own local credit union — they often finance older coaches the big banks won't, especially if you're already a member. Get pre-approved, then we close by wire. Prefer cash? That works too — same-day title transfer, sold as-is. Inspections welcome at your expense.

The $39,900 price is already $20,000 below fair-market and below the sold-comp floor for similar coaches last quarter. Every honest deduction (no service records, missing seat, dash AC, mileage, tire age) is itemized in the math above. The price is firm. If it doesn't sell this season, I'll put it into storage rather than keep cutting the price — I'm not in a hurry.

Bought a newer Monaco. Don't need two coaches. Not broke, not desperate, not in a hurry — but I would rather sell in 30 days at a price the market actually pays than sit at book value for six months.