---
title: "San Diego RV Center — Clean Truck Check, El Cajon, CA"
description: "San Diego RV Center in El Cajon, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/san-diego-rv-center-el-cajon/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# San Diego RV Center

Clean Truck Check tester in El Cajon, CA (San Diego County).

> CTC Finder is an independent directory, not affiliated with CARB. Tester data: CARB Clean Truck Check public tester list, last checked November 1, 2026. Confirm services, hours and prices with the tester.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | 9398 Bond Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021 |
| County | San Diego County |
| Phone | (619) 561-3531 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks San Diego RV Center can test

| Your vehicle | Test required | This tester |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel, model year 2013 or newer | OBD scan | Yes |
| Alternative fuel (natural gas, propane), 2018 or newer | OBD scan | Yes |
| Diesel, model year 2012 or older (no OBD) | Smoke opacity test (SAE J1667) plus visual inspection | Yes |
| California-registered motorhome | Same test as above by engine year, once a year | Yes |

## Clean Truck Check testers in San Diego County

San Diego RV Center is one of 178 testing businesses in San Diego County on CARB's public tester list. 157 of them offer mobile testing and 91 do smoke opacity tests. In El Cajon itself there are 24 listed businesses, 24 of them mobile.

## When your truck is due

Most trucks test twice a year, on a schedule tied to the DMV registration expiration date. CARB says OBD trucks move to four tests a year beginning October 2027. California-registered (non-commercial) motorhomes and agricultural vehicles test once a year. See the [deadline guide](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/deadlines-2026-2027/). You can test up to 90 days before a deadline. Free email reminders: https://ctcfinder.com/reminders/

## Frequently asked questions

### Does San Diego RV Center offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. San Diego RV Center says on CARB's tester list that it offers mobile testing, so it can come to your yard or job site. Ask about a trip fee when you call.

### Can San Diego RV Center test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. San Diego RV Center lists smoke opacity testing, the test CARB requires for diesel trucks of model year 2012 and older (no OBD). See [OBD vs smoke opacity](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/obd-vs-smoke-opacity-test/).

### How much does San Diego RV Center charge for a Clean Truck Check?

San Diego RV Center has not published prices with us; call (619) 561-3531 for a quote. Published California prices are usually $50–$135 per vehicle for an OBD test and $190–$200 for a smoke opacity test, plus CARB's annual fee ($32.13 in 2026). See the [cost guide](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/cost/).

### Is San Diego RV Center a CARB-credentialed tester?

San Diego RV Center appears on CARB's public Clean Truck Check tester list, last checked November 1, 2026. Only credentialed testers can submit results to CARB; after the test, confirm the passing result shows for your vehicle in CTC-VIS.

## Other testers nearby

- **[American Pride Diesel LLC](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/american-pride-diesel-llc-el-cajon/)** — 14315-A Olde Highway 80, El Cajon, CA 92021 — (619) 567-9010 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Atalie Acosta](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/atalie-acosta-el-cajon/)** — El Cajon, CA 92021 — (619) 399-8884 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Daniel Chiaramonte](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/daniel-chiaramonte-el-cajon/)** — El Cajon, CA 92021 — (619) 988-7563 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[Diesel Tech](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/diesel-tech-el-cajon/)** — 1175 Avocado Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021 — (619) 478-0955 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Easy Mobile CARB Compliance Testing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/easy-mobile-carb-compliance-testing-el-cajon/)** — El Cajon, CA 92021 — (619) 633-0458 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[El Cajon Tire Pros](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/el-cajon-tire-pros-el-cajon/)** — 1253 North 2nd Street, El Cajon, CA 92021 — (619) 823-0592 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.