RV Registration
Pennsylvania RV & Camper
Registration 2026
Everything you need to register a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel, or camper in Pennsylvania - fees by vehicle type, title requirements, inspection rules, and official DMV links. Pennsylvania charges flat annual registration fees for RVs. Annual safety inspection required at certified stations. Emissions testing required in southeast PA and Pittsburgh metro area. Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, Gettysburg, and state forest system attract RV visitors.
Annual Registration
Title Required
Safety Inspection Required
900 RV Parks
2026 RV Registration Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Motorhome Fee
$45
Flat annual fee by vehicle class; heavier motorhomes pay more
Travel Trailer
$36
base registration fee
Title Required?
Yes
For all RVs and trailers
Inspection?
Required
Emissions test also required
Registration Fees
Pennsylvania RV Registration Fees by Type
Pennsylvania charges registration fees based on Flat annual fee by vehicle class; heavier motorhomes pay more. Registration period: Annual.
Class A/B/C Motorhome
$45+
Self-propelled motorhome (any class). Fee is the base rate - heavier or newer RVs may pay more.
Travel Trailer
$36+
Bumper-pull travel trailers. Towed behind a pickup or SUV. No motor.
Fifth Wheel
$36+
Fifth wheel trailers towed by a pickup with a hitch in the bed.
Popup / Folding Camper
$36+
Fold-down popup campers and tent trailers.
Requirements
Pennsylvania RV Titling & Inspection Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Title Required | Yes - required for motorhomes and most trailers |
| Safety Inspection | Required |
| Emissions Test | Required (in certain counties / metro areas) |
| Insurance Required | Yes - 15000 |
| LPG Inspection | Not Required |
Size Limits
Pennsylvania RV Size & Weight Limits
Length Restrictions
Maximum 40 ft single motorhome, 60 ft combination.
RV Camping
Pennsylvania RV Parks & Campgrounds
Pennsylvania has approximately 900 registered RV parks and campgrounds, making it a popular RV destination states.
Important Notes
Pennsylvania-Specific RV Rules
Annual safety inspection required statewide; emissions testing in Adams, Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Berks, Bucks, Butler, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Erie, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Washington, Westmoreland, and York counties. Pennsylvania has extensive state game lands and forests with RV camping.
Data last verified: January 1, 2025
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Bureau of Motor Vehicles (www.dmv.pa.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and requirements directly with the state DMV before registering.