The Rambulance
preAMBUL:
I am F___ing done sleeping in a tent (that is unless I choose to.)
I am also F___ing done packing up my crap, then unloading it, then setting it up, only to take it down, then to pack it up again, then unload it again, and finally put it away, just to repeat the process the following weekend.
I've been dreaming of the day when I could replace my tent with something a little more comfortable, something that can go 70 mph, something with locking storage, something capable of handling a trailer with 1 or 2 rigs, something that if I wanted to I could take out camping without a trail rig.
I've also been on the lookout for a different pull rig After looking at different setups for the last few years and weighing out my options Light Duty Trucks with Campers, Medium Duty Straight Axle Trucks, RV's, and Heavy Duty Tractors with sleeper Cabs and gigantic Trailers, I think I may have found the perfect setup for me.
I give you The Rambulance
While I was researching my decision I looked at a ton of Builds and Conversions that other folks have done and found that ambulance's make a great platform for expo or camping vehicles conversions, couple that with a Medium Duty Truck Chassis, and a Drivetrain designed for reliability, not to mention the cheap price point some of these used trucks have, and I was sold on the Idea.
After some serious internet searching I was able to track down a few candidates. I made a few phone calls and after weighing out the pros and cons of different configurations I decided on the Freightliner FL50 MDT Ambulance pictured.
Spec's:
Freightliner FL50,
Horton MD (14'5", 173") Aluminum walk through Ambulance Body,
Miles: 118,000,
Engine: Cummins 8.3 Liter,
Transmission: Allison MD3060, 6 Speed Automatic,
Rear Axle Gear: 4.30,
Air Ride Cab, Box, Suspension, and seats
110 volt Power Inverter,
Battery Charger,
Shoreline Hookups,
Heated and Air-conditioned box,
Full code 3 light bar & Siren,
Locking Inside and Outside Storage Compartments,
The gAMBUL:
What really sold me on this unit was the Drivetrain, Low miles, and the Price. Though I admit I'm taking a bit of a gamble as I haven't been able to look the unit over in person (yet). At least I'll find out once I get off the airplane and drive two hours north from Albany New York Tomorrow to get it... You feeling lucky punk?
Nothing like flying half way cross country to drive an unknown vehicle home 1300+ Miles in the middle of winter to get yourself acquainted with things.
You guys in for the Adventure?
preAMBUL:
I am F___ing done sleeping in a tent (that is unless I choose to.)
I am also F___ing done packing up my crap, then unloading it, then setting it up, only to take it down, then to pack it up again, then unload it again, and finally put it away, just to repeat the process the following weekend.
I've been dreaming of the day when I could replace my tent with something a little more comfortable, something that can go 70 mph, something with locking storage, something capable of handling a trailer with 1 or 2 rigs, something that if I wanted to I could take out camping without a trail rig.
I've also been on the lookout for a different pull rig After looking at different setups for the last few years and weighing out my options Light Duty Trucks with Campers, Medium Duty Straight Axle Trucks, RV's, and Heavy Duty Tractors with sleeper Cabs and gigantic Trailers, I think I may have found the perfect setup for me.
I give you The Rambulance
While I was researching my decision I looked at a ton of Builds and Conversions that other folks have done and found that ambulance's make a great platform for expo or camping vehicles conversions, couple that with a Medium Duty Truck Chassis, and a Drivetrain designed for reliability, not to mention the cheap price point some of these used trucks have, and I was sold on the Idea.
After some serious internet searching I was able to track down a few candidates. I made a few phone calls and after weighing out the pros and cons of different configurations I decided on the Freightliner FL50 MDT Ambulance pictured.
Spec's:
Freightliner FL50,
Horton MD (14'5", 173") Aluminum walk through Ambulance Body,
Miles: 118,000,
Engine: Cummins 8.3 Liter,
Transmission: Allison MD3060, 6 Speed Automatic,
Rear Axle Gear: 4.30,
Air Ride Cab, Box, Suspension, and seats
110 volt Power Inverter,
Battery Charger,
Shoreline Hookups,
Heated and Air-conditioned box,
Full code 3 light bar & Siren,
Locking Inside and Outside Storage Compartments,
The gAMBUL:
What really sold me on this unit was the Drivetrain, Low miles, and the Price. Though I admit I'm taking a bit of a gamble as I haven't been able to look the unit over in person (yet). At least I'll find out once I get off the airplane and drive two hours north from Albany New York Tomorrow to get it... You feeling lucky punk?
Nothing like flying half way cross country to drive an unknown vehicle home 1300+ Miles in the middle of winter to get yourself acquainted with things.
You guys in for the Adventure?
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