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So I had a ‘97 ambo and was amazed at how well it was built. Then I got a gutted 2000 Chinook and was amazed by the space. The ERV seems to combine the best of both worlds. Well-made, lots of space, plus the utility of the dual rear doors. Maybe someday...

Ha, I found one right as you were typing this. Copart makes it challenging to search as is, there are so many different names for an econoline van... I wasn't sure if they'd added some kind of "governmental" kind of listing for ambos, highway dept trucks, etc. Kinda surprised they're on copart...

Wow! What are they listed as on Copart? I know the Red Cross came up with a new ERV design that is more like a sprinter ambo. Probably retiring some of the fleet. These things seem like such a great expo kinda build in stock form.

This 4x4 Fire Dept. ambo is so classic: https://portland.craigslist.org/nco/cto/d/netarts-1986-ford-e350-4x4-ambulance/7102552251.html 1986 Ford E350 4x4 Ambulance Camper Van LOW LOW MILES DUALLY ONE OWNER - $10000 1986 Ford Econoline 350 with the 4x4 conversion with manual locking front Hubs...

Same dealer is selling a 2002 E450 ERV w/ the 7.3. Twice the price, but a bit more modern. https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/calimesa-2002-ford-e-diesel-73k-miles/7098472115.html

I'm a sucker for these red cross ERVs. I hadn't seen one on the older style Econoline, though. https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/d/calimesa-1991-ford-e350-super-duty-32k/7105036225.html 1991 Ford E350 Super Duty - 32k Miles - $6990 1991 Ford E350 Super Duty Previous Emergency Response...

^^yep. I sold my ambo, then bought a gutted Chinook project, then with two young kids realized I now have no time! Last year I bought my neighbors pop-up camper. We tow it with our SUV. It’s pretty great being able to set up camp and leave it there. And then be able to drive away and come right...

Dang, those turtle top vans with the passenger and side doors are pretty sweet. I’ve definitely been keeping an eye out for one. Here is one I saw for sale last year. Comparables are no doubt hard to find.

If you want something for the family, I’d look at newer shuttle bus style setups. The shell on the back is a lot roomier & safer than a box truck.

I’ve seen some shuttle buses/limos based on larger/heavier duty platforms. They might offer a nice compromise between the overbuilt ambo box and the under built RV shell. School buses are built to offer side impact and some rollover protection. Some shuttle buses are built with similar...

I’d go with plywood. My old chinook had that around the windows. Find a decent exterior grade glue type ply, or paint all the cut edges real well. Windows love to sweat and create moisture and leak and generally try to ruin wood.

Here’s a link to the info I got from Horton. I think yours is too old to have the “System 2000”? If so that’s probably good. I would find myself wishing I just had switches and relays instead of a high tech circuit board that was 20+ years old...

Hey, nice minimod. Horton sent me a bunch of files on my 97 ambo. They’re pretty friendly if you call, you might get some info.

Yikes. I’ve heard from EMS people that the door hinges failing are one of those things that just happens with time on the E350s when they’re used a lot in tough conditions. Good luck!

I put a ventline vanair fan in the back of the two vents on my roof. It’s small and runs at 100cfm. I had planned to add a bigger fan to the front vent. Small and low profile. May not be enough for you depending where you’re parked and what the weather is. Nice and low profile when closed...

Hey! It's my old ambo. Now with less of an interior... https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/rvd/d/seattle-1997-ford-e-powerstroke/7081589732.html

Gonna need to see some pics. Van with a high roof? Van with a big box? Wide or narrow box? Dual or single rear? Lots of mods done? There are a lot of variables...

If you can’t break the bond, how bad would it look to cut & grind the remaining sheet metal back to the fiberglass and then just keep it in there as a sort of an added reinforcing layer? Then just add more 5200 and make the joint/seam flush? Obviously more work, but that’s usually the trade off...

Nah, it’s just getting broken in! I wonder what size of rear spoiler would be needed to help blow the dust off the back of a Chinook? Less of an issue with a side entry, but annoying with the standard rear entry to have everything coated in dust.

At least it’s just “mid 90s style” gross, and not mice and rot and garbage gross!