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On the fresh and wastewater systems, the goal was to super insulate the tanks and all of the lines. Further, nothing is outside and exposed to the cold except the last few inches of drain lines. The waste lines will be wrapped in the final process. Pic of sink, faucet and wrapped hot/cold lines...

@CaptainBuilt The electronics are broken into three categories: DC, Inverted A/C, and Shore Power A/C. On the DC side the big draw will be the Isotherm Cruise 2000 refrigerator/freezer. I also have a water pump, exterior lights, interior lights, and USB charging ports. I am going to wire for a...

The weather was warming up so it was 'solar time' 1095w Solar Panels and 1 MPPT Controllers 365w Rec Solar Panel 365w Rec Solar Panel 365w Rec Solar Panel 1 x Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 100/50 Solar Charge Controller 12/24VDC at 50 Amps The rails were build from 1x3 alum square...

Design principles: use the best components available insulate, insulate, insulate everything gets bolted down in multiple places reuse the 3/4 laminated plywood for furring strips while there is copious amount of good copper wire from the demo, buy new anchor wire and have a plan for routing...

Hmmm..been a while since updating this thread so I will break this into multiple posts and catch you all up...current state preview: just dropped off with Justin at U-Joint CO! Now back in time...Winter in MT is brutal...building an expo vehicle in said winter is even more brutal. A note on...

Progress has been slow due to the weather. My garage is not tall enough for my ambo, so I have to do all of this work while it sits snow-covered in near-zero weather. I have built the counter to hold the induction cooktop and hide a cassette toilet on 500 lb drawer slides. These slides lock...

@UjointoffroadCO Justin thanks for the feedback. I know these Espars are finicky. I have had 2 hydronic Espar heaters in past rigs. I will try it with the factory tube and if I have issues, I will get a new pickup (one did not come with my kit). Fortunately, the distance from the fuel tank to...

@iggi Thanks for the help on this. I will connect to the aux fuel port, now that I know that it is not under fuel pump pressure. I appreciate the info.

Took a detour and decided to cut a hole in the floor to reach the fuel tank so I can easily connect my Espar heater fuel source. I have the tank that sits aft of the rear axle ( I think it is 55 gallons). I assume that the forward connector and associated 2 lines are connected to the in-tank...

Well I have officially started installing the parts. I am using the lower left side outer compartment for my batteries and major electrical components (inverter, mppt solar charge controller, DC2DC controller, and my distribution bus). Note the 2" insulation for everything below the frame...

@motofreak0592 thanks for the update...I too am concerned about running 16' on the back of my ambulance conversion. I will be reaching out to @UjointoffroadCO to see about a similar solution for my conversion!

That is an interesting solution. I will look into it. Thanks!

Have you investigated extruded aluminum (80/20)? This stuff is like an adult erector set! You can make just about anything

I am addicted to the 7.3 diesels. I have two 2003’s: E350 with 6” Ujoint lift and Sportsmobile top, and an E450 ambulance that I am currently in the process of building. As @iggi said, you need to install sound deadening material. It is an easy add and is well worth the time and money. While I...

Thanks for the comment on HDPE. I had no idea that it moved that much with thermal changes! Cheers, Dave

@DiploStrat Fred, It has been a long time since we last spoke. I see you have moved on from the Tiger to a Mercedes 4x4 with an XP Camper. That is such a cool setup. Thanks for the feedback on wall panels. I will look into this option.

I am converting a 2003 Ford F450 ambulance to an expo rig. In my previous builds (Fuso chassis), I used luan panels and 1/4" plywood for the interior wall skins and ceiling. In my first build, I painted the wood for my walls/ceiling and in the second build, I stained luan panels with 4 coats of...

I have hired U-Joint to do my 4x4 conversion and Line-Loc was their recommended solution. Years ago (more accurately, a few decades ago), I had a CJ2A that had a line lock type p-brake. It was awesome, especially when you stalled out on a hill climb and needed to restart...flip the switch, tap...

I am a Sketchup newbie...but below is my first draft of the layout. As you enter on the right, there are opposing seats with under seat storage. They are immediately behind the van cab. I am considering a lagun table (s) as that is a 48" gap between the seats. Entering and facing straight...

I have cut the aluminum storage bins to accommodate my design layout. Here are some pics after trimming the cabinets. Two rear cabinets cut down...a queen bed frame will be built at that height. Notice that the exterior access to the lower section of the cabinet will be preserved. Also...