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  1. Bikersmurf

    97 E350 Crestline Ambo Build/Mod

    I finally got the service hitch I picked up installed. Class V 16k lbs, 1600 tongue weight... should be plenty since I likely wouldn’t tow over 10k.
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    Ambulance Camper/ Expedition Rig Conversion FAQ

    Yes, but it doesn't help much. The fuel bowl is in the middle of the engine valley... in the most inaccessible place under the hood.
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    FOUND Vans For Sale!

    Someone save me from myself... $1000 cdn obo... for a 7.3 TD Crestline Ambo. Likely could be got for $500 usd. He’s been trying to sell it for a long time and seem to just want to flog it. I’d buy it and resell it for 10X the money if my body would cooperate with bringing it back to 100 % :D
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    Bob the Campulance. E350 Crestline with Roof Raise. V3 in Progress.

    You’ll be waiting for a while... I’m 1/2 way through installing a class 5 hitch on the back. A cradle winch may fit there some day :D
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    Bob the Campulance. E350 Crestline with Roof Raise. V3 in Progress.

    1/2 surprised there wasn’t a label on the access panel indicating there were batteries inside. Mine had one on the outside of the electric door warning of batteries inside. Having both of them there will help to even out the weight on the passenger side read. My L rear had 700 lbs more on it...
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    MOIRAI 1995 4x4 Fire Rescue BUILD Thread

    We'll all be watching to see how it works. I'd recommend blocking the cab off from the box, I've found even a curtain across will keep the box cooler.
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    MOIRAI 1995 4x4 Fire Rescue BUILD Thread

    I’ve also found that AC dries the air making warmer temperatures more tolerable. I’d recommend 6V golf cart batteries over 27 or 31 series. True deep cycle batteries will outperform “deep cycle / starting” batteries any day of the week. The pair of 6V Interstate batteries at 232 AH give a...
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    Odd problem with backup camera monitor- electronic gurus?

    I appreciate your thoughts, I’m not familiar with SMD assemblies. I’ll see what I can do to fix the connections. I’ve worked on a lot of electronics, but it seems you’re more knowledgeable than I. Thanks. If the part is reasonable, I’ll pick up a spare so that once I tear open the monitor...
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    Ambulance Sunroof Options

    In the box? I’ve seen 2’x2’ Marine hatches on one of the forums. I’d personally go narrower to keep it between the ‘rafters’ :D
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    Odd problem with backup camera monitor- electronic gurus?

    Usually, if it's a bad connection to the circuit board, pushing on the component will make a difference. In this case, pressure made no difference. However, if the open circuit was internal, heating and cooling would make a difference. I'll inspect the connections closely, but will likely...
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    Odd problem with backup camera monitor- electronic gurus?

    It’s 1.29 for one or 3.30 for ten from China... I’m hoping the local electronics shop will have one in stock. Since it’s a small .30 part, I’ll give them a shot before ordering one. If not I’ll give Mouser or Digikey a shot. I’ll also check solder traces... but pushing on it did nothing so I’m...
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    Odd problem with backup camera monitor- electronic gurus?

    Oddly enough google helped me identify it as a 33uH power inductor. I’ll have to do some research to figure out it’s role... they are dirt cheap from China... hoping to find one more locally. I’ll have to talk to a buddy who fabricates underwater dive communication equipment and see if he can...
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    Odd problem with backup camera monitor- electronic gurus?

    Last winter my monitor wouldn’t power on intermittently when it got too cold. I found if I left it on and wrapped a scarf around it. If I blew the heat on it it would come on and work perfectly. Fast forward, it has started doing it now when it’s warmer. I’ve narrowed the problem down to the...
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    Bob the Campulance. E350 Crestline with Roof Raise. V3 in Progress.

    $472 is awesome. We pay 3X that. Business use doesn't help to keep the cost down.
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    FOUND Vans For Sale!

    https://www.usedvictoria.com/ReportSelectUsedAdPhoto2.lite?used_ad_id=32410012&position=1&hb=1 $1000 Ambulance Was running, parked a couple years. Should run again per owner. No Affiliation. 7.3 Turbo diesel
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    1995 e350 ABS module leak?!

    I copied how it was plumbed originally. Closest to the firewall went to the front of the truck, and forward went to the rear of the RABS. After speaking to a few mechanics and doing as much research as I could, I took an educated guess. I also figured the two M/C would likely be oriented the...
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    FOUND Vans For Sale!

    It’s a Dealership... so you are not far off.
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    Ambulance Camper/ Expedition Rig Conversion FAQ

    Come on over and go for a spin... :D Mine’s a blast... fun to drive, beautiful on the highway, doesn’t care about wind/rain storms, almost unstoppable in the snow (even though it’s 2wd). Can’t compare to a van, never owned one. It is way nicer to drive than my Grandma’s raised top Dodge LWB...
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