BryantKnives
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2012 Ford F550 XLT 4x4 Ambulance Expedition Base
Located in Northern GA, I plan to be at the Starke Overland Expo in March in it
18k GVWR 14 ft long box 6 ft headroom
225k miles 42 gals Fresh 16 gray
$55k
I purchased this ambulance in July, drove it home and began work on a conversion. I will continue to work on it until/if it sells, but I really see myself in an LMTV (I may regret this). I have purchased an LMTV already, and think that’s the route I want to take moving forward. I drive this truck about 200 miles weekly if the weather is decent, about 50 if not. I recently went Super Singles, Founders 36 ish on 19.5’s, I’m having 2 new rear tires mounted this week giving 2 spares. 2.5” lift in front to accommodate this. I'm slated for an alignment as soon as I can work out the scheduling. DV8 winch bumper on front, 12k winch installed but not yet wired (trying to decide on fuse block location). Scene lights on all 4 sides. Each door except the former battery box is capable of electronic locks (hooking them back up is my next project).
This was originally ordered by Kansas City FD and when I bought it from the dept in rural KY they had taken immaculate care of it. There is no frame rust that you commonly see on the Midwest trucks. I did speak to the FFs and the Capt in charge of this unit and they had nothing but good things to say of it. I have their maintenance records going back to around 2016 ( I think). It is a 6.7 diesel, Deleted and liiigghhhtly tuned. The motor, transmission, and transfer case were all recently replaced. I currently have a small oil leak from the dipstick O ring, but will be replacing the dipstick as soon as I can get it inside for a day. I planned to use the DEF tank as aux diesel for the diesel heater. Rear has a self leveling Air ride system by Link.
Currently, it’s mid conversion. Walls insulated with thermal breaks to ~R15, Ceiling mostly insulated (final number R20) Floor is 1” at R5. Subfloor down, bench seat built, bed installed, electrical 70% done (need to run outlets after cabinetry is finalized), Plumbing routed to point of pressure and a temporary faucet installed. Plans for a recirc system for heated water in place. Front and rear walls are left open for wiring of lights and finalization of rear camera placement.
Solar consists of 2-200 ah AM Time batteries, a 3kw Sungold Low Freq inverter (9K surge, runs a 120v welder or 9" metabo easily), 2 100-50 Victron Solar controllers, Smart Shunt, Lynx Bus, solar disconnects, and 2 440 watt bifacial panels. I haven’t had it in full sun much (it’s rained all winter) but it does seem to perform well. There is a secondary inverter wired to Truck batteries to use the AC charging function going down the road.
I cut down and welded back the 2 rear compartments, Pass side is slated for tools, Driver side for a 12v freezer and the welder and generator. I left a full height compartment that will accommodate a few snowboards, skis, etc. This compartment also has a pass through to access toilet plumbing when installed. There are a total of 8 compartments on the outside for storage. One really large pass through into the underside of the kitchen cabinet area should prove very useful. One I have slated to be a inside/outside closet.
Currently there’s a decent bar fridge mounted, but I’m unsure if I like the placement. It runs about 4 days on the batteries with no input. Truck is plumbed for a coolant driven water heater already in the front corner of the box.
I have designed this layout to have most of the wiring and plumbing accessible from inside cabinetry. Hopefully I’ll never have to work on it, but the option is there without removing wall panels. I’ll be happy to provide my thoughts/rationale on the systems to a potential buyer. I have a separett tiny I’d be willing to include as well if buyer desires.
Most of the pics won't attach. I'll figure that part out soon.
Located in Northern GA, I plan to be at the Starke Overland Expo in March in it
18k GVWR 14 ft long box 6 ft headroom
225k miles 42 gals Fresh 16 gray
$55k
I purchased this ambulance in July, drove it home and began work on a conversion. I will continue to work on it until/if it sells, but I really see myself in an LMTV (I may regret this). I have purchased an LMTV already, and think that’s the route I want to take moving forward. I drive this truck about 200 miles weekly if the weather is decent, about 50 if not. I recently went Super Singles, Founders 36 ish on 19.5’s, I’m having 2 new rear tires mounted this week giving 2 spares. 2.5” lift in front to accommodate this. I'm slated for an alignment as soon as I can work out the scheduling. DV8 winch bumper on front, 12k winch installed but not yet wired (trying to decide on fuse block location). Scene lights on all 4 sides. Each door except the former battery box is capable of electronic locks (hooking them back up is my next project).
This was originally ordered by Kansas City FD and when I bought it from the dept in rural KY they had taken immaculate care of it. There is no frame rust that you commonly see on the Midwest trucks. I did speak to the FFs and the Capt in charge of this unit and they had nothing but good things to say of it. I have their maintenance records going back to around 2016 ( I think). It is a 6.7 diesel, Deleted and liiigghhhtly tuned. The motor, transmission, and transfer case were all recently replaced. I currently have a small oil leak from the dipstick O ring, but will be replacing the dipstick as soon as I can get it inside for a day. I planned to use the DEF tank as aux diesel for the diesel heater. Rear has a self leveling Air ride system by Link.
Currently, it’s mid conversion. Walls insulated with thermal breaks to ~R15, Ceiling mostly insulated (final number R20) Floor is 1” at R5. Subfloor down, bench seat built, bed installed, electrical 70% done (need to run outlets after cabinetry is finalized), Plumbing routed to point of pressure and a temporary faucet installed. Plans for a recirc system for heated water in place. Front and rear walls are left open for wiring of lights and finalization of rear camera placement.
Solar consists of 2-200 ah AM Time batteries, a 3kw Sungold Low Freq inverter (9K surge, runs a 120v welder or 9" metabo easily), 2 100-50 Victron Solar controllers, Smart Shunt, Lynx Bus, solar disconnects, and 2 440 watt bifacial panels. I haven’t had it in full sun much (it’s rained all winter) but it does seem to perform well. There is a secondary inverter wired to Truck batteries to use the AC charging function going down the road.
I cut down and welded back the 2 rear compartments, Pass side is slated for tools, Driver side for a 12v freezer and the welder and generator. I left a full height compartment that will accommodate a few snowboards, skis, etc. This compartment also has a pass through to access toilet plumbing when installed. There are a total of 8 compartments on the outside for storage. One really large pass through into the underside of the kitchen cabinet area should prove very useful. One I have slated to be a inside/outside closet.
Currently there’s a decent bar fridge mounted, but I’m unsure if I like the placement. It runs about 4 days on the batteries with no input. Truck is plumbed for a coolant driven water heater already in the front corner of the box.
I have designed this layout to have most of the wiring and plumbing accessible from inside cabinetry. Hopefully I’ll never have to work on it, but the option is there without removing wall panels. I’ll be happy to provide my thoughts/rationale on the systems to a potential buyer. I have a separett tiny I’d be willing to include as well if buyer desires.
Most of the pics won't attach. I'll figure that part out soon.
