Ambulance Camper/ Expedition Rig Conversion FAQ
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Art4med
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@Michics , what's your status? Ford 7.3L is strong, at least the later yrs, parts are common.
Overall, headroom is not *really a problem (I'm 6'2", GF is 6', my module is 5'7"), but ask me again in a year....
Selling feature: cut a footwell box into the floor (at the stove)-- even if its only in one area, provides relief to GF. Entry door step is another tall area; pad any corners. Just *how much standing do you do on the sofa?
I'm planning to convert my rear left box to an interior standing shower @7'1" for her. Day-to-day use will be interior food prep and exterior storage. Yes, that means removing the aluminum top of that box and sealing/insulating around the remains.
Hopefully, I'll be popping the top sometime in future [to produce headroom on cabinet side (port/left) and a second floor(!) for sleeping and bug-free lounging].
Remember, the *point is to live OUT OF the truck, not stay inside it.
True enuff, its tighter than an RV!
Overall, headroom is not *really a problem (I'm 6'2", GF is 6', my module is 5'7"), but ask me again in a year....
Selling feature: cut a footwell box into the floor (at the stove)-- even if its only in one area, provides relief to GF. Entry door step is another tall area; pad any corners. Just *how much standing do you do on the sofa?
I'm planning to convert my rear left box to an interior standing shower @7'1" for her. Day-to-day use will be interior food prep and exterior storage. Yes, that means removing the aluminum top of that box and sealing/insulating around the remains.
Hopefully, I'll be popping the top sometime in future [to produce headroom on cabinet side (port/left) and a second floor(!) for sleeping and bug-free lounging].
Remember, the *point is to live OUT OF the truck, not stay inside it.
True enuff, its tighter than an RV!
BTW finboy, none of your pictures are working...
The annoyances of switching from photobucket, the transition hasn't been smooth. If you can't see them below, let me know and I will upload from a desktop. Seller has dropped from $15k Canadian to $11k.
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Ugh, for time being I just posted the links, will figure out image hosting tonight. I can't figure out which will be harder, finding a new mobile image hosting site, or getting my girlfriend to see the potential of an ambulance built in this century vs a camper van designed in the 80's :Wow1:
patoz
Expedition Leader
I wasn't aware of that since I do everything from my home computer.
Towing Capability and Wiring Issues
I'm considering a ambulance to pull race car trailer and wondering what the capabilities are and how you mounted the receiver hitch.
Also what are the issues dealing with the electrics already in these vehicles. Would probable install refrigerator, microwave and some sort of water system.
Thanks
I'm considering a ambulance to pull race car trailer and wondering what the capabilities are and how you mounted the receiver hitch.
Also what are the issues dealing with the electrics already in these vehicles. Would probable install refrigerator, microwave and some sort of water system.
Thanks
patoz
Expedition Leader
What are you using to host these pictures. My Malware Protection is flagging it and will not let me open any of them! Must be some bad Ju Ju there.
lets try that again...
exterior
interior with pass through
rear diff leak
floor and frame (i'm guessing lots of gravel roads)
side of the frame between cab and box
hours
