Ambulance Camper/ Expedition Rig Conversion FAQ

[finboy]

Got word back from the owners:
160k km's, wiring and inverter are in place, and overall it looks in good shape (including factory crestline manual and new batteries!)

BUT...the owner is relatively firm on the price, at around $8k Canadian, that is high, even with low mileage and indoor storage for the last ten years.

I'll keep an eye on the market, but if they won't budge on the price I can't swing it on this one.

 

[rlrenz]

It might be worth checking on whatever difficulties you might run into with bringing an ambulance in from the US -- duties, licensing & registration, whatever. Used ambulances in the US are all over the place, and the prices may be a lot more reasonable.

 

[finboy]

15 year rule would make it easier, but the exchange rate is brutal, the ambulance mentioned above would be about $6000

 

[jblaze5779]

What up ambo bro!?!!?

Welcome to the party

 

[Mikegosh]

New build coming soon

Picking up this ambo in Jersey soon and all the goodies from Ujoint off road on the way back to Florida

2003 e-350 7.3 with 31k miles

 

[Coachgeo]

Picking up this ambo in Jersey soon and all the goodies from Ujoint off road on the way back to Florida

2003 e-350 7.3 with 31k miles...

Love a Shake down cruise. Can be expensive. Been there done that..... butt.. you find all the bad stuff at once and get rid of it. Then life goes on anew with much less stress and a good understanding of one another

 

[patoz]

Picking up this ambo in Jersey soon and all the goodies from Ujoint off road on the way back to Florida

2003 e-350 7.3 with 31k miles


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Nice looking rig, with lots of possibilities!

Where in Florida are you from? I'm in Florida also.

 

[Tintman]

Has anyone added an intercooler to a 97 7.3 wheeled coach? Or if you could send me in the right direction that would be awesome.

 

[Bikersmurf]

I believe Ujoint has... not a simple mod.

 

[finboy]

Going through this thread again, I've only seen a couple type 1 ambulances. Given the cost of converting to 4x4, and the frustrations that come with an engine under the dash, why do so few choose the f-series based? Too long? U-joint offer better ride than factory? Van based faces less abuse?

 

[Bikersmurf]

More compact package. 2-3' shorter for the same length of box.

 

[hogasm]

Has anyone added an intercooler to a 97 7.3 wheeled coach? Or if you could send me in the right direction that would be awesome.

http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f14/intercooler-install-way-239502/

 

[finboy]

Any opinions on demers branded ambulances?

 

[Deshet]

What up ambo bro!?!!?

Welcome to the party

Of course, the 4x4 conversion looks great but can you provide any information on the led lights and mounting plates. I like my ambulance but I don't want it to look like an ambulance going down the road or parked infront of the house...but don't want to get rid of the scene lights. You solution looks like it may be better and color matched may take some of the ambulance look away from it.

Please let me know if this is all custom or if it is a kit.

Thanks,

 

[Deshet]

Going through this thread again, I've only seen a couple type 1 ambulances. Given the cost of converting to 4x4, and the frustrations that come with an engine under the dash, why do so few choose the f-series based? Too long? U-joint offer better ride than factory? Van based faces less abuse?

Not many of the F-series ambulances are built. I had to wait a very long time to find the one I have in 4x4. The van has a shorter wheel base and has a tighter turning radius. If you are over 6' tall the van can be difficult on long rides...the aumbulance's bulkhead wall prevents the seats from reclineing and wheel well really eats into the foot space. I can't place my empty shoes flat on the drivers floor area of the van without them being under a pedal, seat, or on the wheel well hump.

I have yet to see a rock crawling ambulance in action, so in real world applications, I believe they are even in the capabilities department. Aftermarket 4x4 support is available for every price point with endless options for F-series 4x4.

Unless you are a double jointed and an extremely skinny and strong dwarf working on the van based 7.3 can take some serious patience. I have continuously owned several 7.3 vans over the last decade and I call it the econoline tax.


Picture of an OBS 7.3 4x4 Ambulance



I have heard alot of people say that the F-series Ambulance is shorter and it isn't. The box is exactly the same. The F-series is longer overall.


Thanks,