Belafonte Reboot....Ambulance to 4x4 Camper Conversion
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Bikersmurf
Expedition Leader
My Crestline has 2 aluminum hooks on the wall and two bars that pull out from hangers on the ceiling. I've not got any pics right now but I'll see what I can do about that.
Bikersmurf
Expedition Leader
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbUwywtG0Vk
In the video the hooks are visable on the wall above the side seats / portable stretcher.
In the video the hooks are visable on the wall above the side seats / portable stretcher.
huskyhauler
Adventurer
I doubt the hooks on the ceiling are meant to bear any weight. They are more than likely meant to hang IV fluid bags and nothing more than that.
In the video they did call them stretcher hangers, but it wasn't clear if they are stretcher hangers as in storage, or meant to hang a stretcher with a person on it. My guess is the former, but hard to tell. Admittedly I just skimmed through the vid since it was pushing 30 minutes in length and is essentially a 30 minute commercial.
rlrenz
Explorer
It's possible that they are for a stretcher - stretcher capability is fairly common in ambulances, but a squad seat design that will also accommodate a stretcher is the most common. I've seen hanging stretcher supports as standard in military ambulances.
The best way to tell would be to see what kind of fastenings are used on the hooks - if you see something like two #8 screws, then plan on IV bags. If you see something like some 3/8" bolts, then they would probably be for a stretcher hanger.
The best way to tell would be to see what kind of fastenings are used on the hooks - if you see something like two #8 screws, then plan on IV bags. If you see something like some 3/8" bolts, then they would probably be for a stretcher hanger.
Bikersmurf
Expedition Leader
It sounds like you've only got IV hangers. The stretcher hangers are very identifiable. I'll take a pick of mine when I've got an opportunity. I wrongly assumed they were standard equipment. My rig was originally equipped to handle 3 stretchers with patients. I'd not want to ride far hanging from the ceiling... But in case of a disaster, I'd set that aside.
Bikersmurf
Expedition Leader
Stretcher Hanger Pics
Vs. IV Bag Hangers
Vs. IV Bag Hangers
Bikersmurf
Expedition Leader
If they were a foot lower/longer and repositioned, they could support a 48" platform. Since you don't have them you could mount hinges with removable pins on the wall and use straps/cable/chain to support the second side.
Bikersmurf
Expedition Leader
There are two compartments for storing empty stretchers. When I looked for pics all google found were of 4 stretchers in a ghostbusters Ambulance on similar mounts... Looked real fun.
Hey man. Long time. Yeah, busted out the step bit and made pretty short work of it. The studs in the mirrors wouldn't reach through thoug so I had to replace them with machine screws. It wasn't a hard project or all that time consuming, but more on the annoying side because they're advertised as a direct fit, and they aren't by any stretch of the imagination. If you know the deal ahead of time and what it takes its no bigee. If you don't, and bust open your box all excited to go grab your screw driver and ratchet so you can slap on your new spiffy mirrors, you might end up juuust a bit disappointed.
Where you at, all done? I still have some minor interior details to work out, but a couple of big things to get done as well. I want to regear, and still thinking I want that hypermax turbo kit, and something has to be done about paint. Looks too much like an ambulance still.
Bikersmurf
Expedition Leader
I'm sure you could get them from Crestline in Saskatchewan... (if you've got a spare arm and a leg)... (They'd likely be cheaper custom machined out of 10 carrot gold)
Other than that, some of the online Ambulance Parts places.
Come to think of it, I'd use seat belt buckles on the wall and ceiling to suspend a platform if I was starting from scratch.
(They'd likely be cheaper custom machined out of 10 carrot gold)Other than that, some of the online Ambulance Parts places.
Come to think of it, I'd use seat belt buckles on the wall and ceiling to suspend a platform if I was starting from scratch.