Coachgeo
Explorer
There are 3 different size ambulance categories. A good number are not dually. Get a 4wd KUV and swap an ambulance box on that? Might be cheapest route to get 4x4 and a strong insulated box.. prewired..... with walkthur etc.
KUV Body Camper/Intro
- Thread starter smbguy
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Yes, I have read the Ambulance Reference Thread. A type 3 minimod sounds like the closest I can get to what I need out of an ambulance. I would have to bob the tail and gut it but that would be a good starting point. I can't seem to find any mini mods around for reasonable prices though.
Trailwerx
Member
KUV camper conversion
Hi, I'm new to this forum and found it while searching around for ideas on my build. I have been doing a camper conversion on my 96 Ford F350 4 x 4 dually with the tall 11 foot Knapheide KUV utility body. I'm a trail builder/private contractor and frequently travel to remote job sites here in Alaska. I needed something that would haul my equipment trailer, store my hand and power tools and allow me to camp comfortably. I got a good deal on the rig at a gov equipment auction and have had it for around five years now. It works well for me, I am 6'2"" and can stand up inside. I've insulated, added a propane vented heater, installed a small kitchen with a sink and stove/oven, water system, electrical, LED lighting, stereo, etc. It also has a couch that folds down into a double bed and a fold-down table. To me, the heavy-gauge metal body is a plus as it keeps the bears out and my tools secure when I'm out working on the trail. It is pretty narrow inside (four feet) but with all the storage, it's pretty easy to keep things stored away and organized. I've added two slide-opening camper windows, a large window on the front and a roof vent. I have camped in this thing down to 20 below zero and stayed cozy. The best feature is it doesn't look much like a camper from the outside so it's good for stealth camping if I need to pull over along the road somewhere. I'm still working on the cabinetry but here is what I have so far.![IMG_1240[1].jpg](https://expeditionportal.com/forum/data/attachments/321/321376-ac2f9457a6b3a6e5b468ca53f9faa9e4.jpg "IMG_1240[1].jpg")
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Hi, I'm new to this forum and found it while searching around for ideas on my build. I have been doing a camper conversion on my 96 Ford F350 4 x 4 dually with the tall 11 foot Knapheide KUV utility body. I'm a trail builder/private contractor and frequently travel to remote job sites here in Alaska. I needed something that would haul my equipment trailer, store my hand and power tools and allow me to camp comfortably. I got a good deal on the rig at a gov equipment auction and have had it for around five years now. It works well for me, I am 6'2"" and can stand up inside. I've insulated, added a propane vented heater, installed a small kitchen with a sink and stove/oven, water system, electrical, LED lighting, stereo, etc. It also has a couch that folds down into a double bed and a fold-down table. To me, the heavy-gauge metal body is a plus as it keeps the bears out and my tools secure when I'm out working on the trail. It is pretty narrow inside (four feet) but with all the storage, it's pretty easy to keep things stored away and organized. I've added two slide-opening camper windows, a large window on the front and a roof vent. I have camped in this thing down to 20 below zero and stayed cozy. The best feature is it doesn't look much like a camper from the outside so it's good for stealth camping if I need to pull over along the road somewhere. I'm still working on the cabinetry but here is what I have so far.
