*SOLD* 4WD 2002 Ford E350 7.3L Super Duty Ambulance Conversion to Camper (4 Season!)

[Ambolorian]

2002 Ford E350 7.3L 4WD Ambulance Adventure Camper High Top


Condition: Very good with no rust
Mileage: 179,000

History: This ambulance was acquired from a small local hospital in the area. The hospital purchased the van from Ford and had it sent to Leader for the conversion process into an Ambulance. A 4WD package was then installed by https://whitefeather4x4conversions.com/ and it was used as a fleet vehicle and was very well maintained. I bought the van 2 years ago to utilize it as a tow vehicle for our Airstream. We no longer need it as a tow vehicle so I converted it into an adventure camper.

Exterior: This vehicle comes with fully operational emergency exterior Flood Lights (driver/passenger/rear), High intensity flashers, Sirens and the Exterior Loudspeaker!
-New ceramic headlight housings and relays for brighter 80/100w Hella headlights.
-New Hella fog lights
-New front windshield
-Rear view camera touch screen
-Aluminum ladder for roof access
-Sliding window with screen installed on passenger rear
-Port hole window installed on driver side
-Curt Hitch with 2" receiver with dual style plugs and tow package
-New Rockymounts bike rack http://rockymounts.com/products/monorail-2-.html
-OVS Nomadic 180 degree awning https://nomadicsupply.com/overland-v...ng-180-degree/
-Tires and spare have plenty of tread (75%)

Engine: 7.3L Turbo Super Duty Power Stroke with 176,600 miles.
-New UVCH wire harness installed 3 months ago
-Hydra Performance Chip by Power Hungry Performance https://gopowerhungry.com/hydra-chip/
-Dual alternator package
-Block heater
-Replaced starter with new gear reduction unit
-Updated Stancor (White Rodgers) Glow Plug Relay
-Replaced 4" Up Pipes
-Replaced Camshaft Position Switch
-New seals for HPOP
-New thermostat and upgraded housing

Front Cab: The interior has been returned to stock but still retains all overhead Leader Ambulance components.
-Air conditioning has recently been serviced and blows cold
-Pioneer Touch Screen Receiver https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/P...EX/DMH-2600NEX
-Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller https://www.tekonsha.com/product/901...l-proportional
-Power Windows and Locks
-Heated mirrors
-Cruise Control
-Extended Power Mirrors for towing

House Battery Setup: The 300 amp hour house battery setup consists of 3 new Renogy 100ah AGM batteries tied into a Blue Seas ACR, battery meter and fuse panel.
-Blue Seas ACR https://www.bluesea.com/products/762..._-_12V_DC_500A

The system is also tied into the Vanner Power Inverter/Charging System and there are three outlets that can be used to run 120v appliances/laptops, etc.
https://vanner.com/qr-20-1050cul/
There are also 2 exterior shore power outlets that can be used when available to run the Inverter/Charger, Block heater and a separate outlet that could be used for aftermarket applications.

Diesel Heater High Altitude Edition:
A 5k Diesel Heater has been installed which is fed directly from the onboard diesel fuel tank. No need to fill up messy containers or worry about running out. This is the 5k Pro Max Alpine model which auto compensates up to 18,000ft. and comes with a programmable LCD controller.
https://lavaner.com/pd.jsp?fromColId=109&id=26#_pp=109_542

Rear Interior: The rear compartment was converted into a camper with new floors, a new custom mattress with foam topper and plenty of storage in the re-purposed ambulance cabinets.
The rear "paramedic desk" was converted into a kitchenette with and overhead light, stainless steel sink and running water from a electric Shurflo pump and 10 gallon water supply.
-A 10 speed MaxxFan Deluxe with remote was installed overhead and works well to cool the cabin. https://www.maxxair.com/products/fan...uxe-00-07500K/
-Overhead LED cabin lights
-LED reading lights with charging ports
-2 USB charging stations
-LED multi-color lights with remote control for any mood.
-Cigarette Lighter charging port (which we used to power our ARB Freezer/Cooler)
-The large drawer under the "Paramedic Jump Seat" was left as storage but if desired it would be an excellent location for a composting toilet.
-We also didn't install a permanent 12v fridge because in our experience we often wanted to take our ARB cooler with us outside or to alternate camping setups. There is a tall cabinet that would be able to house a TF65 Truck Fridge if that's the route you wanted to take.

Here is a link to a Youtube video which goes over some of the systems in more detail:

 

[TheRenaissanceTinker]

Great build! I’m in the process of building out a 95 leader type two and was wondering how you went about attaching the awning. I was concerned about cracking the high top by bolting through it into the roll cage.

 

[Ambolorian]

Great build! I’m in the process of building out a 95 leader type two and was wondering how you went about attaching the awning. I was concerned about cracking the high top by bolting through it into the roll cage.

Thanks!
Yeah, I was worried about that as well. In some of the interior pics up towards the roof, you'll notice wooden access panels. Behind those are 4 large thick aluminum backing plates that the awning hardware bolts thru. I consulted OVS and they agreed it would be a solid mounting technique.
Good luck with your build!

 

[TheRenaissanceTinker]

So the awning isn’t directly tied into the roll cage? It’s just the fiberglass sandwiched between the awning frame and the backing plates? That’s a good idea. I have a bush company 270 xt max that I pulled off of my last build. I suspect it might be too heavy for that. GLWS!

Thanks!
Yeah, I was worried about that as well. In some of the interior pics up towards the roof, you'll notice wooden access panels. Behind those are 4 large thick aluminum backing plates that the awning hardware bolts thru. I consulted OVS and they agreed it would be a solid mounting technique.
Good luck with your build

 

[Cummins_expo]

Awesome build- Did you make new slider panels ( cabinets) or cover the glass with something. Really makes it look great less operating room

 

[Ambolorian]

Thanks Cummins!
Exactly. I removed the smoked plexiglass cabinet sliders and replaced them with wooden sliders to make it a warmer environment.
Did the same with the ceiling.

 

[Hugh Heifer]

GLWS! I am glad to finally have seen pics of the inside. Strong work Mathew! I love it.

 

[Ambolorian]

Thanks Hugh! It was a fun build. If you need any electrical help with that mess under the front seat let me know!

 

[jlcanterbury]

Nice van! Good luck with sale!

 

[Ambolorian]

Here's a few photos going over the towing options, 4WD and the undercarriage of the van:

We used the Ambo to tow our 34' Airstream up and thru the PNW with no problems. The rear "Helper Leaf Springs", the Tekonsha Tow Controller and the 2" hitch will allow you to pull any toy hauler, boat or camper under 10,000lbs.
The front locking hubs and 4WD High/Low package has also been very helpful in our High Sierra winters and has proven to be a very capable vehicle.

 

[Ambolorian]

Here are two pics of the jump seat in the back. And there is a lap belt at the base, but hard to see in the photo.

I was contemplating re-purposing the large drawer underneath into a composting toilet.. but some folks don't like to poop in their rig so I figure I'd leave that up to the buyer.

If someone is interested in the van but would like some customization (composting toilet, camping package with leveling blocks/table and chairs, etc.) I could put something together.

Let me know!

 

[KaptinPlanit]

What is the standing height of the rear area?

Nice build!

 

[Ambolorian]

UPDATE:
Just as winter approaches, I finished installing the LAVANER 5K PRO MAX ALPINE edition diesel heater.
This heat is supplied directly from the onboard diesel fuel tank with its own standpipe inserted thru the fuel pump plate on the top of the tank. No need to worry about messy smelly supply tanks in the rear cabin. The standpipe was terminated an inch and a half above the tank floor to prevent you from stranding yourself if the heater is left running. The Alpine model self compensates to elevation up to 18000ft.

 

[Ambolorian]

And my last upgrade is the LED with remote mood lighting for the rear cabin.

 

[Cabda21]

This is a great conversion. Well done! Is delivery an option?