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I hope to god they don't have the wet belt engines from the normal Transit vans, Ford are a terrible choice should have stuck with the Mercedes Sprinter platform.

I like the fact that manufacturers are still trying to use the box layout as I feel the van conversion like the Fiat Ducato just isn't wide enough. I haven't seen the stretcher glide system in person yet but my initial view is that it's really low should you need to have ongoing treatment en route to the hospital. Ok if you're a short para, I appreciate there is a seat to sit in but if you need to move about, it means kneeling down a lot. That said, it clearly has benefits for quick transfer as opposed to the tail lift. The auto 'box is amazing. Does the driving seating position and space address the Fiat Ducato's issue for taller staff? Aesthetically I do prefer a wind deflector above the cab and integrated lights to help reduce the flat-fronted drag, also comes in handy for extra storage. This could be a cost-saving exercise? I would like to have seen a bit more space on the top 'desk area'. When treating quickly you would need space to drug modules, cannulation plus possible precautionary prep for other interventions. Interesting to see only one passenger seat in addition to the airway seat. There is a lot of storage for equipment on show, brackets and straps. We all know these become very well used quickly and not being encased means a lot more noise. We've just started having the new stretcher straps here in the SW node for SCAS and I really don't like them. I get they are better for cleaning/hygiene etc by they are appallingly hard to loosen/tighten if you're moving quickly plus I really do not like the cross-over for the upper body. We all know patient's slide down the bed and this is a hazard waiting to happen IMO. I like the quick access for the spare battery for the stretcher and the position of the white board. SO much is accessible from the airway seat, looks ace! The open access for primary/secondary response bags is good inside too. The one thing I liked about the Fiat is the rack for gloves between the front seats. Really handy, hope they are fitted to these if it makes production. Nice video Brad, really well presented. Cheers

WHY USE THE WORST CAB UNIT A FORD ENGINE IN A SITUATION WHERE LIFE OR DEATH DEPENDS ON RELIABILITY?

FORD A BAD CAB UNIT BAD ENGINE GARUANTEED IT WILL BREAK WHEN YOU WILL NEED IT MOST

stop calling them strobes. They arent.

I think it’s an interesting change. My employer switched from Mercedes Sprinters to the new transits. From a driving perspective they are poor - the driving position is low and it has very bad manoeuvrability with an inadequate turning circle.

A 2.0 in an ambulance? I guess when I need one I’ll just drive to the hospital myself mid heart attack, likely more chance of making it that way.

By deleting the ramp or tail lift you have just stoped frail relatives being able to access the rear compartment. Also how are you getting the carry chair into the vehicle? Same backward thinking as SWAST in Cornwall.

8:45 The emissions don't actually matter. Vehicle manufacturers shouldn't have to comply with these stupid regulations. This is still a really cool vehicle.

Looks like Harlow's rescue pump to me .

A Better concept is an all in one Crew Cab/Body build that is Longer with Rear Steer also incorporated. The crew cab would be rear facing seats behind the driver, 2 for Relatives and one for a Paramedic that rotates and moves along the middle of the vehicle floor on sunken rails or slots, then you can have two potential stretchers one on both sides. Have a sliding floor Ramp that comes out from under main interior floor and when wheels of Trolley hit stoplock, it moves into a level position by electric or hydraulics. Body would need to be 6ft longer to work well but with steering wheels and lift, plus it gives you more room, for Crew kit bags near rear doors for ease of access either on racks or one twin lockable locker. For more kit onboard, you could implement underside body lockers like Coaches and Busses have. These vehicles could /should be used by 3 crew members for Motorway or major `A` road RTa`s use. One driver and 2 Paramedics/Operators. Finally, something that has always puzzled me is why, on most patient Trolley/Stretchers, is why, considering patients with Spinal injuries need a smooth ride to the Ambulance/Medevac, do they still use Hard solid Rubber Tyres? Surely the Pneumatic tyres available these days would take much more of the shock out of the uneven Paths, roads Driveways you have to navigate. Yes i know the vehicle is going to be heavier than the one shown, but it still could be within the typical weight of the common large Mercedes Sprinters. Surely a move to Ford is a step backwards for outright Power and reliability

There is no storage room at all. Only 2 chairs so not room if you need to transport HEMS, 3rd manner and a relative. Where are our kit bags supposed to live?

meanwhile the US has had power loads for years now

Why are you repeating yourself?

where do crew put their kit? any option for a storage area, for bags etc?

Much better than the transit vans AMR uses back here in America

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Won't last they're cheap nasty fords.

nice very nice better then the fiat we used to do alot with the ambulances service

like that you introduce the full light setup, keep it up!

The box van ambulance has alway been MB never seen the Ford on the box van alway seen Ford on the normal van one but looks good

the thing that i don't agre is that it's tiny compared to mercedes and the interior is very empty

Any idea who built this truck?

no LED headlights?

It looks nice but from IPC point of view, you need a few more cupboards. Is there a C1 version so you can get a relative into the back?

Hows the ride quality, the old mercs had air suspension didn't they? Not sure if these do

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No space for the crew to put their personal bags or PPE, if there’s a student or third person onboard this issue gets a lot worse. Very limited seating for relatives

Nice i saw this in west london

Where are the crew supposed to store their personal kit bags ?

What are the flashing white lights for on the front grill? I noticed they sometimes aren't switched on.

Why are they all trying to move away from Mercedes? I understand the c1 problem but the Mercedes have been proven with some still going past 10 years with good reliability and build quality and enough storage and seats for any situation.

Mshalla 😮😮

A Transit? Can barely get any worse chassis for an ambulance ... extremly poor driving performance 1:33 really nice driving position? Are you serious? Transits have some of the worst driving positions out there. The old Transit Custo was even worse than the new Transit, but it's still far from good. I'm not a tall man, but after a long busy shift with lots of driving my legs hurt when getting off the Transit There's a reason why the Transits aren't bought for ALS Emergency Ambulances here, only as BLS Transport Ambulances which primarily run non emergency scheduled runs 2:48 no stretcher platform? The stretcher right at the ground? Really? overall it looks like rather little compartment space on that ambulance ...

Isle of Wight ambulance service Paramedics give pre-hospital IV antibiotics for ?Sepsis patients.. they have done for a good few years now.

I literally saw this the other day here in East London

I am an EMT in the U.S, I have to say I absolutely ove the british and to a greater extent European style of ambulances. Quite modular and even tho its rather small its not exactly cramped from the looks of it. Overall a neat unit however i am supprised you guys have rarely got the power load system there, that has been an amazing piece of kit over across the pond here i am supprised you guys have not really adopted it.

Do you not work for us now Brad 😂

You would think that the NHS would have gone fully electric if we are not going diesel and petrol after 2025. Ime ashamed to see them go this way. Shame on you guys.

22 years LAS, bring back the LDV V8's 😂

Hope I never see the inside of one for myself

I saw one of these at my local fire station, they do look very nice and I hope East of England Ambulance keep them.

I've been a bus enthusiast since the age of 2 and I'm autistic, but I do also like emergency vehicles though I do tend to cover my ears if I see one with sirens on as I don't like the noise.

Now just the three hour waiting time

Under powered Small interior Terrible driving position Bulk head seems to close to steering wheel ( even with adjustment) No thru hatch - Comms tricky Narrower than Mercs Huge gaps / trapping risk when doors open. Hard to internally transfer patient from the chair to the bed Airway chair offset from the bed Inferior to the mercs. Terribly unconnected rear seats Storage bad. Single axel Terrible ride Awful not retractable steps with a cheese grater surface You’ve clearly never worked on one ! It’s awful “It goes into park when you are finished” Wow - terrific review !

If you weren't religious before you'd certainly start praying if this turned up. With that awful 2.0 ecoblue engine you can't guarantee you'd make it to the hospital