we RAISED the roof in our ambulance conversion - DIY expedition vehicle

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2024

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  • @chrismaxwell5881
    @chrismaxwell5881 11 днів тому

    This is super interesting, ambulances seem to be a like more cost effective to come by (where I am) but i hadn't considered them because of the roof height. This actually motivates me to reconsider ambulsnces over a shuttle

  • @TradShowTom
    @TradShowTom 2 роки тому +1

    First, and so far only, roof raise I've seen on a Campulance. Nice. That's the biggest issue IMHO of an ambulance build. Nice solution.

    • @growingslowandwild
      @growingslowandwild  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much Tom! Couldn’t agree more, so many of these trucks are great but too short. Very happy with how it turned out. Thanks for watching!

  • @prepparig144
    @prepparig144 2 роки тому +2

    Look at the balls on you guys!!! Nice work! You are way younger than me and taking big freaking risks.....BRAVO!!! I just bought my first E450 shuttle and you definitely give my the "Just go for it" attitude.

    • @growingslowandwild
      @growingslowandwild  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for this comment, it made our day!!! So happy for you as you embark in the bus journey! Happy to answer any questions to the best of our ability if you ever need it! All the best!!!

    • @wilty5
      @wilty5 26 днів тому +1

      This roof raises is a whole lot more simple to assemble than some I’ve seen that weld metal all around but is it as strong?

  • @chasejohanson890
    @chasejohanson890 Рік тому +1

    We have been doing research on raising our roof on our ambulance that we just purchased. This is by far the easiest, cheapest, and quickest way to raise the roof! We are definitely going this route and are going to pretty much do exactly what you guys did!

    • @growingslowandwild
      @growingslowandwild  Рік тому +1

      Gosh you found this video! Best of luck and let us know if you have any questions happy to share our experience or any info. We are super happy with how it turned out!

  • @josiesjournals
    @josiesjournals 2 роки тому +3

    So excited to see a new video pop up! Love you both and your creations and determination:) good luck on all the renovations and finding joy in all the small moments✨🌿☀️

    • @growingslowandwild
      @growingslowandwild  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for such a sweet message Josie! Excited to get back to sharing weekly videos, thank you so much for being part of our journey 🤍🌞🧚‍♂️

    • @cjg8822
      @cjg8822 2 роки тому +1

      I so agree with Josie, love your creative sides and knowing your love of the environment and animals also!!

  • @galaxywolf8734
    @galaxywolf8734 2 роки тому

    So happy Zack can have that extra head space (mohawk space). Living in a small space definitely has challenges and I'm joyous stooping over is not a factor in your lives. Great progress on your ambulance build!!!

    • @growingslowandwild
      @growingslowandwild  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! Yes very grateful and excited to have extra room!!!

  • @edwinstowinginc.1368
    @edwinstowinginc.1368 Рік тому

    Overhead bunker would had been a cool addition

  • @miraspiritvoice2444
    @miraspiritvoice2444 2 роки тому

    Yay!!! Hope your relocation was a great success too! Love watching you two together figure things out… growing into yourselves! Bravo!!! 🚑🪚🛠💗💕💪🏼

    • @growingslowandwild
      @growingslowandwild  2 роки тому

      Thank you!!!! It really was a smooth process which we couldn’t be happier about!!

  • @t.lillylittlewater2107
    @t.lillylittlewater2107 2 роки тому

    Wow! That was brave! Then again, you always are.

  • @angelpellot8196
    @angelpellot8196 Рік тому

    Awesome job! 🎉 The first i ever see! I can’t wait your next big idea! 😉

  • @itscarolinemary
    @itscarolinemary 2 роки тому

    Looks good! From the outside I would have thought the vehicle came like that, you guys did a good job. lol my husband is 6'1" and would just fit

    • @growingslowandwild
      @growingslowandwild  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much!!! Yes it ended up matching the exterior and blending right it in! Definitely a small roof raise but for us shorties it works wonders!!

  • @sandrafarley7967
    @sandrafarley7967 Рік тому

    I would have put a bladder under the roof so that it could be a water catchment if boondocking and it rained you would have had water.

  • @wilty5
    @wilty5 26 днів тому

    What did you use for a moisture barrier to prevent mold in the roof raise, the wood touching the metal surface?

  • @snowbird5415
    @snowbird5415 2 роки тому

    Sick! I love it!

    • @growingslowandwild
      @growingslowandwild  2 роки тому +1

      Means the world coming from YOU! love and miss you guys, sad we didn’t get to see you :(

  • @robyng.2340
    @robyng.2340 Рік тому

    Love it!

  • @ExtremzGamzerz
    @ExtremzGamzerz 4 місяці тому

    This looks awesome! How stable has it been on the highway, and how waterproof is it? I'm thinking of doing a similar thing for my ambulance!

    • @growingslowandwild
      @growingslowandwild  3 місяці тому

      Thank you!! More stable than any of the other methods we’ve seen since it’s a solid piece of wood! We waterproofed the wood from both sides, but it was extra since we tucked the metal under the roof on the top and on top of the wood in the bottom, it’s very very unlikely for water to get in only if there would to be damage to the roof itself!

  • @gaydenes
    @gaydenes 2 роки тому

    Very nice 😊

  • @frankzicari784
    @frankzicari784 Рік тому

    Why did you put the light bars back up does it make you feel important.

  • @jakebrown4825
    @jakebrown4825 2 роки тому

    It's a little tough to hear your voices, the audio is a bit too quiet. As always, love to see the progress. Keep up the good work!

    • @growingslowandwild
      @growingslowandwild  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the feedback Jake! And for watching our journey!

  • @sandrafarley7967
    @sandrafarley7967 Рік тому

    no one ever puts water catchment systems in their conversions.

    • @growingslowandwild
      @growingslowandwild  Рік тому

      Great point! We tried coming up with something for the bus but didn’t encounter rain enough in the road to make it a priority, sometimes we would take out one of our water tanks and collect it that way!