Just a little insight from a former EMT: Those ceiling grab bars were to avoid falling on your patient on curvy roads, while speeding to the nearest emergency room with a code red. Your shower compartment was probably used for oxygen tanks: the inside door for the safety of the occupants and the outside door to change out the tanks (those suckers are heavy). All those outside compartments had a purpose: a backpack style jump kit for care outside the vehicle, chocks and blocks, road safety items, etc. Anyway, you've done a very fine job of making a high end utility vehicle into a home. I especially like the ceiling! Nice job. Thanks for the tour. Travel on.
Kind of creepy to know how many souls died in there! Not to mention the horrible gas mileage. It’s amazing they will make a place to sleep out of anything
The storage is what makes this ambulance/van liveable. A dream camper van. I would never consider any other type of van to convert for on the road traveling. I am so impressed with the entire set up. Perfection
Love your build and the fact that you used the advantages of an ambulance...the cabinets and storage! Would love to do this, but they are crazy expensive to buy now!
I have never seen an old ambulance be made into a liveable space, but it makes so much sense! Love the ceiling! Thank you for the tour! It gives us some great ideas!
Hi Danielle, thanks for showing!!! In the process of building out my 1997 ambo also. Can you please do a video showing the shower in more detail? I was going to put mine behind the passenger seat but I like how you used that compartment.
There’s not much to it besides plumbing and my dad did that for me 😅 the compartment was already as is, and we just cut the interior access hole to be bigger so you can get in and out through the inside
You are the second video I watched today that keeps conversion simple and low cost, and I would like to tell you as well thank you. You also showed that you don't have to do a complete gut with rebuild. To me that's a waste of not using what the ambulance already has. In my opinion if you do a gut rebuild then just buy a RV it would be cheaper in the long run. Love it. Thank you for sharing.
Unless your buying it for the safety factor in an accident. RVs SUCK for that and I would never put my family in one for that reason. I used to travel US, Canada, Mex for 5 years with a teen camp ...seen TOO many RVs strewn across 1/8 mile of "debris field" ..looks like a plane crash. Ask high patrolman or wrecker operators.... it takes a LOT to clean up the mess.
Think that is the same fridge I am looking at for my build ...which one is it? ...is that an amazon purchase? also amz has great solids, patterns and graphic wall paper like liners for cheap ...you could cover the glass and look cooler I think ...maybe??
I would build a utensil drawer around the sink pipes. Then use the deeper drawer for other stuff that fills it up. Maybe some more food? 😊 Nice build. I left the cabinets when I did my ambulance as well. I couldnt picture anything I could make being better or lighter. Have fun.
Never ceases to amaze me how much floor space remains in an ambulance despite all of those outside storage lockers. Also, the headroom. They don't look that tall from the outside.
If the ambo says Horton on it an it's a mid to late 90's model there's a very good chance my Dad built the the whole back interior. They let him go cuz they found out he was trying to help get the union in the company
Highly recommend getting it registered in VT. You don’t need to live there. Just send the info to them they send the plates back. And then you can forget about having to pass inspection in home state. But very easy to get registered not many questions at all. State Farm will take care of insurance too in less then 24 hours
My fiancé and I have been talking a lot about a possible van life arc for us and watching your videos is honestly making me just want it more! one thing I think a lot about is what someone does for work while living van life. Do you work remotely or is it all just pure savings ?
Whoa!! Thanks for giving a tour of your space--it's neat to see the similarities between another 2001 Horton ambulance and mine, which is /fairly/ similar but not identical (obviously it was built for a different emergency service department than mine)! I think the white paint job with the blacked out lenses looks especially slick. Next project is the backup camera for me--can I ask what camera you installed, and if you'd recommend it?
Ahhhh that's so cool you have a 2001 Horton ambulance as well!! The backup camera i had in this video is great! Butttttttt.... we just installed a new one that i think i like better, it's: www.amazon.com/dp/B072K27TZ1/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_glt_i_HA2DAX6R7VBYB4NBT8ZT
Yeah, I was going to say, but as you know the Ford E-450 is just the cutaway chassis of this ambulance, I'm not sure what company manufactured the body of it.
I love that you used most of the original wiring and storage. How is the insulation? Did you have an air conditioner and heater that was already in the ambulance?
Insulation is typically not extreme. I have seen foam and fiberglass (mostly sound dampening) because ambo have extensive heat/cool systems they don't focus on super insulation. I have several I have torn apart and modified.
It still bumps! Definitely a little more when it’s open, sometimes I’ll leave it cracked but I’m used to having subs in the trunks of my past cars so it sounds great to me!
Very cool! I have been thinking about getting an ambulance and build it out. Will I need to get a special drivers license? When I googled it, it only came up with answers for people who want to be professional ambulance drivers, not just driving something that used to be one.
It seems so illogical to not use them. I’m absolutely drawn to ambulance life compared to van life because of the storage space. You guys have done such a fine job on your rig.
How is the insulation in an ambulance? Also, I’m not sure why but I feel like I will feel safer in an ambulance. Safer from a break in-it’s built to prevent that and windows from the back are not made for easily climbing in. Also I believe all compartments auto lock when the doors are locked so you don’t have to go out to lock and check things. Am I ridiculous for thinking that?
the insulation is pretty good! although i am planning on hopefully replacing the ceiling insulation since i had a leak. i also feel safer in ambulance!! the thing is a TANK! and yes, for my ambulance, the locks all work with the electric lock buttons. ☺️
You like music? What a unique and interesting trait worthy of Sharing. Millennials think they are the first to do everything. You weren’t first to do an ambulance but you did a very nice job.
Omg I’m just so quirky hehe 🤪 not that many people have heard of music before, it’s just so crazy that you knew what it was too!!😜 it’s like… kind of vintage 💅🏻
I'm a Boomer and c'mon. Between you and the comment before this one, it's a miracle anyone is willing to do UA-cam at all. She's enough of a musician to have a keyboard, so yes, that's a noteworthy thing. But if she were simply someone who loved music, it's worth mentioning because no, not everyone loves music. Stop lumping all Millenials together and stop criticizing other generations for no reason. And that goes in every direction. The more we understand each other cross-generationally, the better off we all are. Anyway, thanks for the tour, Danielle & Gunnar, I enjoyed it. Thinking about an ambulance myself.
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@@danielleandgunnar That is it? 4.3 cu ft? My shuttle bus (23' long bumper to bumper) has 4.4 cu ft fridge AND 5.0 cu ft deep freezer. 100% agree with you, love having unlimited ice and ice cream, and frozen veggies keep way longer than fresh veggies, so I can boondock a lot longer. And I jave 4x320 solar panels (1289-watts) on top of my van to power all that stuff. Love that ambulances are already built to live in with just a minor addition of a table and bed.
@@danielleandgunnar You are 'pretty sure'? What does that mean? Another airhead flippant remark by someone who has NEVER built anything in her life, and utterly clueless about the cost. No, you cannot do a conversion for $1000. That is not a conversion. A fridge costs $1500 tax. Shower alone will be over $1000.
@@danielleandgunnar I think Danielle needs to do some deep breathing. The harshest critic is the best teacher. But I have a feeling you know it all, no humility, nothing to be learned even when so young. Its okay. Continue making your mistakes and learn the costly lessons the hard way.
I love you guys on TikTok! Instantly followed on here 💖 I never noticed on your TT (and I’m SO not trying to be rude) but do you have a little bit of an accent?? I could be crazy but I was just wondering 😊 sending you both all the good vibes and protection while you’re traveling 🙏🏼
How are you insuring the converted ambulance? As soon as I say "converted to camper" it is uninsurable with everyone I've tried. Converted bus no problem just not an ambulance. Thanks.
My (Danielle) dad did help me with most of it! But all of the cabinetry was already there since it was an ambulance. the only major things we added was the sink, fridge, and bed!
Great job on designing your home. I just wish more detail was spent on how it was done,,, instead of what everyone has where. I haven't found a video that shows converting an Ambulance to a home. So ,,my search continues.
Thank you for that note! I think i skim over that a lot because almost everything was already there, and i just moved in... i didn't have to do much building. hopefully that helps!
@@danielleandgunnar ,lucky that it was already done when you bought it. I have enquired about buying an ambulance, but since so much wireing and so forth has Been done, it's hard to find help converting it over ,such as Showers, sinks ect . Thanks for your response. Much appreciated.
@@danielleandgunnar Oh good . Silly isn't it that I couldn't imagine you managing without. I bought a newspaper the other day and when the Internet went down over the weekend, I read it all . I was so glad I had it ! K
E 450 not F. Better get to know your rig - not only for producing SM content but to maintain it. The "hour long videos" you're referring to are the best out there; those videos are the true YT videos where they're looking to help others and not only to get clicks. Good luck anyway. PS: I do have one exactly like yours.
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Just a little insight from a former EMT: Those ceiling grab bars were to avoid falling on your patient on curvy roads, while speeding to the nearest emergency room with a code red. Your shower compartment was probably used for oxygen tanks: the inside door for the safety of the occupants and the outside door to change out the tanks (those suckers are heavy). All those outside compartments had a purpose: a backpack style jump kit for care outside the vehicle, chocks and blocks, road safety items, etc.
Anyway, you've done a very fine job of making a high end utility vehicle into a home. I especially like the ceiling! Nice job.
Thanks for the tour. Travel on.
That’s super cool! Interesting to know 😇
I recently bought an ambulance and it has 2 tall yellow canisters. Are these oxygen?
Kind of creepy to know how many souls died in there! Not to mention the horrible gas mileage.
It’s amazing they will make a place to sleep out of anything
@@jeanninebilland5708 Or how many more people were saved in the vehicle.
Pretty much a completely nontechnical tour.
That SHOWER!! I am working on putting the same one in my ambulance. Great job! It is all beautiful!!
Nico 😘😍
The storage is what makes this ambulance/van liveable. A dream camper van. I would never consider any other type of van to convert for on the road traveling. I am so impressed with the entire set up. Perfection
Love your build and the fact that you used the advantages of an ambulance...the cabinets and storage! Would love to do this, but they are crazy expensive to buy now!
I have never seen an old ambulance be made into a liveable space, but it makes so much sense! Love the ceiling! Thank you for the tour! It gives us some great ideas!
Thank you!!! Love giving it a second life 🥺🚑
Hi Danielle, thanks for showing!!! In the process of building out my 1997 ambo also. Can you please do a video showing the shower in more detail? I was going to put mine behind the passenger seat but I like how you used that compartment.
There’s not much to it besides plumbing and my dad did that for me 😅 the compartment was already as is, and we just cut the interior access hole to be bigger so you can get in and out through the inside
You are the second video I watched today that keeps conversion simple and low cost, and I would like to tell you as well thank you. You also showed that you don't have to do a complete gut with rebuild. To me that's a waste of not using what the ambulance already has. In my opinion if you do a gut rebuild then just buy a RV it would be cheaper in the long run. Love it. Thank you for sharing.
Unless your buying it for the safety factor in an accident. RVs SUCK for that and I would never put my family in one for that reason. I used to travel US, Canada, Mex for 5 years with a teen camp ...seen TOO many RVs strewn across 1/8 mile of "debris field" ..looks like a plane crash. Ask high patrolman or wrecker operators.... it takes a LOT to clean up the mess.
Think that is the same fridge I am looking at for my build ...which one is it? ...is that an amazon purchase? also amz has great solids, patterns and graphic wall paper like liners for cheap ...you could cover the glass and look cooler I think ...maybe??
I would build a utensil drawer around the sink pipes. Then use the deeper drawer for other stuff that fills it up. Maybe some more food? 😊 Nice build. I left the cabinets when I did my ambulance as well. I couldnt picture anything I could make being better or lighter. Have fun.
Thanq for the tour, you've got a great home on wheels.
incredible, such a fun place, a little castle on wheels great job!
You did a very good job on it. Question, where did you get your ambulance from. Im having such a m tough time finding a Type one or type 3 ambulance.
Love the ambulance, love your smile too 😊
I completely agree.. freezer is necessary and bug screen!
Oh my yours totally feels like an apartment for single or couple.. Love this!!
Wow thank you!! 😁
Super sweet setup. I love the large sink, and the indoor, outdoor shower.
I'm looking into painting an ambulance and am wondering about all the black where chrome was. How did you do it?
I love the ceiling design, nice ambulance build
Danielle is an amazing artist : but )
Never ceases to amaze me how much floor space remains in an ambulance despite all of those outside storage lockers. Also, the headroom. They don't look that tall from the outside.
What a lovely home you have made for yourself. Well done!
very cool , being a retired firemen/paramedic i do remember all those storage areas!! Enjoy the all the Ghosts
Lmao they’re my homies
@@danielleandgunnar perfect lol
@@danielleandgunnar ghost from rescues past !!!!
@@fattnersgeekfile5478 not very successful rescues if they're ghosts lmao
@@smiklosovic8971 thats true but alot more wouldve been unsuccessful if we were not there !!!
If the ambo says Horton on it an it's a mid to late 90's model there's a very good chance my Dad built the the whole back interior. They let him go cuz they found out he was trying to help get the union in the company
We had ambo cabinets in our house kitchen for years lol thanks for showing
Your dad sounds awesome
@Louis Subearth yes he was... he passed January 8th of 2021
Great video! I'm building a 1999 ambulance... it's so much fun. ❤
It really is!
great sink! I love the two-door bathroom.
Being from PA, any issues with getting the rig registered as a truck? Thanks!
Highly recommend getting it registered in VT. You don’t need to live there. Just send the info to them they send the plates back. And then you can forget about having to pass inspection in home state. But very easy to get registered not many questions at all. State Farm will take care of insurance too in less then 24 hours
@@danielleandgunnar thanks much and safe travels 😀
My fiancé and I have been talking a lot about a possible van life arc for us and watching your videos is honestly making me just want it more! one thing I think a lot about is what someone does for work while living van life. Do you work remotely or is it all just pure savings ?
For me personally, it's 99% savings!
Whoa!! Thanks for giving a tour of your space--it's neat to see the similarities between another 2001 Horton ambulance and mine, which is /fairly/ similar but not identical (obviously it was built for a different emergency service department than mine)! I think the white paint job with the blacked out lenses looks especially slick.
Next project is the backup camera for me--can I ask what camera you installed, and if you'd recommend it?
Ahhhh that's so cool you have a 2001 Horton ambulance as well!! The backup camera i had in this video is great! Butttttttt.... we just installed a new one that i think i like better, it's:
www.amazon.com/dp/B072K27TZ1/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_glt_i_HA2DAX6R7VBYB4NBT8ZT
Very nice conversion!
No toilet? No black water tank?
thank you! and nope! neither of those things.
I said F450 in the beginning but it's actually an E450!!! :)
Yeah, I was going to say, but as you know the Ford E-450 is just the cutaway chassis of this ambulance, I'm not sure what company manufactured the body of it.
@@DVaccarelli1988 the box is made from a company called Horton!
@@danielleandgunnar Thanks!
I love that you used most of the original wiring and storage. How is the insulation? Did you have an air conditioner and heater that was already in the ambulance?
Insulation is typically not extreme. I have seen foam and fiberglass (mostly sound dampening) because ambo have extensive heat/cool systems they don't focus on super insulation. I have several I have torn apart and modified.
New Subscriber here. I love your ambulance build out. You guys did an awesome job! ❤️ 👍
How does the Subwoofer sound in that cabinet when its open vs closed?
Wouldn't that cabinet decrease performance?
It still bumps! Definitely a little more when it’s open, sometimes I’ll leave it cracked but I’m used to having subs in the trunks of my past cars so it sounds great to me!
Great Build, I love it!
LMAO take a shot anytime i say "Obviously" 😅
am drunk
it is what it is mate.
love your conversion this is amazing! also tell the half naked man in the mirror thank you for filming it :D lol
Very cool! I have been thinking about getting an ambulance and build it out. Will I need to get a special drivers license? When I googled it, it only came up with answers for people who want to be professional ambulance drivers, not just driving something that used to be one.
No special license needed! At least in the US
A really nice build 👍
nice truck..and I like it..
Love your build. I left all the custom cabinets in my ambulance as well.
They really are so nice to keep!
It seems so illogical to not use them. I’m absolutely drawn to ambulance life compared to van life because of the storage space. You guys have done such a fine job on your rig.
We even have the same saying on a plate. 😀
vanlife4ever!
Nice , I can live in there.
How much was the vehicle?
It's a real home on wheels: I love how it so complete.
Hello I would lo e a ambulance home. Did you look for a special ambulance, did you do all the work in it?
nope! this was the first ambulance I looked at. And, no my dad helped a lot with the work!
I'm curious, did you need to get a special license to drive the ambulance?
How is the insulation in an ambulance? Also, I’m not sure why but I feel like I will feel safer in an ambulance. Safer from a break in-it’s built to prevent that and windows from the back are not made for easily climbing in. Also I believe all compartments auto lock when the doors are locked so you don’t have to go out to lock and check things. Am I ridiculous for thinking that?
the insulation is pretty good! although i am planning on hopefully replacing the ceiling insulation since i had a leak. i also feel safer in ambulance!! the thing is a TANK! and yes, for my ambulance, the locks all work with the electric lock buttons. ☺️
Hey.....i Got a 2003 .....what yall do for insurance
State Farm!
Who did the ceiling. It's bad ass
Nice Camper Van 👍👍👍
thank you!
How much did the ambulance cost and then how much to convert it???
Inlcuding purchase price, I'm a little over $10,000
How did you got your lights black
spray paint lol 😅
Tampa Florida check in
Who was the original builder of the ambulance box?
Horton
You like music? What a unique and interesting trait worthy of Sharing. Millennials think they are the first to do everything. You weren’t first to do an ambulance but you did a very nice job.
Omg I’m just so quirky hehe 🤪 not that many people have heard of music before, it’s just so crazy that you knew what it was too!!😜 it’s like… kind of vintage 💅🏻
I'm a Boomer and c'mon. Between you and the comment before this one, it's a miracle anyone is willing to do UA-cam at all. She's enough of a musician to have a keyboard, so yes, that's a noteworthy thing. But if she were simply someone who loved music, it's worth mentioning because no, not everyone loves music.
Stop lumping all Millenials together and stop criticizing other generations for no reason. And that goes in every direction. The more we understand each other cross-generationally, the better off we all are.
Anyway, thanks for the tour, Danielle & Gunnar, I enjoyed it. Thinking about an ambulance myself.
@@smallboatlife thank you! 😇🖤🖤 definitely get an ambo!
@@smallboatlife seriously. Thank you for reminding people to dial it down
how did you find your ambulance here in Canada used ones are very expensive
facebook marketplace for $6400!
@@danielleandgunnar wow lucky you let me know if you find one again!!!
what's the height clearance on your ambulance?
9’4”
My baby's called Flapjack. I had a priest bless her once i bought her in case of previous death or bad Mojo!
good call
Why'd you black out all the lights instead of getting more white or orange lenses, or moving red lenses to the back?
I like the aesthetic 😋
I have noticed that many vehicle dwellers, RV, campers, car lifestylers, have a Safety concern about people approaching their vehicles when they are sleeping, or just inside of their vehicle.
To assist with your Awareness for your vehicle,
There may Be the option to utilize and install a camera system outside of your vehicle.
How to Do this...
There are RV backup camera systems available including online including Amazon
Some systems include 1 or multiple cameras in a set, about 4 and may include a visual display monitor.
Some of these Backup camera systems include
this separate video display monitor, to view all of the installed cameras, and some of these monitors include various multiple functions, including a recording features, dvr type functions and touch screen display, among other functions.
Your cameras can Be utilized to view around your entire vehicle, including front, rear and sides.
The cost I have seen has been around low 2 hundred and mid 3 hundreds, prices may vary.
I have actually seen this shown online where the system was installed and a entire 360 degree view was available on a RV.
Please Do your own research on the Best options for you.
Hope this information may Be Helpful.
God’s Blessings to you, and your viewing audience.
Safe, Happy Travels
Author Advocate, Activist for Humanity,
Jason Sandifer,
Michigan,
4/18/2023
5/12/2023
#Obviously!! TIP: Learn some more words! How about stupendous and marvelous?!
Obviously 🤦🏻♀️
...so adorable.
thanks! ☺️
Is that fridge 12v? If it is where did you get it?
Yes it is! It’s from a company called recpro. www.recpro.com/rv-refrigerator-4-3-cubic-feet-12v-stainless-steel/
@@danielleandgunnar That is it? 4.3 cu ft? My shuttle bus (23' long bumper to bumper) has 4.4 cu ft fridge AND 5.0 cu ft deep freezer. 100% agree with you, love having unlimited ice and ice cream, and frozen veggies keep way longer than fresh veggies, so I can boondock a lot longer. And I jave 4x320 solar panels (1289-watts) on top of my van to power all that stuff. Love that ambulances are already built to live in with just a minor addition of a table and bed.
What's up with the pink bus
I love this build! Wish i could afford to do this!!
Depending on your preferences it can be extremely cheap! I'm pretty sure i've seen people do conversions for under $1000
@@danielleandgunnar You are 'pretty sure'? What does that mean? Another airhead flippant remark by someone who has NEVER built anything in her life, and utterly clueless about the cost. No, you cannot do a conversion for $1000. That is not a conversion. A fridge costs $1500 tax. Shower alone will be over $1000.
@@lass-inangeles7564 deep breath my friend, everything is okay :)
@@danielleandgunnar I think Danielle needs to do some deep breathing. The harshest critic is the best teacher. But I have a feeling you know it all, no humility, nothing to be learned even when so young. Its okay. Continue making your mistakes and learn the costly lessons the hard way.
@@lass-inangeles7564 Please consider subscribing for more content! We appreciate you.
Beautiful rig. Warm design inside. Subd. D😎🇺🇸
Thank you!! Welcome 🤗
I love you guys on TikTok! Instantly followed on here 💖 I never noticed on your TT (and I’m SO not trying to be rude) but do you have a little bit of an accent?? I could be crazy but I was just wondering 😊 sending you both all the good vibes and protection while you’re traveling 🙏🏼
it's quite possible we both have a little bit of accents 😅 Pittsburgh and Philadelphia have their own distinct sounds ahaha
thank you so much!!!
Solar shot?
pretty cool...but, no TV?
Low key wanna make my first rig like yours after this omg
Thank you 🥺🖤
when and where are you going to shower outside again?
How are you insuring the converted ambulance? As soon as I say "converted to camper" it is uninsurable with everyone I've tried. Converted bus no problem just not an ambulance. Thanks.
So where do you use the restroom ? Outside ?
Your house....she sneaks in.....OBVIOUSLY!!🤑
Outside, friends houses, public restrooms 🚽
Wow! Your Rv is amazing! Probably the best I have ever seen! 😍 Did you camperize it yourself? Or did you get it done?
My (Danielle) dad did help me with most of it! But all of the cabinetry was already there since it was an ambulance. the only major things we added was the sink, fridge, and bed!
Great job on the build. You seem really proud of it and i love it. I hope to build something like it one day. Also yes as you said she thicc!
Thanks so much! She is thicc hahahaha!
Your tankless need ventilation?
Not that I’ve come across. All functioning
I wonder where they are staying while not in their ambulance
Great job on designing your home.
I just wish more detail was spent on how it was done,,, instead of what everyone has where. I haven't found a video that shows converting an Ambulance to a home.
So ,,my search continues.
Thank you for that note! I think i skim over that a lot because almost everything was already there, and i just moved in... i didn't have to do much building. hopefully that helps!
@@danielleandgunnar ,lucky that it was already done when you bought it.
I have enquired about buying an ambulance, but since so much wireing and so forth has Been done, it's hard to find help converting it over ,such as Showers, sinks ect . Thanks for your response. Much appreciated.
This makes me now want to look into an ambulance as a possibility
Would highly recommend!
Amazing rebuild! Good luck on your van-life adventures! (My kids went to school and were scouts with Gunnar.)
How much did it all cost??
The ambulance alone was $6400 and all in including purchase price I’m sitting at just over $10k
How many watts for the solar system?
i have 4 100 watt solar panels
My girl!! Love being mutuals on Tik Tok and EXTRA LOVE seeing you come up in my recommended! Fab as always xx
Thank you love!!!!
They didnt use the area below the cabinets because the gurney would be in the way.
Hmm interesting… there was a cabinet on the other side that low though so I’m wondering what that’s all about!
where in PA ? me too... let's talk
We are on the road currently, my friend
Great job👍new subscriber
Thanks for the sub!
How about toilet???
public toilets or the great outdoors!
U said your husband and for a sec i was like oh yeah theyre married lol
Hahahaha right???
It it hunted
Do you have no TV or laptop ? K
I have a laptop 😊
@@danielleandgunnar Oh good . Silly isn't it that I couldn't imagine you managing without. I bought a newspaper the other day and when the Internet went down over the weekend, I read it all . I was so glad I had it ! K
Can anyone or everyone that has purchased an ambulance to convert suggest insurance companies that are willing to insure these.
Thank you
State farm will have it done for you same day
Did they accept as an ambulance that your were converting or was the conversion done already?
such a beautiful girl ❤️
One sees?
Its not an F450 it is a E450
E 450 not F. Better get to know your rig - not only for producing SM content but to maintain it. The "hour long videos" you're referring to are the best out there; those videos are the true YT videos where they're looking to help others and not only to get clicks. Good luck anyway. PS: I do have one exactly like yours.
We better stop putting gasoline in it then! Thanks for this!
What you need is another tattoo and a check up from the neck up
*Newly Updated Safety Suggestions: for RV lifers, Campers, Hikers, Explorers, Nomadic Life, and Travelers*
I just happened to see your channel, and others similar channels recently, and I think that you, and others sharing their actual reality, and some have expressed some of the up, and down sides to van, RV, or vehicle living.
Although, I just noticed your UA-cam channel, and other similar channels, displaying van living.
I just wanted to remind everyone to Aware Be of your surroundings and Alert, I just posted this anyway to help anyone who may benefit from these suggestions
I believe that it is very helpful, and beneficial to others who may be thinking about this type of living without actually thinking through, about the some of the realistic problems that could occur with vehicle or van living etc...
People need to know what the up sides there are, as well as some of the down sides of vehicle living.
I believe this channel, and other channels have been informative to others, including myself.
Although, I am NOT living in a vehicle or anything like this.
I feel that you , and others UA-camrs sharing this with your viewers will be very helpful.
I wish you ALL the Best with your traveling endeavors.
I shared this with several other travelers, as I watched their UA-cam channel for the first time, as yours, and I shared with them this information that may be helpful to you as well to others.
Therefore, I would also like to suggest a few Safety tips, and items that may help you, or others in your viewing audience.
Although, you may have knowledge of this already,
I am not sure, so I hope this will be helpful to you, others or someone.
*Keep a Extra working cellphone with you or in your vehicle.
You can purchase inexpensive phone with a very low monthly price between 25, 35, 45, dollars a month with unlimited data and text, and some have Nationwide coverage
Do your research for the best fit for you
Consider Carrying Several Extra portable cellphone phone chargers, and cables.
Consider theses items:
*Mini portable power charging station.
I have also seen outdoor portable solar powered power stations, that can be recharged from sunlight this may be very useful to have, to power your devices.
*Invest in a Cellular signal booster for outdoor use, and camping situations to boost or amplify your cell signal and reception.
Consider also the purchase of a WiFi signal booster to also boost your WiFi signal.
Research to see what you prefer.
*Very Inportant:
Invest in a SOS distress electronic signal device, this a kind of device can send out a distress signal with your exact location.
There are various types of these devices, and including devices that can be used when boating, or camping situations.
*Some have emergency Strobe lights SOS signaling with location alerts, and location updates that can be sent to your family, and emergency first responders.
Some can be synchronized with your smart watch or phone.
There are some satellite SOS texting messaging, locator devices that will send messages with your phone even if there isn’t any cellular signal, or WiFi. With this device your can still text, and communicate with others in a emergency satellite transmission.
Check online, for various emergency SOS products, some are small to fit in the palm of your hand.
You can check online, and on Amazon, research what SOS devices will be a good fit for you.
*Mini portable vehicle battery jumper charger
*vehicle battery jumper cables
*Vehicle Jumper cables
*PLEASE BE AWARE* that in the *WINTER*
*vehicle *Batteries fail* many times in very cold weather conditions.
Vehicle batteries drain more often in the winter months.
Please Keep a vehicle battery portable jumper pack, this is a device that can jumper or boost your vehicles battery yourself without another vehicle.
If you have a older battery in your vehicle, Please have it tested or replace it, and consider the purchase a new vehicle battery with higher Cold Cranking Amps rating.
Be Aware that Sometimes even a battery that is a few years old can fail in the Winter months, and extremely cold temperatures.
Some alternatives to Winter Camping, Travelers, Explorers, etc, if you can find a Warmer Climate Location to stay during Extreme Winter months, or stay with family for a few weeks.
Another alternative is renting somewhere although this can probably get expensive.
What ever you decide Be Careful, Alert, Aware, Safe, and Informed...
*Keep a Fire extinguisher handy
*Smoke detectors, and Carbon monoxide detectors can be helpful
Keep a First Aid kit with
Bandages, antiseptic, and other first aid necessities etc. and good vitamin supplementation, and fluids that promote hydration.
Consider installing;
*Mounted Dashboard camera front and rear possibly.
*Exterior vehicle mounted camera for the front, rear, and both sides of your vehicle.
Some can be activated by motion, Including spotlights.
*Interior vehicle cameras
*Flashlights or pluggin spotlights
*Portable spotlights, and lanterns
Keep a few whistles around with you, and in your vehicle possibly in your vehicle’s center console
*Keep a Sound horn, for hiking this can service, as a deterrent, and a emergency signal alert for others.
*A set of long range 2 way radios, walkie talkies, to communicate with others during trips, some have 100 mile radius keep for emergencies, you can keep with you when hiking.
Use your own discretion regarding the use carrying of any weapons.
Don’t forget to bring
Bear Spray
Pepper spray
Where is allowed
Purchase a couple canisters just in case and keep it with you
If you own a drone you can use it to survey your area for animals etc.
However, Please Be Safe and Beware of your Surroundings.
Stay Alert, and Be Safe even when stopping at Rest stops, Truck Stops, and conducting your various tasks.
Keep in often contact with your family, friends etc.
Keep up with the latest Weather Updates, beware and prepare for unexpected Weather events and conditions.
*VERY IMPORTANT*
*WINTER AWARENESS*
I would suggest *NOT* to travel to locations without internet, or cellular service in the Winter, the reason is that weather conditions can change very quickly, and you absolutely DO NOT want have a vehicle break down, or malfunction, or emergency, and not have the availability to communicate, and contact your family, and or, emergency road assistance, or emergency services.
Please Keep in mind that even in area where there is cellular service and internet, in the Winter sometimes there are ice storms that may occur and this can cause Power or Electrical failures, until utilities crews repair lines.
*Your Safety is Important*
*PLEASE BE AWARE* that in some extreme cold temperatures that vehicle fuel lines could Freeze and causing a vehicle to not start.
Just in case Keep your gas tank filled, which helps prevent vehicle fuel lines from freezing.
Keep gas or fuel line additive, or gas line antifreeze, that is rated to use okay for your vehicle.
Check with your a certified mechanic and your vehicle owners manual, and or dealer repair facility to inquire what is best to prevent freezing gas tank and lines in extreme cold.
In the Winter even your bottled Water can freeze so Be Careful and Plan ahead.
*Safety is Paramount*
*Your Life is Important*
*You want to Live to Travel another Day*
*So Be Safe*
*Stay Alert*
*Keep your vehicle gas filled*
Don’t ride on fumes, or on Empty.
Don’t chance your Safety by running your vehicle fuel or gas too close to Empty.
Fill it up anyway, it will save you alot of time, and headache later on.
Remember to keep up on routine maintenance, check your tires for wear, keep up with your fluids for your vehicle, like oil levels, antifreeze coolant,
Please carry extra (oil)(washer fluid), (brake fluid), (antifreeze).
You will need extra Winshield Washer fluid because of the ever changing Weather conditions, dustly roads, especially in slushy wet roads.
*WINTER AWARENESS*
In the winter consider purchasing and deicing Windshield Washer Fluid, for the much colder weather conditions.
Furthermore, you will need extra Windshield Washer Fluid, Because you will Be driving more often in dusty, dirty, windy, and varying weather conditions.
Your windshield will gather dust and debris from long term driving.
Also, Remember Because you are on the road riding for sometimes very long distances, and long periods of time, I would suggest investing in 2 sets of tires, and a spare, the extra set at a home base, friends or family’s house to rotate later on, also make sure that you have a spare tire in your vehicle.
Check the mileage ratings on your tires they all very.
Conduct visual inspections of your tires often, check for damage, wearing, air pressure, etc
Keep a pressure gauge to check your tires pressure and a tire pump. Electric, Portable tire pump.
Keep towing insurance to Be Safe, your will have it if you ever need it.
It Doesn’t cost much try to get National coverage if available, or where you will be traveling.
Keep Extra financing, and savings for any unexpected issues, vehicle repairs, and overnight stays, in a emergency or if you need to rest indoors.
Keep Enjoying Yourself,
Keep Enjoying the outdoors, and Nature
Just..Please continue to
Be Positive, Safe, and Alert..
Wishing Success, Well-being and Happiness You All.
God Bless You, and everyone
Traveling, or living in their vehicles, Vans, RVs, Hiking etc.
Please Be Safe.....
God Be With You.....
Author Advocate, Activist for Humanity,
Jason Sandifer,
Michigan,
11/15/2022, 11/18/2022,
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11/30/2022
12/12/2022
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12/17/2022
12/28/2022
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5/07/2023
gas has got to be killing her
Will your dad, do my ambulance conversion? I'm serious.
Hahahah I think he’s over building out rigs 😅
@@danielleandgunnar 😥
Thank goodness this video wasn't 11:15 cause if it was I would have shot myself.
You are very beutiful
Hey thanks!