converting an Ambulance to a camper

[lagnar]

Just bought an Ambulance looking to convert it to a fulltime hunt rig.

I was looking for another 2002-2003  7.3L engine with low miles, came across an Ambulance, great shape 60K miles, walk-thru cab to interior, four wheel drive, etc etc.
Anyone know of a great installer?  looking to do Lights and a canopy and tent topper outside, probably camo-wrap the whole thing. want to do LP hot water, heater and a stovetop (small), improve Bed, convert gurney braces to bike and/or four wheeler tie downs, Sound mat the inside (after a real real real good cleanout and sanitizing, Clorox etc...  re-do the cab for some serious driving.
Any hints or other ideas that would be primo?

Anyone know of someone that has tried it?  would love to get some dos and don'ts.

Researching which State to Register it in???  I'm a Washington res, but could easily put it in Utah or California... Guessing California would be difficult and expensive (everything there is)

I'll post picts if anyone gives a flip!?  Thanks

[TheSkyBuster]

Sweet.   


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[snowpack]

All the possibilities.  I wonder if you park it at a trailhead/gate if people will assume something bad happened and then just go hunt elsewhere?
But if it looks too much like an ambulance, I'd think tweekers would be trying to get in to steal drugs.

[runningboard]

I'd like to see pic before & after. I was travelling in MT & saw an old ambulance built on a Dodge van chassis but it was 4wd and tall, had the same idea but lacked funds at the time. good luck

[Boss .300 winmag]

Is the current engine a diesel? If so what's wrong with it? 

[lagnar]

good start from this...

[lagnar]

2003 F350 Diesle Four wheel drive with only 60K. City documents for all service from day one to present.
Worst area is the drivers area, Older bad fabric and not too clean,  Soon to look like a common Lariat model interior.
I have one more escape clause if I don't like it on Monday.

[bobcat]

That's a pretty cool idea. Do you mind saying how much you paid? Just curious.

[stevemiller]

Looks just like the 1 I bought and turned into EMERGENCY ESSPRESSO (then sold it lol)All the possibilities to be a great hunting rig.I put the gen. in 1 of the compartments in the outside rear.

[pilebuck]

I wouldn't even think about registering it in Calif smog and other problems.Depending on where u live wa state u might not have to smog it.Pretty good idea I would go for it 

[DeerThug]

Sorry no help but I knew a guy that converted a hurst into a hunting traveling band rig.  No way i could sleep in that thing but it had beefed up suspension and could haul a lot.   

[cwuwildcat]

I know the vehicles aren't the same, but might want to take a look at this for ideas!

http://www.viralnova.com/bought-fire-truck/

[stevemiller]

That thing is awsome,thanks for sharing that link. 

[Vulcan]

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[MarkyMark]

What company did the box conversion? I would check the subfloor in the back. Several companies use marine grade plywood for a subfloor which in itself may not be bad. Just make sure it has an all aluminum floor underneath. All of the emergency lights can have clear lenses put on them. And can be wired to the existing scene lights and you will have some awesome exterior illumination. Another cool thing is if it has an onboard charger/110 VAC converter. I used to sell emergency vehicles and always thought this would make a great hunting rig.


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