What a fantastic review. I was unaware of this product until now. I wonder if they ship internationally?
@SalingSamantas21 сағат бұрын
I have two different sailboats and I've got two different heaters. My larger boat has the Dickinson in it and I'm using my smaller sailboat as a test bed to test the Chinese diesel heater. I would recommend having both
@SalingSamantas21 сағат бұрын
It will run on low One or two? Perhaps yes, but if you have to turn it up you don't have electricity. You don't have a fan and you will get carbon and it will eventually shut itself off. I had that problem
@GHE200522 сағат бұрын
Why can't they make an ignition starter then having to put that paper starter? Or have a small open hole at the bottom so u can stick a long match to light it than having to open the glass door?
@GHE200522 сағат бұрын
U can't wake up, if ur dead. 😉 That looks really nice, the Dickinson stove.
@DHSFEMAКүн бұрын
Very nicely done
@lejeffe1663Күн бұрын
rad ambulance! miss mine so much
@marydeanmarshall3350Күн бұрын
What a beautiful job you did on that conversion. be proud of yourself! I’m sure it’s a blessing to whoever you sold it to. May I ask what you sold it for? I’m new to this world trying to find conversion van that is a second home, but don’t wanna pay $100,000 for it! If you come across anything, thank you for sending it my way do you do conversions as part of your work?
@mikei8957Күн бұрын
Awesome build 😎👍
@petersimms4982Күн бұрын
Brilliantly explained 😊😉👍
@HanginwiththeHurstsКүн бұрын
Glad you liked it
@TimDawg-ot8jxКүн бұрын
I LISTENED TO MOST OF THIS VID BUT Whats the Fuel Burn per Hour ?....Nice Coffee Cup, Y'all GRINCH That from a Roadside Truck Stop? 😂
@someguy44762 күн бұрын
Worlds best….🤦🏻♂️
@shannoninalaska2 күн бұрын
Very nice. I was thinking of living in something like this while I buy land and build a house in Alaska. I think this would work well.
@HanginwiththeHurstsКүн бұрын
They sell larger diesel heaters and ovens that may work well
@marydeanmarshall33502 күн бұрын
Hi. Beautiful! Have you sold this? I am very interested. I live in Tennessee and could come out and see it in the next day or so. Please let me know.
@HanginwiththeHurstsКүн бұрын
Yes I have
@elizabethireland63202 күн бұрын
Very helpful thank you!! Question? is there a benefit to adding a fuel filter? You are a an effective teacher, a good skillset : ) for that alone I will subscribe and follow! Im planning a shuttle bus build, ding my due diligence, your video is very helpful with all the insight and detail I needed for an informed decision! So appreciate that!!
@HanginwiththeHurstsКүн бұрын
Yes a fuel filter would be a good addition to the heater. Installed before the pump
@lisaarca15552 күн бұрын
Very impressive and so well thought! I
@chrisbarclay73762 күн бұрын
What is your background that enables you to put all of this together? Not for your average person. If you were to create some sort of a Instruction Manual for sale, many people might buy it.
@HanginwiththeHursts2 күн бұрын
First of all, thank you for the kind words. I do not have a technical background, I am a metal sculpture and an artist I did months and months of research learning the solar and the radiant heat side of this project and spent the better part of two years, finishing it. I guess what got me through was the belief that I could eventually figure out if I work hard enough and research enough. I made a lot of mistakes and I’ll post a video about those mistakes but I think it was a pretty good attempt. I think a lot of people don’t try a project like this because they’re scared they’re gonna fail and they’re scared of the unknown. I guess I just put my head down and press on and believe that one day I can solve the problems in front of me. So maybe it’s just blind ignorance.
@HanginwiththeHursts2 күн бұрын
I’ve considered a Patreon account where someone could subscribe and we could work through problems together. Kind of like a subscription service where through Zoom calls and phone calls throughout the month. I could help steer and direct someone in their own project. It’s not a perfect solution, but it’s a start. What’s your thoughts on this
@chrisbarclay73762 күн бұрын
@@HanginwiththeHursts Or I can just signup for 5 years at M.I.T
@HanginwiththeHursts2 күн бұрын
@@chrisbarclay7376 👍 . I think they have most classes free on KZbin for folks to audit them.
@7CAJONEZ2 күн бұрын
So build a skirting kit that seals the underside down to the ground. Roll it up and store it in tubing on top of truck wheen not needed. 2 inch foam panels on windows. Then put the wood stove back. If the stove is efficient and uses outside air for combustion a load should burn 6 hours, so what. It will be cold in the morning but not freezing. And all of this diesel stuff is crazy complicated and expensive and wastes inside heated air....why?
@nicknelson94502 күн бұрын
Because a realistic expectation for average burn time in a cubic mini stove with the wood available in most camping scenarios is more like one hour while a diesel heater can keep ticking without intervention for as long as you need. Granted that 1500 bucks for one of these is very high end but there are far cheaper ones available. I hate diesel and the noisy design but I don't think there is currently anything better in terms of compact, reliable, hands-off comfort for a camper van...although 12V electric clothing and blankets are a pretty frugal and clever option if you have the battery.
@JABINVA2 күн бұрын
The floor heat was a smart choice.
@tonyaking71242 күн бұрын
Price??
@HanginwiththeHursts2 күн бұрын
Not available. Sold.
@andrewjones-productions2 күн бұрын
"I don't want to wake up dead one night." Well, if you're dead, you might find that waking up is a skill you no longer possess.
@HanginwiththeHursts2 күн бұрын
Don’t tell me what I can and can’t do 🤣
@SusanLampa2 күн бұрын
Genius! By the way, Born Free Motor Coach (no longer in business) made class C's designed to survive a roll over.
@VelcorHF2 күн бұрын
Great job on this. This has to be the best ambulance conversion I’ve seen.
@HanginwiththeHurstsКүн бұрын
Thanks
@Vjay12 күн бұрын
I am blown away by the thoughtful engineering that went into this build, it made me realize that if you choose van life, one should consider all the possibilities that come with decision. Thank you for sharing.
@jeffsitka2 күн бұрын
I have used Dickinson diesel heaters on boats in Alaska for years and love them. My question is how does the stove perform at altitude? As you note, the fuel/air ratio is critical. I have wondered if they might not run sooty at higher elevations. The carburetor is adjustable, but that would be a pain to do on the regular.
@HanginwiththeHurstsКүн бұрын
I think by watching the flame and adjust the fuel /fan accordingly I could account for the altitude
@jeffsitkaКүн бұрын
@@HanginwiththeHursts I have thought as much, but was I was wondering if you had experience at altitude. I can say from experience that you'll be unhappy with the results if it runs too rich and you coat your rig or any neighbors with soot.
@jmwintenn2 күн бұрын
word of caution, if they ambulance shell is aluminum make sure that coating specifically states it will work with aluminum. aluminum naturally repels most paints and coatings.it needs special processes to the surface of the aluminum and special paint/coatings. also vinyl wraps wont last more than a year or so before they just bubble off.
@billmodlin97132 күн бұрын
OR... Just spend about 10% and get a Chinese diesel heater. I've had one running for four years with no issues. I also run several fans that are usb to keep the air circulating. Cheap, efficient, easily replaceable if something goes wrong.
@natepeterson71452 күн бұрын
Probably best to put a condenser in the elements like a normal person. Saying the outside is the only place it can go is like saying oh I just use my mouth to eat this food
@HanginwiththeHursts2 күн бұрын
Well actually some people build out one of the cabinets with screen and vents on the ambulance and use that: I could not spare one. Other people have mounted the over the cab. Lots of different options out there. This was the one that fit my build
@billbradley24802 күн бұрын
Propane is much cheaper than diesel. Olympian Wave 6 or 8 would be more cost effective. It’s also dry heat. Mr Heater Buddies are not dry heat.
@billbradley24802 күн бұрын
Wayyyy too expensive. You can buy Chinese diesel heaters for $100. The one your showing is about $1400 in USA.
@johnhuntley30062 күн бұрын
You can adjust the metering value and burn kerosine. Much cleaner and no shoot build-up. Kerosine is #1 diesel. Cheers
@KnowTrentTimoy3 күн бұрын
Your ambulance build is phenomenal but I have to say there's something a little eerie about transforming a former ambulance, where people were brought on board to be saved and helped medically during emergencies and obviously there were some that didn't survive, as a means for a home on wheels. I'm just curious about your thoughts on that?
@HanginwiththeHursts3 күн бұрын
Thank you. My thoughts are that this vehicle was built and in service as a positive force to help save people in need. If you measure out all the people that it impacted during its service my belief is that it’s a huge net positive. Just like life we can’t control the outcome of all events but we can try to be a force of positivity and help others. If you really want to get philosophical about the subject, I feel that most easily inhibited land on earth has had a human or one of its ancestors die in most areas. So we are never far from a place where death has occurred. Death is a natural part of life and we will all be there some day. It doesn’t not concern me at all.
@KnowTrentTimoy3 күн бұрын
@@HanginwiththeHursts I appreciate your thoughts on this subject. Thank you for responding. 👍👍👍
@HanginwiththeHursts3 күн бұрын
You are very welcome. I appreciate you watching and asking questions. 👍
@lauramahan61673 күн бұрын
Is this beautiful Truck for SALE!? I want to buy it. Very nice.
@HanginwiththeHursts3 күн бұрын
Thanks it has already sold
@DonnaStevens-uo9vp3 күн бұрын
I could totally live in that! Omg I wish I could build one like that !
@HanginwiththeHursts3 күн бұрын
Thank you
@allanpaduchowski17743 күн бұрын
Very well thought out….excellent work! lol are you an engineer Great job!
@HanginwiththeHursts3 күн бұрын
Thank you . No I am an artist and metal sculptor. @jasonhurst.studio is my Instagram
@archangel200313 күн бұрын
That's not good because you're not going to be able to put additional things like tools groceries any camping equipment you might want to bring with you all of that you only have 100 pounds to spare so maybe just inviting an extra person is too heavy. I used to drive trucks cross-country and one time I had a load of steel coils that was so heavy I only had enough room to put 250 worth of fuel in my truck. I'm in a truck that should be able to drive more than halfway across the country on a full tank of fuel and I had to stop every 200 to 250 miles just to top it off because from where I'm fueling up now there may not be a fuel station 250 Mi away, it may be 150 or 350 miles away!
@ratboyiscool3 күн бұрын
Flooring will help but is the ambulance sealed well? If not all the hot air will escape for nothing
@ahashdahnagila68843 күн бұрын
I saw your channel name, and I thought it said, "Hangin with the Hearse". 😂 My bad. 🎉
@HanginwiththeHursts3 күн бұрын
🤣🙌🙌
@Lee-hl3ts3 күн бұрын
Very nice .I almost bought one for the same purpose. 😢
@myrtle70433 күн бұрын
Cool but creepy 🫣
@dannyraywalker97473 күн бұрын
What’s under the hood 😅
@damerkman3 күн бұрын
How much do you weigh?
@bcallahan38063 күн бұрын
Depends on state. My state it's 10 thousand lbs is cut off point. requires commercial inspection. as well as other issues. Regardless nice job. Also water adds 8lbs per gallon and unless baffled can make vehicle unstable.
@Newchannel9o63 күн бұрын
Apocalypse vehicle?
@thinkingkingdomthoughts3 күн бұрын
I really appreciate your detailed explanations! Thank you!
@HanginwiththeHursts3 күн бұрын
You are welcome
@michelb.89533 күн бұрын
Who would want to live in a vehicle a ton of people have died in? That would be a nightmare for a Sensitive. Talk about the trauma energy in those walls.
@samfixitguy16614 күн бұрын
You gound the tough way to start it up and not what Dickenson recommended to me. Cout a disk of fiberglass cloth and place it in the bottom if the well so it can become soaked with diesel. Open the control knob all the way and let a little puddle of diesel form, soaking the fiberglass disk. Put alcohol in a squeeze bottle. Squirt some into the chamber. I dont know how much. Enough. Enough to burn for a few minutes. A tabespoon?. Stick a long grill lighter in and light the alcohol. Run the draft fan at the bottom to get the heat going. Once vaporization starts you can speed up the fan. Then once it's running nicely you can stop the fan. The Newport is great because it is a steady source of heat. I once had mine glowing red in about 10 minutes.
@MIXEDSENSE4 күн бұрын
No, because spirits can roam any dwelling, I would be scared about the people who passed away in it lol
@michaeldriscoll-n1p4 күн бұрын
Nice job Boss.
@RhondaRants4 күн бұрын
Did you only learn the exact primary structure (2x2 columns) upon inspection during demo, or did you have some other source. I've been wondering how to know the primary structure that may be hidden in various ambulances.
@HanginwiththeHurstsКүн бұрын
I knew ahead of time that most are made this way. I’m sure others are different.