4x4 DIY Ambulance Conversion | Off-Grid Overland Vehicle Tour

[@JerryArizona]

That’s awesome! You guys did a ton of work on it. It looks incredible.

[@kellyintheaz]

Thank you, Jerry! We love her A LOT.

[@WisdomInTheWoods]

Cool rig!

[@kellyintheaz]

@@WisdomInTheWoods Thank you! We love it!

[@jatorresrv]

Very nice build and a very well-detailed tour. Thanks for sharing.

[@kellyintheaz]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it. Happy New Year!

[@tommyp4728]

So sick guys!

[@kellyintheaz]

@@tommyp4728 Thank you!!

[@ambohousecamping]

Awesome build. You went with a almost identical layout as I'm working on in my e350 ambo. Great job on the first video. Looking forward to more.

[@kellyintheaz]

Super cool & thank you! I just saw the "short" you made of your ambo, & I love it! LOVE vintage trucks.

[@Spinalcell]

Sweet build, on bumpers ujoint off-road does quite a bit of custom work for E-series :)

[@anniewisecarver744]

A video about how you separated the electrical system from the front would be super helpful. Thanks!

[@kellyintheaz]

Noted! Just curious, what type of ambulance do you have?

[@anniewisecarver744]

@@kellyintheaz I am picking up a 2003 Type lll Ford e450 in a few weeks! 😀🎉

[@kellyintheaz]

@@anniewisecarver744 Excited for you! CONGRATULATIONS. I'm going to have my husband, Craig, reach out to you.

[@MacGyver2154]

I have a project for you. Trim the rear wheel wells so it matches the bigger tire diameter.

[@CharlesBrochu]

unbelievable, i dont believe it dont actually rub.

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

Thx for sharing

[@kellyintheaz]

Sure thing! Thanks for watching!

[@MacGyver2154]

I like what you have done. The minimalist water system is inspiring. I have 2 that I am thinking about what kind of build for each.

[@kellyintheaz]

You have TWO ambulances?!

[@MacGyver2154]

​@@kellyintheazYes, it's a funny story. I found a 95 that didn't run and was a little "Rough". I found a 99 on market place, guy never contacted me. I pulled the trigger on the 95 gave him a deposit THEN the guy with the 99 contacted me. The 99 ran and drove, was much better inside. 🤷‍♂️ at least I have a " parts" ambulance. I'm thinking about making the 99 a nice motor home/tow vehicle. The 95 might be used for animal rescue "Animalance"🐕🐶🐩🐈🐱🐰🐇

[@kellyintheaz]

@@MacGyver2154 That is AWESOME. We've been getting into walking shelter dogs & fostering ever since our incredible girl Kennedy passed away earlier this year. If you have social media where you share your projects, we would love to follow along!

[@HogTide_Rising]

You were in Happy Trails latest video so I followed you over. Really liked this first video so I subscribed. I’m in the midst of converting a 2012 Demer ambulance into an off grid camper. The original ambulance was 2WD and a gas engine. I’m not a fan of 4wd or diesel so I’m happy with that. I did have an ARB air lock installed in the differential though. That idea of 1/4 inch spacers between the rear wheels is something I might copy. I’m also going with a welded/riveted build rather than wood. I’m not a fan of wood for condensation and mold reasons. Also, I’m from Canada so I have more moisture issues than you do in AZ. If you’re interested you can find my conversion videos on KZbin. Hopefully I’ll run into down the road, I’ll be looking up Happy next winter when I head south.

[@kellyintheaz]

Super cool! Glad you like the video. We both just subscribed to your channel to check out your videos. We're prepping to build a house, so we've been watching a bunch of videos on doing a septic system & could use a break every so often. Hah. Sounds good! Perhaps we can have a small ambo meetup next winter.

[@billtorrence8102]

nice clean build

[@kellyintheaz]

Thank you!

[@TheDogsBox]

Could you share what air bags you went with please? Very nice rig!

[@kellyintheaz]

Thank you so much! Here are the links for the airbags along with the 2" airbag spacers Craig did: www.amazon.com/dp/B00B32DBNM?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_X8P5KXQN4V56PMQS6R64&language=en-US | www.amazon.com/dp/B09NM7M5Q8?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_CKKPGJJYPJZ0JTMVZ7DD&language=en-US

[@rongonewrong]

Nice build but I would definitely run into those laundry hooks at some point.

[@kellyintheaz]

Thanks! Hah. We haven't run into them yet. They're coated with vinyl, so if we do.. maybe they won't hurt as much? Only time will tell.. :)

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Great job explaining the setup and build 👍💪🛠📺🎬🎞🤔🦍 Will you be posting more content?

[@kellyintheaz]

Thank you so much! We'll most likely just be one of those "channels" that posts random videos every once-in-a-blue-moon. :)

[@olbird7647]

As a human Tina, I'm curious as to why you named her Tina!?!😊

[@kellyintheaz]

Hi, Human-Tina! She's named after a bad-ass/outdoorsy woman & the name just stuck. Check out @JerryArizona's better-half if you're interested! :)

[@marybjerke4735]

Would you share the brand (link) for the step you use to enter the ambo?

[@kellyintheaz]

Hi Mary! Sorry for the delayed response as I am just seeing your message now. Here is the link for the step we use (keep me posted if you have any issues with the link): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BR6F3JYB/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2S8LI99BQMA4M&th=1

[@NicoVanZyl-v8x]

Nico😍🥰🤗💓💞

[@cbskip546]

Were you able to get insurance only after the conversion? Did you change the title to RV?

[@kellyintheaz]

We've had insurance on her the whole time we've had her! Yes, once we had the toilet & sink in (I THINK that was all that was required off the top of my brain..), we had her title changed to an RV here in Arizona.

[@cbskip546]

@@kellyintheaz Thank you for the reply!

[@kellyintheaz]

​@@cbskip546 Sure thing! I'm not typically very fast at replying to messages / seeing them at all somehow, so I'm glad I saw yours.

[@adameriksson6921]

​@kellyintheaz is that insurance cheaper?

[@HappysTrails]

What an amazing build and video!! You guys did great!!!

[@kellyintheaz]

Thank you so much! One of the most fun, but also stressful projects we've taken on together. She's totally worth it though! 🎉⏰️

[@TheDogsBox]

I hope when I complete and post my build that Happy will see and comment on it! Very cool!@@kellyintheaz

[@kellyintheaz]

@@TheDogsBox What kind of build are you getting into?!

[@TheDogsBox]

I am 90% complete. 2000 E450 Wheeled Coach. Probably get an air locker for the rear, but while I originally wanted 4x4, I am giving that a pass for a while.@@kellyintheaz

[@kellyintheaz]

That's exciting! I bet you're glad to be coming up on the finish line. We hear ya on the 4x4.. QUITE the expensive conversion to have done. When we found our with it already done, be jumped on & started bidding. @@TheDogsBox

[@scottaxness3971]

Hi, could you go thru your thought process regarding the heater/cooler delete and re-install that is fed by the vans engine? I’m picking up my F450 with a 8’x13’ box tomorrow and I’m leaning towards removing that system and installing a heat pump made by Pioneer. It’s called underbench rv heat pump for $1100 if memory serves, all one box, not two separate components like a regular mini-split. My understanding is the factory system doesn’t work with the engine off(is that true?), and I want the headroom to do a standup shower in the pass thru.

[@kellyintheaz]

Craig says that you are correct that the factory system runs off of the engine. We decided to put the heater/cooler in back in as a backup (we live in the HOT-HOT-land of Phoenix, AZ), but we also typically just run the vehicle heat/cooling while driving for the "box" for our dogs' comfortability. When we stop in warm places where we need to run errands, we just keep the dogs in the "box" with the RTX-2000/12V air conditioner on. The RTX-2000 has been WONDERFUL & doesn't use much of our power. Make sure you cap off the lines to the rear if you're removing to keep the front cab operational. Sounds like you know what you're doing though! Congrats on the new rig!!

[@kvrbullit68]

Great video! Love seeing ambo conversions. I converted my 02 e450 quigley. Did some performance mods to the power stroke as well. I need to do a video on mine sometime. Happy trails!

[@kellyintheaz]

Sounds awesome! I just subscribed to your channel in case you do a tour video someday! We would love to see it.

[@terryhere3889]

Love your Ambo

[@kellyintheaz]

Thank you! She was a LOT, but TOTALLY worth it! Happy New Year!