HOW I DEMO AN AMBULANCE BOX (TO BECOME A CAMPER)

[@jasonmauvais7693]

I am stoked to follow along on this build! I used to be a paramedic, mostly used Horton boxes with my agency, but we had a few others scattered about. The emergency light controller is a synchronizer for the lights so they don’t cause seizures or other issues. I don’t know how much the wheeled coach modules from the 90s are worth, but I remember the modules that we had in the Horton units was about 8-10 grand to replace. I would definitely look into it, selling it might help cover some of the costs! Also, you can donate the oxygen wall valves to any local ambulance agency or fire dept to use as spares, those things are universal and do get beat up. Lastly, the big plug from near the inverter is a quick attach for jump starting the vehicle, those can be mounted in the grill or bumper and can make jumping your rig or any other vehicle super quick

[@PrivateUser1]

You should keep those lights in the back to light your camp site just led convert them so you don’t have to patch the holes

[@carlyoung412]

So, inspirational, James. Love Ruger, but Remy's added companionship seems to be a nice addition for you.

[@devirkesici7096]

Use some PPE bro not only for fiberglass thing we need you keep it up 👍

[@chuckparson6712]

Demolition is probably the most underrated task, it sounds easy but it's typically a lot of work.

[@farmboigamer9211]

Those plugs on the back of the inverters are quick connects. They work great for quick connections in a pinch. My father uses them on his snow truck and loaded fleet for jump starts and small engines like pumps.

[@robertbrodie9710]

So I just wanted to say, your videos are excellent and I admire your passion for the builds, the 7.3 Ford engine, Milwaukee tools :), and your commitment to research and quality work. Well done. If more young people had your drive to learn, work hard and grow, the future would look brighter for many.

[@78suntan]

Those anderson plugs are great I use them on my winches so my winches stays out of the weather. Plus quick connect for jumper cables.

[@BuckJones1909]

Lots & lots of work! Will you do a roof raise? Thank you, I always learn something when I watch your videos!

[@camenhodges]

Dang! Nice work. I’m doing a wheeled coach too (e450, 1998 a later year, judging by the door handles) - and it’s interesting to see how different the construction of the corners is compared to mine. Welds are still crappy, but they beefed up the structure. I love that old switch panel - I’d happily take it off your hands if you haven’t thrown it away yet

[@camenhodges]

Also I was jealous of how easily you got the stretcher mounts out until you ran into the bolts

[@brianrosado9599]

Love the trust me energy man. This makes me want an ambulance conversion

[@porkchop1142]

@expedition ranch Semi truck LED round light should fit not 100% sure about the size over in America but here in Australia there 6-7inch round or smaller

[@LoftisforTreasurer]

Your last Ambo to Overland conversion was great. This conversion is gonna be even better and I can't wait to see it!

[@rickygambill723southsideki7]

You should keep two of the red lights and put them on the back so you have extra brake lights on the top corner of the box

[@quinnhackett9565]

90 degrees sounds way better than where i am

[@trekfortruth2841]

Nice work! Did I miss it, or have you yet to do a proper introduction of your dedicated helper and her dog? Maybe that could be part of your interim episode next week.

[@peachy3299]

Can't wait to see this build finished its going to look awesome

[@DorothyRamseur]

You guys are doing an awesome job! ☮️👍

[@jordanb1357]

Just found your channel, super excited to follow along on the build.

[@davep9199]

Great content. ❤❤. Love to see builds like this. Well done

[@noah786]

Stoked to see the layout you come up with

[@matthewheinze1231]

Awesome work! Yes demo is fun but can be brutal on the body.

[@cowboyscoffee]

Thank you Remmy

[@GeorgiaOutdoorGuy]

These are awesome!!!! Love the concept, the ruggedness of the look, and the fast that you are adding a cab over section is super cool.

[@adriangoleniewski919]

Awesome work dude!!

[@David_Blong]

What a awesome video team work and the beautiful dogs such a cool video

[@ems324]

This demolition looked like a lot of fun to do. I'm an EMT on Long Island and the Agencies that I was with all used Braun Ambulances, which is the ambulance you showed rolling over in the beginning. They're the best Ambulance manufacturer's in the US, but their ambulances are much more expensive, but you get what you pay for. Wheeled Coach, Demars, Horton are all cheap crappy Ambulance manufacturers. But it's also really cool for someone like me who is used to seeing all the equipment inside the Ambulance and then looking at the interior gutted. Anyone who rides an ambulance for a job or volunteer never see the "guts" of the inside of the truck. I can't wait to see how everything comes out with this build. Excellent job by Remy too.

[@tgland02494]

It’s built a lot like a road rescue box. They don’t hold up as well in accidents. Seen a few crashes with them. They usually are totaled out.

[@mtridgee11]

Hoping you can reuse the wiring and some of the cabinets, frames and wood

[@jaystewart9947]

Nice job. Enjoying the journey and until next time 👍

[@JamesShelnutt2]

90% off price is a great deal

[@LongOffAdventures]

Cant wait for the next video

[@taurota1554]

awesome and outstanding as always.thanks for sharing and taking us along.

[@ArasPundys]

Looking forward to the build. And 10 minutes of shirtless James only helps the view count 😀

[@MrJerobona]

Great job!

[@N2NDF]

I'd keep the 450! Then you will already have a chassis already and need just a box for the next one! Also, keep one of those air tanks! Put an on board compressor. Just have the compressor maintain the air tank. And then run ports for air by the tires. Just an idea. In case tou really want to go in the backwoods! Or help someone who has a flat. Also keep some of that wire. Can be used for wiring your layout. Just trying to think of keeping costs down. Can also use the wire for the chassis wiring as well. Keep the chrome exhaust covers. Can use them with in-line fan system to exhaust for above the stove.

[@mcb2043]

Having an onboard compressor is a genius idea for a rig like this

[@caseyhanuska2677]

You should keep all the “emergency” lights around the outside and convert them into LED, takedown lights, spotlights. Can never have too many lights lol

[@MDMcVay11462]

If you ever do do this on a Chevy truck, I would suggest trying to find a 8.1 Vortec one

[@Ch1TownBusta]

Knees weak, palms are sweaty. Takin apart an ambo he swimmin in wire spaghetti 😂😂😂😂

[@flintlock539]

I enjoyed watching this interesting video

[@leercekim]

Love your videos!

[@jamesmorton8431]

You could have left the top rear red lights & wired them in with the brake lights

[@isaacthompson2260]

Hey! Hope your doing well, thought i heard you say you were from Nor Cal. Im from that area and know the Park Fire is ripping through. (It’s getting close to my hometown.) Love your build videos and hope the fire doesn’t affect your progress!

[@blaineverhelle4104]

The only reason I don't like Ford trucks is because of how the drivers set and steering wheel are arranged so close together. I can't get far enough away from the steering wheel. I like my wrist to rest on the wheel with my arm almost fully extended, and I can't achieve that in a ford. At least not any that I've driven.

[@tmmcmill]

After all said and done, do you think you would be able to tow a trailer with a jeep on the back? Would be a sweet rig for them trips to moab!

[@ExpeditionRanchTV]

Oh for sure! Bumper pull on this truck is rated for 10k and even with the camper the 550 will be well under its gross carry capacity with a trailer in tow. I wanted the 550 so I could use this to grab new projects

[@tmmcmill]

@ExpeditionRanchTV heck yeah man! Love your videos. My 10y son and I watched most of them. Keep it up!!

[@gschmidt3179]

🙂

[@OkinSold]

When looking for a truck to convert, do you think having 4x4 or a pass-through already built in is more important? Which one would be harder to add do you think?

[@AltBoomer]

4x4 would be significantly more mechanical and financial effort. If 4wd is important to you, that should be a prerequisite for the vehicle you purchase. Compared to basically cutting a hole and adding accordion boot. IMO. Personally the ability to crawl into the cab from your living space is further down the list of importance, unless you’re taking the vehicle somewhere with very aggressive climate, having to get out of the truck is not worth the trade off of losing insulation where the door and boot is. Plus remote start is probably cheaper anyway haha.

[@OkinSold]

@@AltBoomertrue. Thanks for the input

[@ronysetiawan6126]

Use glove remmy

[@minecraftanimatorsandnerfs3390]

Also I’m pretty sure nyc fire department trialed a few dodge ambulances, and like the frames cracked after like a year or two

[@elvekin]

just do it

[@Adam_Gray]

🎶Peaches come in a can - they were put there by a man 🎶 My demo tunes

[@outdoorsmansgarage]

Well if what you said about Cummins Motors is true I guess it's a good thing that Dodge didn't have anything to do with the building of those engines we can all thank Cummins for that but then again Dodge puts Cummins Motors in their trucks because they don't know how to do diesel engines and they needed to compete with Ford and Chevy

[@reidcrosby6241]

How many man hours for full strip down? How many pounds stripped? I have a stripped box or two here ... i have a complete working unit id love to strip...i like closed cell spray foam.

[@itsTomate]

11:21 the crackhead technique always works

[@MaxwellNaiker]

you should have positiond the trailer so you can just throw the garbage in

[@JosephQPublic]

Rear facing red lights are legal… front facing red lights not so much. Same with white lights - rear facing, except for backing, is illegal, but front facing white lights are legal.

[@jimmorris1002]

James, I have often wondered why the majority of the ambulances used, especially in Tennessee, are made with a Ford build?

[@reidcrosby6241]

The manufacturers need to standardize to some extent and Ford = common as pond water. Nearly ALL of the ambos and people movers (buses) in my area are Ford. In the large parts yard "junk yard" a friend owns has 100 Fords, to 20 Chevy/GMC. Dodges non existent.

[@jimmorris1002]

@@reidcrosby6241 Thank you.

[@nuada1067]

I'd probably wear a mask and gloves, there's no telling what you could have been working up into the air when tearing apart the interior 😅 it is an old ambulance box after all, the surface may be clean but deep down in the creases and cracks, who knows

[@GreatLakes247]

The only issue I see with your cummins comment is the 12v had very similar reliability to the 7.3L with way less electronics(less things to possibly go wrong) but everything on the Ford Truck makes it 100x better in every way. Good trans, less rust, better body, better interior, good rear end, stronger suspension, stronger frame, quality materials, transfer case, etc. The list goes on and on. There was no justification for a Ram except the 12v with mechanical pump.

[@Callsign_Ronin]

Sorry I’m late brother!!

[@Callsign_Ronin]

I rescued a cat my neighbors abandoned

[@Callsign_Ronin]

@ExpedtionRanchTV we’re both winners. I’ve been going thru a tough time lately. We found each other. I named him Phineas! I’m guessing he’s about 5-6 months old. They left him outside with a shoebox full of cat food. He’s slept %90 of the time since I found him today. He’s definitely a tired boy.

[@Callsign_Ronin]

I should be more clear, they moved over weekend and abandoned him outside lol.

[@mikemcgreevy7027]

Man’s got like three pick up trucks she does not use. Let me get one. I just totaled my Ranger.

[@kyleinman8017]

How old is your vizsla?

[@mysteriousoklahoma777]

Just imagine how many ppl died in the back if that ambulance😮 haunted

[@tgland02494]

The best box would be a Braun

[@calotanjungpriok]

Interesting. Where i can get/buy large size ambulance box to install on my f550 chassis frame.and is it street legal to add some roof top conversion, with iron rollbar and extra skeleton

[@robbiefriendshuh3914]

I would have saved the wiring tbh

[@reidcrosby6241]

Waaay easier to start from scratch .

[@nisagomez4366]

Compensating? 27:21

[@thundermite1241]

Id have kept the hvac unit id be nice to have sucks it was in the way

[@TheJeracuda]

lol it's been over 20 years since I've driven a manual not even sure I could anymore. If you prefer the Ford body but the Dodge Motor why not just do an engine swap with a minor amount of fabrication you could probably fit a cummins into there as I know Westen Champlin has done it with a Mustang

[@TheJeracuda]

@ExpedtionRanchTV lmao uh huh sure I did and let me guess you want me to send you money or maybe I just need to give you my full name, date of birth, and my social security number lol

[@reidcrosby6241]

Cummins = LOUD.. No real MPG advantage. I have an ole timer buddy who's done several Cummins in Ford F250/F150 swaps. Retired diesel mech He drives to Las Vegas (Pahrump area) to a second home, loaded are same MPG as PSD with his car trailer. He does it several times a year.

[@Gmgfjv]

Does the ambulance box come with the ghosts too?

[@glenfoley5228]

You tube keeps telling me that you have a new video out. But nothing is there.

[@timrodatz1274]

Super singles are good nice at the same time Not good. Reason not good your out in the wild you get a flat your screwed with a super single, with Dooley tires of you have a flat you have a trie left to get out to a safe spot to change the flat or get to a shop slowly keep the flat from flying off in pieces. It sucked when I Drove a Big Truck same thing happens.

[@reidcrosby6241]

Efficiency difference is pretty substantial. I singled out a 2003 Quigley to 19.5" rolling on rail road rims.

[@TheRedneckprepper]

You gonna sell the inverter ? what watt is it ?

[@reidcrosby6241]

Pretty common find left in ambos at scrap yards.

[@TheRedneckprepper]

@@reidcrosby6241 HUMM, not around here ??

[@LawDawg717]

The most pleasant aspect of this video was the one female in the video was actually wearing clothes and not a bikini while demoing the ambulance.

[@user-vo8ij2jj4r]

No KZbin expert but posting shorter daily or Monday to Friday or every other day might help your channel grow Clicking on these long videos feels like a big commitment. I would probably think of another fixed schedule.

[@Thesaltymedic36]

The KKK-A-1822 ambulance standard from the ambulance white pages of 1966…. Yes those were test questions 😂 don’t touch the stuff on that floor, especially the cracks 🤢

[@LongOffAdventures]

Drove a Dodge Ambulance for years. The interior does not last

[@michaeldalton7511]

$800 bucks worth of copper for sure lol

[@glenfoley5228]

You know you should introduce your girlfriend.

[@adamswiger9499]

Start at 6 am if it's hot and work till 8 pm. You shouldn't be sore or tired at your age and if you are who cares, drink a beer or two and do it again the next day

[@JosephQPublic]

“Dehydrated after a long days work? Who cares! Drink a beer, dehydrate more and try again the next day!” That’s a fine way of harming yourself early in life.

[@adamswiger9499]

@JosephQPublic I didn't say don't drink water or hydrate. A beer or 2 after working hard will not harm you. The point is working hard is ok and is easier when your younger

[@JosephQPublic]

Rear facing red lights are legal… front facing red lights not so much. Same with white lights - rear facing, except for backing, is illegal, but front facing white lights are legal.