Young Nomads Living Big on a Small Budget: Ambulance Conversion Tour

Today we get to Meet April and Devon who are a young couple who have decided to take their destiny into their own hands and live their own best lives. As they researched and learned how to best do that, they decided an Ambulance would best fit their needs and their budget. In this video, find out how they did it and how it is working our for them!
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[@felixcat9318]

The other benefit of being a liveaboard in an ambulance is that ambulances are specifically designed to exceed rollover accident survivability standards (You Tube has videos of ambulances being put through these rollover tests). Having such a strong frame supporting one's home would be quite reassuring. Ambulances tend to be well insulated too, and it goes without saying that they are meticulously built to very high standards! That white tile effect wall covering really created the home kitchem ambience and transformed the vehicle into a home. Likewise the cabinet doors, lovely, homely and warm. Sensibly, they did not attempt to fit a dedicated toilet and shower room into such a small space in which they had to live. Their solution meets their needs and that's all that counts. It was nice to hear how completely at home they felt, and having both worked on the interior it would add to that feeling of having personally built their home. No two people fit out their vehicles alike and I find it fascinating to see how different people approach the challenge, and starting off with an ambulance gives one a head start due to the abundance of high quality storage cabinets and lockers already in place. There is a growing community of ambulance liveaboards and a wealth of possibilities for layout and fit out. This lovely couple have created their cosy, comfortable Travel Cabin and its a real gem!

[@rbmh]

“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

[@dianeva5091]

Clever construction on the cabinets (rustic cottage) your rig dosen't look like an ambulance VERY NICE SETUP 🤓✌

[@eleanoraquitaine2966]

I love Devon's perspective on the history of the ambulance and any potential resident spirits. I'm sure lots of babies were born in it, too. Happy Day!

[@lisafleming9603]

Sweet thoughts!

[@dustistreet9503]

All the years I worked EMS I never thought about any restless spirits staying behind in them. I remember the first baby I delivered in one. The mother named her after me and my partner and I signed the birth certificate as the "attending physician." Dena Randi MacDaniel. Hope she's doing well and she's happy.

[@chinacreek1]

I've delivered 7 in the back of an ambulance and 3 in home as there just wasn't time. When it's time it's time. As for the spirits of the fallen we followed Native American lore and smudged after a passing.

[@eleanoraquitaine2966]

@@chinacreek1 Amazing. Such great experiences.

[@morganwoolsey1087]

Seriously tho!!!!!!❤😊 he's like what about all the great heroes of our time, the first responders who have saved loves in here..... Seriously beautiful build and beautiful people!

[@nanakarrots4325]

This is one of the best Rv home on wheels make- over that I’ve seen as of now. Great job done👏 Devon and April thanks for sharing your ideas and tips. Bob so glad that you were able to interview this sweet couple. Take care Y’all and stay safe. We are a Texan couple using a RV Casita for camping & Kayak fishing 😎

[@chip6954]

nanakarrots I was thinking the same (one of the best)...for me, it was the genuine vibe and good nature of Devin & April, plus the synergy with Bob.

[@amauryscrazyrealityshow827]

Great build and super nice couple .

[@stevoreno45]

April and Devin that's one of the best ambulance RVs I've seen! Welcome to the good life!

[@rebeccaknox4652]

You two are adorable! It’s such an awesome looking vehicle. Refreshing to see ones putting their artistic qualities into their home, good on you.

[@babayega_]

I've seen a few ambulance campers and the best thing about then it's they're stacked and packed with storage inside and out and they're made to last. No cheap workmanship. Great choice.

[@Mr.Schitzengigglez]

I sunk my life savings into building a shuttle bus, not too far north from them. A huge ash tree fell on it, before I even put insurance on it. Just found a 2005 ambulance, with a blown motor,that my 2011 6.8 will fit right into. A bit excited to move from a shuttle bus, to an ambulance.

[@tinalaplaca6638]

They are a delightful couple with a smart home on wheels

[@grannieannie1371]

That's a very cosy looking ambulance. And if ambulances didn't save more people than they lost there would be no point in having them.

[@hanginlaundry360]

I was wondering about the energies in the ambulance. Lots of compassion lingering there!

[@gypsiemomm]

"Putting social pressures aside." 🕊AMEN🕊AMEN🕊AMEN🕊 Seriously, why haven't more people just used an old ambulance for a camper van? It seems to be the perfect fit! Thank you Devin & April for so many amazing ideas!!! You are both a wealth of knowledge!

[@jimbear8888]

What a lovely couple and a great build!🚑

[@agnesdo9802]

Love this couple, and van. She is so in love with her man ❤

[@jessmedina252]

They compliment each other fairly well. such a sweet, good spirited couple.

[@user-rp7bg3hg1k]

very comfy, good looking, rv

[@kalawherry2379]

I can't wait to make our dreams of the nomadic life come true.

[@SmallADVentures1973]

Same here 😁

[@jacklandismcgowan1413]

Nice couple ,great interview ....like that rig 👍👍👍

[@CD-oq8em]

Good story and great couple showing how to live the life.

[@janedunstan1138]

This is a wonderful ambulance conversion. Gorgeous couple too.

[@IvyRosethebus]

Beautiful couple. Beautiful home. Once again, Thank you Bob & team. HOWA.

[@dustistreet9503]

Well, as a former EMT for 7.5 years I can tell you that we keep the units very clean. Constantly. If there is biowaste it is disposed off at the hospital. Decontaminated. I've been thinking of getting an ambulance as my Nomad home for awhile now. I've been in many different ones over the years and I'm really comfortable in them. I love what this couple has done with this one and great choice in the engine and diesel.

[@dianaashcraft3364]

If I didn’t know they were a couple I would have thought they were siblings, meshed together well. Nice rig. Thank you for sharing.

[@sharibarnes-amaral8629]

They are so Cool 💕 Awesome job 👏🏼 I am from Boston and it make me feel so good to see this video and help me to not be worried to get my dream to be on the road Thank you all 👍💕🤗😍

[@bambihargrove6499]

Awesome Build Love the solar 👍

[@danoc51]

Great episode! I expect there will now be a run on ambulances like there is on minivans. I'd be really interested in knowing their budget and their travel paths, and how often April plays her cello. Lots of interesting comments such as how two people harmoniously live together in a small space.

[@LoveHut4Life]

Love it! ❤️ April and Devon are good friends of ours, and their home is awesome! Bob, I feel like we have too many mutual friends not to know each other!

[@bigman19601]

Love hut what happened to them? I’m subscribed to their channel and back in June their trans went out. They just stopped posting. I love their vids. Any update on how they are doing?

[@LoveHut4Life]

Bill Public they are doing well.. not sure why they haven’t been uploading though🤷🏼‍♀️

[@jcubed821]

@LoveHut4Life You’re lucky to know such a nice couple. 😀 Their design is brilliant, makes their rig very cozy.

[@LoveHut4Life]

@@jcubed821 they are in fact wonderful people:)

[@LaCatLady]

Concerned about them. Last I heard, they were having transmission problems, I believe, and were working at WalMart to pay for repairs. Have you heard anything from them? Thank you.

[@michaelhajba9379]

Very nicely done build, and interview. Good luck to both of you on the road to adventure 👍🇺🇸

[@artatexture889]

Great Video BOB!!!!!!

[@CarlJones14]

Lovely couple and a very nice home.👍

[@babayega_]

To anyone that talks down about this lifestyle... Take a look at 21:30 and look at the surrounding areas. And tell me, do you have a view like that outside your window and your backyard? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Probably not. So knock it off.

[@shamsshams20261]

It's very smart idea, congratulations for them. Thank you for sharing Bob.

[@jessicawells3379]

I loved this rig and the couple are amazing. Positive vibes always overpower negative vibes and I really enjoyed their positive vibes. Thanks again for another great video! Please keep doing the vehicle tours! My husband and I get so much inspiration from them.

[@CarrieMtn]

I’ve seen their KZbin channel. They are interesting and their rig is nice!

[@teresaweaver6609]

Very nice, very nice ❤❤❤

[@jfrodgers7858]

WOW, so nice guys. Beautiful.

[@swaggysway5418]

Great video, thanks for sharing your journey..

[@GlendaNorris-qx3in]

What a lovely young couple. I love an ambulance build. They have it set. They said they wer'nt an electricians 17:35 . Looks great. Safe travels and God bless. 😊

[@WisconsinWanderer]

Very nice couple Bob. I must have met these two on another channel but I could a swore it was yours Bob. But anyway I wish I could swing a rig like that. I mean really that’s like utopia on wheels. Be nice to no what they have into it. Very cool!! Thanks 😎🙏

[@jonathanjacques7250]

Really nice rig! Good for them

[@AmboLife]

Thank you!

[@saltpepper1894]

good to see other MA nomads ;)

[@qtgal6710]

I’m so jealous of the lifestyle, thank you for sharing. I will continue living vicariously through all of the RV nomads.

[@susanshaver912]

I would be curious to know how and where they found their ambulance. Very nice. You find some amazing people and rigs Bob :)

[@AmboLife]

We found it on Craigslist

[@kingjesus7926]

Love this couple, such gentle and kind souls. awesome rig you got ! many blessings to you on your journey

[@gloriapeel6887]

What a great home! You both look so happy there! Best wishes from Seabrook N H .

[@stardustxx278]

Wow they did a great job that really does look so nice and cozy yet roomy.

[@nmr6988]

Great video @Bob. What a lovely couple! I really enjoy seeing couples and how they make a space work for you. I've been impressed with the converted ambulances I've seen.

[@srrfounder1]

She's not the only one traveling with a cello, I've been doing that for 30+ years now... YEEHAW!!!

[@MacgyverSharon]

Awesome set up! What a great couple & inspiring attitude! Thanks for sharing :-)

[@Nobody-wo5mb]

What a sweet couple, happy for them.

[@amauryscrazyrealityshow827]

Watching from Puerto Rico . Love your videos .

[@rwspal]

This is an incredible rig. I'm impressed with the amount of storage - and they didn't have to start from scratch! Just modify what is already there. Good job.

[@eleanoraquitaine2966]

I was taken to the hospital in a rig like that last year and I just kept thinking what a cool camper it would make. So great to see one of them converted into a home on wheels. Thanks, Bob.

[@caspernomad9262]

An excellent example of recycling an ambulance to nomad needs!! They have enhanced their skills and made wonderful improvements. They have a can do attitude.

[@reyscottm9]

Really nice build! Love the whole thing.

[@dudeski934]

Awesome job

[@laurirohr5364]

Couldn't agree more! KZbin is a wealth of DIY for any skill level. Great couple! Love that they did the work at the Home Depot. Smart😀 Cozy home. Good job.

[@Webangel1111]

I got your bumper sticker, Ambo Life, April & Devon, it's awesome!!! So happy to see you guys are okay, haven't seen you in awhile!!!

[@paula.jackson5463]

Lovely Couple and great rig, glad that they have been able to fulfill their dream!

[@marilynrenaud1892]

Good to see a Massachusetts couple. They did a great job on the ambulance. Enjoyed the tour. Marilyn from Massachusetts.👍🏻

[@aframesq]

Cute couple living the dream☮❤☮

[@mahdiomran6345]

Nice couple 💚 Thanks Bob and all the best 💚✋👏👍✌😎

[@didlidoodles343]

It is so pleasant to listen to smart and practical people. Honestly Bob, where and how do you always find such interesting people??

[@patrickconn8080]

Got to know this great couple in AZ last winter. Super nice folks!

[@r.d.ontheroad-1094]

I think you have met 2 very interesting people, with their starting point, and their perspective and the work they have done is very nice. Thanks for a great tour! Enjoy, and hope to see you on the road!

[@CurtisDrew1]

Love it, and for some reason I wasn't surprised when she showed her cello. My problem is what guitar to I bring and which ones do I leave at home. Should have stuck with a violin!

[@chasingautumns]

What were the job sites April mentioned? Thanks!

[@MrBklein31]

Another great interview! I have been looking at ambulances and the three main things that draws me to them is strong engines that have GREAT towing capability, cabinets with electrical installed, and lots of storage. I plan on using the ambulance as a mobile office, and pull a travel trailer for my living space. That way I have the space to work with A/C, power, and plenty of storage, but have a home with all the necessities like a kitchen, bed, and bathroom built for me that and made to travel. So I guess I'm kind of a nomad and a full time RVer hybrid. Thank you putting out such valuable and entertaining content.

[@hopeonthetrail6984]

Such a wonderful couple. Thanks so much Devon and April for sharing with all of us and giving us great ideas and courage to do what you are doing. Thanks Bob for your caring. Blessings, Teri

[@cathynefzger8287]

You 2 have really made a beautiful home, so much storage space!!! And it appears you both did a lot of studying and research to find the perfect equipment etc. for your home. Thinking to 2 years later when I'm viewing this you must be in Alaska, enjoy all the new and exciting adventures that lay before you. Great Job!

[@markmarkin8478]

Loved this video

[@janchapman3746]

Love this young couple. Need more of them and also adults to. There positive thoughts of lives saved in there ambulance perfect home. Yep..the babies being born . i would definately buy a ambulance. Without hesitation. Im looking forward in being a nomad fulltime..im ready. Being scared.. No time for that. If i could. I would be out of this lousey apt. In 2 hours. On the road to freedom fun and happiness. Can have car troubles in town anywhere. Help is out there on the road. There are friends on the road to. I love it. Bless.this couple. Bless you bob. You and cody are amazing. Where is cody the showman. Need him in all the vids. Love you both.

[@JustMe-pu3xm]

That’s a nice van

[@donnamount151]

I ran ambulance 9 yrs. No worries...the cleaning process is phenomenal after each run and a full disinfecting and restocking...there rules and state law's...I was captain and had to answere for everything...enjoy and be happy..😁🤩

[@lcinflorida8728]

OMG! I loved her nonverbals and facial expressions as he was addressing living in a small space and quickly resolving squabbles! Too funny!!

[@eddieneil3277]

Great job, love the color and creativity throughout!

[@sullak7]

I love how April looks at Devon. Lovely!

[@raymaroney8355]

Hi April and Devon Good to see you are doing well and are back on the road. Missed following your travels. Stay safe and enjoy the adventure.

[@bwinter3169]

What a very beautiful couple you have found, Bob. They have done a wonderful job at putting their home together; very inspirational. Blessings to you two. Jove

[@stephenbusscher]

Buen Camino :)

[@brucebryan2806]

awesome job

[@Samanthanewmexico]

brilliant!!!!

[@TheSelfEternal]

Love this! I wonder how ambulances do on gas 🚑

[@goober9983]

16 road 14 city

[@jennylawton6609]

Thank you Bob for this great interview with a delightful couple. After much vaccilating over what vehicle to invest in, I feel convinced that this is the nomad vehicle for me. Perfect size and shape and I share their belief about all the positive energy that saved lives in this space. Wonderful video!

[@dond8621]

Wow really nice van

[@pooddescrewch8718]

Repurposing wood and iron is so rewarding .

[@otispage5746]

Really cool!

[@cindywho134]

They are awesome! I appreciate their honesty about their fears and philosophy of life.

[@clovermark39]

Great couple and van set up! Who knew ambulances are good for van life!

[@lindasams6058]

I just love you guys ❤

[@cotter9751]

Thanks, Bob, for letting us meeting April and Devon. Inspiring and informational couple, wonderful look at what an Ambulance can be.

[@margaretkelly9878]

I love these two people, both individually and together. Thank you for sharing.

[@jimmyjones4095]

One of the best builds or no builds I've ever seen. Great layout of stuff.

[@lindasams6058]

Very very cute couple - you look very happy : I'm building a van 🚐 (low roof) YES - I'm afraid of being lonley ---- "70" but going for it 🎉

[@morganwoolsey1087]

These 2 might be my favorites, so far!!!!!! I might be half way thru all the tours.

[@dirktyler3643]

This is one of the best road homes I've seen. Good idea to invest in a great engine, and I've heard that ambulances are much more sturdily constructed than RVs. Wish they would have given some attention to those cool round spice jars in the kitchen.

[@merryhearts7600]

Love this couple's attitude and ingenuity!

[@auntiebb5814]

Hi April & Devon! Glad to see you are well & in good spirit & health. I have missed you and hoped you were keeping well. Please keep up your YT channel :) We all encounter hick-ups along the way. Sooo glad you are well, and back on the road following the nomad trail. I myself am currently stuck in CovidSuperVirus Lock Down in Melbourne, Victoria. Was hoping to hit the road back home in the US by at least Spring next year 2021 in my very own Ambo.... all of that is up in the Air right now...so keep going - you travelling nomads, cause you keep me projecting and dreaming. You are a great team and you are survivors! Thank You Divine :)

[@dianaj3139]

I love the answer they had at the end about what they feel about the many people who take "rides" in Ambulances... they prefer to respect the very POSITIVE aspects of what it represents: "saving lives" What a lovely couple and amazing thoughts on their new home.

[@MaryAmesMitchell]

What a wonderful couple.