Over the past year, we’ve taken the ambo from NC to Maine and back. About to head to Kentucky for a few days. We spend time camping on our property for a few days here or there just to get away. We were able to squeeze a futon style queen bed that sleeps surprisingly well. Recently added Starlink and HVAC mini split. Currently have 1800w of solar and 400ah of batteries. Will probably increase that soon. It’s a beast to drive, but people get out of your way.
I am debating between two e450 vehicles for my conversion (ambulance vs shuttle bus) and my biggest concern (or curiosity, really) is diesel. I've heard around that diesel is a great option for these types of full time conversions, however I dont know much about them or why.
Also, for our conversion we will be figuring out a way to store and transport my 2 motorcycles along with us (2 liter supersports, about 450lb each). Ultimately we may have to trailer them, however we are considering a way to put them actually inside the living space or building a garage of some sort.
All that to say, along with the conversion, we will be quite heavy.
Any advice for diesel vs gas? Ambulance pros are obviously electrical already set up, aluminum box vs fiberglass, storage, etc. But the shuttlebus with the Triton v10 gas engine is more of a blank slate (which may be better for design).
Would love any insight you guys have!
I have a 2005 for E450 ambulance that I built into a camper. I'm getting ready to move into it in 2 weeks and ive been looking everywhere for insurance. Ive tried every carrier that i can think of. Nobody will touch it, if anyone has any advice on who i could go through it would be greatly appreciated.