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

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Tom is a true adventurer that wanted to build his end all camper conversion. As shown in this video, it is easy to see he may have pulled it off. In terms of getting out somewhere and staying out there, this is one of the best builds I have ever seen!
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@helgafalckenberg6635 4 роки тому

Awesome conversion, nice guy, one who knows what he wants and need! Thanks for sharing ❤️

@sandiw2364 4 роки тому

I love the clean lines & all the boxes. A very handsome build.

@sinfullyblondie 4 роки тому

Right On

@carlosreid51 4 роки тому

this guy makes the most of what he needs nice home

@sinfullyblondie 4 роки тому

@@carlosreid51 Absolutely💋

@johnpierce1307 3 роки тому

I really like the off road capacity. Sprinter vans I have ridden in do poorly if the road is not smooth.

@carlacowling1789 4 роки тому

This is, hands down, the most brilliant off-grid conversion I've ever seen! This guy has thought of everything! The renewable water system is genius!

@wownewstome6123 4 роки тому

Good comment, except the bacteria that causes Legionnaire's disease multiplies in water that is not kept a certain high temperature or cold enough. It is commonly found in municipal water, too, so likely in his system. In other words, by allowing hot water to feed back into the fresh water tank, he is warming it enough to encourage the bacteria to multiply, most likely. The Center for Disease Control has info on safe water temperatures and preventing Legionnaire's disease.

@carlacowling1789 4 роки тому

I'll look again but I think he said he had a one micron filter and UV. "For most, one micron is enough. It is estimated that this size of filter will remove 99.9% of all bacteria from water. If your water supply has already been treated with chlorine then a lot of these bacteria will no longer be present in the water anyway, and the filtration is more effective for heavy metals and other materials."

@wownewstome6123 4 роки тому

@Southern Note, thanks, good point on the filter and UV light - as long as it's for the shower and dishwashing water, too, because people have inhaled the bacteria during those activities.

@corbonzo1 4 роки тому

@@wownewstome6123 I think you may be over thinking that specific issue. He mentioned he has a 75 gallon water tank, a little bit of warm water (not even a gallons worth) put into such a large tank isn't going to impact the temp enough to cause problems

@wownewstome6123 4 роки тому

@Q. E. D., in the end, he may be doing just fine. My concerns: it's a monkey see, monkey do world, but people may miss his extra steps, such as the UV light. Also, when filters remove the disinfectants, such as chlorine, then bacteria can multiply unhindered. Plus, I just mentioned **one of the many** biological contaminants that can cause health issues.

@MarkeD213BustA 4 роки тому

Pure Magic, I cant belive nobody is talking about his thin tv on a sliding door.

@KarrierBag 4 роки тому

@avalanchesoul toilet space on my boat is same size.

@KarrierBag 4 роки тому

@avalanchesoul yup, pretty much the same dimensions as the trucks, its easy to use and i never bang my head.

@Justinfever 4 роки тому

Its 2020 bro

@MrTarfu 4 роки тому

True that would suck so bad, everytime someone goes to the bathroom your show would be interrupted.

@SheepAmongGoats 3 роки тому

Ya too small though. If that was mine it's the one and only thing I would change.

@daffertube 2 роки тому

"Following the butter" is a clever way to travel!

@007nadineL 2 роки тому

Following the butter: if the butter turns into liquid you need to go North. If the butter is rock hard you need to drive South.

@diwanthegreat Рік тому

true definition of freedom

@alejandromacias2431 3 роки тому

Maybe for future interviews you can include what the person does for a living and how much their home on wheels cost them?

@rhenmerchant5715 2 роки тому

Yeah I ALWAYS say to myself "WTF do these people do to earn money?", "Is everyone a damn youtuber?",

@oldschoolhomesteadfarm2683 2 роки тому

He said in his past life he was a pilot. Retired. Lisen dont just look!! So plenty of money. Iam sure this guy worked hard for it.

@BS-hk8yi 2 роки тому

Only poor people need this info. Dude has money. Period. I'll pick one thing for you to look up... Look up the Victron 3000 watt inverter he has... Look at that price for an idea of what kind of money he spent... And that truck definitely cost more than $16k but that's not important because you can get nice ambos much cheaper. But the tires and maintenance on that thing... And the gas.... You already know you need money for one of those so why act like you don't know?

@brettbaratheon9776 4 роки тому

I worked on an ambulance for 15 years. So many.....so many times, I thought it would be the perfect doomsday/escape/camper vehicle. Looks like I wasn’t the only one. This is freaking sweet.

@mikeflanigan4896 4 роки тому

I have watched hundreds of these build videos...maybe a thousand? This is my favorite build. Just hit every box. I love the look of others wood builds, but this is more technical and practical.

@L-Anded 4 роки тому

It made me think of a space shuttle interior.

@mixflip 3 роки тому

I love it. I noticed one switch on the panel said "pimp".

@robertumberger9331 3 роки тому

He definitely has a sense of humor! Writing on the bathroom walls!!

@Tony-rl2fr 3 роки тому

Capt. Kirk: Pimp drive full ahead, Scotty! Scotty: I'm giving her all she's got captain!

@nncoco 2 роки тому

Mood lighting I assume

@bookworm5433 2 роки тому

My favorite part was the bathroom. That is really ingenious for a small space. Very well thought out.

@saddletramp5000 4 роки тому

If I built out a tiny home on wheels, I'd do it with an ambulance. They have so much living space inside. Love your build.

@phishENchimps 4 роки тому

They arn't built to be Economical for fuel. So, great if just stationary. other wise. People pay for it. weight = $$$. If it was me. I would snag an International an extend a sleeper across the back and have a small pickup bed to keep things. same $$ more maneuverability

@G--tw2hm 4 роки тому

you wouldn't be creeped out knowing people have died in your "home" though??

@joshuaportillo4880 4 роки тому

@@G--tw2hm it was an ambulance for Yellowstone I doubt anybody died in it

@user-ht9jg2dx4v 4 роки тому

@@G--tw2hm , people probably have died in the house you live in. Or the one, that was build before on that same place your house stands now. There nothing weird or creepy about it.

@19TL85 4 роки тому

@@phishENchimps I've had this idea of doing the same.. taking an older rig with a sleeper but throwing a ambulance box on the rear... more living space and the box is already wired with great storage..

@mysterymayhem7020 4 роки тому

That is by far one of the best laid out tiny homes/ambulances I’ve ever seen

@1dpotengy 3 роки тому

this guy is AMAZING. Mam, he used every single space SO WELL DONE. I LOVE IT.

@riotzz9275 2 роки тому

i am going start building my own camper sooner would you like to be a part of my journey 😏

@stephenlockhart7406 4 роки тому

For sure going to use the garbage hole in the counter top idea. Most flawless build I’ve seen.

@ryanjetton 4 роки тому

As a paramedic, I gotta say that the idea of how many people have died in my tiny home would be a little odd to me. Haha.

@PsychoSmart 4 роки тому

After working for a service where you are in your truck all day, posted around the city, not so much.

@glsracer 4 роки тому

That would be the hardest part of getting the idea past a wife... Buuut that might make getting one at a decent price a little easier. The price gouging on large vans in the USA is insane now. Everyone seems to think their old work van is worth more because someone might do a conversion with it...

@joshuawhalen9192 4 роки тому

Just spin it . Think about how many people it saved or helped .

@glsracer 4 роки тому

Good point

@hippo-potamus 4 роки тому

Ghoooosts

@gaurav2412 2 роки тому

You will never feel alone in it , there will be alot of souls in there to accompany you !😅

@64maxpower 2 роки тому

He is the only person on YT that calls a water heater by its correct name. Love the shower/ toilet area

@ninabains4349 11 місяців тому

Tom is obviously intelligent and hard-working, but also comes across as thoughtful, kind and a man of integrity.

@frankmoran4695 4 роки тому

By far the best build I’ve seen for backwoods boondocking. Dude could easily sell his builds for big money. Livin the dream.

@MProper 4 роки тому

"That goes in the ...ahm ... yellow tank, I call it." :D Great build, with no wood, that's so rare! Good style, I like it.

@amywalker7515 4 роки тому

Maybe the "yellow tank" is the street.

@blessingnyapokoto9283 10 місяців тому

I have been following ambulance and box truck conversion for a long time but this is the best by far

@johnd843 3 роки тому

I have had a E-350 4x4 van since 97. Your Chevy Ambo is very cOOL, I have also went with Victron Multi-Plus with Battleborn LifePro. My truck is for work and I am a Civil Engineer / Surveyor. I have dreamed about this truck for the last 10 years. I new what i wanted since 1987 and now I have it. Your truck is WOW. Great job and keep reaching for your dream. BUZZ

@africankoolaid3924 4 роки тому

Imagine hallucinating in the desert ,out of water and lost and see this thing.. talk about a mind trip

@jesse44991 4 роки тому

This is probably the coolest conversation I've ever seen.

@faggianogeuiseppi5135 2 роки тому

That fridge set has to be one of the coolest.

@zapfanzapfan 4 роки тому

That's a heck of a big ambulance!

@TheWillingCoyote 4 роки тому

Impressive conversion. A lot of comments about dead or suffering people in ambulances. Not only was it that this one was only used at Yellowstone for ten years, more likely saving lives, treating exposure, dehydration and bee stings, but also, what does it matter. Don't people realize that many subways, bridges, dams and hotels, etc. have had deaths occur in their construction ? How many homes do they think there are in which the owner had died in it.

@TomRoszko 4 роки тому

Thanks for that, I obviously agree.

@ChadForquer 4 роки тому

As a first responder I work with the fire department all the time. I never thought about using a ambulance as a RV. It’s a great idea because they are designed to conserve space and have lots of storage. Your build is both simplistic and beautiful. You could probably make money making them for people if that’s something you enjoy.

@frugalspoon1446 2 роки тому

Great build. An ambulance would be my pick. Big, sturdy, and a proven vehicle.

@brianwalden9926 2 роки тому

The "butter method" ... pure genius!!

@azuritet3 4 роки тому

"I follow the butter." Genius.

@777arc2 4 роки тому

Except butter melts at like 90 degrees so I rather follow the coconut oil (76 degrees it melts)

@FrancisSiuChock 3 роки тому

Absolutely one of the best layouts and builds I've seen. Only makes sense that it was built on an Ambulance frame, already purpose built for the road and you know it is ready to take a pounding. FREEDOM -- exactly what you have created! Congratulations!

@catherinenelson4162 2 роки тому

Love your home: especially the bathroom sink! All tiny homes should have a bathroom sink, because bathroom germs don't belong in the kitchen!

@beaulah_califa9867 2 роки тому

SO MANY PEOPLE LOVED THIS GUY. Amazing!

@GamingMaster007 4 роки тому

"previous life i was a pilot" i hope he means like before he moved on to living in this ambulance etc lol

@hotofftheveganpress7010 4 роки тому

Silver Haste rotfl at your comment especially b/c he converted an ambulance.

@drinkmoreorganicplants9459 4 роки тому

@@hotofftheveganpress7010 A pilot in his previous life understands completely how to live in small spaces. He also has nerves of steel. Great under pressure with a great sense of humor.

@texasoutlook60 4 роки тому

This camper yells " Just leave me the H__L Alone". Awesome! Well thought out design. Blessings to follow you on your journey! ~Sidney

@JamesRichardson3rd 3 роки тому

I love your "van" and the lifestyle you are living. Now I am search the web for used ambulances. Stay happy and safe my friend.

@mikeirvine9340 3 роки тому

I am so impressed. This setup he has done to the Yellowstone park ambulance is exactly the same as a nuclear submarine. It’s only limitation is the amount of food it caries. Actually, if you were to harvest food from the wilderness even that wouldn’t present an issue. If we ever get over run by some enemy or some catastrophic thing happens to our country, I want to be with this guy. He can literally disappear for a very long time. One thing I just thought of is that he is also limited by how much fuel he carries unless he just finds a place he loves and parks it there until its safe to go get or steal fuel some place. Outstanding!!!! I would love to find out what this all cost him. I bet its a lot less than most people think.

@curtisforbes8650 4 роки тому

Your presentation was spot on. I like your modesty and Peter Pan desires with your adventures. You deserve long life with all its rewards.

@TomRoszko 4 роки тому

Very nice Curtis. Thanks for the comment to offset some of the negativity. May karma give you all that you deserve.

@susanmboudreau 4 роки тому

So much storage and really the best part are the windows awesome

@awp_shazbot 4 роки тому

That electrical system is pure art.

@marcusbryant2007 3 роки тому

of all the off the grid tiny home, for me this is the best and all the priorities that i want (potable drinking water, shower, toilet, 4x4, self-sustaining power, etc.)

@Mr5248701 4 роки тому

Genius where he put the bathroom... So Compact and doesn’t take away from the space. I want 1 so bad man

@danielsweeney6742 4 роки тому

I like the term "follow the butter" ' I've heard the line chasing 70. Nice job!

@ticouna 2 роки тому

love the shower toilet compartment and that you did not lose the pass-thru

@Tragic_Monster 3 роки тому

The thought and planning that went into this build is simply amazing! Incredible!

@como5555 4 роки тому

This absolutely, hands down, has to be one of the best ambulance/van conversions I have seen and believe me I have viewed hundreds. The pure creativity and ingenuity utilized in the build is just amazing not to mention the superb craftsmanship. So well thought out. I am planning/implementing a conversion and this video forced me to ball up the project plans to rethink aspects of the plan I have not started and/or redoing aspects of the plans that have been implemented. So, I kinda love/hate this video at the same time...lol. It is definitely making me step my game up...lol Seriously, excellent excellent work on the ambulance build and thank you for helping me see my short sightedness...lol...wish you happy and safe travels...

@Hyperchaosbringer 3 роки тому

I'm getting a you must be a master carpenter vibe from all of the videos I have seen on Van builds

@sirtroyo 3 роки тому

All that cramming and there's still room for a full size stereo and sub.... Kudos man, you got my thumbs up!

@ebbonemint 4 роки тому

This is my favorite build by far, Absolutely beautiful. It’s like we share the same imagination.

@vanjoy1781 4 роки тому

I wish i had a fingertip of his knowledge when i did my build. I dont have electricity or plumbing! I have an amish camper home. Man he is awesome and I love his home!!

@jimmydickson8854 2 роки тому

That’s a big rig no problem living in there ,you got everything a person needs

@jasonarcher7268 3 роки тому

Best RV ive ever seen. That guy is a genius.

@robertsifuentes5210 2 роки тому

This is the best ambulance conversion I've seen. I would love to have something like this. Awesome job!!! Congrats

@BillBlast7372 4 роки тому

***THIS IS AN FREAKING AMAZINGLY WELL THOUGHT OUT & CONSTRUCTED ALL-PURPOSE VEHICLE.....GREAT JOB REUSING SO MUCH OF THE LOW USED AMBO!!!!!***

@bigjohn3609 4 роки тому

This guy is a genius! I'm a lurker but if I were to build, or have something built, this guy would be my muse.

@Aluminio258 2 роки тому

You should write a book about RV Space Management with your unit as an example. I really admire your job and the way you describe it. Thanks a lot!

@alphatruckhouse8223 4 роки тому

"TOM IS A MAGICIAN" that is one beautiful conversion rig ! , Thank you for sharing this !! Have a Happy New Year 2020 .....

@CrimFerret 4 роки тому

That's a really neat conversion and having all the heavy duty compartments, fittings, wiring, etc would definitely be an advantage. Also, the box is a box, not a curved van body so probably easier to do the needed construction part.

@donalddodson7365 2 роки тому

Well done. Thank you for sharing. (In 1974 I was the M-F Driver for a Modulance box on 1 ton chassis cab. I can still hear the portable oxygen "E" cylinders clanking in my mind, and the click-clack of the emergency light flasher behind my head.)

@JohnWick-su2nh 3 роки тому

What’s up with the thumbs down? I get it. You have the right for your opinion, but come on; the dude didn’t have to do this at all. These are very important lessons for free. Don’t be a hater. Be grateful.

@deputydonutlife3745 2 роки тому

Fantastic build! This is beyond perfection. I’d love to build one with his blueprints.

@Michiel1972 3 роки тому

I have seen many campervan videos and think this is the best one I have seen yet. I'm a mountainbiker who wants a van/camper with a proper shower and toilet enviroment in it.

@MarioMartinez-is1cg 3 роки тому

Okay I've seen old school busses and other setups I never thought of a old ambulance! Genius! This set up is REALLY nice you did a great job and living the dream.

@itsmecandi9951 4 роки тому

This is an awesome video. The gentleman explained things very well! I love the inside! Especially the bed. It look comfy

@holly7010 4 роки тому

Wow simply amazing build, great craftsmanship - rock solid ideas.

@zelda401 2 роки тому

I had 2 vanagons too. And I'd want a repurposed ambulance as a permanent tiny home.i'd keep it more ambulance just adding an appropriate bed, stove, fridge, head,sink, shower. Unfortunately health has deteriated and I live vicariously thru Utube videos and have so many ìdeas for my dream rig. Thank you for the tour and talk and im sorry your first vanagon burned as so many have. Happy safe travelling

@EromliG1995 6 місяців тому

This is upsetting. This guy has put in all the work that I have yet to put in and has the rig of my DREAMS! In all seriousness this is an awesome rig and a great video.

@beautoxxbeautoxx 4 роки тому

Oh wow, this guy is Talented! If he designed and built these I'd definitely get his help😄 his layout is amazing!

@brendaswann7292 4 роки тому

What an amazingly well thought out and built home. That is one lost box that I would love to find. My bus build will try to incorporate some of your ideas. I so appreciate your sharing. Safe travels. 🇨🇦👏🏽🚌👏🏽🇨🇦🙏🏼

@luisv7117 3 роки тому

That's a real layout for the water pipes, very professional..wow great idea I love it

@Mic9Lives Рік тому

This is amazing! You thought of everything. Especially love the high windows that you don’t have to crouch to see out of and the sunroof over your pillow versus over your feet. ❤❤❤

@RamblinAround 4 роки тому

Best build I've seen, very well thought out.

@abc-wv4in 3 роки тому

I love the white inside, makes it light. So many conversions are dark and dingy looking.

@OO-xv4mk 3 роки тому

10/10 I thought he has everything except for a bathroom, then he slides out the secret door

@billjoe39 3 роки тому

@@OO-xv4mk bathroom even has graffiti, to boot.......disappointed not to see a built in jacuzzi though ( laugh)

@Mr.B.B.Wolfman 3 роки тому

This is my top one. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/b2l2gX2WpHqImHU.html

@bodavis3819 3 роки тому

I agree, best one I've seen. Seems like allot of space, it's kind of amazing. Makes me want a ambulance.

@jdog4534 4 роки тому

"Following the butter." I love it!

@ricktruman1416 3 роки тому

The low ceiling over the toilet is genius

@mikegeorgakis8313 2 роки тому

This dude is hell'uv smart yet so laid back. I guess that's what live in a free and easy lifestyle will do to you. Kudos brother.

@loriw2661 4 роки тому

This is BY FAR the best DIY RV I have EVER seen. What an amazing job you’ve done. Thank you for sharing this!!!

@Badgeweefixstuff 4 роки тому

Now that is one well built unit wow. He got it all covered awesome overlander awesome video as always very good Chris 👍👍👍🇨🇦🛠🇨🇦🛠

@tomwilliam5118 2 роки тому

That is the best ambulance conversion I have seen

@4xYotax4 4 роки тому

I've been traveling Baja my entire life and just started seeing these monstrosities there the last few years. Amazing builds, but I find it funny that the favorite spots I have gone to through the years, these trucks would not be able to get to. Best to keep it light and simple with a small tent and go back for water when you need it.

@wilfredolopez4768 4 роки тому

That is a bad ass camper , love everything about it , beautiful job

@LumenateTV 4 роки тому

This thought to convert an ambulance to an RV crossed my mind literally the other day.

@KitKatToeBeans 4 роки тому

The bathroom and especially the toilet area is pretty ingenious 🚽

@minnesotasalamander5913 2 роки тому

Coolest Ambulance build I've seen.

@PaulJRoberts1 4 роки тому

When you opened up the electrical box you should have had a heaven sound😍 all that victron👌🏻😍

@BlueDually4x4 4 роки тому

Actually a pretty solid conversion. Might have to keep an eye out for a medium duty ambulance.

@PCraig 3 роки тому

One neat build... Never thought of turning a ambulance into a Rv. You did great job on it. From texas

@ahondaguy2003 Місяць тому

I think it was you I saw yesterday on the frontage road of I-10 N of Tucson S of Casa Grande. It was the red around your grill that made me believe it was you! I pulled off to try and flag you down Tom but wasn’t robust enough in my method. After getting some fuel I passed by you again but it was a ways until the next exit so I just kept going. I was going to tell you face to face that your Ambo Conv is one of my inspirations and that I appreciate what you share!

@robertwillis4061 4 роки тому

Didn't think was any space left inside the van with the number of exterior lockers

@aproudasia9529 4 роки тому

As a electronics guy. That thing is beautiful mounted. (He showed at the start).

@Skydiggz 2 роки тому

Best one I’ve seen for an ambulance

@sdmakeupandentertainment 2 роки тому

This is by far my favorite because it has everything you need. Bathroom, kitchen, and that fridge is the right size. Haha. Love it.

@Berncarp707 4 роки тому

Great build. Thanks for sharing.

@Saavik256 4 роки тому

This is such an amazing conversion! I'd love to have something like this :)

@MR_R.o.b.o.t.o 3 роки тому

Best, NICEST, RV CONVERSION EVER. NICE and bright! Everything you could need or want!!!

@MyWayofEverything 4 роки тому

this is incredible. such attention to detail. I feel like anyone would be honored to own one of your vehicles... you know that everything is done right and done to last.

@64maxpower 4 роки тому

He did an amazing job