Life On The Road In An Ex-Ambulance Camper

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  • Опубликовано: 13 дек 2024

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  • @roadmaster935
    @roadmaster935 6 лет назад +702

    Whatever you do, please keep that badass metallic blue on it. It looks amazing

    • @SirChubbyBunny
      @SirChubbyBunny 5 лет назад +28

      That with some silver accents would be super badass.

    • @endlessjourney6149
      @endlessjourney6149 5 лет назад +29

      No doubt, looks so good. Not used to seeing Ambulances in that colour.

    • @endlessjourney6149
      @endlessjourney6149 5 лет назад +11

      I was looking at some for sale. They're surprisingly cheap.
      @Lucas Cruz

    • @mistrotech8894
      @mistrotech8894 5 лет назад

      I wish it looks more like a house with wood and a white wall

    • @H4lminator
      @H4lminator 5 лет назад +5

      The color, and even the striping is supercool!

  • @Jdspatches
    @Jdspatches 6 лет назад +19

    I’m an EMT and I was cracking up when you opened the backboard compartment and said “maybe a surfboard could go in here..” 😂😂

  • @TheJayair
    @TheJayair 6 лет назад +20

    Bryce, you and Russa are living the life, simple yet magical. You have both found your Zen and I have Mad Respect for both of you. Thank you for sharing what has been a continuous epic journey, here's to many more.

  • @Mr.Schitzengigglez
    @Mr.Schitzengigglez Год назад +2

    I never planned on an ambulance, either.
    Bought a shuttle bus.
    Turned it into a house.
    A tree fell on it.
    Now, I've bought an ambulance, to put my systems into.
    I got it for very little money, because the engine was blown.
    Currently swapping the engine from the bus, to the ambulance.
    I paid less for the truck, than I would charge to build cabinets, half the quality of the ones in the ambulance. Paid $10k for the bus.
    Got the ambulance for $1750.
    Same box as yours.

  • @thisguy4614
    @thisguy4614 5 лет назад +6

    Yall are a national treasure, this "campulance" tiny house tow truck is genius! Perfect for week long trips to state/national parks! Thanks for sharing & keep up the great work! Love from USA, glad yall are here to showcase your effort & travels for the community!

  • @johnrideout5056
    @johnrideout5056 6 лет назад +226

    OMG PLEASE keep the blue!!! Our units here in Canada look NOTHING like the one you have. It is beautiful and it would be a shame to see it covered or painted. I would keep it the way it is but I know you want to or maybe need to remove the star of life but maybe just remove or cover up the pin and snake and do something that works with the star and worry more about removing the markings on the rear of the unit. Just my 2 cents worth about the unit. Good luck and I look forward to seeing what you guys come up with!

    • @deanfirnatine7814
      @deanfirnatine7814 6 лет назад +18

      I agree, best looking ambulance I have ever seen

    • @ericb9345
      @ericb9345 6 лет назад +2

      That’s a great blue! Our trucks are black and gold, which is much better than the white ones we used to have.

    • @benking9503
      @benking9503 6 лет назад +5

      That blue is as sexy as his mrs, I actually thought he had it painted himself, would be a nutcase to change it

    • @joellouisfire
      @joellouisfire 5 лет назад +3

      I even love it with all the markings, such a unique look and they work as a reminder of what it used to be. So cool.

    • @AzulInfinito8585
      @AzulInfinito8585 5 лет назад

      Blue is nice yeah but removing the medical symbols is a must .It would be preferable to take advantage of plotting on a starry night scenery ,sea decorations or something like that.However fuly agree its a beautiful blue

  • @oQsR
    @oQsR 6 лет назад +358

    $15k for all of that in that pristine of condition is a steal! Great find. Can’t wait to see what you do with it and how it turns out!😄

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  6 лет назад +24

      It definitely was such a great deal. We can't wait to get stuck into the conversion now!

    • @Mr.Beastforpresident
      @Mr.Beastforpresident 6 лет назад +5

      Living Big In A Tiny House How did you guys find it forsale? Also did it take a while to find?

    • @Grevlain
      @Grevlain 6 лет назад +4

      15K - not bad at all. I'm working on a non-profit, and this sort of option would be ideal. Are deals like this around often? I wonder.

    • @TheHillbillyHybrid
      @TheHillbillyHybrid 6 лет назад

      qsrxo that’s a steal

    • @rcairforceone
      @rcairforceone 6 лет назад +4

      You'd be hard pressed to find a 75K miles Duramax pickup for 15K, and this is a 4500 medium duty chassis. @I Know You're Right But you can find surplus deals but nice gems like this are pretty rare. Most places don't retire vehicles until after they've had a long service life, normally pushing 200k miles in something like this. The power train is rock solid, you'd be hard pressed to overload it, and it tows great. Not much more you need! I look forward to seeing the solar and bedding solutions they come up with.

  • @nearthgg
    @nearthgg 5 лет назад +26

    I use to be an Emt, I love how the ambulance looks filled with coffee and clothes instead of the medical stuff ❤️

    • @bryanfeliciano4102
      @bryanfeliciano4102 4 года назад +1

      Same,I hope they power washed it tho 😂
      Got those gloves out from under the console

  • @carlgreeno3076
    @carlgreeno3076 3 года назад +2

    Oh my gosh, $15K is crazy good for the price of it. Wow. I am a paramedic and our trucks aren't even that nice and our trucks are over $200k brand new. You got a great deal. Also your campulance has great neat drawers and space. Sweet truck. Have fun!

  • @kevinpitts22able
    @kevinpitts22able 5 лет назад +1

    I’ve been looking at vans, and school busses, and camper trucks and I never thought to convert an ambulance! That is f-ing brilliant!!

  • @maricarmenfigueroa8420
    @maricarmenfigueroa8420 6 лет назад +36

    SHOUT OUT TO RASA for always making amazing edits! Love her creativity! Another great video!! Congratulations on this great purchase here in the US!

    • @vancamerawoman7399
      @vancamerawoman7399 5 лет назад +1

      definitely...Rasa does a,brilliant job of making everything look so fantastic.

  • @twominutetips
    @twominutetips 6 лет назад +339

    Major score on your "CAMP"-ulance - love it. I'm seriously looking forward to this redesign as I think your tiny house design was da bomb. Thank you so much and wishing you both well on your continued adventures. Looking forward to much more.

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  6 лет назад +4

      Thanks so much! :)

    • @jas_bataille
      @jas_bataille 6 лет назад +2

      Used ambulances are quite common on the used market. I have no idea why they're not more popular for conversions... they have all storage built-in, space for a bed, and a crew to work around it. The prices are right tho, since whole fleets need to be replaced every couple of years, and no one want used ambulances.
      You might wanna choose one without the original ambulance paint and symbols tho xD

    • @foxxfury145
      @foxxfury145 6 лет назад

      Do the lights and sirens still work??

    • @101doreen
      @101doreen 6 лет назад

      Same.

    • @Sig721Tau
      @Sig721Tau 6 лет назад

      @@livingbig
      Keep the blue color on it and get rid of any ambulance markings such as the snake. Also, remove the big ass horn on the hood and remove some of the warning lights. Maybe you could add a roof scoop on top to make it more aerodynamic due to the back half being so square. I mean, the camp-ulance has the aerodynamics of a barn door. Lol

  • @Sandy-be8wq
    @Sandy-be8wq 6 лет назад +4

    My first reaction was a camping office/play vehicle, an extension of the tiny home. I share your excitement on this, what an awesome find!!!

  • @daleandcolleen4059
    @daleandcolleen4059 5 лет назад +272

    Hi, did you ever complete and film the conversion of this Ambulance into a Campulance? If so where would I find the video.

    • @kristinebryant9038
      @kristinebryant9038 4 года назад +5

      Yeah I want to see too!

    • @mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310
      @mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310 4 года назад +10

      I’m guessing the ‘rona put a spanner in the works... they mentioned they were heading back to nz shortly and now they’re probably stuck in nz until borders eventually open up.

    • @designdoctor247
      @designdoctor247 4 года назад +3

      I was wondering this toooo

    • @danle746
      @danle746 4 года назад +3

      What a great deal, can't wait to see what the finish conversion looks like!! Great find.

    • @ernalucas3345
      @ernalucas3345 4 года назад +3

      I was looking for it as well - didn’t find it though

  • @michaelsmith9308
    @michaelsmith9308 3 года назад

    That ambulance as it is is great! The storage a fridge that's original, oh my....the storage and cabinets are built to extra ordinary standards and to finish it off the walk through from the front cab is awesome!

  • @carriewh
    @carriewh 5 лет назад +6

    This is hilarious, my husband thinks I'm nuts because I too have been looking at ambulances for conversion into a camper. For the bed I've been picturing a piece of padded wood maybe that drops down and latches from the wall behind the "sofa". I look forward to seeing yours come to fruition, mine is just a dream I think.

  • @susanhernandez8088
    @susanhernandez8088 5 лет назад +124

    Today is 08/15/2019... Would love to see the finished campulance! Because she is seriously " badas*" love it! 👍👍👍

    • @paullessard
      @paullessard 5 лет назад +20

      Yeah! It's almost a year, what's going on with the campulance?!

    • @benjamynn1989
      @benjamynn1989 4 года назад +11

      It’s April 23rd 2020... still nothing

    • @bloodmoneyhistory6845
      @bloodmoneyhistory6845 4 года назад +1

      tillallareoneluv yeah same lol 😭

    • @charleschan4636
      @charleschan4636 4 года назад +2

      Today is Aug 11th 2020...still nothing

    • @bal590
      @bal590 4 года назад +1

      Its 08/20/20

  • @earl-grey-milk-tea
    @earl-grey-milk-tea 6 лет назад +18

    9:11 i notice a bit of a gap between the long seat cushions and the wall. If you remove the backrest and maybe the big grey thing on top at 10:18 you could easily install a fold-down bed that could either rest on the seat cushions with a bit of additional support, or just go over the cushions without touching them. There's definitely enough horizontal floorspace for a walkway and bed.

  • @lynnewilson5385
    @lynnewilson5385 4 года назад +1

    I know you probably already have the conversion done but I just saw this video. My suggestion is that you go in so the wall cavity over the bench area that you said you wanted to keep and do a Murphy bed. They are so convenient during the time you are not sleeping you can still entertain and use the bench like you want and then at night you pull your bed down and it can be a very nice bedroom for the 2 of you.sorry I'm too late with my idea but I just found this video. Good luck in your travels and may god bless an protect you. 😊❤👍

  • @barbarapritchett58
    @barbarapritchett58 4 года назад +2

    I sometimes wish I could do the tiny house. I enjoy watching you and your wife. But you bring so much joy watching others in their country and life style I love it.

  • @dastrnad
    @dastrnad 6 лет назад +22

    Maybe use a hammock for a second sleeper over the twin mattress? That would allow extra sleeping without losing any of the seat storage

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  6 лет назад +9

      Definitely. A hammock will have to be involved somewhere, because I just love them! Would be cool to do a set-up with a hammock between the campulance and the tiny house too.

    • @dootu
      @dootu 6 лет назад

      @@livingbig It's a pity that there isn't more height to play with, it would give some more options. Lift the roof!!!

  • @JohnCantey
    @JohnCantey 5 лет назад +8

    Love your content. I am working on bringing tiny monolithic domes to many people. I work in automotive. Keep about $5k set aside for repairs. Your tires will now cost 300 to 500 each and you will need to go to a dealership or big rig tire shop. Brakes and engine work are much more expensive. Similar to a class A motor coach. The engine and trans are same as a 1 ton so more than regular vehicle but not in outer space like the Caterpillar engines in the coaches. Great buy!!!! I love it. I really enjoy your content. I want you to love this vehicle. I don’t want you to loose that joy due to an unexpected repair.

  • @Shadow2084
    @Shadow2084 6 лет назад +62

    GREAT bargain Bryce and it's going to make a fabulous campulance! I'm totally in love with the thought of this beautiful vehicle being converted into your very own 'tiny house on wheels'. You never cease to amaze Bryce - best of luck to you two and be safe on America's highways my friend. Take care. ;-)

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  6 лет назад +3

      Thanks so much Charles! We are so excited for this project and can't wait to get stuck into it, and our future travels! Take care! :)

    • @annecollins1068
      @annecollins1068 6 лет назад +1

      @@livingbig Bryce cant wait for the changes in the future..

  • @kevinswinyer3176
    @kevinswinyer3176 4 года назад

    I used to be an EMT, and have operated out of these Modular Style Ambulances, and the Stainless Steel Overhead Grab Bars are in place to assist you with getting into your turnout gear when enroute to an Accident Scene, they also come in handy when moving around to work on a patient during transport to the Hospital. The Bed can be made in a way that it could be folded up along the wall when not in use, and then dropped down when the 2 of you are ready to go to sleep.

  • @lilianaprina5991
    @lilianaprina5991 3 года назад

    Adorable and is better than sleeping in a tent. I love the natural building of the ambulance.

  • @GoneBroke
    @GoneBroke 5 лет назад +32

    Have you thought of a Murphy style bed system, that way you can retrain floor space?

  • @adammacleod925
    @adammacleod925 6 лет назад +185

    Campulance, lmao I'm dying at how casual you talk about it.

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  6 лет назад +10

      :)

    • @Luckie382
      @Luckie382 5 лет назад

      Living Big In A Tiny House
      Why not a bathrm/shower area by kitchen or somewhere. U didn't mention something thats key for me. ❤️ ur channel tho.

    • @Luckie382
      @Luckie382 5 лет назад +2

      Living Big In A Tiny House
      11/30/19, update on conversion or did i miss it?

    • @NomaddUK
      @NomaddUK 4 года назад

      @@Luckie382 Please, can you use a modern date system? ddmmyyyy. Why would anyone think putting the smallest search term in the middle of two larger ones. Become a coder and you will see how ridiculous the american date system is. Your date everywhere else in the modern world looks like you have the 11th day of the 30th month. Rant over :o)

  • @SuperDrummerJay
    @SuperDrummerJay 6 лет назад +5

    Looks identical to the Kodiak my old volunteer dept still has in service, except ours was purple where yours is blue. And no, (to Mary Ellen's comment) not all had a sink. Ours was a full-time emergency response rig. Those hand rails came in really useful when you were going from one end of the rig to the other for supplies while in motion. FYI: The lock on the fridge was there so that only paramedic and a-level EMT's had access to medications and certain supplies that b-level EMT's were not trained or allowed to administer. (which makes no sense, because if you only had a paramedic and a b-EMT on board, and the paramedic needed the b-EMT to get a controlled med for them, then the code lock becomes useless. Our med safe used a key...)

    • @SuperDrummerJay
      @SuperDrummerJay 6 лет назад

      Oh, and since it was a recurring issue on our department's Kodiak, check to see if yours has the airbag suspension in the back. It was really useful to raise/lower the height of the rig, but ours always seemed to have reliability issues. If you don't have the air ride, don't worry about it. But if you do, its probably something you wont need in a camper, and you might want to look at converting it to a traditional setup before it flakes out on you. Also, keep in mind, mileage on fire service apparatus is pretty irrelevant. Our ambulance would idle for hours on end at a fire scene or on standby at events. Its not the odometer that counts, the important figure is engine hours.

  • @davidr6447
    @davidr6447 3 года назад

    Driving is the absolute best way to see America! So many places to go and so many things to see!

  • @soniarodriguez4276
    @soniarodriguez4276 4 года назад +2

    I'm retired from EMS 28 years of service, I too oftened thought about converting an ambulance into a camper although I haven't been able to yet.But man...this does bring back memories! Would love to see her in civilian life :)

  • @aky19832001
    @aky19832001 5 лет назад +14

    That's a genious idea. Honestly. Its sturdy, rugged, capable and frankly. Who the hell messes with an ambulance. And you can get away with parking many places.

    • @jeanburk9539
      @jeanburk9539 5 лет назад +1

      Extra secure too. But I would still add some cameras and an internet connection to them, internal as well as external. Some people make a career out of challenging break-ins. And there is always the driver who gets out to pay for gas leaving his door open and girlfriend in the back.

  • @Alessandrapgd
    @Alessandrapgd 5 лет назад +3

    It's been such a pleasure to follow you and see how woderful life can be even if we are in a small space. I've been telling myself that we do not need too much to be happy and I've been trying to take this as a rule to live by. Life is so much more than possession. Thank you, Bryce for hosting such an amazing series that shows us that living is fun and we must seize it by the nature and with the ones we love. 😊🙏❤🇧🇷

  • @colinmcdonald7591
    @colinmcdonald7591 6 лет назад +56

    put a skylight in the rear cabin. Ambulances make amazing reuse vehicles for all sorts of things. Big fleet units are always well maintained and a diesel is hardly even broken in at 75K miles :) I had one that I got for $500 and we gutted and put all wood paneling in along with a Maple hardwood floor. We built a drop down bed platform so that we could have a large bed, but one that would stow away when we wanted to move around and use the kitchenette or just hang out when the weather wasn't cooperating outside. Another nice addition would be a side awning so that you can cook and relax outdoors even in fowl conditions.

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  6 лет назад +8

      Some great ideas there, and it sounds like you've done a fantastic conversion yourself! What a cool project. It's hard to beat a maple hardwood floor!

  • @darrenchipman1662
    @darrenchipman1662 5 лет назад

    Love the shorts. As far as the Campulance goes, lift the roof. Put your switches by the side entrance, maybe on a small pony wall. Diehard fan of the tiny house movement. Keep filming guys. Darren Chipman.

  • @robertportersc
    @robertportersc 4 года назад

    That was a nice find!
    Ideas: gut the rear driver's side corner and make that a wet head.
    Replace the bench cushions with a jack knife bed.
    Make the desk your kitchen but have inserts that can make it a smooth top work surface so it does double duty.
    Hope this helps.

  • @SN-gc3vc
    @SN-gc3vc 5 лет назад +3

    Love this idea! Never thought about an ambulance as a camper but it has so much potential! If you want to keep as much as possible from the Original interior I would install a bed that you can pull down from the backdoor. It would mean you cannot use it as an entrance anymore, but if the bed is down, you can still open it and when the bed is up against the door, you have the side door which you allready use as mean entrance and the entrance from front. Blankets and Pillows go in the sofa storage. Your kitchen counter idea is perfect I think and I would put a sink right where that drawer is. For cooking and heating use solar as much as possible. Get an Instant Pot, you have a enough space to store it! Good luck and lots of fun making this the camper of your dreams! ^_^

  • @shab3315
    @shab3315 6 лет назад +88

    I actually feel a little guilty cause i prefer this over the tiny house on wheels😬 the camp-ulance seems way more convenient to travel with! Imagine how it’ll turn out after the remodelling?! Can’t wait

    • @hopeinparis
      @hopeinparis 6 лет назад +2

      Well hey once it's converted it will still be a tiny home, right?

    • @brainvom1t
      @brainvom1t 6 лет назад +1

      Just toss the other and live in this lol

  • @CrystalVanner
    @CrystalVanner 6 лет назад +6

    LOVE IT!! I'd do almost the opposite of your plans, I love the "clinical" look😂. I'd just make that bench seat into a bed! GREAT FIND!!

  • @ww10960
    @ww10960 3 года назад

    That is the cleanness retired truck I have ever seen. Def nice rig

  • @cindythecatwoman1601
    @cindythecatwoman1601 5 лет назад

    I've never been in an ambulance before so that was entertaining. You do what you want to do with it. Keep most of it the way it is but, warm it up and cozier. Give it more of a home and less medical.

  • @Facethemovies
    @Facethemovies 5 лет назад +8

    My favorite RUclipsr and channel. Thank you for such wonderful and genuine content.

  • @mikev6046
    @mikev6046 6 лет назад +4

    So much potential! 👍
    I would actually wrap the exterior if for nothing people will think your are an EMT and expect you to help them in time of crisis.
    However, that ambulance is strong enough to fit a vertical axis wind turbine in the rear and produce near 500w alone. This is a game changer m8!

  • @chadhoward5441
    @chadhoward5441 6 лет назад +4

    You've got a great channel. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for making an excellent show.

  • @FindingPeace65
    @FindingPeace65 5 лет назад +1

    I love you idea of that outside back closet space. Making it a shower! Excellent idea!

  • @alisonshanahan9529
    @alisonshanahan9529 6 лет назад

    Brilliant buy, replace the bench seat with a mattress on pull out slats, half can be the back support, half the seat. That way you'll still be able to use the seatbelts. It will take a bit more of the central space but you'll have a proper bed to sleep on, you can even make it longer on Bryce's side by adding a side flap of timber as a side table with a cushion on top for night time.

  • @TilmanBaumann
    @TilmanBaumann 6 лет назад +6

    Greay score!
    A nice bedding option that, I think should take over the tiny house scene, is the Japanese bedroom system.
    Just a nice comfy tatame mat, perhaps raised a little bit. And sleep on roll-up futons.
    Tatame is such a nice natural material and also really nice to walk and sit on.

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  6 лет назад +1

      That's a nice idea, and I do really like Japanese design.

    • @lotta7235
      @lotta7235 6 лет назад

      I was thinking the same. Japanese beds are very comfy and easy to store.

  • @debbieboring3422
    @debbieboring3422 6 лет назад +19

    Wow that is great. I had no idea what you were going to say about the price. But it is really a good deal. I can understand your not wanting to get of the safety seating. I sure you will work it out. I like traveling by road more than flying. I think it is a great project. looking forward to you revamping the vehicle. Have a good trip back home.

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  6 лет назад +6

      Oh yeah. I actually don't like flying very much - and driving you get to see all the amazing stuff in between places.

  • @watchmeanimateYT
    @watchmeanimateYT 6 лет назад +7

    this might just be the first time I ever get a tour inside a campulance! .....wicked!! ;)

  • @brianrush9875
    @brianrush9875 5 лет назад +2

    Enjoyed your vid. Was a FF/ PMD for 30 years., just a note that most ambulances have a way to put another cot (stretcher) over the bench seat. Look for two round metal bowls and on the other end it will be a two rectangles if so they would be a good place to fold a mattress down to saving your bench seat. And giving you ansafe secure bed even while moving.
    Good luck. Hope to meet you when you come to sunny south florida., FTL here

  • @combatmedic91-b76
    @combatmedic91-b76 3 года назад +1

    I've been watching a lot of videos about converting vans for camping and saw an ambulance conversion and new it was for me. I think you made a good investment and it looks like you and your wife are enjoying the ambli! I was in medical field and a medic in the Army National Guard, so it was natural for me. BLESSINGS to you both in Jesus name!
    HAVE FUN WITH YOUR NEW TOY!

  • @Toy2Boy
    @Toy2Boy 6 лет назад +16

    The rebuild on this would be a blast though almost sad to dismantle all of that engineered goodness.

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  6 лет назад +8

      It will! I think we will probably keep much of it in tact, as the fit-out and storage compartments are really good. We will definitely be building in some new additions, but I like the idea of keeping lots of the original character.

    • @robertbraden3889
      @robertbraden3889 6 лет назад +1

      @@livingbig I've built 2 shuttle bus campers,and used all the built in fiberglass walls and engineered flooring and built from that platform,make it like a modern yacht. I'm looking at a low mileage 95 Ford diesel 4x4 ambulance about the same size to convert. I'm going to use as much of the interior as possible since it so durable and easy to clean, just add accents to make it cool, modern and useful. The idea to use the tall compartment for a shower is excellent, I saw one ambulance camper that used the side stairwell for the shower area using a removable shower curtain and a drain in the corner of the aluminum step. Good luck on the build,it's a beautiful truck,makes me miss my 2011 Chevy shuttle camper I just sold .

  • @Eva-ww8kx
    @Eva-ww8kx 6 лет назад +4

    It looks like it has a lot of potential.
    Ideas:
    You seem comfortable with a smaller bed, why not turn the double seater into a couch with interlocked slats that you can pull out (with it's own legs always resting on the ground) to make double the width of the current bench?
    Keep as much of the current furniture intact as possible (except for the seats). It's been made to be extremely sturdy and withstand the travelling, so it's unlikely you will get something as strong. Start with the seats and tabletops, because they make it look clinical. The rest is minimal, and will probably look awesome with some well-made wooden worktops. You can stick any artwork on the wall to make it look nice without having to replace wall material. See how you like it then and consider doing more.
    The weird outdoor closet could be an onboard shower if it .. oh I just rewatched and you already said so :)

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  6 лет назад

      Hey Eva! Thanks for the ideas. There sure is so much potential in this vehicle.

  • @karolmolina1031
    @karolmolina1031 5 лет назад +6

    Love you guys! Can’t see how this turns out.....also love seeing Rasa on screen as well, she’s very talented at editing ❤️

  • @suerop
    @suerop 3 года назад

    The rails that run along the ceiling of the cabin of the ambulance are to hang equipment, Intravenous infusions, and also to hang on to. Enjoy your campulance! Great purchase.

  • @maschwab63
    @maschwab63 5 лет назад

    What I see you need is a wet shower with composting toilet, in the side entrance, rear entrance, or single seat across from couch. Induction cook top, instant pot, Berkey water filter on desk. Cooler size freezer. Microwave + convention or toaster oven in a cabinet area. A built folding platform to extend the couch into a full / queen size bed. You already have lots of battery for the lights, just need at 110V inverter.

  • @kimw8054
    @kimw8054 6 лет назад +25

    Finally!!!!! I've been a sub for a few years and I've finally got to see what Rasa looks like. Well worth the wait because she is freaking gorgeous! You 2 are a good looking couple but even better you are wonderful people. The way you treat and talk to people shows us what type of person you are, Bryce. Good luck with your new campulance. I know it broke down on you once so hopefully that will be the only time. Thank you both for the hard work of bringing these vids to us. Take care

    • @jorgschimmer8213
      @jorgschimmer8213 6 лет назад +3

      I was thinking the exat same. 😂

    • @cheekyb71
      @cheekyb71 6 лет назад +2

      She's been in a couple of videos now 😊

  • @yanikg-force
    @yanikg-force 5 лет назад +3

    30 June 2019, I hope to see what you did with this campbulance by the end of the year. I'll be on the lookout for the video.

  • @karenbellrunyan4834
    @karenbellrunyan4834 5 лет назад +5

    Wonderful opportunity!!! My recommendation is..... to figure out a way to make a pop up roof, so that you don't have to hunch down... How? I have not a clue,,,, but it is a ' needs must ' for your beautiful height, Brice! I'm looking forward to seeing what you create! Love you, Love the Show!!!

    • @JbbJake
      @JbbJake 5 лет назад

      I'm 6'2" and dont hunch in the boxes we have at work..

  • @TheAlexzandraMorris
    @TheAlexzandraMorris 5 лет назад +1

    You could use the metal pull-up bars to hold your mattress when it's not in use. When you need the mattress you can add a pulley system to make it descend. So cool!!!

  • @ryandowney1301
    @ryandowney1301 5 лет назад +2

    Just a thought for the bed, some form of suspended bed using those ceiling rails. Assuming they can support the weight.

  • @cndluluv
    @cndluluv 6 лет назад +4

    I. CANNOT. BELIEVE. THE. PRICE!!
    Kind of hoping you retain the sleek interior & go with a modern or retro design, adding warmth with accessories. A thought about the bed... would it be possible to suspend a retractable one from the ceiling, maybe scissor-lift style? Just throwing it out there- I’d want to retain as much of the existing seating/storage/surfaces as possible if it were mine

  • @Brybug2011
    @Brybug2011 5 лет назад +5

    you could use the bars on the ceiling for a hammock.

  • @joshalynnsegura8876
    @joshalynnsegura8876 5 лет назад +9

    I can not wait to see the changes y'all make to convert it more into a livable area! I like the idea you mentioned of keeping the legal seating, it makes sense. Good luck in the process and am anxiously waiting to see the final reveal of this project! !

  • @MeMe-se5dl
    @MeMe-se5dl 5 лет назад

    We will be following this build. We have a very similar sized ambulance box on our truck we used as a mobile office and work shop. We will be rebuilding it as a camper to stay in when we travel soon.

  • @jackmackakaheavyguyhaiku545
    @jackmackakaheavyguyhaiku545 6 лет назад

    One idea for sleeping area: get a removable platform you can store or repurpose that you can park atop the bench, stretching out into the middle of the cab. Then you can have a larger airbed while still being able to utilize the space when you're awake.

  • @ChangeGunz
    @ChangeGunz 6 лет назад +8

    WOW only 15K!!!! you are going to have a absolute GEM when this is all done my friends!!

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  6 лет назад +1

      We totally lucked out on this one, that's for sure! :)

  • @schregen
    @schregen 6 лет назад +4

    I never skip the ads on your videos, Bryce! Love you, take care, bye! 🍄

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  6 лет назад

      Thanks John! You're awesome. :)

  • @monicamontgomery4420
    @monicamontgomery4420 5 лет назад +291

    Bryce! Not trying to bug you, but I'm patiently (impatiently) waiting for your Campulance reveal. 😆😄 About how much longer until the renovation is complete??? 😊 Love your channel btw 😍

  • @AntoineMcAdams
    @AntoineMcAdams 5 лет назад

    I used to have an ambulance as a tiny house back in 2012, it's the best type of vehicle in my opinion for a conversion. I may just get another one and great job on scoring yours for such a great price!

  • @mikewieggers6337
    @mikewieggers6337 6 лет назад

    For your bed, just add a drop down table something like regular RVs have. Just a thought. You're able to keep all existing storage under the bench along with the seatbelts.

  • @JoJo-jy2rw
    @JoJo-jy2rw 6 лет назад +5

    So shiny! First time I detected the glimmer of an American accent creeping in Bryce.

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  6 лет назад +4

      Hahaha. It's okay, I'm back in New Zealand recharging my kiwi accent at the moment.

    • @spiceweasel945
      @spiceweasel945 6 лет назад +1

      Living Big In A Tiny House - Phew! “faucet” was a close call bro. ;) lol

  • @HabitualButtonPusher
    @HabitualButtonPusher 6 лет назад +4

    Diy Murphy bed. Get a full size or queen ikea bed frame and a full/ queen size blow up mattress like you have.

  • @marirose756
    @marirose756 6 лет назад +12

    Bryce, I adore you and your channel; thanks to Rasa for her editing, filming, and smudging skills. 😉 You’re so funny...had to disconnect siren and such which is too bad bc it would’ve been “so cool.” Lol.
    You are by far the most compassionate, empathetic interviewer, and I can’t wait to see what you do with your campulance! Have a blast!! Happy, happy holidays. Big hugs! 🤗

  • @crystaldragon8211
    @crystaldragon8211 3 года назад +2

    How!? How did I not see this until now? O_O but the real comment is how much I love, love the Bryce and Rasa feel to everything they give us. So warm, interesting, informative, and.. I feel I could kick it by the fire with them. In other words.. they have a way of bringing you in and along so comfortably and I love that. Thanks you two. =]

  • @TheVoodooLion
    @TheVoodooLion 5 лет назад

    The exterior is stunning, not one thing needs to be changed but on the inside many things need changed.

  • @micahmitchell517
    @micahmitchell517 6 лет назад +4

    The sage sticks moved them over (into the motor) but not out. Round Two!

  • @oQsR
    @oQsR 6 лет назад +6

    What a tank of a rig! Beaut. Give her a lift and make it a overlander!

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  6 лет назад +3

      Oh, now wouldn't that be cool!!!

  • @StrokerStevens
    @StrokerStevens 6 лет назад +11

    Being a Paramedic and I spend a tremendous amount of time in a rescue like this, I have often thought about converting one into a camper...
    I can't wait to see what you do with it!

    • @befer
      @befer 4 года назад

      Would it not scare you / make you feel uneasy after all the things you'd see in the ambulance during the duty ?

    • @StrokerStevens
      @StrokerStevens 4 года назад

      _ Beferrr No not at all. There isn’t much of anything that really bothers me anymore! I can’t think of anything that would...

    • @befer
      @befer 4 года назад +1

      @@StrokerStevens damn, paramedics are really some special breed. I could never. I get weak and feel like fainting just from hearing about blood. I am very very strong about myself tho. I cut my finger with a butterfly knife, had a cracked TH-7 (might still have, idk) and I fell over more times than I can count. Have a fucked up labyrinth and my hobby was skating for a few years, now it's drifting. I'm a masochist I swear LOL

    • @StrokerStevens
      @StrokerStevens 4 года назад

      @@befer BTW, your welcome! I didn't talk about my grossest calls! LOL

  • @colleenh2939
    @colleenh2939 5 лет назад

    As an EMT I am very happy to see an ambulance being used to make someone a home. I am going to check back and see what you do with it.

  • @melodiousmind6418
    @melodiousmind6418 5 лет назад +1

    The fact that the “Campulance” has been so well fitted with electronics means it could offer a whole new element to your design! Do you have an inventory of the embedded existing systems?
    With every personal space you design, you take it to the next logical level. This Camulance is a special challenge because it is unclear as to what you should remove. Ultimately you will probably have to remove elements that you don’t really want to remove.
    I’d start by pretending the space is empty and design an ultimate solution. Then after it is on paper, try to reincorporate the existing elements into your design by “switching things around.”
    I’m so intrigued with your perspectives on both design and life, and with the whole approach that you take in filming your show. Well done.
    Thank you, especially, for your inspiration!

  • @therocketman321
    @therocketman321 6 лет назад +95

    Nice! For your safety don't hang on or work out on the top rails lol. They are there for you to grab onto and walk around when the ambulance is moving. The captains chair is the safest seat in the back while the vehicle is moving, for your information.

    • @elit2175
      @elit2175 6 лет назад +5

      Patrick Ozment it is called a captains chair. Chairs that sit on their own with armrests or individual adjustability that are not connected to a bench seat are called captains chairs. It doesn’t literally mean a chair for a captain.
      Any chair that’s not connected to a bench in a vehicle is called a captains chair.

    • @jacobKC3MRA
      @jacobKC3MRA 6 лет назад +2

      @@patoz7205 I've heard people refer to it as the airway seat but mostly the captain's chair.

    • @jacobKC3MRA
      @jacobKC3MRA 6 лет назад +11

      I don't think there is enough bleach in the world to make me want to use one of those as a camper. haha.

    • @raymondtakamoto4799
      @raymondtakamoto4799 6 лет назад +1

      Patrick shut up. A Captians chair is the style its made of .boat captain chairs look the same.the drivers seat is same as captain chair .hence the name or model captain chair ..Captian chair is one that stands alone with arm rests so your not thrown out of it on turns. ?never heard them called that before ?get out more then go on a boat or ship ..have you heard of navigational chair .its a Captians chair for mapping out course or directions on or in a cabin of boat or in this case Camoulace .its a editing (Captians)chair now lol! ..Keep it blue don't paint that's the catacture of it .make a shower out of closet.can you make a Murphy bed some how on passenger side? Or split Murphy bed half on one side &half on other,draw bridge bed lol. Can't wait to see it on new year .hum if you sell it or want to donate to a disabled me and my teen son to see country.

    • @GigaFatGingerTTV
      @GigaFatGingerTTV 5 лет назад

      Patrick Ozment I could mention anything and you would be like.. “OMG I DID THIS FOR 10 YEARS AND IM AN EXPERT” I could mention about like elephant poop and you’ll be like “IM AN EXPERT REEEEEEEE”

  • @VengefulBatz
    @VengefulBatz 5 лет назад +87

    March 2019.
    Any Updates?!

  • @gracehowell.
    @gracehowell. 6 лет назад +114

    Am I the only one who saw the latex gloves and immediately thought 'CAMPULANCE WARMING PARTY BALLOONS'?

    • @olilewis7843
      @olilewis7843 6 лет назад

      Grace Howell nope

    • @olilewis7843
      @olilewis7843 6 лет назад

      I just thought well they can cheat the traffic

  • @DDL-n2u
    @DDL-n2u 4 года назад +1

    What's amazing about Ambulance conversions, is the electric is already run and they are built like a tank to a very high spec both engine and body and are maintained appropriately. A little peel and stick on the walls can change the entire feel but honestly you don't need to do that much to one to use it as is! And they are cheap!~

  • @alpha_hank1595
    @alpha_hank1595 5 лет назад +2

    To keep the legal seating; use a murphy bed system on the bulkhead. I love the truck!

  • @KunalGoyal.
    @KunalGoyal. 4 года назад +4

    'She would definitely kill us both' 😂😂

  • @rareanimal8645
    @rareanimal8645 6 лет назад +544

    If you believe in haunted houses, an ambulance would be a nightmare.😂
    I wonder how many people died in there?😂

    • @hopeinparis
      @hopeinparis 6 лет назад +30

      Just delete that one, Bryce.

    • @coachgeo
      @coachgeo 6 лет назад +83

      NONE....... ZERO.... EEVVEERRY person transported in an "ambo" is kept alive. Mandatory action across USA. Heart is kept beating whole time no matter what. Ceasing keeping the body alive is only allowed in the Hospital by doctor's order. That's the rules... If someone is already dead they ARE NOT transported in an Ambo. Coroner has their own vehicle for that.... thus ambulances remain available for another life saving call and not tied up transporting the deceased.

    • @ericdmochowski8145
      @ericdmochowski8145 6 лет назад +96

      coachgeo your stupid as shit, people die in ambulances all the time, often times patients are pronounced dead. Just because they are receiving cpr doesn’t mean that they are alive. Just because ambulances don’t go around picking up the deceased doesn’t mean that people don’t die in a vehicle that is meant for transporting and caring for people with serious injuries.

    • @Mincraftslacker
      @Mincraftslacker 6 лет назад +61

      coachgeo Where are you getting your information? I’ve worked at my fire department for several years now and have seen many people die in transit, “ceasing to resuscitate” isn’t only allowed at a hospital, There are a tremendous amount of different scenarios that a patient can go through and unfortunately sometimes they’re complications mean they don’t make it to a hospital and you can’t just decide that they have to live until arrival. Don’t put information out there that comes out of your ass, thank you.

    • @thedoomrunnerxl
      @thedoomrunnerxl 6 лет назад +54

      I own a 1991 Ford E350 MedTech Ambo. I have people give me "that look" when the conversation turns to how many souls have passed on in my rig. I say plenty I'm sure, but how many lives were also saved? How many babies first cries were heard in there? I look at the positive side of things and have never felt the slightest bit of evil while in my rig. BTW, this is my daily driver and it gets 18 mpg... Pretty good for something that weighs almost 10k pounds empty.

  • @erad67
    @erad67 6 лет назад +14

    Was just thinking of sending you a message asking about that vehicle, then I saw this video was posted 6 mins ago.

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  6 лет назад +2

      Perfect timing then! :)

  • @MokuNui808
    @MokuNui808 5 лет назад +1

    Before u mentioned the shower on the back storage i was thinking that!! I agree!!! Sweet purchase

  • @cynthia_artistpro
    @cynthia_artistpro 2 года назад

    Three years later I am able to see this awesome video!! But thank you!! $15,000 American dollars!!! Ohh my!!! I'm glad for youi!!

  • @inegundersveen1487
    @inegundersveen1487 5 лет назад +4

    I can see from the comments that I am not the only one waiting for the follow-up video of this conversion... :-)

  • @christinealdret1209
    @christinealdret1209 6 лет назад +6

    For The shower, in the first compartment, use a revolving door. You turn it, you have the toilets, you turn it again, the shower... 🤗😎this way, during winter you can use it from the inside. Show us the result. 😊😌☺️

  • @FarmAlarm
    @FarmAlarm 6 лет назад +8

    *CAMPULANCE!* 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @lolayancey3626
    @lolayancey3626 5 лет назад

    Yes, Raise the roof on hinges like we saw on one of the tiny houses so you won’t get stoop shouldered over time! I can’t wait to see the ‘after’ of your conversion!

  • @TheEhTeam04
    @TheEhTeam04 5 лет назад

    Besides a bus, this vehicle seems like the perfect thing to convert. Can't wait to see the progress on it.

  • @Dee-bv4py
    @Dee-bv4py 6 лет назад +4

    Loved that inflatable bed .. and clearing the spirits😂😂 rassa is cute.. can't wait to see the personal touch you guys will add to this campulance!

  • @rutyael18
    @rutyael18 6 лет назад +23

    Great vehicle. Great video. I have no ideas yet. I was just sooooo overwhelmed with the beauty of the campulance. You guys will have a great time in it. Good luck with this project. Saw the crystal on your desk space. I work with crystals and i live sage sticks too. Enjoy. Be blessed.

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  6 лет назад +3

      Hey Ruth! Thanks so much. We are both super excited for our travels in the campulance next year! Great that you work with crystals too. I’m a bit of a rock hound and really enjoy having them around - especially the ones we find on our travels! They are like natures art! 😀

    • @StretchReality
      @StretchReality 6 лет назад

      So are you overwhelmed with the beauty of every single ambulance you see on the road? Because no offense to this dude, but it looks just like every single other ambulance on the road. He hasn’t actually done anything aesthetically to it.

    • @sharonadlam3195
      @sharonadlam3195 6 лет назад +3

      @@StretchReality Move on Nelson - nothing more here for you :(

    • @rutyael18
      @rutyael18 6 лет назад +8

      @@StretchReality dear nelson, i am not american, i am from the UK. I HAVE NEVER SEEN AN ambulance like this and i guess i wont unless i come to the usa. I know bryce has not done anything to it. Its just a beautiful space. I have a van and in the process of converting it. The ambulance has huge potential and given all the outside access cupboards make it unique for me anyway.

    • @marirose756
      @marirose756 6 лет назад

      Sharon Adlam Lmao! Great reply!! 😂

  • @nikkiep23
    @nikkiep23 6 лет назад +4

    I love it Bryce!

  • @sharib5922
    @sharib5922 4 года назад +2

    What a fun project! With all your ideas I Can't wait to see what you two do with it! Your beautiful spirits inhabit the campulance now so congratulations on your new home may you be blessed and prosperous as you live there😌❤️

  • @LazyBunnyKiera
    @LazyBunnyKiera 6 лет назад

    Wow, you really don't need to do a lot of overhauling. All the storage, fridge, little table, and even a place for a bed is there for you. The ambulance is a great option, now i'm considering that.