I found this on OfferUp, a 2002 Ford E450 Diesel 7.3 Horton Ambulance. Plans are a full off-grid camper tiny home Conversion. I used to do these 70s-era Volkswagen Camper busses; those have gotten way out of control on prices. So following on my list was a meat wagon; I have always wanted to do one, and this will be fun. I do all the work myself.
Whats the plan?
I plan to gut out everything I down need or use. I am staring at the bench seat and wire harness. I want to start cleaning with the wiring and run everything. I will make it easy to access, repair, and modify as needed. The electrical system will be 12 volts, mainly with a very limited 110v.
I’m configuring a solar system to run 800w to 1200w of panels. These will charge 200-300AH of batteries. In addition, I have a 2000w inverter that will be on a limited switch for rare occasions.
The kitchen will have a Stove and oven, as I like to bake some. A small sink with running water may be hot and cold. I want a Camplux 2.64 GPM Tankless Propane Water Heater, not Camplux 2.64 GPM Tankless Propane Water Heater and not a tank.
Plans for the bus are for a complete conversion. It will have lots of Solar, composting toilets, a shower, a full kitchen, a full-size bed, and a work desk. I’m rewiring the box altogether. I do this on a limited budget and use lots of used stuff when possible. I’m a thrift store and yard sale hunter, so I don’t mind used stuff and can fix most anything.
The Ford chassis is a little rusty but not horrible. I can remove the box and swap it if need be. I wanted the large Horton box. I wish it were complete but hey, It’s a project.
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Navigating through life, or as I like to call it, stumbling through a travel brochure, I’ve bounced from one continent to another like a ping pong ball. From riding a camel around the pyramids and getting lost in Cairo’s bazaars, to scuba diving wrecks off Florida, mingling with sharks in Roatan, and admiring Cozumel’s coral reefs. And amidst this whirlwind of adventure, I find time to scribble it all down in a blog, because what’s a near-death experience with a dolphin if you can’t brag about it online, right? So here’s to cheap travels, history lessons in every port, and unforgettable under-the-sea encounters. May my suitcase always be packed and my oxygen tank never be empty!
