I bought a decommissioned ambulance which I am converting into an RV/tiny home of sorts to live and travel in for at least a year. Some folks have expressed an interest in my progress so I’m going to be documenting it here. If you enjoy dumpster fires or schadenfreude, feel free to follow along.
Recent Updates:
Truck Specs
2011 International DuraStar 4300LP Horton Ambulance
- Engine: 7.6L MaxxForce DT
- Horsepower: 245 hp
- Torque: 660 lb-ft
- Transmission: Allison 5 Speed Automatic
- Mileage: 86,500
- Engine hours: 20
- Diesel Fuel capacity: 40 gallons
- Oil capacity: 7.5 gallons
- Coolant capacity:
- Overall Length: 26′
- Module Length: 14′
- Module Width: 8′
- Module Height: 9’6″
- Module Interior height: 6′
- Curb Weight: ~17,500 lbs
- GVWR: Class 6; 19,001 – 26,000 lbs
- Range: ~380 miles
- Solar generating capacity: 1200 Watts
- House Battery Bank: 350 Amp hours @ 24V
- 3000 Watt Inverter
- 30 Amp Shore Power Hookup
- Fresh water storage: 40 Gallons
- Grey water storage: 22 Gallons
- Refrigeration: 6 Cu.Ft + 2.1 Cu.Ft. freezer
- Propane: 20 lbs
- REC Alpha Pure Series panels REC400AA x 3
- VMAX LFPGC2-12175XTR LiFePO4 175AH 12V Lithium Batteries x 4