4x4 Cars

4WD for Sale, Overlanding 4x4 Based On Ford E350 Ambulance Van

Found this interesting overlanding 4x4 vehicle offered for sale on Craigslist for $33000 in Huntington Beach, California. If you're one who loves an adventurous lifestyle, this vehicle would be perfect for you, a 1993 Ford E 350 Ambulance that has been converted into an RV and totally prepped to go anywhere with medium off-road ability.

It has 19 feet long and is powered by a 7.3L IDI diesel engine mated automatic transmission all looks promising with a minor issue mentioned by the owner. If you're interested come closer inspection is a must.

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Year of construction	1993
Brand	Ford
Model	E350
Type	Van 4x4
Fuel	Diesel
Color	White
Miles	247000
License	Yes
Price	$33000
Name	Owner
Phone	SOLD
City	Huntington Beach, California

Detail by owner
Up for sale is this expedition ready, 1993 Ford E-350 4x4 Ambulance conversion. This vehicle has everything needed for your next adventure. Totally prepped and ready to go anywhere. It is big enough to live in with the comforts of a motorhome, yet still small and very maneuverable. And, it fits in a standard parking spot!

The original ambulance (Type 3 Mini-Mod Moduvan built by Wheeled Coach) was built on the rock-solid E350 cutaway chassis and meets strict U.S. Federal Ambulance Collision Safety Standards. The rear box has a welded 2"x2" aluminium frame with 1/8 aluminum skin and sturdy, walk-on roof. It is substantial, strong, and will keep you safe! The drive train consists of Ford's super-reliable 7.3L IDI diesel engine, connected to an E40D automatic transmission, a Borg Warner transfer case. It has a Dana 60 front and Dana 70 rear, both with limited slip differentials. Dual wheel rear-end converted to single wheels. The engine was replaced in 1998 by the ambulance company. The new engine currently has approx. 176k miles on it-the odometer reads 246,084. These diesel engines are known to be good for 500,000 miles or more! It has been averaging 12-15 mpg. It has been meticulously maintained and runs excellent. The interior and all of the systems were constructed to handle extreme conditions and rugged travels. Nothing was overlooked during the build of this overland vehicle. All cabinets were professionally built in-place using premium grade, laminated, solid Birch plywood, glued and screwed nothing falls apart or rattles loose! Everything works.
Features:
Queen bed with 8" dual layer foam mattress (converts to bench seat)
Stainless steel sink
2-burner stove
43 quart refrigerator (brand new with 3yr warranty)
Stainless steel backsplashes behind sink, stove, and spice rack
Instant-propane hot water heater
Water filter(0.5 micron)
Thetford Port-Potty(cabinet accessible from inside and outside)
Exterior shower &Portable interior shower
Exterior BBQ cabinet with foldout table
Propex HS4800 interior heater (propane)
Lots of cabinet space, integrated spice rack and drawers under bed
Two fantastic Vent,3-speed,reversible roof fans (blows cool air in- and hot air out)
Two 100W solar panels and charge controller (200 watts total)
Magnetic screen door
integrated interior table
All interior LED lights
40 gallon fresh water tank with Removable water pump
40lbs propane tank and two portable 11lb tanks (for filling in other countries)
Fire extinguisher, smoke detector, propane and CO gas detector
Rear AC and heater (engine controlled-original ambulance equipment)
1000watt sine wave inverter (original ambulance equipment)
220V to 110v 1500 watt converter
Hand-held spotlight hard wired (original ambulance equipment)
12 volt outlets throughout interior
3-110 volt outlets (automatically powered by inverter or shore power)
Shore power plug-in with 20amp automatic battery charger
Ambulance grade electrical system ( switch panel, relays,upgraded wiring, orig.schematics)
2 starting batteries+ 3 house batteries (brand new)
Blue Sea marine grade battery isolator with interior control switch
Interior battery volt meter
Wired for 2 roof radio antennas
controlled chairs with armrest
Back up camera
Switchable reverse beeper
Driver and passenger widow rain guards
Viper alarm system wired to all doors and exterior compartments
Window security screens
Locking safe box and hidden storage areas
Exterior door security locks
Fully insulated living quarters with 2" foam insulation
Rubber matted flooring 3/8" thick over 3/4" exterior grade plywood =(its quiet)
Carefree of Colorado retractable awning with tree branch protector/deflector
Retractable entry/exit steps
Exterior flood lights(left,right,and rear)
Ambulance emergency lights are functional
High Idle control
Sony stereo in cab
Transmission temperature gauge
Roof rack with dual spare tires
12,000lbs Warn winch hidden in stock bumper
Rear recovery points welded into frame
Onboard ARB dual air compressor with 25' hose
60 gallon fuel capacity
Lots of spare parts
Registered and titled as "motorhome"

The following maintenance items were completed within the last 3 years: Rebuilt entire front suspension & steering components, new shock absorbers, new steering gear box, new fuel injectors & glow plugs( have spares), new U-joints, balanced all drivelines, new rear brake drums and shoes(have spares) new front brake pads(have spares),new maintenance, new vacuum pump(have spare),new serpentine belt(have spare)new belt tensioner pulley, new AC compressor, new starter, completely rebuilt radiator, new tires this year(plenty of tread left), new steering shaft shifter tube(have spare), new power steering pump, new windshield, Transmission was flushed and new filter installed. Both differentials were inspected and oil replaced. Entire cooling system flushed and new alternator added. New fuel filter(have spare)New propane regulator. Oil and filter have been changed every 5k miles since I have owned it(haver spare filters).

This ambulance is a Mini-Mod design, which means the box is narrow and has a low profile, It is only a few inches wider than a stock e-350 van, and the low roof height has allowed us to get into some pretty awesome camping spots that had low trees, etc. that we would not have been able to get into otherwise. With that being said, the ceiling at the interior step is 6'0". This is where I stand if I really need to do something inside that requires full standing, which over the last few years honestly wasn't very often. The rest of the ceiling varies from 5'3" to 5'0" depending on the contour of the original ambulance ceiling. Most everything we do in the camper, we do sitting down. The majority of the time we are at camp, we are outdoors, and it wasn't much of an issue for us at all. We love to BBQ and eat outside, and just hang out under the awning or the stars enjoying the great outdoors. It worked very well for us. Installing a popup top or raising the roof on this vehicle would also be an option if someone wanted to add more headroom and even a second bed.

The Bad (there's always something):
Speedometer jitters a bit between 50-65 mph (works fine otherwise)
Awning fabric is leak-free, but has two small repaired spots
Ding in rear bumper
A few scratches and bush pin striping on exterior