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This Awesome Ambulance Camper Features a Unique, Post-Apocalyptic Themed Interior

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Photo: YouTube Screenshot / Tiny Home Tours
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I'm always intrigued by tiny homes on wheels with unique themes. I've seen rigs themed around Barbie, the beach, mountain cabins, and a lot more. But today, for the first time, I've stumbled upon a camper that boasts a post-apocalyptic theme.
I'm a big fan of post-apocalyptic movies. So, as soon as I discovered this rig, I knew I had to write about it to share it with you folks. What we have here is a 2011 Ford E-450 ambulance converted into an awesome mobile home.

Wess, the owner and creator of this rig, is no stranger to camper conversions. He owns Dark Wolf Artisans, a company specializing in skoolie roof raises. What's more, Wess has his own skoolie, meaning he has plenty of experience converting vehicles into campers.

At first glance, this rig looks like an ordinary ambulance camper. What I mean is that there's no exterior element that fits the post-apocalyptic theme. The ambulance is finished in white and comes with various exterior storage compartments, like all other ambulances. In fact, this is one of the reasons why ambulances can be excellent campers.

These exterior compartments offer a ton of storage space, where Wess stores tools and other stuff. What's more, one of the compartments holds the rig's electrical system, which is surprisingly powerful, with 600 Ah batteries. Wess made it like this as the rig's amenities are powered using only electricity, as opposed to propane.

This Awesome Ambulance Camper Features a Unique, Post\-Apocalyptic Themed Interior
Photo: YouTube Screenshot / Tiny Home Tours
Another compartment houses a 24 V Velit 2000U Under-Bench A/C unit. Typically, people install A/Cs on the roof. However, by using this A/C, Wess was able to maximize his rig's solar setup. Specifically, he installed solar panels with a total capacity of 1,640 W. If you're not familiar with solar systems, know that 1,640 W is a lot – skoolies usually have this much solar. Systems typically don't exceed 700 – 800 W on camper vans or ambulances.

Step inside the camper and a meticulously crafted interior will surround you. Wess really went all in with the post-apocalyptic theme. For instance, everything was faux-painted to give it that old, mildewy aesthetic.

So, no matter how hard you wipe and try to make everything look clean, it will still look stained. That might sound like a nightmare to some people, but it sounds amazing to me. Even if you dirty something, it'll instantly match the aesthetic. I also like how Wess integrated some modern elements, such as a recessed ceiling LED strip.

Dead ahead of the entrance, you'll find the kitchen. It perfectly matches the interior design, as it has a backsplash made from street signs, including one that reads "Danger: Radiation." This one reminded me of the recently released Fallout TV series – in fact, this rig's interior looks like it survived a nuclear fallout.

This Awesome Ambulance Camper Features a Unique, Post\-Apocalyptic Themed Interior
Photo: YouTube Screenshot / Tiny Home Tours
Wess made sure to make the kitchen as functional as it is good-looking. It's not the most well-equipped kitchen I've seen in mobile homes, but it'll do the job. It features a built-in two-burner induction stove, a deep stainless steel sink, and a Galvannealed sheet metal countertop. The latter is quite an uncommon choice, but a clever one since Galvanneal is durable and easy to clean. For storage, you can use cabinets (including two overhead ones) and drawers.

Between the kitchen and the driver's cabin, you'll notice a tall unit integrating multiple drawers. Wess painted it in a sort of army green. Moreover, to match the interior aesthetic, he fitted human vertebrae as drawer handles. Don't worry; they're not real vertebrae but plastic ones Wess purchased from a chiropractor. Still, it's a nice touch that I bet we'll never see again inside a camper.

Opposite the drawer unit, Wess devised a tiny yet efficient bathroom. He used old, rusty tin from a barn to create the walls. Moreover, he installed a Nature's Head composting toilet and a shower, as well as a pan he made himself using Galvannealed sheet metal. Since the space is quite compact, Wess created a swing-out curtain rod for more privacy.

One perk of ambulances is that they come with pass-throughs, allowing you to quickly hop behind the steering wheel in case of an emergency. Above this rig's passthrough, you'll discover a small shelf with a skull artwork, toilet paper, and a touchscreen monitor for the power system.

This Awesome Ambulance Camper Features a Unique, Post\-Apocalyptic Themed Interior
Photo: YouTube Screenshot / Tiny Home Tours
On the left, as you step inside, you'll find a conveniently located show storage spot. It's part of a larger counter, which comes with two cubbies and holds a Grizzly Cubic Mini wood stove. A small cabinet underneath it is where Wess stores firewood. Furthermore, to protect the walls from the heat, Wess installed old roofing tin over them.

Finally, the bedroom occupies the rear part of the interior. Wess wanted it to feel separated from the rest of the interior, so he created two small "walls" between the bedroom and the kitchen and painted the bedroom a different, brighter green color.

The bedroom features a full-size bed, three overhead cabinets, and a cubby. Wess integrated two drawers into the bed frame. One is pretty long, measuring 3 feet (91 centimeters). The other houses an Iceco chest-style refrigerator, which Wess says holds enough food for about two weeks.

Wess made sure even the little details fit into the post-apocalyptic theme. For example, he created a latch for the drawers by repurposing a sprocket from a scooter. Another cool element is a dimmable light switch made from the head of an old air compressor.

This Awesome Ambulance Camper Features a Unique, Post\-Apocalyptic Themed Interior
Photo: YouTube Screenshot / Tiny Home Tours
The space underneath the bed is a garage, accessible only by opening the two rear doors. It offers additional storage space and holds the rig's plumbing system, which consists of a 100-gallon (378-liter) freshwater tank, a water pump, and a heater. Wess created a small hatch to allow his two cats to go in and out of the garage effortlessly.

All in all, this is a fantastic, one-of-a-kind tiny home on wheels. He really nailed the post-apocalyptic theme and integrated many much-needed creature comforts. What's more, its utility systems allow Wess to enjoy worry-free off-grid adventures.

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About the author: Mircea Mazuru
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Starting out with a motorcycle permit just because he could get one two years earlier than a driver's license, Mircea keeps his passion for bikes (motor or no motor) alive to this day. His lifelong dream is to build his own custom camper van.
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