Buying a Car in Florida and Driving it Home

TLDRWe bought a 2001 Freightliner fl60 X fire rescue ambulance in Florida and are driving it 1300 miles home to Pennsylvania. It has an 8.3 liter Cummins engine and plenty of storage. We're excited for the adventure!

Key insights

🚗We bought a 2001 Freightliner fl60 X fire rescue ambulance and are driving it home to Pennsylvania.

⛽️The ambulance has an 8.3 liter Cummins engine and hydraulic brakes.

📦It has a lot of storage space, making it perfect for our camper and mechanics rig build.

🛣️We'll be driving 1300 miles from Florida to Pennsylvania, with a stop in Fort Lauderdale.

🔧There are some minor issues to address, like a leaky axle seal and gear oil smell.

Q&A

What engine does the ambulance have?

The ambulance has an 8.3 liter Cummins engine.

How much storage space does it have?

The ambulance has plenty of storage space for our camper and mechanics rig build.

Where are you driving the ambulance?

We're driving the ambulance 1300 miles from Florida to Pennsylvania, with a stop in Fort Lauderdale.

What issues do you need to address?

There are some minor issues, like a leaky axle seal and gear oil smell.

What are your plans for the ambulance?

We plan to convert it into a camper and mechanics rig.

Timestamped Summary

00:00We bought a used ambulance in Florida and are driving it home to Pennsylvania.

01:12The ambulance has an 8.3 liter Cummins engine and plenty of storage space.

05:00There are minor issues with the ambulance, like a leaky axle seal and gear oil smell.

09:00We're stopping in Fort Lauderdale on our way to Pennsylvania.

11:00The drive so far has been smooth, and we're excited for the adventure ahead.