Sterling Acterra Fire Rescue Truck Xpediation Conversion

[AccteraWander]

Our journey has started. At 3: am we will take a bus to Atlanta to catch a flight to Fort Lauderdale. There we will take ownership of a well maintained 2007 Sterling Acterra Fire Rescue Truck. This will be a year long project to take out the things we don't need and convert this into a Xpediation vehicle. Any configuration suggestions are welcomed to help us along the way.

 

[ITTOG]

What are the dimensions of the back cab. Looks like it will have a lot of room.

Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

 

[AccteraWander]

14 ft box with a 17" rear bumper, which gives me an overall vehicle length of 24'-8". Lots of space can be had in this one.

 

[AccteraWander]

The excitement won't go away. Slept 3 hours thinking about my trip to Florida to rescue the fire rescue truck. Cruising now on the greyhound shuttle to Atlanta Airport.

 

[AccteraWander]

Excited.. So excited! My kids even are excited and they are in school back in Alabama. Just received paid in full receipt and title transfer information for the Sterling. Looks like things are going well. Next stop Fort Lauderdale.

 

[AccteraWander]

Let the games begin. Just hit the runway at Fort Lauderdale Airport. Feeling stoked and focused. I know some of you all are like what the heck MAN! Hey once I pick up the coach you will see why I am detailing this journey. Like I siad before it will be some copy catting to get it right and some military intuition to make sure it is sea worthy. It will take time, but time is all I have to enjoy the rest of my life with my kids and wife.

 

[AccteraWander]

Some one is teasing me.. Waiting in the u er and this pass eight by me. Wow.. This things is huge. Looks to be a. M2 freightliner. I am in pieces... Where is mine.!

 

[AccteraWander]

The tease continues. I get out of the Uber and this gigantic machines is calling my name. Welcome to Hialeah, FL.

 

[Hoghead]

FYI, your in the classified section, so if you don't get a lot of response, that may be the issue.

 

[AccteraWander]

FYI, your in the classified section, so if you don't get a lot of response, that may be the issue.

Ahh. Can you move me out of this area?

 

[Hoghead]

I can’t, but a moderator may be able to.

 

[AccteraWander]

The New Ambo is rolling back to Bama. Things went well today. I was so impressed with the coordination and the prep prior to pickup. Felt like I was getting a million dollar vehicle from the city. Jesus is so professional and really ensure all we known prior to drving off.

 

[AccteraWander]

Meaningful moment. So today I picked up my 2007 Sterling Acterra Medic Master Fire Rescue Ambulance
Sterling Acterra Chassis

Mercedes-Benz Turbo Diesel Engine MBE906LA
Allison 6-speed Automatic Pushbutton Transmission
Medic Master American LaFrance Walk-through Ambulance Body
Source Hallandale Fire Rescue Department
Color Neon Yellow
TIRES: 11x22.5 REAR (APPROX. 100% TREAD) 11x22.5 FRONT 100% TREAD
Storage Compartments fox days
Anner Inverter
Block Heater
Spotlight Federal Signal Corp
Emergency Lighting
Sirens & PA Kussmaul Auto Eject for AC & Battery Charger
Fire Com Communications
Extra Large Side CPR
Seat Attendant’s
3 person bench seat
Accuride
VMux Digital Side Step Control
Michelin Radials
Chrome Exhaust Stack
Additional Fluorescent Ceiling Lights
Rubberized Patient Area Floor Cot Mounts
Engine Hours: 10,453
Mileage: 85,706
Value $ priceless.

I am a retired Navy Communications Officer with over 50 counties under my deployment belt. I retired in 2014 and took a job in Chicago where I stayed in a 2016 Redwood 38RD Luxury RV on Naval Station Great Lakes overlooking Lake Michigan. This off the grid living in extreme weather was cost effective and a heck of a lot more enjoyable than being stuck in a conjested apartment complex in Chicago.


After relocating back to Alabama I tried to enjoy some BTW V8 Trike events. I wanted to make the ride to Sturgis Bike Rally but quickly realized the retired officer budget would not give much room to have a nice trip and a comfortable hotel while keeping an eye on my trike.

After debating the camper van life style, converted mini vans and class C RV's I quickly realized it would be impossible to get the towing capacity, durability, longevity and cool effect out of something everyone else drving to the camp ground. So I looked for the cool factor for my kids and found "Mello Yello" . We now have a place to relax that can not be pushed around by the winds and bullied on the highway. Ladies and Gentlemen please allow me to introduce to you Mello Yello and her V8 Ford 302 powered Side kick Scuttlebutt.

 

[Christian P.]

Looks like someone move you in the right section. Keep us posted on your adventure!

 

[ITTOG]

Now that is two very unique vehicles.

I love your enthusiasm. You are obviously high on life.

Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk