A Georgia couple turned a retired ambulance they bought on Facebook Marketplace into a luxury RV, using YouTube tutorials and $35K. Take a look inside.

Joshua ZitserMay 5, 2023, 18:44 IST

Seth and Christy Jacob with their dog, Atlas, in front of "Mitty" — the converted ambulance.Seth and Christy Jacob, Insider

Seth and Christy Jacob spent $35k transforming a retired ambulance into a luxury RV.
The Georgia couple did most of the work themselves. Seth used YouTube tutorials to help him.

After Seth and Christy Jacob got married, they wanted to travel around the US. But they needed the perfect vehicle to do it in.

Seth and Christy Jacob, Insider

The couple bought an out-of-service ambulance on Facebook Marketplace for $7,000. They chose it partly for its affordability.

Seth and Christy Jacob, Insider

They gave themselves a hard deadline of six months to move out of their house and into the renovated ambulance.

Seth and Christy Jacob, Insider

They finished the project on time, but only with last-minute help from some professionals. In total, it cost around $35,000.

Seth and Christy Jacob, Insider

Seth used YouTube videos to teach himself how to do electrical and plumbing work.

Seth and Christy Jacob, Insider

Some of the work was straightforward, like removing the ambulance decals — a legal requirement.

Seth and Christy Jacob, Insider

But other elements of the project were a lot more challenging, requiring Seth and Christy to think outside the box.

Seth and Christy Jacob, Insider

The bench was transformed into a fold-out bed. It's easy to reconfigure and comes with storage.

Seth and Christy Jacob, Insider

The kitchen transformation also made use of existing spaces. And it was a great way to save money, the couple said.

Seth and Christy Jacob, Insider

But keeping the ambulance structure meant struggling to find appliances that would fit into existing spaces.

Seth and Christy Jacob, Insider

They managed to fit in everything they needed, while also creating hidden storage compartments.

Seth and Christy Jacob, Insider

Seth and Christy say they have everything they need in the converted ambulance, after getting rid of many of their possessions.

Seth and Christy Jacob, Insider

Despite Christy's fears, she said it hasn't felt claustrophobic. They have lots of room to move around.

Seth and Christy Jacob, Insider

And there's even enough space for Atlas to keep himself entertained.

Seth and Christy Jacob, Insider

They've named their converted ambulance 'Mitty' — in honor of their favorite movie and to inspire them to keep traveling.

Seth and Christy Jacob, Insider

Seth and Christy have spent 18 months in the van, and are now ready to return to a home not on wheels.

Seth and Christy Jacob, Insider

But they plan to take time off work to explore even more of the US.

Seth and Christy Jacob, Insider

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A Georgia couple turned a retired ambulance they bought on Facebook Marketplace into a luxury RV, using YouTube tutorials and $35K. Take a look inside.

After Seth and Christy Jacob got married, they wanted to travel around the US. But they needed the perfect vehicle to do it in.

The couple bought an out-of-service ambulance on Facebook Marketplace for $7,000. They chose it partly for its affordability.

They gave themselves a hard deadline of six months to move out of their house and into the renovated ambulance.

They finished the project on time, but only with last-minute help from some professionals. In total, it cost around $35,000.

Seth used YouTube videos to teach himself how to do electrical and plumbing work.

Some of the work was straightforward, like removing the ambulance decals — a legal requirement.

But other elements of the project were a lot more challenging, requiring Seth and Christy to think outside the box.

The bench was transformed into a fold-out bed. It's easy to reconfigure and comes with storage.

The kitchen transformation also made use of existing spaces. And it was a great way to save money, the couple said.

But keeping the ambulance structure meant struggling to find appliances that would fit into existing spaces.

They managed to fit in everything they needed, while also creating hidden storage compartments.

Seth and Christy say they have everything they need in the converted ambulance, after getting rid of many of their possessions.

Despite Christy's fears, she said it hasn't felt claustrophobic. They have lots of room to move around.

And there's even enough space for Atlas to keep himself entertained.

They've named their converted ambulance 'Mitty' — in honor of their favorite movie and to inspire them to keep traveling.

Seth and Christy have spent 18 months in the van, and are now ready to return to a home not on wheels.

But they plan to take time off work to explore even more of the US.