Type 3 Ambulance

The Clear Choice

AEV’s meticulous manufacturing operations make it one of the most trusted Type 3 ambulance manufacturers in the industry. If you’re looking for a model from 145" to 172", AEV can customize any Ford, Chevy or Sprinter ambulance to meet your needs, while matching Ford Pro, Chevy SVP and Sprinter Master Up-Fitter standards. Our expertly crafted Type 3 ambulances are the most versatile in the industry.

Chassis/Model Specs

Chassis	Length	Width	Headroom
Ford E-350/Chevy G-3500	145"-148"	92"-95"	68"-72"
Ford E-450	164"-172"	95"-96"	68"-72"
Chevy G-4500	172"	95"-96"	68"-72"
Sprinter	148"	86"	73"

Standards

CONSTRUCTION

Body

C/S upper windows: Standard recessed, tint fixed
Drip rails: Bright finish aluminum
Fasteners: AVK nutserts for attachment of door panels
Fender flares: Aluminum (full-size models), Rubber (Ford Fleethawk, DR-92 and Sprinter DR-86)
Flooring: Choice of optional colors
Fuel fill: Aluminum housing with drain
Headliner: One piece front to rear, gloss white
Paint: OEM white industry match
Patient floor: Plywood, single piece, full length and width, insulated
Rear bumper: Tread plate with flip-up aggressive step center section
Rear upper windows: Standard, tint fixed
Reflectors: Six total, four rear and two front
Roll-up flooring: 3" recessed (except DR-92 and Firstar)
Skirt rails: Diamond plate
Striping: Single belt (optional)
Undercoat: Per QVM industry guidelines
Upholstery: Choice of optional colors

Doors

Door hold opens: Grabbers on rear doors
Handles: Handicap style on all entry doors, antimicrobial

Seating

Attendant seat: Captain’s chair on storage box with Per4Max® seatbelt
Cot mount: Stryker or Ferno
CPR seat: Streetside with Per4Max seatbelt and telemetry area (optional on Fleethawk, DR-92 and Sprinter)
Squad bench: With Per4Max seatbelt system

Compartments

Backboard storage: Location determined by body design
License plate holder: Recessed in rear kick plate with LED light
Lining: Diamond plate
Oxygen cylinder rack: Aluminum, LF compartment (transverse on Sprinter)
Shelves: Determined by body design
Straps: One total, for backboard storage
Spare tire: Shipped loose except for DR-92 and Fleethawk

Cabinets/countertops

Flooring: Exterior grade plywood or composite
Action area cabinet: Laminated countertop
Biowaste system: Curbside, at head of squad bench (rear of squad bench on Sprinter)
Cabinet construction: Furniture-grade plywood, aluminum cabinets on certain models
Laminate cabinet: Choice of optional colors
Partition door cabinet: Sliding with sliding window (solid wall on Sprinter)
Polycarbonate: Gray tinted or clear with full latching handles
Right front cabinet: For storage of defibrillator and drug boxes (open on DR-92)
Right rear cabinet: Open for easy inside access (Sprinter)
Storage cabinet: Access under action area for electrical components (Ford DR-92 only)
Streetside: Large openings with setback dividers (DR-92 and Sprinter)

ELECTRICAL

Electrical system

Electrical system: Printed circuit boards with LED diagnostics
TraumaHawk™ Telematics System
12V DC outlets: Two power-point outlets
125V AC outlets: Two total, one action area, one RF-ALS
Batteries: Two, one under hood, one RF, OEM locations (Sprinter DR-86 only)
Battery disconnect switch: Cole Hersee® 2484-16
Co-ax cable: One tagged at both ends
Console: Ergonomically designed between cab seats
Electrical cabinet: Above walk-thru with lever latch (DR-92)
Electrical cabinet: Behind attendant’s seat (full-size modular)
Electrical cabinet: Forward streetside wall above HVAC cabinet (Sprinter DR-86)
Oxygen outlets: Two total, Ohmeda/Ohio style
Shoreline: Inlet located on streetside behind M1 compartment
Wiring: Color, name and number coded with as-built schematics

Emergency alert

Back-up alarm
Siren: Whelen® WS-295
Siren speaker: Dual 100 watt

Lighting

Action area light: 12V DC LED
Clearance lights: LED on front and rear with recessed corner lights
Dome lights: LED for both streetside and curbside
Indicator lights: Door, compartment ajar, low voltage and battery on cab console
Load lights: Two Whelen on rear
Scene lights: Two Whelen on each side
Side marker lights: On sides of body
Taillights: Triple light cluster on rear
Third brake lights: Mounted over rear doors
Warning package lights: Whelen perimeter lighting

HEATING & COOLING

Environmental

Heat-A/C: Ceiling ducted (except Firstar)
Insulation: Reflectix circumferential package

SAFETY

Safety

Antimicrobial recessed overhead grab rail
Complies with all SAE standards
Seat belt harness system: Per4Max
Crash-tested modular body
Emergency entry door release latches

Optional Features

Arctic Wedge™ condenser
Padded for protection
Customized switch panels
Per4Max® seat belts
Auto-shade windows
Multiplexed electrical
Roof-mounted solar panels
Lighted door logos
Angled door handles
Wide aisle
Dual recessed handrails
Solid-surface counters

LED skirt rail lights
Stainless steel door panels
Angled glove storage
Custom door lighting
EZ-reach handles
Lighted door handles
Blackout package
Curbside action area
Inside/outside compartment access
Aluminum cabinetry
Idle Mitigation System from ZeroRPM®
Fuel-fired generator systems

Questions? Talk to Us.

Ask the AEV ambulance experts. Looking for more information on AEV’s one-of-a-kind ambulances? Whether you have a general question about our products or need technical advice on an existing vehicle, the AEV team is on standby with the answer. If you’re looking to build a custom vehicle, contact us to start a conversation about your unique requirements and how AEV can meet them.