A Certified FAvorite

A Certified Favorite Certified and preferred, AEV’s meticulous manufacturing operations make it a favorite among Type III ambulance customers. Whether you’re looking for a 148” model or 172” ambulance, AEV is able to customize any Ford, Chevy or Sprinter ambulance to meet your needs, while matching Ford QVM, Chevy SVP and Mercedes’ preferred up-fitter standards.

qualities

CUSTOM TYPE III AMBULANCES

At AEV, we take our standards for ambulance manufacturing seriously. We believe that every ambulance we produce should be tailored to meet your company’s unique needs while exceeding safety standards and answering the call for commercial emergency transport. That’s why we offer countless options for customization and strive to make every ambulance unique. No two ambulances are alike unless you specifically ask for it. With AEV, you can trust that you’re getting an ambulance that’s built to the highest standards of quality and reliability. Our commitment to excellence ensures that your ambulance will perform at its best when it matters most, helping you provide top-notch care to your patients.

IT ALL STARTS WITH A CASE STUDY

At NWEV, our journey with you begins with a detailed feasibility study. We believe that the most effective solutions are born from a comprehensive understanding of your unique needs. Whether it’s custom conveniences for your crew or paint schemes that reflect your crew’s identity, no detail is too small. Our buying process is a personal, one-on-one experience, emphasizing the strong relationships we build with our clients – because that’s what we prioritize before anything else.

IT ALL STARTS WITH A CASE STUDY

At AEV, the buying process is a one-on-one experience that starts with a feasibility study. From custom conveniences for your crew to paint schemes unique to your fleet, no detail is ignored. Even with all that effort, we still offer some of the industry’s best lead times (90 days!).

A DETAILED VISUAL MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Each AEV unit starts with a solid Mickey-manufactured body. We then follow a detailed visual process using a dedicated board filled with parts and tools chosen specifically for your ambulance. This clear, organized method ensures we meet every single one of your specifications. Here at AEV, we take “American Made” a step further. We don’t just build ambulances; we craft them, showcasing the care and precision that goes into every unit.

standards

There are industry standards, and then there’s AEV. While this statement applies to the way we build emergency vehicles, it also pertains to the value we pack into every Type III ambulance. You’ll be hard pressed to find so many high-end features in other ambulance vehicles.

Body

    • C/S upper windows: Standard, tint fixed
    • Drip rails: Bright finish aluminum
    • Fasteners: AVK for attachment of door panels
    • Fender flares: Aluminum
    • Fender flares: Rubber (Ford DR-90, Sprinter DR-86)
    • Flooring: Choice of optional colors
    • Fuel fill: Aluminum housing
    • Headliner: One-piece front to rear, gloss white
    • KKK package: To present revision
    • Paint: OEM white industry match
    • Patient floor: Plywood, full-length and width, insulated
    • Rear bumper: Tread plate with center flip-up section
    • Rear upper windows: Standard, tint fixed
    • Reflectors: Six total, four rear and two front
    • Roll up flooring: 3” recessed (Ford 148” and 164”, GM 148” and 172”)
    • Skirt rails: Diamond plate
    • Striping: Single belt (optional)
    • Undercoat: Per 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 pedestal (Sprinter DR-86)
    • Attendant seat: Captain’s chair on storage box (Ford and GM)
    • Cot mount: Stryker or Ferno
    • CPR seat: Street-side with telemetry area (Optional)
    • Squad bench dual position with 6 pt harness

Compartments

    • ALS compartment: Curbside rear, double doors
    • Backboard storage: Right rear compartment, exterior vertical storage
    • Behind attendant seat: With outside access for spare tire (Ford DR-90)
    • Dividers: Aluminum, adjustable in RR compartment for back boards (Ford 164”, GM 172”)
    • License plate holder: Recessed in rear kick plate
    • Lining: Diamond plate
    • Oxygen cylinder rack: Aluminum, LF compartment
    • Oxygen cylinder rack: Slide-out transverse on bulkhead (Sprinter DR-86)
    • Shelves: One total, aluminum in exterior compartment
    • Straps: One total, in right rear compartment for backboards
    • Spare tire: DR-90 mounted in front compartment

Cabinets/countertops

    • Action area cabinet: Laminated countertop
    • Laminate cabinet: Choice of optional colors
    • Partition door cabinet: Sliding with sliding window
    • Partition door cabinet: Solid wall with sliding window (Sprinter DR-86)
    • Polycarbonate cabinet: Gray tinted or clear with full handles
    • RF cabinet: Open for easy inside access (Ford DR-90)
    • RF cabinet: Wood doors with inside/outside access
    • Right rear cabinet: Open for easy inside access (Sprinter DR-86)
    • Storage cabinet: Access under action area for electrical components (Ford DR-90)
    • Street-side: Large openings with set back dividers (Ford DR-90, Sprinter DR-86)

Electrical system

    • 12vdc outlets: Two cigar outlets
    • 125vac outlets: Two total, one curbside, one RF-ALS
    • Batteries: Two in OEM locations (Sprinter DR-86)
    • Batteries: Two in RF compartment
    • Battery Switch: Cole Hersee 2484-16
    • Coax cable: One tagged at both ends
    • Console: Ergonomically designed between cab seats
    • Electrical cabinet: Above walk-thru with lever latch (Ford DR-90)
    • Electrical cabinet: Behind attendant’s seat (Ford 164”, GM 172”)
    • Electrical cabinet: Forward street-side wall above HVAC cabinet (Sprinter DR-86)
    • Electrical cabinet: In patient compartment with vented door
    • Electrical cabinet: Over walk-thru (Ford 148”, GM 148”)
    • Electrical system: With custom electrical schematics
    • Oxygen outlets: Two total, Ohio style
    • Shoreline: inlet on street-side
    • Wiring: Color, name and number coded

Emergency alert

    • Backup alarm: With auto reset switch
    • Siren: Whelen WS-295
    • Siren speaker: Dual 100 watt

Lighting

    • Action area lights: 12vdc
    • Clearance lights: LED on front and rear
    • Dome lights: LED S/S and C/S
    • Indicator lights: Door, compartment ajar 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
    • Tail lights: Triple light cluster on rear
    • Third brake lights: Mounted over rear doors
    • Warning package lights: Whelen perimeter lighting

Environmental

    • Heat-A/C: ducted (All Models)
    • Heat-A/C: Over RF cabinet (Ford 148”, GM 148”)
    • Insulation: Reflectix circumferential package
    • Bio Waste System: In patient Compartment

Safety

    • Biowaste system; Curb-side, at head of squad bench(Ford DR-92)
    • Biowaste system; Curb-side at rear of squad bench (Sprinter DR-86)
    • Antimicrobial Recessed Overhead Grabrail
    • Complies with all SAE Standards
    • Shoulder Harness Seat Belt System
    • Crash Tested Modular Body
    • Emergency Entry Door Release Latches

Model Charts

Model Length Width Headroom
Ford E-350 148” 95” 68”
Ford E-350 DR92 145” 92” 66”
Ford E-450 164” 95” 68” / 72″
GM 3500 148” 95” 68”
GM 3500 DR92 145” 92” 66”
GM 4500 172” 95” 68” / 72″
Sprinter 3500 DR86 148” 86” 73”

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