Volvo XC70 Overlander

If you love adventure, camping, and overlanding, having an organized vehicle setup can make all the difference. This guide will walk you through how I built a custom sliding drawer system for my car—complete with a fridge/freezer slide, utility drawer, and modular storage for Euro crates. Planning the Layout My goal was to maximize storage […]

After years of camper van travel, we’ve taken a step—not back, but sideways—into the world of Overlanding. With our van in for some work, we decided it was the perfect opportunity to test out a rooftop tent setup and see how it compares. So, welcome to our new adventure: camping under the stars with our

Several months ago, I took a leap of faith and bought a former emergency services Volvo XC70 ambulance off eBay—sight unseen. It had no MOT and far more faults than were listed. But after months of hard work, fixing countless mechanical issues, and transforming its look, Ragnar was reborn as a true overlanding machine. To

Welcome back to another installment of my Volvo XC70 ex-ambulance transformation series! In previous videos, I tackled mechanical fixes, got the vehicle through its MOT test, and even gave the big yellow bonnet a striking contour-lined overlanding graphic. Now, it’s time to focus on something crucial for any serious adventure build: tires. Why Tire Choice

Welcome back to another update in my Volvo XC70 ex-ambulance transformation series! In previous videos, I tackled several mechanical issues, got the car roadworthy with an MOT, and even gave the bonnet a striking contour-lined overlanding graphic. This time, I’m addressing a frustrating steering issue that makes slow-speed maneuvering feel like a workout. Diagnosing the

Volvo XC70 Ex-Ambulance Transformation: Fixing a Leaky Roof & Improving Soundproofing Welcome back to my Volvo XC70 ex-ambulance transformation series! If you’ve been following along, you’ll know that I’ve tackled a range of mechanical fixes, got the car through its MOT test, and even revamped the big yellow bonnet with a stylish overlanding graphic. In

From Ambulance to Volvo XC70 Adventure Wagon: A Raptor Paint Job Transformation For those of you following along on my journey to de-ambulance my Volvo XC70, today is a big day—I’m finally tackling that bright yellow bonnet! My wife will be very happy about this, and honestly, so will I. The First Attempt: Vinyl Wrap

I had no idea there’d be so much extra wiring added to an emergency response vehicle – it’s incredible… It took ages to trace all the wiring looms and individual wires – figuring out where they went to and if they still served any purpose. I got there in the end – and what a

Make no mistake, this was a time consuming task and after some trial & error I found the best way to remove the reflective vinyl car wrap from my ex-ambulance Volvo XC70 emergency response vehicle. Lots of time lapse video here! Don’t forget to subscribe:

Let’s take a good look at what this 195k mile Volvo XC70 is all about. Could this be a rare Police Spec emergency vehicle?