Purdue tailgate legends: Mark Rudicel and Adam Sheller’s ambulance
The alumni converted this 1996 Ford E-350 and have enjoyed over a decade of football games with it
What’s the best way to tow along everything you’ll need for a tailgate? Alumni Mark Rudicel and Adam Sheller have everything from a pull-out grill to an LED TV in their converted ambulance. When they started looking for the ultimate tailgate machine, they searched for bread trucks, fire trucks — anything out of the ordinary.
The ambulance has been the perfect choice. Along with using its many compartments, they enjoy the bonus of testing out lights and sirens. They designed a custom wrap that includes the lyrics to “Hail Purdue” plus a large depiction of The Boilermaker statue on the back.
As season ticket holders, Rudicel and Sheller are at most games with their families and friends. Raising an eye-catching flag off the corner of their rig makes it even easier to find in the tailgate lots.
