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Indianclimber
climber
Las Vegas
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Topic Author's Original Post - Mar 14, 2008 - 02:16pm PT
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Looks pretty good
http://www.ursaminorvehicles.com/camper.htm
Not a cheap conversion but used Elements are not to pricey
ECAMPER™ Sleeper Assembly $4300
+ Honda Body Color Paint Match - Metallic + $750
+ Honda Body Color Paint Match - Solid + $100
+ Yakima/Thule Rack Mounts, factory installed (RMI) + $150
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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Mar 14, 2008 - 02:21pm PT
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cool -
with that distinctly utilitarian interior,
think Honda has a good thing w/ the "E"
would love it if someone - Subaru? - would
make the killer replacement to the VW Bus.
in the meantime, the E represents one of the
few vehicles on the road that doesn't have
a "living room" interior.
and fake wood?
good god, horse and buggy stuff
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Matt
Trad climber
primordial soup
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Mar 14, 2008 - 02:59pm PT
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now they just gotta make a deisel electric hybrid...
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TradIsGood
Chalkless climber
the Gunks end of the country
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Mar 14, 2008 - 03:09pm PT
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No wheels, but total luxury!
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caughtinside
Social climber
Davis, CA
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Mar 14, 2008 - 03:12pm PT
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wow, I never thought much of those elements, but that looks like a pretty nice set up!
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Indianclimber
climber
Las Vegas
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 14, 2008 - 03:48pm PT
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Found a picture of someone building out the inside
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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Mar 14, 2008 - 04:02pm PT
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cool indeed,
IMO,
modular (OEM style) camping components
that "latch" in,
would B the ticket.
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Monkey Girl
Boulder climber
Seattle,WA
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May 22, 2009 - 12:31pm PT
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This is soooo sweet!!! I have a Honda Element 2006!
Im in LOVE!!!!I want to do this to my Honda before we go to J Tree. Thanks for the pics!!
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mooser
Trad climber
seattle
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May 22, 2009 - 12:39pm PT
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I've got an '03 Element, and that conversion (while still not as cool as a vintage VW bus) looks awesome! Gonna have to put that one in the hopper...
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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May 22, 2009 - 01:00pm PT
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radness, another climber rig post success.
hrm, how about an FJ conversion? Now we're talking.
Looking for a small, drivable, reliable pop up camper capable of both weekend adventures and daily commuting?
The ECAMPER™ conversion adds a pop-top sleeper for two onto the Honda Element® Four Wheel Drive model (2003 through 2008 models with removable skylight).
The innovative design combines carbon-fiber material and the latest in composites manufacturing technology to minimize weight and allow a streamlined profile that adds only 5" to the overall height of the vehicle.
Convenience features include:
6'-6" standing room when popped up
Comfortable 7' x 4' mattress with washable covers
Lightweight composite construction minimizes impact on handling
Access from inside or outside of vehicle
Gas spring assisted hinges for quick, easy operation
Low-current interior LED lighting
Sleek, streamlined profile minimizes wind noise & maintains mpg
Tough, breathable, fade and water resistant Sunbrella® canvas soft walls
Panoramic views and ventilation with zippered screened windows on all sides
Built on Honda reliability & economy
Because the original sunroof opening is used for access, the conversion does not involve any cutting or modification of the vehicle roof, retaining all the strength and structural integrity of the vehicle.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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May 22, 2009 - 01:53pm PT
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what's your gas mileage on that rig?
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Prod
Trad climber
A place w/o Avitars apparently
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May 22, 2009 - 02:21pm PT
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Pretty nice rig, but the conversion web page says that it weighs 130 pounds. Taking the cargo load from 850 pounds to 720 pounds (honda actually claims the cargo load is 680 which takes it down to 550). We'll go with the GVW calculation of
720 pounds.
300 less for Christa and me.
130 less for the dogs.
Only 290 pounds of gear? Tough sell there.
Prod.
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rockermike
Mountain climber
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May 22, 2009 - 03:10pm PT
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For those who already own an element; what kind of gas mileage do you guys get in real world driving?
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Rudyj2
Trad climber
UT
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May 22, 2009 - 04:57pm PT
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I have owned a Honda Element for almost a year now. I switched from a full size diesel pick up. I have had basically no regrets or complaints. It is simply a great car.
Summer (no box on top, regular tires) MPG 28.
Winter (box on top, snow tires) MPG 23.
I should add that the GVW Honda suggests is way under its capabilities.
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Brian Hench
Trad climber
Laguna Beach, CA
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May 22, 2009 - 05:20pm PT
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I have a 2008 Element with Automatic 5pd and 2-WD, no rack. I get 23 in the city and 27 on the highway.
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monolith
climber
Berkeley, CA
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May 22, 2009 - 05:26pm PT
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2005 4wd manual Element: 20 city, 25 highway.
City requires very conservative driving to get this mpg.
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the Fet
Supercaliyosemistic climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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I just bought a used Sienna, I want to do this. Well maybe just the pop top.
http://www.rvstuff.ca/gtrvsienna.html
Siennas have plenty of ground clearance. 4WD available, mine's just 2. Plenty of room. 25 mpg highway. I got 28 mpg going 65!
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Indianclimber
Trad climber
Lost Wages
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 9, 2009 - 01:35am PT
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Fet enjoy your new ride
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
Arid-zona
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That is pretty damn cool.
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the Fet
Supercaliyosemistic climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Thanks Indianclimber. I found your other thread with the same Toytota conversion after I posted on this thread. I emailed gtrv to see if they'd just sell me the pop-top so I can install it myself.
I'm really impressed with the engineering on the Sienna. Drives good, good mpg, great brakes, excellent safety, tons of room, great seats. I picked it up off Craigslist for $9000 with 66K miles.
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Indianclimber
Trad climber
Lost Wages
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 9, 2009 - 12:55pm PT
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Fet let me know what the pricing is for their pop top
Thanks
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Prod
Trad climber
A place w/o Avitars apparently
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Hey Fet,
Let me know what they say, as I also might want to order one.
Prod.
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S.Powers
Social climber
Jtree, now in Alaska
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Jun 10, 2009 - 04:24am PT
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bump for no climbing content (kinda)
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hoipolloi
climber
A friends backyard with the neighbors wifi
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Nov 16, 2009 - 11:04pm PT
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Bump...
Anyone ever see one of these Honda Element pop toppers? A friend just told me about them, they look fantastic and I am really interested...
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Nov 17, 2009 - 07:45am PT
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these are kinda cool too.
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shsui
Social climber
Fairfax, VA
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Oct 16, 2012 - 02:11pm PT
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Thanks to Indianclimber!
I finally found your infos. is it worth for your ecamper only like top pop? I have Honda element 2006, silver. Let me know.
Thanks,
Sandra
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beef supreme
climber
the west
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Oct 16, 2012 - 03:08pm PT
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I've been looking for a chevy astro cargo van for quite a while now, hard to find good markets for them, especially AWD. But these Elements seem like they may be good as well- for those of you that have an Element- does it have the longevity that comes with most other hondas? Problems? Lots of road noise?
My only concern is that it looks a bit short to build up the bunk/ sleeper in the back.
Plus I like creeper vans with no windows, curtains never keep the light out when you're trying to sleep.
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Oct 16, 2012 - 03:21pm PT
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Saw one of these Element poptops in the flesh a couple days ago. Not too impressed myself...there just isn't enough interior length/room to make it as functional as a van.
Getting any pop top added to any rig is WAY pricy though...I just priced out getting one into a non-high top Sprinter. Plan on spending $5-$6.5k...screw that just buy the high top.
Lots of live-aboard rigs around the Ditch right now, which is cool since I'm planning for my next ride (the Sable is past her prime and on the downhill slide) and you can check em out in person.
Spinter is the gold std if you have cash, 27mpg. Lots of Astros and regular Chevy vans about, plenty of Econolines too. Quite a few Previas and other minivans around..none of which seem as good as the Astro/safari from a space/cost perspective.
I'm leaning 140" or 144" Sprinter high top, maybe the 118.
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