The ECamper: A Mini-Glamping Blue Boxcar for Alaskan Adventure.

Along Turnagain Arm on the Seward Highway, the eCamper's sleeping loft extended. Normal entry is from inside the cargo area (through the former "moon-roof") of the Element's main deck. . Honda Element Ecamper 2008

Adjustable forward ventilation panel is visible below the hard-top's front edge.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008

All packed up and loaded down in Portland ready for the drive back to Anchorage, April 9, 2022 following its Ecamper installation-modification; the add-on bicycle carrier mounted with my heavy e-bike aboard, albeit with its 2 heavy and expensive batteries safely stowed inside. After taking the photo I installed protective cardboard pieces to areas vulnerable to road debris-damage, and applied plastic wrap to seal sensitive electrical and other areas for the damp and dusty 2,500 mile return trip.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008

With the bug-screens exposed in full-vent mode.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008

Standing in the entry floor-hatch/former-sunroof, viewing towards the open forward vent panel.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008

The 12V outlet and roof-brace placements.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008

The add-on Fifth Element Camping cabinet installed for Configuration-A. This unit is removed for Configuration-B so that the left rear seat may be installed, leaving the couch/bed assembly installed on the right.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008

Honda Element Ecamper 2008

As equipped with the add-on 18 cubic foot roof box. This will contain all the bulky items needed when camping 4 persons. Due to its weight, the box MUST be empty before the Ecamper cap is raised. The box is pictured in its forward-most position so as to shift its weight as far forward as possible for minimizing leverage on the forward gas-strut-assisted hinge mechanism. An internal rear brace bar plus an added back-up safety post is included for security with weight on the cap.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008

Showing the rear seats stowed against the walls. Easily removed, leave one or both with me for more space and flexibility. Photographed prior to the Ecamper installation.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008

ECamper sleeping deck/loft deployed.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008

Viewing from the forward/foot-end towards the aft/head-end, showing the LED lighting: dome, and 2 (positional) reading lights.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008

Floor/mattress dimensions are 85x50 inches. I'm 5'8" with a few inches ahead of my feet and a few behind my head.
Fwd vent panel in sealed position.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008

Showing the Ecamper's master switch under the upper-deck and the 12V outlet on the forward upper-deck centerline.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008

Add-on Fifth Element Camping furniture Configuration-A. The couch unfolds into a sleeping platform for Configuration-B with an extension panel covering the right forward seat after laying it flat. In configuration-B the cabinet is removed making way for the left rear seat. This is a preliminary image; more detailed images coming soon.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008

The add-on Fifth Element Camping cabinet installed for Configuration-A showing its features. This unit is removed for Configuration-B so that the left rear seat may be installed, leaving the couch/bed assembly installed on the right.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008

Sleeping bags, sheets and pillows, as supplied, underlaid with total 4" foam cushioning for 4 occupants; 2 above on the Ecamper roof-deck. Note that back seats are in the stowed position. The roof-box is required for carrying the bulky sleeping bags and cushioning in addition to everything else. The coming-for-2024 "Eletent" aft panel will cover this opening with fabric and mesh, allowing bug-free ventilation for the main deck. . Honda Element Ecamper 2008

See add-ons list; This the premium Yeti 33L cooler.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008

If not needed, leave one or both back seats behind. As seen with both rear seats removed (photographed pre-ECamper modification).. Honda Element Ecamper 2008