thanks for the kind words, I'm working on a inside release for the tailgate now and will post this as soon as it's finished.

@@dannysdiygarage I would like to get a set of your Honda Element platform bed.

Thank you for commenting, I really appreciate the feedback, I’m not sure why people thumbs down me, I spent hours making the video to help others, but there’s always going to be haters out there. KZfaq is where I go to get ideas and to learn also, I appreciate anyone who takes time to help others Thank you

David Garcia let me know if it works out

David Garcia Same here! I rarely need my back seats, so having some “permanent” supports should prove to work well. Thank you for putting this together!

Hi David. I too love this idea. Check out my Honda Element Micro Camper for more ideas. Cheers!

Me too

What type of mattress Do you use

I do miss getting thing in and out of the cubbies, You’re welcome

Thanks for sharing

josmo fy thanks

Thank you, once you build this, please let me know, appreciate the comment.

Hi Bill, thanks for adding this information information, this will help others tremendously, appreciate you taking the time to add this information

Thank you so much 😊

You are to kind, thank you for commenting

Thanks so much 👍🏼

Awesome thank so much for sharing this

Please send me a picture of your final build once it's finished and I will post it here, thanks for the comment

Please do send the pictures dannysdiygarage@gmail.com

@@dannysdiygarage Sent! Thanks!

thanks

Thank you for taking the time to comment, you’re welcome

Hi there, just seeing your comment- you said 'we' does that mean you successfully slept on this with another person? Trying to find an ideal set up for two people and I really like this design

@@angelicaunpingco5085 Hi, my wife and our dog.

Thanks for sharing

Exactly! Thanks for the comment 👍🏼

thanks, glad it helped

Thank you

thanks

Glad it helped!

Awesome, I’m waiting for warmer weather and I’ll go enjoy some camping myself.

Hello, I am looking for a build for two people and am partially concerned about the weight limit on this build. Did you two have any issues?

@@angelicaunpingco5085 I am over 200lbs, wife at 100lbs, no issues at all

@@rplayin sounds about what me and my partner are at. Thank you! I’m a little more confident now. This is a great build and I didn’t want to miss out

deaddragonmountain thanks 😊

Thank you, this took a lot of trial and error, I'm happy to make others element owners life easier by sharing.

Thanks so much, you should be fine, please update me when you’re done

Sorry for the late reply, I missed this comment, the build video is all I have

Thanks buddy, you brought a smile to my face with your topless PG-13 version comment

Awesome it works well for us

Send some pics when you’re finished Thanks for commenting

Good luck finding it, and when you do make sure you subscribe for helpful information

Thanks you

You bet!

Thank you

Jack Shapiro , Jack, the build video is all I have, feel free to ask if you need help, but the video should be clear

Awesome, I still love the way mine is holding up

Hi Andrew, check out my channel for Honda Element Micro Camper ideas. Cheers!

Thanks for the kind words.

Hey Andrew, curious how this design worked for your 2004 Element. I also, have an older model and I was wondering if I might have to adjust the dimensions - my Element is a 2005.

thanks

Yes 4 ft

Thank you

Thanks for watching!

sunshine13emu: Thanks so much

Thanks fo commenting, appreciate it

Thanks you, did you happen to also see the video on the inside hatch handle?

Thanks, for commenting

Glad you liked it! , thanks for the comment

They're not mounted, they are just extra lights, I do use them for camping though, here is a link, they are from Power Probe Tek. www.powerprobetek.com/product/modular-work-light/

The video here is the blueprint kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNtdZrajz6vUXWQ.html

Thanks

Glad to help, thanks so much for the comment

20 minutes to put it back to factory

thanks, send a picture when done

Raoul Thomas thank you

My measurements are about the same

You bet, thanks so much

Thank you for that, appreciate.

The video is the blueprint, I never put it on print

what ever works, thanks for the comment

Thank you

Gracias

Thanks!

you're welcome! Enjoy your Element adventures.

I don’t think so, just add another extension at the foot if needed, I doubt you’ll need it tho

Thanks! I agree, it’s been working well

And how that changes the notch cuts..... Thx!

Sorry for the late reply, yes the bed comes out easily, yes the brackets will need to be removed for seats to be installed, 20 minutes for the changeover and back to factory with no signs of any alterations

I would use the indoor outdoor carpet in the video, easy to clean

My wife and I are approximately 300 together, no problem there, so as built 400lb would be fine, you also could add extra support or a cooler or tubs with supplies to add support

2007 SC 120,000 miles on her, bought her new

Easily holds two adults, send me your finished result

This design did not modify anything on the vehicle, no drilling, cutting to the vehicle, everything will go back to factory in 30 minutes

Thanks

Thank you, I love that word, also check out the hatch handle, 20% off Memorial Day discount coming up soon

I don’t believe so

It’s a full trifold mattress

Thanks that’s a great question, I’ve had it for a year set up, I use mine only for camping and it is fine, however I live in California and we do not have humidity, adding an extra support shouldn’t be a big deal and if you think it’s needed I would suggest it

No, Without the mattress I don’t feel them, usually near my legs

Blue prints are the how to video, I cover the steps in the video, sorry no blue prints ever made.

It works for my wife and I, we have not needed extra support, but with this being said, it would be so easy to add something in the middle to add extra support especially if you're a larger person. This is how I built mine and I have not had any thoughts on adding reinforcement. I did go to Home depot the other day and bought 10 bags of 90LB cement, I laid two of them on the top and the 3/4 platform was bowing.

Where do you live?

Fort Collins Colorado

A little far away to build you one

@@dannysdiygarage Fyi, I can go wherever I want whenever I want but I have no idea where you are located. 😉

I’m in Orange County California

It works flawlessly with my wife and I, together we we weigh about 320

Sounds like a great idea,(if it works) Update me on this if you accomplish it

Ninth Element Adventure Life: looking good, I watched your videos

Easily, wife and I are 350 combined, not a issue, not even close

Adds lots of length, I have a few other videos on my page that will show this

3" hinges from Home depot

1 hour max, this would be everything back to factory and one person.

Dannys DIY Garage Thanks for the reply. I’m wondering if I could figure out a method of attaching the platform to the 3x2 supports that is more of a “quick release” solution. That way it would be one less screw to remove/reinstall every time I needed to make the swap.

Thanks you Ed

@@dannysdiygarage Danny I used your design, however I had to cut it in half in case my grandsons parents ever let go of the leash , I can put the passenger seat back in. By cutting in half I created a lot more work for myself, since I had to build a frame under neath plus the logistics of using the seat hardware just did not work out leveling from one side to the other, so I jury rigged bricks on to the mounts and put the seat hardware in the shed with the seats. Sp basically I have the same design except behind the drivers seat there is no platform until you get past the suicide doors. At that point the platform folds up for access underneath. I’ll be finishing it up this week and putting her in stealth mode as I travel to NC to retrieve my sail boat. After that i will go camper mode so I can fly fish in New Hampshire. Thanks for the basic plan, this was my second transformation, I had no idea how to mount the first to the chassis and when I hit the brakes everything came down forward to visit. I’ll try and make a video when I’m done. So far my biggest problem has been screws to long ad coming up through the bed.

Please send pictures to and video if you can to dannysdiygarage@gmail. Thanks you

Yes 2x4’s should work fine

Im so excited about this project because i have two big huskies, and they will do great with this while we are snowbirding this fall! And like you, i will leave it in forever. Also great because thieves wont readily see whats in the rig!!