Honda Element camper conversion: Nemo

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charisw

charisw

8 жыл бұрын

Here's a (long-ish) video about the changes I have made to my Honda Element, Nemo, to make it into a camper.
Links to references made in the video:
ursaminorvehicles.com
sugru.com
www.elementownersclub.com/foru... (shows detailed plans for building the boxes)
dolphinpumpusa.com
This has been a fantastic car, and I'm grateful to a lot of people for helping to make it happen. Good luck to you as you figure out how to get outside more!

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@khaavren3
@khaavren3 3 жыл бұрын
the pop top is a game changer! You totally freed up the "downstairs" for just living room stuff.
@charisw
@charisw 3 жыл бұрын
The second set-up gives even more room downstairs, which I love even more.
@wainedodd8055
@wainedodd8055 7 жыл бұрын
that sink idea is going to get used plenty. that's genius. that's a cool brother & dad to have
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Very cool to have talented family :-)
@BigBallardTT
@BigBallardTT 5 жыл бұрын
We were the ones that drove by and waved to you on I-5 in our dark grey Element, on our way home from our maiden voyage with the camper. We bought ours in large part because of this video. Thank you!!
@charisw
@charisw 5 жыл бұрын
Well, that's cool!!! Hello and thanks!
@davidwollpert5276
@davidwollpert5276 10 ай бұрын
Wow, this is from 7 years ago. Came to me as I’ve Been looking at Elements recently. You’ll probably never see this note, but in case you do I wanted to say THANK YOU, as there are some very nice ideas here. I hope you’re doing well!
@yummocan918
@yummocan918 7 жыл бұрын
great tips. I am obsessed w camper/van/car life vids right now and it's been a while since I've seen something new. love the sugru tip.
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Yay, thanks!
@HoffAppFarm
@HoffAppFarm 5 жыл бұрын
This is AWESOME...thank you!!! I've been enamored with Elements since borrowing my uncle's. At the time he lived in Anchorage and my wife and I took it on our pre-wedding honeymoon...from Anchorage to Seward, to Ketchikan, hopped the Ferry to Homer and the Kenai...we took it everywhere...AND it had (has..he still owns it!) an eCamper as well! So our 2003 Corolla just died at 250,000 miles so I'm desperately trying convince my wife to let us get a 2008 or newer model. This is an incredible video that...God willing we get the Element...I'll be coming back to make use of your stellar ideas...thank you!
@parker3208
@parker3208 7 жыл бұрын
best sink/water solution I've ever seen in an element. Thanks for the video.
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Hey, that's cool - thanks!
@Filmore87458
@Filmore87458 7 жыл бұрын
I just bought my first Honda Element yesterday! It's a 2005 and I love it. Thanks for showing the possibilities you've built into yours.
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! There's so much creativity to be had in an Element!
@michellethelen6153
@michellethelen6153 3 жыл бұрын
I love how practical this is - with the boxes. Makes it so versatile too.
@robgindc1
@robgindc1 5 жыл бұрын
That sink solution is genius! Love her setup, wishing her safe travels & happy trails. :)
@bayolac
@bayolac 5 жыл бұрын
I"m about to buy a 2004 Honda Element and came across your wonderful video. I really appreciated all the info. Thank you very much. I loved the message at the end, we all should be kind to our planet. Hope you and Nemo Enjoy the outdoors for many years to come. I'll try to do the same with my green Honda Element. Thank you again for the video
@kink5291
@kink5291 7 жыл бұрын
I could listen to you talk all the time , enjoyed your project.
@SinjinCerasani
@SinjinCerasani 7 жыл бұрын
Very well spoken, refreshing! Fantastic video!
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@luizmiranda1950
@luizmiranda1950 7 жыл бұрын
Everything perfect. The project, organization, intelligence, explanation and, light years above, the lady (a fairy?), she's extremely beautiful! Please, accept my congratulations!
@BIKE_LLECI
@BIKE_LLECI 3 жыл бұрын
Genuinely the best car tour I’ve seen. So well thought out and simple but useful storage, adaptable space. Just amazing little rig. 🤙🏻 just got an element recently too! Thanks for all the tips and ideas!
@charisw
@charisw 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I like my second set-up better, but only because I have the pop up top. Otherwise I'd still be with the boxes.
@ListenMySon
@ListenMySon 7 жыл бұрын
Great little car conversion.
@saxmanzzz
@saxmanzzz 3 жыл бұрын
Some great tips and ideas. The sink holder and water pump are outstanding ! I'm well impressed.
@jrose987
@jrose987 7 жыл бұрын
I love this! I have been thinking about buying a honda element and doing a little road trip. This was so helpful, and I will do it!
@DandelionCottageDesign
@DandelionCottageDesign 7 жыл бұрын
Nice ideas, thanks for posting. Can't believe Honda stopped making them! And thanks for posting all the name brands, very helpful. Have a great adventure :)
@dave_thomas
@dave_thomas 6 жыл бұрын
You made that Honda Element a Next Level Vehicle. Great Job. Honda really needs to release an updated version of the Element. It is way over due.
@charisw
@charisw 5 жыл бұрын
Right??
@Raku777
@Raku777 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Good to know that the company has a plant in Portland. You did great in your build.
@jorgearteaga1868
@jorgearteaga1868 6 жыл бұрын
What a great set up! Thanks for also giving detailed info on the products you used.
@PatrickHRoss
@PatrickHRoss 7 жыл бұрын
One of the best conversions I've seen so far
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@fernandoherranz4095
@fernandoherranz4095 2 жыл бұрын
That whole sink/water situation is just genius! Nice work. Thanks for sharing!
@hebelson444
@hebelson444 5 жыл бұрын
Your dad rocks for helping you. Let the good times roll and keep camping !
@SuperClare
@SuperClare 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing tips that I hadn’t heard of before, thank you for posting!
@inourelementADVNTRS
@inourelementADVNTRS 7 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed all of this!! Thanks for sharing. Our Element Ecamper group/family do not have much videos on here. You've inspired us to film a walkaround, too.
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Yes! Do it!
@moodyfan4ever
@moodyfan4ever 7 жыл бұрын
The same car as Element Van Life, he is on KZfaq with his travels, great car ., hope you have safe travels!!!
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@faychampoux1140
@faychampoux1140 7 жыл бұрын
One more thing...I need a dad like yours
@suefairburn1396
@suefairburn1396 6 жыл бұрын
Nicely done...lots of great ideas and thoughtfully offered in a way that others than use and adapt as they wish. Great to see a local adaptation!
@ValerieWhittington
@ValerieWhittington 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing... I've just planned a road trip and I love what I've learned here.
@jeanmarieleone6741
@jeanmarieleone6741 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this wonderful video with all of your excellent solutions ! Love the sink , water pump , loo with sawdust andsugru and organizers. So helpful! I am just outfitting my Element and thanks to you I will purchase many of your excellent recommendations! So lucky to find wild Mountain goat fur on the trail! I hope you gathered this gift from the goats. It’s so easy to use a drop spindle to make mohair yarn . You could knit or crotchet a hat to wear camping! Thanks AGain for all the Element conversion help.
@whywomenhatemyforeskin2910
@whywomenhatemyforeskin2910 Жыл бұрын
I see you turned that Element into a mini RV. Love it❤
@faychampoux1140
@faychampoux1140 7 жыл бұрын
Fabulous video! Such clarity and vision
@jkxtc2016
@jkxtc2016 6 жыл бұрын
Very nice set up ...i am soon getting a ursa j30 for my JK...it really gives you more room to do all the other storage and seating. Makes you want to camp out all the time
@yoshizen9267
@yoshizen9267 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for change the Element more fun and more practical . I think Honda people pleased and that's what Element was built for it
@MrGeorgedj
@MrGeorgedj 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info on the cup holder. Install it yesterday and works great.! Happy Elementing!
@charisw
@charisw 5 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@katherinewong2901
@katherinewong2901 5 жыл бұрын
Saweeeeta! Good job! Love all your ideas, esp your sink and pop top! 🤗🌸💕🌸
@rolandozamarripa4518
@rolandozamarripa4518 4 жыл бұрын
Would have liked to see the pop up top from the inside. I’m sure liking the element more and more
@charisw
@charisw 3 жыл бұрын
If you search KZfaq you can find some other videos, I believe.
@gdunge
@gdunge 8 жыл бұрын
Great video! Nemo is really coming along!
@ritadavison4857
@ritadavison4857 4 жыл бұрын
The sink is absolutely brilliant!
@pauljschuetz
@pauljschuetz 5 жыл бұрын
i just got an element and i am completely in love with the car
@stephjkane
@stephjkane 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing job, this was so helpful and I love all your little tricks!!
@frankhartranft2133
@frankhartranft2133 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent report, great conversion, really nice presentation style. Thanks.
@vivianKimberlin
@vivianKimberlin 7 жыл бұрын
your sink setup is outstanding!
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@sslusshy
@sslusshy 7 жыл бұрын
Love this, i plan on getting me a element here in the next few months!
@Swimdeep
@Swimdeep 4 жыл бұрын
The Suguru adhesive is great with one caveat; it’s kinda expensive and each package once opened, cures pretty quickly, so make sure you have uses for a full package before opening. Thanks for the tour and for the great ideas.💡
@charisw
@charisw 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, all true! It does have its drawbacks, and yet I haven't found anything else quite like it.
@marshallpoe8087
@marshallpoe8087 7 жыл бұрын
Great ideas and a very nice conversion. Excellent!
@mainemotorhomeadventures4173
@mainemotorhomeadventures4173 7 жыл бұрын
Great ideas.Love all your little gizmos.
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, me, too. I'm a big gear nerd.
@karencooper6634
@karencooper6634 7 жыл бұрын
hoping to get an Element soon....love your set up and may try it when I get my own.....I have a Ford conversion van but need something smaller for around town and the Element is top of my list....with some conversions, this will make a sweet camper.
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
It really can. The biggest downfall is its small size for long-term camping, BUT the positive is that it's not too big so that it can be a legitimate daily car.
@rcpmac
@rcpmac 3 жыл бұрын
I really like your creative solutions
@norasteel5353
@norasteel5353 7 жыл бұрын
Great video! Loved your tour of your Element!
@lonestarlaurel8620
@lonestarlaurel8620 6 жыл бұрын
Love, love, love the great vid and great ideas you've got going on. Thank you! and Happy Trails.
@BBBYpsi
@BBBYpsi Жыл бұрын
Love some of the stuff you did here. Really love your sink idea.
@SHADOWBOXERBAYBEE
@SHADOWBOXERBAYBEE 6 жыл бұрын
Your video inspired me to check AUTOTRADER and I FOUND a 2007 in the same Tangerine BUT with fog lights, side curtain air bags and the seat belt is attached to the seat instead of the door. Today is my 62nd birthday and I hope that I like how the Element handles when I go for the test drive and if I do purchase it, will convert it as you have yours, just no pop up camper at the top since I'm not strong enough to get up there but use a blow up mattress and pack that thing on top when not in use.. I think it will be liberating to drive across the country at my own pace. It's the perfect size for it
@charisw
@charisw 4 жыл бұрын
Did you get one?
@donwyates
@donwyates 6 жыл бұрын
You, are the bomb. You do everything, well. Thank you for posting this.
@Cyborg9799
@Cyborg9799 6 жыл бұрын
I am subscriber 500. I have been looking at.my Element Ele Blu for years knowing she can do more than she is doing today. Thank you.
@bronwenhook6088
@bronwenhook6088 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for some great ideas. I'm going with what I have, a Nissan Versa, which is not a particularly convenient space. The sugru will solve several problems, as will your elastic holdall setups. Also, well done for your tidy and well-explained organisation!
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Sugru is awwwwesome :-)
@robertdwyer6647
@robertdwyer6647 7 жыл бұрын
Great video! Impressive camper and engineering for such a compact package.
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's a small camper, but very doable for comfortable road trips.
@gnmatsu
@gnmatsu 7 жыл бұрын
Aloha! Love it, great vid. Enjoyed it and looking toward putting one of these together myself.
@c0pyimitati0n
@c0pyimitati0n 6 жыл бұрын
Sugru is awesome and comes in a variety of colors 😁
@jeremytravers8181
@jeremytravers8181 7 жыл бұрын
Great video! Just got a Honda Element and am looking forward to using it as my adventure vehicle for kayaking. You show some great add ons.. Thanks!
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Have a blast kitting it out with whatever you need for kayaking!!
@GotLurk
@GotLurk 5 жыл бұрын
hell yeah! i loved all the creative solutions!!!!
@mainemotorhomeadventures4173
@mainemotorhomeadventures4173 7 жыл бұрын
Nice van setup.Thanks the the great ideas!
@freddyo2k10
@freddyo2k10 7 жыл бұрын
Nice Element setup...fantastic!!
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@shelleyraespeck5442
@shelleyraespeck5442 7 жыл бұрын
WOW! And I thought that I am resourceful! This is resourceful squared! Thank you! And your resourceful friends and family!
@OutDoorZombie
@OutDoorZombie 7 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your video. I don't have an Element - but I do have a Honda Fit -- which I'll be doing a long road trip to Ontario this summer, that I want to sleep in along the way. Thanks for some great ideas.
@stealth48nurse
@stealth48nurse 7 жыл бұрын
cool set up, liked your pop top, sugru idea. thank you
@ArquesPython
@ArquesPython 5 жыл бұрын
Wow. Nice job on the camper and really nice job on the video. I love your style.
@alltheseflavors
@alltheseflavors 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome camper! Love the sink ingenuity, and will be looking for that sugru stuff! I've never heard of it, and hot glue for attaching hooks and things in my Scion Xb has not worked well at all.. I want an Element! Wish I would've discovered all these Element videos before buying my Xb recently, but I am grateful for it. Great vid!
@charisw
@charisw 5 жыл бұрын
Hope you can convert it to your liking!
@WendyWilliamsLiving
@WendyWilliamsLiving 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful set-up, VERY thought out!
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Sig721Tau
@Sig721Tau 6 жыл бұрын
Charis Weathers Are you the owner, charisboof, of this channel? If so, see Bob's CheapRVliving channel. He helps a lot of people out with their nomadic needs.
@vincentmaher11
@vincentmaher11 5 жыл бұрын
this is terrific. i have a ford transit connect and i think many of your ideas will work well in it. Thanks!!!
@charisw
@charisw 4 жыл бұрын
Have you seen that Ursa Minor now has a camper top for the Transit Connect? www.ursaminorvehicles.com/campers/ford-camper-conversions.html
@infocyde2024
@infocyde2024 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I got a lot of ideas and inspiration for my element watching this.
@leilal8053
@leilal8053 3 жыл бұрын
Very ingenious setup 👌 👏.
@allisonrice6642
@allisonrice6642 7 жыл бұрын
This is awesome!! Thanks for the ideas and inspiration
@kodeywhitewolf8528
@kodeywhitewolf8528 6 жыл бұрын
Adding the pump makes life easier for sure...Great idea
@markwhite2642
@markwhite2642 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing
@SLove-ue6uf
@SLove-ue6uf 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! You've done an amazing job! Thanks for the tips and inspiration!!! :)
@zekehooper
@zekehooper 7 жыл бұрын
that sink was very cool.
@karencooper6634
@karencooper6634 6 жыл бұрын
hi, was hoping to see more updates on your travels in the Element....I like what you have done with it. I have a 2008 and am watching all the Elements conversions and yours is one of the best so far....thanks and I hope you are still on the road.
@charisw
@charisw 4 жыл бұрын
It took too long, but there's now an update to the conversion.
@tinabeane
@tinabeane 7 жыл бұрын
Wow, love it! Some great ideas, never heard of Sugru will check it out on Amazon. Tina
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's amazing stuff!
@tysonschneider
@tysonschneider 7 жыл бұрын
Wow! So many good ideas in one video! Nice!!!
@SensatiousHiatus
@SensatiousHiatus 4 жыл бұрын
Great tour...sugru looks for the win!
@charisw
@charisw 3 жыл бұрын
It's great stuff!
@jamizelherrera510
@jamizelherrera510 Жыл бұрын
Great video and awesome setup
@charisw
@charisw Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@baileemclachlan122
@baileemclachlan122 6 жыл бұрын
Great ideas video! Very simple, cost effective!
@elementgypsy
@elementgypsy 5 жыл бұрын
every time i watch this i love it more!
@bilalchaudhary8268
@bilalchaudhary8268 7 жыл бұрын
Love it! I'm also looking for an Element. Thanks for a great video.
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
They are great vehicles for outdoor adventure :-)
@TrishStClair
@TrishStClair 7 жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable to watch!
@DrLorenThomas
@DrLorenThomas 7 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks. I was just about to sell my Element (my third, I have been a devotee since 2003) and buy a camper. The design is genius. You may have saved my relationship with my Element.
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is a great compliment. Let me know what you decide to do!
@toronado455
@toronado455 4 жыл бұрын
That pillow holder is great.
@cmedance
@cmedance 7 жыл бұрын
I have a 2003 and love it!
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Yay! What do you love about it?
@skyeevans1981
@skyeevans1981 7 жыл бұрын
hand pump for the water dispenser comes from Turkey...was invented by Turkish genius...Thanks to him...I have got one as well..
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@jessicaterrystykes6874
@jessicaterrystykes6874 2 жыл бұрын
Perfection! Love the arm rest cooler!
@zenfully13
@zenfully13 7 жыл бұрын
awesome setup!
@AndrewTailorBosher
@AndrewTailorBosher 5 жыл бұрын
wiccked thanks a lot! good tips and inspiration for my subaru wagon I’m about to kit out for the summer! tx
@roxborotomm
@roxborotomm 7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic setup
@charisweathers2174
@charisweathers2174 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@michaelhouston5664
@michaelhouston5664 4 жыл бұрын
very nice presentation.....great ending......
@manwinkler
@manwinkler Жыл бұрын
how beautiful ... thank you for sharing
@waimeaguyz9074
@waimeaguyz9074 3 жыл бұрын
awesome review
@RevFirstShirt
@RevFirstShirt 7 жыл бұрын
Nicely done! Thank you!
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