Honda Element Camper: No build design for under $100

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Honda Element Camper: No build design for under $100

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Jonathan Wu

Күн бұрын

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@karensmith1457 8 ай бұрын

I like this simple approach for the bed. No fuss or extra weight.

@JonWuClimbs 8 ай бұрын

I like it so far. Thanks for watching

@dani83red 8 ай бұрын

Good idea with the outdoor cushion

@JonWuClimbs 8 ай бұрын

It's worked out well for weekend trips so far. I just wish there were better color/pattern options. Thanks for watching

@mikekeller2885 7 ай бұрын

Just finished making a bed in 2017 Ford explorer. In 3rd row seating put the passenger side down, second row folded forward, for pad also used lounge cushion. Use FOB to lock and unlock to get in and out. 3rd row drivers side the seat is upright. For privacy ordered prefit black window covers which fit perfect. Music set up, Samsung 23 ultra, Pandora and external speakers. Movies from computer. That's as far I've gotten for now. Taking a 6200 mile trip starting June. Safe journeys

@JonWuClimbs 6 ай бұрын

Sounds like a sweet setup. Your trip sounds like it will be so much fun! Enjoy and be safe

@kgilliagorilla2761 6 ай бұрын

Next , rear door latch release. Easy project, lot of videos on it. I did mine in about 45 minutes. I used a bicycle brake cable and housing. Cheers!

@JonWuClimbs 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I've watched a lot of videos showing the installation of a rear door latch. I'm pretty sure that I will do it this spring. Thanks!

@RLeeVanCamps 8 ай бұрын

My dog too a t. Only pays attention when he wants too😊. Nice set up

@JonWuClimbs 8 ай бұрын

Haha! My dog was a little confused and was wondering why we were just sitting in the car. Thanks for watching.

@sunilnand62 7 ай бұрын

Love the idea , Bro... Appreciate your Best boy there....Good job , Mate.

@JonWuClimbs 7 ай бұрын

I'm still trying to get her to sleep in the car. :-\ Thanks for watching and your comment

@kandiblick3822 7 ай бұрын

Just found your channel...I like your considered approach to improvements, credit shout out for a great idea. Look forward to seeing more videos :-)

@JonWuClimbs 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and your comment. There are some further improvements that I am considering and I'll be sure to post a video if I do them!

@hermionegardener3796 8 ай бұрын

the realities thanks for that

@juliepark4717 8 ай бұрын

Your dog is like mine, it doesn't listen. 😂

@janegoodman4913 2 ай бұрын

Get the hatch latch kit. It will change your life. A strategically-placed pool noodle will seal up that space your phone fell through.

@YnotBe 3 ай бұрын

Great job thanks for sharing all the details !

@JonWuClimbs 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting.

@doraray9964 7 ай бұрын

Excellent job

@user-ms5yl2gb5o 8 ай бұрын

I miss the Element. Perfect car.

@JonWuClimbs 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, I love it. My reasoning for getting one was that the longer I wait, every Element out there would get older.

@wendycamp307 28 күн бұрын

Love this idea 😊

@vickilindberg6336 3 ай бұрын

Definitely want a second way out!

@JonWuClimbs 2 ай бұрын

I’ll definitely add a second way out

@kaokue3046 7 ай бұрын

Awwwww, you have a cute dog! 🐕♥️🐕♥️🐕♥️🐕♥️🐕♥️🐕♥️🐕♥️

@JonWuClimbs 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'll let her know about your comment♥️

@FrancisFurtak 8 ай бұрын

Your pooch seems to like it!

@JonWuClimbs 8 ай бұрын

She likes going for rides. If we do an overnight trip then I'll make a video about it. Thanks for watching!

@STho205 4 ай бұрын

I have a really sturdy coffee table from Pier 1 era that is pretty close to this dimension. I'll give that a try. Makes a great table (cooking, lounge, eating) as well if I remove the cushion.

@JonWuClimbs 4 ай бұрын

That's great that you can use a coffee table as both a coffee table and a bed frame. I was thinking about adding a hard surface on top of the dunnage rack so I can remove the cushion when I transport dogs. Enjoy your build!

@pheena_michelle 3 ай бұрын

Your dog is adorable!!

@JonWuClimbs 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I will let her know.

@alallen2767 7 ай бұрын

good idea. stay safe

@JonWuClimbs 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. You too!

@katchump 5 ай бұрын

Hi Jonathan, thanks for this video. FYI, when you click on the wayfair link it shares your user name so you may want to change the link to just show the product.

@JonWuClimbs 5 ай бұрын

I updated the link. Thanks for letting me know!

@FrancisFurtak 8 ай бұрын

Cool!

@peterpowell6168 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! Question on the Honda element how is it on hills on highway? I travel Arizona etc and was looking to get an element. Happy trails

@JonWuClimbs 8 ай бұрын

I use my Element mostly for rock climbing trips and it does OK on hills on the highway. It can maintain highway speeds on hills but it does have to work. I live in the Northeast and the biggest challenge I had in getting a used Element was finding one without rust issues. Since you are in Arizona, I would totally get an Element because they will be rust free and you can camp in BLM land without insects. It is not the fastest but you should expect that.

@mbk405 7 ай бұрын

Love this! I always wonder about those built-in setups. How do they get to the spare tire? I like that you can just bring extra cable ties in case you need to clip them off during a trip.

@JonWuClimbs 7 ай бұрын

Good question about the spare tire. To be honest, I haven't considered that. I mostly use the Element for transportation and not for camping so I wanted my set up to reflect that. Thanks for your comment.

@sweetestpotato4392 7 ай бұрын

I was looking at a dunnage rack too! I found a plastic one for $122 that is 66”x24” which is about 10” short of cot sized foam pads. I was thinking those extra inches would be over my fridge. The advantage of plastic, I was thinking, is that I could saw the legs or use lifts to make more level.

@JonWuClimbs 7 ай бұрын

You can adjust the height of the legs of the metal dunnage rack. As you can see at the 1:30 mark in the video, the legs stick up higher than the platform because I adjusted the height of the platform to be lower. I could have sawed the metal legs if I wanted. I'm sure plastic would be fine too. Thanks for watching and your comment!

@sweetestpotato4392 7 ай бұрын

@@JonWuClimbs Thanks for your reply and video! I noticed you did that. I think I was worried about the bars and comfort too. I ended up chickening out and ordering a canvas cot and two 4” pads because I was concerned about ordering the dunnage sight unseen. I’m not sure the cot will work either but I know I can resell that and I’m going to check some restaurant supply stores to see if I can see one. Thanks again!

@JonWuClimbs 7 ай бұрын

@@sweetestpotato4392 My plan was that if I didn't like the dunnage rack in my car then I would turn it into shelving for the basement. It turned out that it worked well in the car and now I'm considering getting dunnage racks in the basement because they are sturdy and easy to assemble. If a cot fits in your vehicle then that seems like a good solution.

@sweetestpotato4392 7 ай бұрын

@@JonWuClimbs that’s a great point, I have my first basement in a couple of decades and forgot that was an option. Thanks!

@BrandonPrive1432 6 ай бұрын

24 inches seems pretty narrow for sleeping comfortably?

@robinwilson8435 7 ай бұрын

Is there a reason you got the 48" vs the 54" dunnage rack? I guess because it nests next to the seat? Great no-build idea!

@JonWuClimbs 6 ай бұрын

I got the 48" dunnage rack so that I can fold the back of the front seat down to form the rest of the bed. And yes, it also fits well with the other back seat. :-)