ECamper from Honda

[Ursa Minor]

thanks!

...my aim was to replace my ol' VW with a simple camper van that I didn't have to adjust the valves on! VW wasn't selling enough vans to bother with bringing the T5 over here...heck, with the exchange rate a VW T5 California Synchro would be $90K these days. If they had it, I'd have bought one. eh, financed one that is...

Instead, for me the Element resonated due to a lot of design cues I had in my '65 micro- dash shelf, pass through to rear, flat floor and a certain function > form approach. But then Honda added AWD, A/C and it's even ULEV rated. It really is the moden micro...just no VW logo. It is by no means a Rubicon ready camper, that's what the Earthroamer JP deal is for.

For Paulj, the mod consists of two composite parts, the base replaces all the plastic cladding and provides a level surface for sleeping.

Other vehicles...ok, seriously this was a side-project much like many other mods but it was silly how many requests I got to build more. If I ever catch up on the Elements, I'll be looking for volunteers with Jeep Liberties (hm, Libertys?) and Land Crusiers...and 4 door Jeeps. It isn't a quick build though!

For all the guys here, I was hoping to go to the SD ExPo meet-up but will be in LA that weekend - We put a couple of Ecampers we just built in the LA Auto Show - if anyone is wandering through say hello, we'll be down in Kentia Hall.:costumed-smiley-007

cheers
John

 

[paulj]

So it is possible to remove the top, and restore the Element to its original condition? Minus any dings and dents acquired while driving to choice camping locations

paulj

 

[AZCPP]

I'll be looking for volunteers with Jeep Liberties (hm, Libertys?)[/COLOR] and Land Crusiers...and 4 door Jeeps. It isn't a quick build though!



cheers
John

I haven't bought on of the new models (we have an '06) but if you decide to build a unit for the new Liberty(Sky-Rider Roof) I will go buy one and let you use it as Ginny Pig.

AZCPP@aol.com

 

[Travelmore]

One of the top names in Jeeps has come up with there own spin... no not the Earthroamer. AEV

http://www.aev-conversions.com/vehicles/show_jk_outpost.php

 

[ujoint]

I checked the Ecamper out last night @ the LA auto show, it's really a cool little rig. Now we just need to develop a small lift kit so you can put some 30's or 31's on it.

 

[Dave Bennett]

Very cool.

 

[blupaddler]

John,
Are you in Encinitas/Solana Beach area? We were driving around today, and drove by an ECamper! I wanted to stop and oogle, but we were late for a meeting.



Oh, and I have an 80 to, ummm, donate when you're ready...

 

[Ursa Minor]

not me

well as I wasn't up that way this weekend, if it was silver - it was likely my co-conspirator/biz partner as he's up in Solana Beach. There's a few more roaming around S.D. though

cheers
John

 

[Scott Brady]

cheers
John

John! Great to see you around. The E Camper is so dang cool!

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

Man, if I didn't already have an Overladen pop-up camper trailer, I would ABSOLUTELY be doing a sleek RTT like this.

Don't get me wrong, the Maggies and others are sweet, but I really dig the integrated aspect with roof rack on top.

Great work!!

 

[rwb0481]

I really like this.. :ylsmoke:

 

[Jake5326]

I see that E-Camper in Encinitas/San Elijo Hills all the time and have been so envious. I have a westfalia and have been dying for someone to make a roof for the Jeep JK Unlimited and put the same functionality that the element has in its interior in the Jeep as well.........

 

[Jake5326]

I would like to see this same set up plus:

A Wildernest
A Flippac

version on a Jeep JK 2 and 4 door.

I think the flippack would offer the most usable space and allow the tent to go forward or rearward as you design it. Forward keeps it within the vehicle footprint and supports from the bumper. Rear offers a awning.

If you could make your regular one the full length of the JK Unlimited roof w/rear access, I would donate my rig as long as it can be clean like a eurovan camper, but still able to support kit. Maybe a side cage built in that is connected to the vehicle, but w/load bars on the roof......

 

[Jonathan Hanson]

I got a chance to see the Ecamper in person last month, and I was extremely impressed. They thought out the design perfectly before executing it. It's roomy and comfortable, and the aerodynamics of the Element are barely affected.

I think one of these with a couple of skid plates, and perhaps slightly larger tires, would be capable of all sorts of adventures. We're all stuck on the 110/75-series paradigm, but Volkswagen Combis have been all over Africa and everywhere else. With gas heading for five bucks a gallon it's time to start thinking outside the box.

Besides, imagine one of these with a nice Honda turbodiesel in it . . .

 

[The Swiss]

Chet, if ya wanna loan me a 4 door wrangler for "a while" maybe I can arrange something similar. Don't mind that sawz-all over there, we'd just need to open 'er up a bit
cheers,
John

John,

Bummer that you are on the wrong coast; otherwise I would drop off my hard top for you to get creative (while I drive my Wrangler with the soft top )

All kidding aside, I really hope you can extend the great idea and execution from the Element to the JK Unlimited!