AbleGuy
Officious Intermeddler
https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/cto/d/2005-honda-element-ecamper-awd/6476467656.html
(Not mine)
05 Honda Element AWD EX automatic with an Ursa Minor "Ecamper" pop-top installed.
Color is "khaki" and was only produced for one year, 2005
The Camper has relatively low 119,000 miles. You'll be hard pressed to find a lower miles element in this trim.
This is the top of the line element for the year with all the goodies including the amazing OEM stereo.
The Ecamper is a little over a year old and it is the current production level pop-top manufactured and installed by Ursa Minor in Chula Vista, Ca. The Ecamper has been around for numerous years, but as time went on, the design was modified and made better. As compared to earlier units, this pop-top opens taller, contains higher quality materials, better lights setup, and other various improvements as outlined on the Ursa Minor Vehicles website. The older styles were not nearly as spacious.
This is the cleanest Honda Element anywhere on craigslist, I can guarantee that. I searched for over a year to find this prime example. I purchased it from a car dealer in the Fresno Area. This has been a California car it's entire life, so no rust!
These Elements are incredibly difficult to find with "lower miles", AWD, clean, well maintained, and let alone one already with the coveted Ecamper conversion which is envied by all element owners around!
Currently I have the vehicle setup with a custom storage bench I built for the back which adds a lot of utility to the element and allows easier access to and from the bed "upstairs". Also tentatively included is a very nice and light weight telescoping ladder used to access the pop-top as well, and it is nearly vital for late night bathroom trips or sleeping with a partner that you don't want to disturb. But, the original back seats are in flawless condition and will of course be included as well.
I could honestly talk on and on about this vehicle, to me it is truly the best all-around camping vehicle. It gets great mpg (24 to 29 if cruising reasonably) and is very quiet at highway speeds.
If you are looking for the weekend getaway vehicle, there isn't much better for the price. This Honda will truly run forever and is incredibly easy and cheap to maintain. Compared to any other van or truck the economical value and space this thing offers make its unbeatable. If you are into more moderate off roading, that is where the element suffers. It's got decent AWD system, and somewhat okay ground clearance, but easy Fire Roads is all it can handle. But hey, thats why this thing gets decent mpg and can be driven to work the next day.
I feel the price fairly reflects the condition of this vehicle and its rarity. If you were interested in converting your element to an Ecamper I am here to save you the hassle and the money.
If you are interested in price breakdown I can talk you through it, but this Element needs NOTHING, it is fully ready for a trip across the country.
Recent improvements:
New tires 7,000 miles ago. Firestone Destination LE2, the best all-season in my opinion.
117,000 miles: replaced drive belt tensioner wheel as it began to squeal.
Full 110,000 mile service: Serpentine belt, proper transmission flush, cabin air filter change, air filter change, transmission filter, rear differential fluid change.
Full Brake System Fluid Flush 2,000 miles ago
Oil and filter has been changed between 3500-4000 miles each time.
119,000 miles
$20,000
(Not mine)
05 Honda Element AWD EX automatic with an Ursa Minor "Ecamper" pop-top installed.
Color is "khaki" and was only produced for one year, 2005
The Camper has relatively low 119,000 miles. You'll be hard pressed to find a lower miles element in this trim.
This is the top of the line element for the year with all the goodies including the amazing OEM stereo.
The Ecamper is a little over a year old and it is the current production level pop-top manufactured and installed by Ursa Minor in Chula Vista, Ca. The Ecamper has been around for numerous years, but as time went on, the design was modified and made better. As compared to earlier units, this pop-top opens taller, contains higher quality materials, better lights setup, and other various improvements as outlined on the Ursa Minor Vehicles website. The older styles were not nearly as spacious.
This is the cleanest Honda Element anywhere on craigslist, I can guarantee that. I searched for over a year to find this prime example. I purchased it from a car dealer in the Fresno Area. This has been a California car it's entire life, so no rust!
These Elements are incredibly difficult to find with "lower miles", AWD, clean, well maintained, and let alone one already with the coveted Ecamper conversion which is envied by all element owners around!
Currently I have the vehicle setup with a custom storage bench I built for the back which adds a lot of utility to the element and allows easier access to and from the bed "upstairs". Also tentatively included is a very nice and light weight telescoping ladder used to access the pop-top as well, and it is nearly vital for late night bathroom trips or sleeping with a partner that you don't want to disturb. But, the original back seats are in flawless condition and will of course be included as well.
I could honestly talk on and on about this vehicle, to me it is truly the best all-around camping vehicle. It gets great mpg (24 to 29 if cruising reasonably) and is very quiet at highway speeds.
If you are looking for the weekend getaway vehicle, there isn't much better for the price. This Honda will truly run forever and is incredibly easy and cheap to maintain. Compared to any other van or truck the economical value and space this thing offers make its unbeatable. If you are into more moderate off roading, that is where the element suffers. It's got decent AWD system, and somewhat okay ground clearance, but easy Fire Roads is all it can handle. But hey, thats why this thing gets decent mpg and can be driven to work the next day.
I feel the price fairly reflects the condition of this vehicle and its rarity. If you were interested in converting your element to an Ecamper I am here to save you the hassle and the money.
If you are interested in price breakdown I can talk you through it, but this Element needs NOTHING, it is fully ready for a trip across the country.
Recent improvements:
New tires 7,000 miles ago. Firestone Destination LE2, the best all-season in my opinion.
117,000 miles: replaced drive belt tensioner wheel as it began to squeal.
Full 110,000 mile service: Serpentine belt, proper transmission flush, cabin air filter change, air filter change, transmission filter, rear differential fluid change.
Full Brake System Fluid Flush 2,000 miles ago
Oil and filter has been changed between 3500-4000 miles each time.
119,000 miles
$20,000
