The ECamper: A Mini-Glamping Blue Boxcar for Alaskan Adventure.

ECamper sleeping deck/loft deployed.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008
Adjustable forward ventilation panel is visible below the hard-top's front edge.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008
The “Eletent” rear panel installed, allowing for ventilation without insect invasion. Included with basic rental. Both the hatch and gate must remain open while installed. Its privacy panel is rolled up and secured on the inside. Side zippers allow it to be opened for passage in/out. . Honda Element Ecamper 2008
Add-on Yakima EXO GearLocker system, new for 2025. With all 4 seats occupied, this is almost certainly required. The (new for 2025) backup camera is seen mounted to the Ecamper shell at top.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008
Viewing from the forward/foot-end towards the aft/head-end, showing the LED lighting: dome, and 2 (positional) reading lights.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008
Floor/mattress dimensions are 85x50 inches. I'm 5'8" with a few inches ahead of my feet and a few behind my head. Fwd vent panel in sealed position.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008
Showing the Ecamper's master switch under the upper-deck and the 12V outlet on the forward upper-deck centerline.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008
Sleeping bags, sheets and pillows, as supplied, underlaid with total 4" foam cushioning for 4 occupants; 2 above on the Ecamper roof-deck. Note that back seats are in the stowed position. The add-on hitch-trunkbox is required for carrying the bulky sleeping bags and cushioning in addition to other items. The included "Eletent" aft panel covers this opening with fabric and mesh, allowing bug-free ventilation for the main deck. . Honda Element Ecamper 2008
All packed up and loaded down in Portland ready for the drive back to Anchorage, April 9, 2022 following its Ecamper installation-modification; the add-on bicycle carrier mounted with my heavy e-bike aboard, albeit with its 2 heavy and expensive batteries safely stowed inside. After taking the photo I installed protective cardboard pieces to areas vulnerable to road debris-damage, and applied plastic wrap to seal sensitive electrical and other areas for the damp and dusty 2,500 mile return trip.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008
Along Turnagain Arm on the Seward Highway, the eCamper's sleeping loft extended. Normal entry is from inside the cargo area (through the former "moon-roof") of the Element's main deck. . Honda Element Ecamper 2008
Showing the low, aerodynamically efficient Ecamper profile.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008
Back row side window with bug screen installed, allowing for ventilation without insect invasion; privacy panel retracted. The panel is held on with Velcro, removable for unhindered view. The side window screens are part of the “Eletent” system. . Honda Element Ecamper 2008
New add-on for 2025: Yakima EXO GearLocker system. This is virtually required with all 4 seats occupied. 100 lbs. capacity. . Honda Element Ecamper 2008
With the bug-screens exposed in full-vent mode.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008
Standing in the entry floor-hatch/former-sunroof, viewing towards the open forward vent panel.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008
The 12V outlet and roof-brace placements.. Honda Element Ecamper 2008
See add-ons list; this is the premium Yeti 33L cooler. A smaller cooler of similar quality is included. . Honda Element Ecamper 2008