My Honda Element Camper Conversion Tour

Join me as I show you my 2005 Honda Element, which I've transformed into a cozy camper over the past six years. I built everything myself with no woodworking experience, so if I can do it, you can too!
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Stephen Aldaco
The Idea (0:27)
Camping platform (0:56)
Pull out drawer / kitchen (1:21)
Lighting (6:30)
Rear escape hatch Mod (7:04)
Exterior (7:30)
Honda Element Stats mileage etc (9:59)
Interior (10:48)
Swivel seat (15:08)
Electronics (17:54)

[@StephenAldaco]

Leave a like & comment to bring back the Honda element 🎉

[@EverydaySandro]

My favorite thing definitely is swivel seats. Also now EVERY time I see an Honda Element, I look inside to see if they have a camping setup. Love the community

[@StephenAldaco]

Swivel all day sell your Tesla and buy a few elements haha! No jk the X is dope.

[@EverydaySandro]

@@StephenAldaco LOL. Bro when you said this is my 2005 Honda Element I was like that’s almost as old as me

[@StephenAldaco]

@EverydaySandro LOL oh boy. Me and my old cars. 🚙 I’ll convert you one day bro haha

[@bobbycampos6576]

Awesome tour Stephen!!! I definitely picked up some great tips for Habanero! 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@StephenAldaco]

😂 thanks amigo so good to see you this weekend. Habanero is looking good!

[@allylovesplants]

Just found your channel! Love your personality and your setup!

[@StephenAldaco]

Thank you so much for the kind words Ally! Glad you enjoyed the setup!

[@Chris_Yoo__AsTheYooFlies]

Great video! I'm always surprised at how little miles some of the KZbinrs have. I guess driving 84 miles round trip to work every day adds up as I have a 2008 Orange element and she will turn over 400k this October at the rate I'm driving. She has not had any major issues and I keep her in a garage at night so I'm squeaking every last mile out of her. I'll be beyond sad when she dies. Not sure what I'll do to replace her. Have fun!

[@StephenAldaco]

Thats a long trek to work I hope you keep her as long as you can and replace the engine when the time comes!

[@NilDreams]

Very organized. 👍

[@StephenAldaco]

Thank you I’m getting better for sure!

[@HerbsElement]

You make that walk through so easy bro I love it

[@StephenAldaco]

It’s like I’ve done it a few times before hahahaha 🤭 thanks for watching bro

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Thanks for the walk through. I have 235 70 16’s Kumho’s and they are quiet and awesome

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

I may tackle something like this as it’s reasonably priced compared to what I think DYI , not sure it’s him but Miguel did a review on him. To quote Crazy Eddie, his prices are insane 😅 over $3,000 grand in some cases. I like the swivel seats though wish he would offer discounts. Do you have a catalytic converter cover?

[@StephenAldaco]

Hey HotRod! Yes I have a cat cover! It was a long weekend but i got it done and I have been super happy with how it has turned out. I would def give it a try.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

@@StephenAldaco what brand? They are starting to steal cats in NYC now

[@stana2z]

I've got a 2007 Element. The one with the seatbelts IN THE SEAT. I've been having a BEAST of a time finding seat covers for it. Also, have issues with the seat air-bags. NOTHING I've found has worked so far. ANYONE have suggestions? He's got 200K+ miles and still pulls 27-29 on the freeway, all other parts original (except for hoses, belts, tires, brakes... normal stuff). Can't bring myself to sell/trade.

[@StephenAldaco]

Have you looked at wet Oakley? I’m pretty sure they fit with seat covers.

[@shirleydierolf2139]

How did you rig up your back hatch inside opener.. I have watched a bunch of videos, but they make my head spin. Have a 2005 Khaki 5 speed..I love it but at 73 years old I got clutch leg on my 6000 mile road trip last year. Am considering an automatic. Never thought I would say that. Know anybody who would want to trade?

[@StephenAldaco]

I’ll trade my blue one for the khaki 😍

[@canadianstiggy]

I'm looking into building an Element for similar purposes, and I'm building a checklist to know which ones to avoid, so far I have : -2006-11 (no plastic panels) -EX 4WD trim -manual preferrably (I hear the autos aren't exactly reliable) -subframe recall done -sub 225k kms (within budget and surprisingly hard) As an experienced owner, is there something else I should lookout for? Keep in mind, I wouldn't put too many kilometers on it, it might be my only vehicle but I don't travel around much outside of roadtrips

[@77gmcnut]

Hiro's hot rods is constantly sold out of swivel bases for our Elements. And NOT RESPONDING to any messages I've left for him. 😢

[@StephenAldaco]

Try again I’ve always been able to get ahold of him! There always sold out because they are awesome 😎