Honda Element: I Changed My Camper Conversion After Six Months

I lived in my Honda Element with a platform bed before switching it up to the setup you see here. Got a new drone too and played around with it. had to put some footage in the vid.
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  • @wildsage
    @wildsage6 жыл бұрын

    Do you think my new setup is better than my old one?

  • @bingsballyhoo711

    @bingsballyhoo711

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes! I am making a similar change to my Suburban set-up. I was getting worn out moving stuff around all the time.

  • @lisettebencomopresh

    @lisettebencomopresh

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sage Roddy Geeat job! Love 💕 it

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Bing's Ballyhoo it’s the little thing that make all the difference.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lisette Bencomo thanks!

  • @lisettebencomopresh

    @lisettebencomopresh

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sage Roddy What inspired you to venture out this way? I would love to do this! My kiddos will be leaving the nest soon and this seems like something I would definitely consider doing. 🤔

  • @04dram04
    @04dram045 жыл бұрын

    I think you are the only van life guy on YT that dosnt have a man bun

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha there are a lot of those out there. I guess it make sense because then you don’t have to do anything with your hair. Especially helpful when you can’t always shower.

  • @yvettescheiman4991

    @yvettescheiman4991

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@wildsage Prob easier than finding a barber...😄

  • @khmericankitchenseeds8776

    @khmericankitchenseeds8776

    4 жыл бұрын

    Is this a about an element conversion or a "man bun"?

  • @bonilla2022

    @bonilla2022

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@wildsage Speaking of which, how do you handle, water, shower, toilet? thank you.

  • @hxhdfjifzirstc894

    @hxhdfjifzirstc894

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@khmericankitchenseeds8776 FOUND THE MAN BUN

  • @JasonDeats
    @JasonDeats5 жыл бұрын

    My jaw dropped when I saw the slat bench invention. Dayum. Genius.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jason Deats I can’t remember where I saw it first but I felt the same way. I was not the original inventor but did design my own after seeing the basic idea elsewhere.

  • @lindylund280
    @lindylund2806 жыл бұрын

    Best Element camper I’ve seen, and that’s a very happy dog.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lindy Lund thanks! Yeah she is a good girl.

  • @andreamurphy1126

    @andreamurphy1126

    6 жыл бұрын

    Eggs are Good for Dogs too ! 🐾🐾

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    I've heard that. I don't give her much human food, but her favorite human snacks are bananas, carrots, and (surprisingly) in small doses kale.

  • @sylviajones4907
    @sylviajones49076 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this set-up. Seems to work really well. I've been looking at lots of these builds & never truly found one that I liked 100% but I think you've nailed it for me. This will work in my minivan. Kudos!

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sylvia Jones awesome! Glad you liked it. Happy to answer any questions as you build out your minivan.

  • @RyanTinger
    @RyanTinger5 жыл бұрын

    Super smooth setup man. Thanks for sharing. Very clean.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ryan James yeah thanks for watching.

  • @Honda-nn3ee
    @Honda-nn3ee5 жыл бұрын

    Your setup looks sweet man!! Gotta love them Honda’s! Thanks for sharing your build 🙌

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Honda 2000 thanks for watching!

  • @LifeBetweenTheDash
    @LifeBetweenTheDash6 жыл бұрын

    Much nicer this second setup. You can see all of your stuff and quickly reach it. WOW! I love the ability to reach your clothes and gear from the outside. Sweet. I got some great ideas from your redesign. Thx

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. Yeah easy access was top priority for this design and I am glad I did it. Let me know if you have questions!

  • @stillnessinmovement
    @stillnessinmovement5 жыл бұрын

    nice. I like the slats. this version looks more multifunctional, as long as you don't need the full width for sleeping 2 people. thanks for sharing.

  • @cjpritch1
    @cjpritch16 жыл бұрын

    I've seen so many element builds on youtube and this strikes be as the best balance between space, functionality, ease of daily use and simplicity - not to mention light weight, budget friendly and easy to make. I'm defiantly doing something like this with my build. Thanks! The east side is looking good btw.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Coleman Pritchard wow thanks man! So many great compliments! Feel free to hit me up with questions when you do your build.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Coleman Pritchard oh and yeah gotta love the eastern sierras.

  • @wickerbillhomestead
    @wickerbillhomestead5 жыл бұрын

    Super nice and clean! (Also your editing/video skills are freaking amazing)

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It’s such a perfect place to film too. So dramatic! I think I’m going to make an updated tour video pretty soon so keep an eye out for it!

  • @lenp00
    @lenp006 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I'm digging the tunes as well.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Da Lnpster thanks man. They are all from KZread’s free music library.

  • @RVingLiveTheDream
    @RVingLiveTheDream6 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful scenery! Love the bed setup:-) Happy Travels💃🏻🚐

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    RVing Live The Dream thanks so much. Happy travels to you too.

  • @jimmiller8732
    @jimmiller87325 жыл бұрын

    Well done bro. Awesome job. Sweet compact set up. Props.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    jim miller thanks!

  • @Indyariya
    @Indyariya5 жыл бұрын

    Bench to bed is simply brilliant

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Chee Kong Wong thanks man! I saw the design somewhere and immediately knew it was the best option for my small car.

  • @PhilChan22
    @PhilChan226 жыл бұрын

    Hey sage! Awesome editing skills and drone footage. I had my dji spark for about two months before I killed it. So jealous of your AH drone footage. I missed that place. Great set up too. Vanessa and I just watched it and really like your locking mechanism on your cabinet. We understand. Haha bed seems easy and quick enough to setup. Love you could now sit up inside. We really miss our element even though now we have a bigger van.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Phil Chan thanks man! Yeah I saw your video about your spark. Such a bummer! Yeah being able to sit in the back is a game changer. Makes so much stuff easier! Looks like you’re enjoying Europe! The van looks nice too!

  • @cybellaRob
    @cybellaRob5 жыл бұрын

    Great setup, thanks for sharing! 👍

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Rob Bellacera glad you liked it.

  • @candice1108
    @candice11085 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome, I just recently bought a Honda Element and I’m in love with the space that is available in this car but I’ve always wanted to live in my vehicle and travel but I owned such a small car that I thought it would be nearly impossible but now I feel like it’s definitely possible! If only my boyfriend would be down for it, we could be out of here in no time ...

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Definitely convince him. I know a couple who lived in an E for a while.

  • @mysteryfoxmusic
    @mysteryfoxmusic4 жыл бұрын

    I love that it's perfect for the dog, too. Great video, man.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @wendycamp307
    @wendycamp30716 күн бұрын

    Really nice set up! I just purchased a 2003 excited to get it set up.

  • @MEEANDSTUFF
    @MEEANDSTUFF5 жыл бұрын

    Rad set up. Cool dog. Life is good bro 👍🏼

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yessir.

  • @EvilTwin123
    @EvilTwin123 Жыл бұрын

    My minivan is set up similar to this. I have a coffin ⚰️ box bed 🛏️ that takes about 2/3 of the width. Back corner has a 22v plug 🔌 so input the cooler there. Dry food in front. And in front of my dry food storage....dog 🐕 food the bed lifts up like a coffin but also has a hinged 1/3 (directly behind driver seat) that lift tilts on a separate hinge; 1) Daily clothes access 2) props the 'bouch" (bed 🛏️ couch 🛋️) into a lounge chair that I can use to full appreciation while hatch is open and dual sliders are open.

  • @TSunshineful
    @TSunshineful6 жыл бұрын

    You did a great job organizing👍

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Moon Dancer thanks. It’s always a work in progress.

  • @MegaBpop
    @MegaBpop5 жыл бұрын

    Great set up. I especially like you can use your trunk door as a table for cooking smart !!

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah the element tailgate is such a clutch feature.

  • @gibbethoskins8621
    @gibbethoskins86216 жыл бұрын

    That slide out bed is awesome, great set up 👌👌👌

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Gibbet Hoskins thanks dude. Glad you liked it.

  • @WanderTravelExplore
    @WanderTravelExplore5 жыл бұрын

    Yey! This is soooo perfect I think for me. Can’t wait to start building mine 🥰. Love this idea

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad you got something good from it. Lemme know if you have questions.

  • @WanderTravelExplore

    @WanderTravelExplore

    5 жыл бұрын

    I only have small problem. I have suv outlander and I don’t know if I could work it out but I’ll try though. I will try to film it too.

  • @Raku777
    @Raku7772 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. It seems that you did some good streamlining and simplifying of your build.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @alanchomor701
    @alanchomor7014 жыл бұрын

    nice job Opie you will go far...

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks.

  • @gsdls
    @gsdls Жыл бұрын

    Love your setup

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @tinabeane
    @tinabeane6 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel, really like this setup. Agree, being able to do things inside is key I think.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah its one of those things you take for granted.

  • @psychodfunk
    @psychodfunk4 жыл бұрын

    Like the set up!!

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks dude! I also have a new one that has a similar layout but with a couple improvements. Posted a video for it last week. Check it out.

  • @invi_carlos
    @invi_carlos6 жыл бұрын

    Love it. I have an Element and a drone! I need to get a cool pup and make this conversion!

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Haha. Yeah do it. It’s the best life you’ll have.

  • @dannysdiygarage
    @dannysdiygarage4 жыл бұрын

    Great Job, You inspired me to build my own design for my Element.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sweet! Love to see it when it’s finished.

  • @danielferguson6449
    @danielferguson64495 жыл бұрын

    Amazing setup

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks my friend.

  • @DChristina
    @DChristina6 жыл бұрын

    Nice video thanks:-) Love my Element!

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    D Christina such a great car.

  • @ct8409
    @ct84093 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this video. I am looking to travel with my big dog in my Element.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah of course. Check out my new build.

  • @crystalminerrocks6122
    @crystalminerrocks61224 жыл бұрын

    Great job... looks like you're living it up in that Element. I just finally got an opportunity to camp in my 05 EX for 2 nights when I went mining in Ga. Wheeee.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it’s a great vehicle to live in. Glad you’re getting some use out of yours.

  • @jiesito146
    @jiesito1466 жыл бұрын

    Nice setup! One thing I would recommend is getting some battery wires that can connect to the battery to the charge controller so that you don't have those clamps on while driving. Just a safety feature because one time I had something spark my exposed battery terminals and the metal instantly melted. Should be less than $20 at Autozone/Walmart.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Oh no way! That's scary. Thanks man.

  • @NickonWheelz
    @NickonWheelz6 жыл бұрын

    Hope you don't mind bro. I am copying your lifestyle ha ha. I didn't even mean to. I am a paraplegic and wanna travel all over US and Canada with my Dog. So I am buying an Element this weekend, which ive wanted one for years. Since they came out. Ha ha

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome dude! You’ll love it!

  • @tsads566
    @tsads5664 жыл бұрын

    Nice set up..... fits all your needs

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah totally. I’ve changed a few things since but for the most part it’s the same and I live in it full time n

  • @joelincolnlincoln6315
    @joelincolnlincoln63156 жыл бұрын

    looks good. im in a cherokee two days a week i cant tell you how many times ive almost been smashed by cars in parking lots while im standing outside my car with my head in my car looking for crap. i need a mini van

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    joelincoln l haha. Yeah a Cherokee would be a tad cramped.

  • @deannavesco2898
    @deannavesco28986 жыл бұрын

    Hey, this looks great! I've loved the cabinet ideas I've seen. One detail that hasn't been explained (or that I haven't found explained) is how the cabinet is secured to the floor and to the side/wall. Would you be willing to show what you've done for that particular safety and practical feature? Hope you're having the time of your life!

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Deanna Vesco I’m thinking about doing a whole video on my shelving and I’ll show it more in detail when I do. But for now I’ll just tell ya. There is tie down near the floor in the element that it is attached to. And the I rigged up something to wedge into the handle that’s up by the roof. Other than that it isn’t secured in any other way. I’ve had no issues with it shifting or anything though.

  • @katherinekan2435
    @katherinekan24356 жыл бұрын

    Oh Yes, the prince from Princess Bride!!! I see that!😂😂😂😂

  • @drummindreams
    @drummindreams6 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy the newest mods, great info, definitely getting 150 panel as you suggested! Let me know if your ever near Tahoe or Yosemite.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jared Obregon I’ll hopefully be up that was again before too long!

  • @chili5525
    @chili55255 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sage.. 💙 💙💙 your El setup.. I'm a single senior and I plan to do some traveling this summer. I was wondering if there you would share your bed and shelve dimensions. I have a friend who has agreed to help modify my El. I don't need the solar setup just yet; however. I think I need extra power...still in the planning stages.

  • @steady747
    @steady7475 жыл бұрын

    I love your set up. How do you have the shelving secured? Any chance you could share the dimensions of your set up? I would love to copy it exactly, it's just what I'm looking for.

  • @teripallotta
    @teripallotta6 жыл бұрын

    super dope setup.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Teri Pallotta thanks so much!

  • @lorrietolito214
    @lorrietolito2145 жыл бұрын

    The mountains are beautiful

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Alabama Hills with the eastern Sierra in the background. Love it.

  • @drdimento
    @drdimento4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent set up. Way'ta'go !!

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you! I’ve made some upgrades to it since and like it even more now.

  • @drdimento

    @drdimento

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@wildsage have you an updated vid with the new changes?

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dr Dimento not yet. I’m waiting to live in the new setup for a couple months so I can work out the kinks before I make a video. I do have a video with some updates to this setup though. I painted it and made a few minor changes. Check that one out on my channel.

  • @drdimento

    @drdimento

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@wildsage so how long have you lived in the vehicle and how often do you go somewhere to shower and do you have a porta potty or do you just like day-trip and an occasional overnight?

  • @harmvissers3353
    @harmvissers33536 жыл бұрын

    Really well done

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Much appreciated.

  • @leaw
    @leaw6 жыл бұрын

    Hey Sage! Nice videos! We are Luca & Sara an Italian couple living and traveling in an old truck camper. We will be leaving Canada soon and traveling south, 3 months through the US. We would love to meet you on the way. We wish you all the best! Safe travels ;)

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    LeAw Leave Everything and Wander yeah let me know when you come through Southern California!

  • @johnjbrowniv8722
    @johnjbrowniv87223 жыл бұрын

    Thak you for your idea

  • @lornastamat9231
    @lornastamat92315 жыл бұрын

    great set up!

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lorna Stamat thanks!

  • @thehollyannrose
    @thehollyannrose5 жыл бұрын

    I really like that bed setup. I wouldn't need the extending thing, since I'm so short xD but I need enough room for my stuff, and have some room underneath.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hoeyann lucky. Wish I didn’t have to extend the bed every time. Haha

  • @scandl01
    @scandl016 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the video so much, I watched it twice! I made the same mistake with my first van build by putting all the storage below the bed in storage benches... hard on the back and so inconvenient. My current build is in progress with the bed just inches off the floor, storage above the wheel wells/foot of the bed, and a kitchen at the rear. Thanks for the tour!

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Diana Leigh yeah having functional space is for sure priority over just tons of storage. What kind of vehicle are you in?

  • @scandl01

    @scandl01

    6 жыл бұрын

    I've got a 2005 Grand Caravan SXT which has the stow-n-go seating. The bed is designed to lift the front half to a vertical position, allowing the middle seats to be accessed when needed. Otherwise, the bed was built low enough to sit up comfortably, use the shelf above the wheel well as a countertop or desk, and still have six inches of storage below. So happy with the way this second build is turning out. I've been building it more slowly and trying out my ideas as I go... much easier to make revisions or change the plans.

  • @sylviajones4907

    @sylviajones4907

    6 жыл бұрын

    Diana Leigh Would love to see some pics of your build. I too have a stow-n-go minivan & want to hit the road, but still in research/trial mode with no builds attempted yet.

  • @jamesj.dudeck7482

    @jamesj.dudeck7482

    6 жыл бұрын

    Diana Leigh

  • @voltron5128
    @voltron51285 жыл бұрын

    Great setup!!...add an ARB awning for some more living space

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Voltron512 oh I would love to have one. I know a few other element people who’ve got them. Game changer.

  • @bendavies601
    @bendavies6016 жыл бұрын

    Cool set up. Agree it's far better use of space bud. As a newbie it's Kinda conversion lm thinking of doing in me future.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Great! Let me know if you have any questions in the process!

  • @karlbe8414
    @karlbe84145 жыл бұрын

    Nice spot there in the A. hills. I love TC campground, but have not been in quite a few years. Just recently considering and Element.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love ALabama hills. An element is a practical choice for a weekender who likes camping. Lots of people making conversions these days.

  • @723lion
    @723lion4 жыл бұрын

    honda element is amazing

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great car!

  • @TimUntethered
    @TimUntethered6 жыл бұрын

    That's one of my favorite places on earth :)

  • @martindryan
    @martindryan6 жыл бұрын

    brilliant!!

  • @BryantJBole
    @BryantJBole5 жыл бұрын

    I doubt you would have measurements for the shelf on the bed/bench. But if you do that would be awesome because I will most likely be getting an element soon and this set up seems just perfect.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bbole Mtb I don’t have exact measurements because things changed from my original plans (as they always do) and I made the changes as I went. I do have a video specifically about the shelf and a separate one specifically about the bench. They go into a little more detail and I do list a few measurements.

  • @jimdavis8804
    @jimdavis88046 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @giselleplantbasedvegan9174
    @giselleplantbasedvegan91746 ай бұрын

    Nice build.

  • @robynthecrimsontiger2682
    @robynthecrimsontiger26823 жыл бұрын

    I live in my Honda Element too!

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice! I love the element life.

  • @johnwitt586
    @johnwitt5866 жыл бұрын

    Nice job!

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    John W thanks! Glad you liked it.

  • @aaronhatmaker
    @aaronhatmaker3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!!!

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @TimsNew77
    @TimsNew775 жыл бұрын

    Whoa! This guy is seriously beautiful. Sweet soul and beautiful face too

  • @brahssalamualaykum
    @brahssalamualaykum6 жыл бұрын

    Cool setup, man! We've been using our Element with Thule & extracted seats for floor sleeping/weekend camping trips for a couple years. Seeing all the versatility you have, maybe it's time to upgrade our storage for ease of use. Thanks for putting the content out; it's got my brain working! P.S. What kind of work allows you to live on the road like this?

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dude you should. I love the flexibility of it. I can leave for a weekend trip on a whim. I’m always 100% prepared for an adventure. I wasn’t working at the time. Now I just take frequency short trips but wishing for the full time lifestyle again.

  • @mikealton9642
    @mikealton96422 жыл бұрын

    Impressive build. How did you anchor the shelf to the floor?

  • @debugtheplanet
    @debugtheplanet6 жыл бұрын

    Great video all around.. Loved the drone footage.. Those mountains.. wow.. Amazing.. I also like the new layout better than your last. I was curious what kind of dimensions for your cabinet and bed? I've been wanting to do something similar but on the opposite side of my element. I'd probably start with the cabinet build first since I actually kind of like sleeping on the stock seats. Hope to see more of your adventures. Thanks for sharing.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    debugtheplanet the depth of the shelf is all kinds of funky because it contours to the shape of the windows and wall behind it. It’s about 38in long though. I’d have to look up my plans for it to give you exact dimension. The bed I know is like 18in wide as a bench and 32in when in bed mode.

  • @mikev6795
    @mikev67956 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mike V thanks. Glad you liked it!

  • @performerlucasblair
    @performerlucasblair5 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing, congrats! I was searching for tent attachments for my 2005 Element and this is on it's own level. Is it easy to take off the back seats and put them back in?

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lucas Blair the back seats are very easy to remove. My system is also pretty easily taken out. You just need a screw driver.

  • @roguewuulf
    @roguewuulf6 жыл бұрын

    Very very cool

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    UP2 NOGUD 👍🏻 thanks!

  • @davidtam1518
    @davidtam15184 жыл бұрын

    I know this is super old, but you should have a battery box (vented to outside) for your battery or use a sealed lead acid battery. I've got an element as well and they're awesome vehicles! Also, that looks like Bishop, California!!!!!!

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    4 жыл бұрын

    That is a sealed lead acid battery. I don’t know what I called it in the video but it is sealed. Yeah I’m still living in my element currently and I love it. Close to bishop! It’s Lone Pine!

  • @katherinemeyo611
    @katherinemeyo6115 жыл бұрын

    I love the set up! This is the type of bench to bed setup I'm looking to build for my Element I just bought after traveling/living out of a Sprinter the last few months. If you don't mind me asking where did you find the design? I'm really wanting to build it up!

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    kat meyo hey Kat. I just designed it myself. I had seen the basic slat bed somewhere around on KZread. I took the concept and made it work for my needs and the space requirements in the element.

  • @grayman618
    @grayman6186 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a great setup and very functional. Where is the backdrop of this video? Very beautiful we have nothing like this where I live in Wisconsin.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    james evenson thanks man. This was filmed in Alabama Hills outside of Lone Pine, California. The mountains in the back are the Sierra Nevadas and in some shots you can see Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous US

  • @analaurapuenteflores8872
    @analaurapuenteflores88726 жыл бұрын

    Invitame a viajar en mi Honda Element, que buen video!! Saludos

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ana Laura Puente Flores muchas gracias!

  • @analaurapuenteflores8872

    @analaurapuenteflores8872

    6 жыл бұрын

    te espero en monterrey para hacer excursiones, te llevo a matacanes en santiago N.L.

  • @Gusinabus
    @Gusinabus5 жыл бұрын

    nice job - not a lot of space but well organized :)

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Gusinabus Skoolie Life thanks! Yeah you gotta stay organized when there isn’t a lot of space.

  • @mdg1911rqford
    @mdg1911rqford6 жыл бұрын

    brilliant with loyal dog.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    mdg1911rqford she is the best pup ever.

  • @Mithreniel
    @Mithreniel4 жыл бұрын

    This is lit. The shelves decrease visibility out the back left window, what tips/tricks do you use for added safety while driving?

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I don’t have any extra safety precautions except having just gotten used to the blind spot and keeping an eye out in my mirrors etc.

  • @MACFLIPZ
    @MACFLIPZ4 жыл бұрын

    LOVE IT MAN NICE JOB IM GONNA DO THE SAME VERY SOON

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks dude. I actually did a new setup too that I think is an improvement. I’m making a video soon so keep an eye out or subscribe.

  • @MACFLIPZ

    @MACFLIPZ

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@wildsage I already Subscribed buddy you should do me the same courtesy :)

  • @MACFLIPZ

    @MACFLIPZ

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@wildsage Im on the east coast now where are you? maybe we could meet one day

  • @isshinryu11
    @isshinryu11 Жыл бұрын

    Great setup! I'm all on board with modifying my element. What do you choose to store in roof box? Any chance of getting specific wood/size you chose for shelf and bed?

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    Жыл бұрын

    The rooftop box carried various things through the years. Mostly sports equipment and other dirty stuff like snow chains and laundry. The shelf was built with 1/2” ply.

  • @ronaldwmartinson6668
    @ronaldwmartinson66685 жыл бұрын

    Is it just me or is he a good looking Richie Cunningham from Happy Days. Sounds and looks like him. Love the elements. Honda needs to bring them back and put a 6cyl in them with 4X4 would be crazy nice.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    I get that comparison often. People say him or the princess bride. Yeah I’d love it if they brought it back and beefed it up just a tad. Little more clearance and little more power.

  • @milo_thatch_incarnate
    @milo_thatch_incarnate3 жыл бұрын

    Up until this point I have been planning to get a Dodge Grand Caravan for my vanlife conversion... but the Element has turned my head. I am definitely willing to give up the 30 inches more length space the GC has for the skylight the Element has!!

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    3 жыл бұрын

    The sad thing for me is that mine doesn’t have the moonroof.

  • @milo_thatch_incarnate

    @milo_thatch_incarnate

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@wildsage what's the difference between a sunroof and a "moonroof"? I've never heard of the latter before. Also thanks for replying! :D

  • @cartercollins2032
    @cartercollins20326 жыл бұрын

    I have a bed in mine very similar to your old one and am thinking of converting to the half bed half shelf style. Where do you keep your food and how do you store it ?

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Carter Collins in my old setup I had a plastic bin for dry food and then a big rotomolded cooler for cold storage. Took up too much space do I decided to ditch it with this design. Dry food usually goes in my box behind the passenger seat. If I go back out full time I’ll probably get a smaller soft sided cooler like a pelican and keep it on the shelf.

  • @gothamghost390
    @gothamghost3906 жыл бұрын

    nice simply build i love the element. Im saving to get one buy July and build it. Did you make your shelving, how is it secured to the car and did you remove the car paneling behind it? Thanks subscribed

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ultramagnetic Astroplaner sweet man. That’s exciting. Yeah I made the shelf. The car paneling is still on, I just contoured the back of the shelves to roughly match up with the inside of the car wall. It’s attached at to points: the hanger bar up top and a little tie down hook at the bottom that comes in the car. I didn’t want to drill into the frame but this is actually working really well.

  • @rruns6520
    @rruns65205 жыл бұрын

    I like the setup. I am still looking for the right Honda Element. What year model is better. Your Element is my ideal color and model. What year is yours? Great video and setup.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    There were only a few changed between earlier and later years. Some perks and some downsides. The passenger seat in later models doesn’t fold up as far. Mine is an 06

  • @dylanbirdsall3112
    @dylanbirdsall31124 жыл бұрын

    Hey, does the element get cold during winter in colder climates (10f - 30f)? Would you ever consider insulation? Great set-up!

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    4 жыл бұрын

    I get cold starting around 20f. I recommend just getting a bit sleeping bag. It helped me sufficiently during this winter.

  • @xtarheelinutah
    @xtarheelinutah6 жыл бұрын

    Nice Video and editing, especially with the music choices. By The Way, what was the last song before the video ended from the 8:13 - 8:51 mark?

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    xtarheelinutah I can’t remember the name but it’s part of the KZread free music library.

  • @MastRk
    @MastRk4 жыл бұрын

    Looks like Jackson? you lived in that thing during the winter? man your crazy haha i have family out there. 6 feet of snow aint it for me.

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    4 жыл бұрын

    No this is in lone pine california. Though I did spend this winter in it in Oregon and temps got pretty gold. Not as cold as Jackson though.

  • @user-hz8ms7tc2y
    @user-hz8ms7tc2y5 жыл бұрын

    Your dog's name is dog lol that's cute!

  • @waynehardy1795
    @waynehardy17955 жыл бұрын

    Very cool Sage!!! Did you make the bed or Buy it? If bought it where? Thanks!

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    wayne hardy I made it myself. I’ve got another video on my channel that goes into a little more detail on it.

  • @ashleighm323
    @ashleighm3236 жыл бұрын

    Hey Sage this is a great design! Do you have the dimensions of the bed frame? I have a 2005 Element and think this is the type of design I want to model the bed off of. Thanks!

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    I believe the bed is 50" long and 12" high. Its width in bench mode is 19.5" and then extended to bed mode its 35". I've been thinking about making some videos for each separate component of my setup, including the bed. So keep an eye out for that over the next few months. Happy to answer any additional questions though.

  • @wadedixon6595
    @wadedixon65953 жыл бұрын

    Nice design. Have u ever thought of reinstalling the passenger side seat facing backwards?

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    3 жыл бұрын

    I saw someone do that recently but I actually use my passenger seat sometimes so it wouldn’t work for me.

  • @arsenic3382
    @arsenic33826 жыл бұрын

    Awesome set up!! Wish the audio quality was there but seriously a great set up !

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah sound equipment is on my wish list. Glad you pushed through to watch it haha.

  • @arsenic3382

    @arsenic3382

    6 жыл бұрын

    Haha I pushed through it 2 times so you’re clearly doing something right ;)

  • @arsenic3382

    @arsenic3382

    6 жыл бұрын

    And honestly man it wasn’t **** bad quality wise. I think speaking up may help? Just friendly advice 💜

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Arsenic33 appreciate the advice. 👍🏻

  • @arsenic3382

    @arsenic3382

    6 жыл бұрын

    Omg wasnt** wasn’t that bad!!! 🤣🤣 so sorry

  • @thetone398
    @thetone3986 жыл бұрын

    Cool ride. Where in Ca. Did you film this?

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    antonio arias this was in Alabama Hills just outside of lone pine.

  • @willscott4041
    @willscott40415 жыл бұрын

    Did you ever find a better solution for the guitar? If so, what is it?

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Will Scott not really. I don’t live in it full time anymore so it changes location depending on the trip I’m doing and what other gear I have. Sometimes I ill put it in the space behind the drivers seat.

  • @gordonalbin8041
    @gordonalbin80416 жыл бұрын

    Sorry if I missed this one. How do you access the spare tire?

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    6 жыл бұрын

    Gordon Albin I don’t have easy access to it. I’d have to take the bed and shelf out to get to it since it’s under the floor panel. I carry the tools in case I absolutely need to but I also have AAA membership.

  • @vasel208
    @vasel2083 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍👍👍👍 I like it. 😊

  • @wildsage

    @wildsage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Check out my latest version too!