introducing my mini car camper | 4WD pop-up tent
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2023
- meet mango 🥭
2009 Honda Element EX 4WD/AWD with an Ecamper conversion by Ursa Minor (ursaminorvehicles.com/)
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car camping 🏕️ rooftop pop-up tent
Hey! Thanks y'all for all the kind words and welcome backs on last week's video! Feeling very glad and grateful to be back ☺
So glad you are back! Love the Element
Nice ride. 😊
You were missed by all.>:))
Tell us about your life. Many of us are invested whether you’re camping or not.
So good to see you back Anna, you've been missed.
You have an incredibly infectious personality. I am a 76 year old van lifer living and traveling in a 2019 GMC Savana 2500 cargo van. A little over two years ago my wife passed away and zi decided to become a nomad, something I have wanted to do for decades. I moved out of a beautiful home, got rid of all my furniture and whatever did not fit in the van was sold, donated or given away. Fast forward to 2023 and 22,000 miles later, I am having the time of my life. I live on two retirements and move wherever and whenever the the mood or compass swings in whatever direction. Rising gas prices slow me down so I move a little less. I wish I could live in a smaller and more economical vehicle. However, I love my space. Take care and continue your adventures. Best of luck in your endeavors. Aloha!
You're a champion.
I’m sorry for your loss and happy you’re enjoying life ❤
I'm so sorry for your loss, but I am so positive that she is proudly looking down at you for living out your dreams! Take care, much love.
I bought a brand new 2004 Honda Element EX 5 speed manual and kept it for 10 years. I really appreciate the love they are getting now. Back then I got a lot of crap for owning one. I kept it stock and would drive up on weekends into the mountains and just camp in it. I loved that I could just park it, recline the rear seats and get in my sleeping bag and look up at the stars through the rear moon roof. When people gave me hell about my Element I would tell them "you know when I'm not in my Element I'm out of my Element."
Who would give you crap for owning an Element. Great vehicle, I would own one. Hard to find one used.
Love the color! I just lost an artist friend who’s vehicle for many years was a Honda Element. It was blue, she wanted purple so she had purple flames painted on the hood and down the sides of the car. She hauled around her easels and art gear to teach and paint plein air. She was active until her death at 93.💜
That has gotta be one of the coolest little car campers I've ever seen. Mango is truly awesome!
Anna, you were and are one of my original inspirations for going full-time in a van. I never got a chance to do the "summer of travel" thing in between schools like my buddies all did, so now it is finally my turn all this time later....seeing you return is the coolest thing! As you get back into the swing of producing content, I just want to say thank you, you are appreciated and you were missed....and your interests and attitudes are STILL a real inspiration! ❤
Honda needs to revive the Element with a camper conversion option! Can't wait to see where you take her!
I still see Elements on the road all the time, clearly people still want them! It's so frustrating that Honda made such a great thing and then killed it off with no replacement.
There’s a 2008 AWD manual transmission with 116,000km and they are asking $27,000 CAD.
Honda would sell a ton of these if they brought it back.
Buy the aftermarket westy style pop top.. but why would anyone think it's acceptable to crawl through the rear skylight to enter/exit the tent! Had the manual 06 and an a/t 08, tried to love them, even tried to camperize them, too many compromises. Good dependable vehicles but very light duty, depends entirely on your needs. You want a reliable van to camperize that has tons of interior space.. get a low mileage astro!
There GREAT CARS , IM PRETTY SURE THEY WHERE NOT MADE HERE IN UK, BUT SEEN ONE OR TWO HERE IN SCOTLAND, THAT ROOF TENT IS BRILLIANT, RESPECT
I hope Mango works out for you Anna. 🧡 If you fit in there comfortably, then you made the right choice. You'll love the gas mileage compared to the van.
Love the popcorn... pop up... pop tent thingy on top. 😂 I wish you many happy adventures.
May the road rise up to meet you, and the wind be always at your back. Off to uncharted destinations you go, may you travel safely Anna and Mango.
That's a really cool little rig. Thanks for giving out so many details about it. I hope you'll be doing regular videos again. You are a joy to watch.
Warmest Welcome to the Element Family. See you down the road. Cheers!
thank you! :)
You just single handedly raised the popularity, utility as well as the resale value of the Honda Element! Now I want one! So glad to see you're well and back to creating awesome content Anna💕
Hey, Anna❣️ Mango is cute 😍! I think it's the interior high ceiling that makes it feel so spacious. Too bad they don't make them anymore. Stay safe and TFS🧡
Hi Anna! LOVE Mango and so excited for you! Not sure if it is the same in the USA, but in Australia it is recommended not to put the solar blankets on the bonnet, it can damage the paint as it heats up, better on the ground 👍 Cant wait to see your new adventures! X
Ooo, good to know-I appreciate the tip!
I lived out of my 76 vw Kombi for 10 years as I went 8 times around Australia as a folk singer!
Saddest car experience I ever had was when I decided to sell my Toaster. I absolutely LOVE the Honda Element and have never had another car quite so fun, practical, and easy to own. Congratulations!
Wow what a great set up! I've always loved the way you're more connected to nature and the outdoors with these types of campers vs. a van.
I bought my 2005 E brand new and it's still my daily driver. Welcome to the amazing Element community 🎉😊
It's so good to see you again, Anna! I'm looking forward to your new adventures with Mango!
I'm so happy to see Anna back!!! I have missed her videos - Anna, please please share with us your life changes, if you're open to it. I'd love to hear what changed in your life, and why full-time road life is no more. Thank you!!
So good to see you again Anna! I think the “Toaster” aka Mango is brilliant for your needs! I’m so happy to get to follow your adventures again 😊
Always admired the Elements and of course the Volkswagens as a minimalist rigs. So happy to see you back and looking happy. Hope you do an episode talking about your experience with the other rig and what we all can look out for if ever trying that route. Look forward as always to your cheery perspectives on travel and life! Enjoy the ride!
Yes!! I’m just so dang happy your back to making videos.
OMG great job Anna! Japanese car manufacturers; masters of space utilization, intuitive design, comfort and reliability Mango and you go together (dual meaning). Happy trails to you always. Craig
So glad you are back. Hope you are well. Wishing you and Mango many Safe and happy miles ahead.
And yes, i will be riding along with you 🚗
Welcome back, nice to see your still around!
YAY! I've been wondering... SO glad you're back!
Great video! I’m so glad you are back!
Awesome new camper! I’d love to find something like this for myself 😊Can’t wait to see your new adventures with Mango and hear what’s happening in your world now 🙏🙏🌈🌈🩷💛🩵💜
I met a guy in 2011 while I was hiking the PCT. He used his to transport his music gear, and he’d travel & do gigs with his band. They all traveled separately in their own vehicles, and the storage capabilities were impressive.
so glad to see a notification from you. keep doing the thing! cant wait to see what you do with this.
Missed you and your bloopers! Mango is super cool! Many more features than I was expecting just based on the exterior.
I've had my 2006 for about 2 years now and love it more and more. Thanks for posting😂
Awesome to see you return!! Hey is Mariah still alive???
Love the flubbed lines at the end. You are SO adorable!
As an on again off again van lifer having spent lots of time in the wilderness and never lacking in supply or lost, early this summer all that changed. I got lost on Mt. Shasta in 8 ft of snow without even a lighter (heavy smoker). Eventually I found my way out (without spending the night) and was 12 miles down the road from the parking spot. Nobody gave me a ride back up the mountain. My legs were like wet noodles. I loved my minivan more than ever that night. Thanks for the entertainment Anna!
Good to see you back!!
I love Mango! Wishing you many fun adventures!
This is amazing. I love the Element pop up!
Great to see you again. We’re looking forward to your adventures!
Hey, great to see you back Anna. Of course we are going to follow you virtually. Really missed your videos.
I LOVING the Mango Element🤩
I just saw you 6 months in room vid. Now it is great to see you in the outdoors in your new little ride. Yay
Thanks Anna, for the tour. I can see you have "caught the Element bug" !!!! Your excitement shone through. Have been watching a couple of videos on the PNW Element get together, and saw some really amazing set ups. Have fun.
Great to have you back! Was wondering from your hiatus what life change to expect. Looking forward to your future updates.
Love following your adventures!
Welcome back, I love your videos
I had no idea these cars were tripped or with so much!!! This is awesome! Absolutely rethinking my next car!
I'm starting to like this combo more and more over a van.. knowing my job will never allow me to work remotely, camping in a RTT with a 4x4 is the way.. can't wait for more vids in this format, great Job 👍
So glad you are back.
Thank you for being honest and thorough. This was exactly the review I was hoping to find.
Congrats on the new ride!!!
That is a super cute little camper, I can see why you picked it. Overlanding, here we come!
Hi Anna @annauncharted, glad to see you back!
I have a 2007 Element EX, but it doesn't have all of the charge ports you have. When I first discovered van life and conversions, I began researching converting my Element, but since I wouldn't be traveling alone (wife), I decided to get a van.
I purchased a 2017 RAM Promaster 3500, already converted van from a private party and have made about 10k+ in upgrades (800 Ah batteries, screens, windows, front bumper & LED lights, extra countertops, 500lb drawer slide in the garage, wee boost, Starlink, Apple TV & Soundbar, auto-start & alarm, cameras, and more).
We are not full time yet, the plan is to do so by 2025! I've loved following you, and hope to run into you on the road!
So happy to see you back🎉
OMG, I want one now!😅 Thanks for the great video; love all the little quirks about the Element!
Welcome….welcome back Anna❤ missed you! Loving you Honda Element!
Oh, Anna, thanks for sharing! You're in your element! haha! No, seriously, I hope you had a good break from yt, and thanks for sharing all the cool features of your little car, and the pop top! Cool to hear that you're doing on the road stuff part-time! Again, thanks for sharing your journey with us!
Glad you back, love your rig, hope you are happy :)
Thanks for sharing, after your last video, I started preparing the Honda Element to Jeep Gladiator. Which is what I have gotten the fuil mileage is the same, however, I didn't realize you could fold your back seats up and out of the way. I will be working on figuring out a roof tent for getting out and traveling more.
Glade to see your still out enjoying what life has to offer.
Good look with your channel and your Element. I bought a new one, manual, EX 4wd tangerine in 2005. I now have a 2010 EX 4wd. They are by far the best all purpose vehicles I have ever owned. Basic care and they go forever.
Camper part is so awesome!!!
Glad to hear you found your new space. Much favor on your journey
Good to see you posting again, Anna. I've always liked the Element. Very utilitarian for a small car. I would just caution against trail riding (if that's of interest). I recently helped an Element owner on a trail I was driving. They sustained some damage and were not able to finish the trail. It was rated 'easy' but required high clearance. But I'm sure you're going to have a lot of fun.
What a sweet rig! I've been wanting a rooftop conversion since I saw Eva zu Beck's conversion on her Defender, such a versatile and useful upgrade! (Alas, no one has yet started doing them for the new Rav4s). I look forward to seeing what cool adventures you and Mango get up to!
Great choice, looks like fun. Nice to see you back.! Be safe.
I'm so glad I got a Honda Pilot for "Van Life" instead of an actual van. Its a good compromise vehicle which can give a single persona fully elongated sleep in the back with plenty of room for your gear, while when you're back in the "real world" so to speak, its not overly large for city driving and still gets decent fuel economy. A lot of people kinda get "stuck" with their vans after a journey.
Thank you Anna! Not sure if I missed it, but whether Mango is a she or he, they, are in great condition for a 2009! It is like it has had very little use! Love it!😊
Love the detailed tour.
Go Anna! So happy to see your videos again. I just converted my SUV into a lil car camping set up and I will be headed to Banff in a month.
It's very nice to see your smile in the morning an very nice new ride 👍
OMG! Welcome back girl!👏👏💞
Thanks for the show and tell. Happy for you!
What an awesome ride. Enjoy mango!🥭
Hello Anna !! Long time no see glad you are back!
Glad your back!!!!
Nice to see you back on youtube !!
Love your new adventure vehicle! I personally live Honda's. They go forever. Look forward to coming along on your future adventures.❤
Man I really wanted one of those years ago 😮. Can't wait to see your future trips with Mango😊
Welcome back. Happy to see you’re back enjoying a good vagabond!
So great to see you again, you were missed!
Anna's back!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mango! Perfect name! Congratulations!
Very happy for you Anna, mango is very cute, I have 07 EX AWD, no Ecamper though. Can’t wait to hear about your adventures with Mango. Love your videos, I will love them even more with the Element. Welcome to the Element Family!!
This is an ad owed to the company in exchange for the gifted product. Every one is happy
welcome back great job with the video!!!!
Excited for your new adventures!
Looks like a great vehicle! Missed your videos and cheerful personality!🙂
Anna it's great 👍 to see you back
You have a personality the others
Just don't have! But take care of
Yourself #1 and God bless 🙌 🙏
You. Bye the way he's there 24/7
For you! And will always ❤❤❤you!
Looks great for road trips 👍 Nice to have you back ✌️
missed you so glad you're back
I used to have one of these. Great cars. Drove it all up and down the western US
This is rad Anna! You definitely earned yourself a new subscriber.
So cool Anna!!!
1) Glad to see you back caused I’ve missed your soul and smile.
2) I’ve always loved the element and am selling my Cherokee car camper and may do one of these next thanks to you.
👍🏻👍🏻🤗
I love the way very simple, for survival situation is amazing how you have converted this vehicle, hope there is with shift gears! Well done! From Nicaragua! Excelente video, espero verte en otro video!
Good plan not living on the road, it's great and all but can be draining . So glad your back at it, you put a smile on my face every vid. Car is so cool!
Glad 2 C U again. Love the Element , wow like that the rear seats fold up like that, Amazing. Wow the 12v on the H never seen any thing like that. That POP up tent is nice
Welcome to the element crew 🎉 I loveeeeee mine 😊
First of all, welcome back!!!! We definitely missed your posts.....I honestly expected you to take your sailing certification and see the world...but either way, glad you are here 😊. As a proud honda owner (accords and crvs) since graduation from college I can say I am most partial to them....keep basic items taken care of it they are most reliable. Also, the 2.4 engine is like sewing machine.....it just runs and runs. Here I am being a "guy" 🤓.....looking forward to more posts!😎
This video explains soooo much haha. There's a car-conversion company near me in Seattle that specializes in Elements and I always wondered why in the world they chose Elements, of all the cars haha. Now it all makes sense though, I had no idea there was such a cult following! Very cool
I loved mine! Had 200,000 miles on it. I wish now I kept it. I hope Honda makes an updated version in the near future.