I designed a ripoff from scratch and made this on my old LR2. I’ve since sold the Honda, R.I.P, but it was a great little SUV. I never got around to making the bed part, but the cabinet , console replacement, and little desks were super handy.
(Since it was such a direct ripoff I won’t be able to share the files, the designer wouldn’t be too keen on that I’m sure! My design was from scratch though, just looking at pictures and tweaking.)
Pre finished 1/2" maple plywood, biscuit joiner, occasional pocket screw, black plastic edge banding.
did you sell off the cabinets and console and stuff already? it’s also too costly for me for that brand and im going to start looking for a honda element to live in (california is so expensive) please lmk! : (
Yes, I sold the Element and the cabinet stuff with it. Great car though, I miss it! Lots of interesting platform/bed builds for the element out there too, makes a fun little camper!
aw rats! would you possibly be able to remake one again and id pay you? i know the designer wouldnt be to keen on it- but the price range from them is not really attainable for me as im about go be homeless and start the living in car lifestyle
totally understand if not though- great work!
Even if I had the time, it took quite a bit of fiddling and adjustments (and cheater cuts with a jigsaw) to get it to work and pretty much needs an Element on hand to get the measurements right, so sorry I can’t help you out there!
Good luck with your journey! Even “stock” I was surprised how the seats folded into flat-ish useable beds, so I’m sure you’ll have fun figuring out storage that suits your needs.
it is by choice because of life throwing me rotten lemons
fortunately, Honda elements can provide shelter, and enough room to fit a bed!
I think of it as a New York City apartment on wheels without paying the overpriced nyc $2500 rent
then I just get a gym membership to shower, and a laundromat to do laundry!
gotta be resourceful in hard times :^)
