Fifth Element Camping Micro Camper System demonstration and shop tour.
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Fifth Element Camping, a home on the road when you want it. We are a small manufacturer in North Carolina that makes a plug and play camper system for the Honda Element. The FEC system installs in minutes without modification to the Element. It works with every Element made and can be transferred from one Element to another.
In this video we demonstrate the FEC camper system and tour of our manufacturing facility in North Carolina.
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Sorry I hadn't checked in for so long. I just replied to most of your kind comments. Hope to see you and your Elements at a meetup someday soon! Thank you so much for all the support and kind words. Long Live The Element!
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Do you design for other cars/vans? Especially mini vans? Thanks 🙏
Any chance you'd be interested in doing something like this for a Tesla Model Y?
Great design - the fact it re-uses existing features of the car and is easily removeable is quite genius
Appreciate the kind words. Easy install and preservation of the beloved Element was always the goal.
Engineering has gone further than the Westfalia, kudos to your company, totally worth it for the single camper!
Thank you, the Westfalia was certainly an inspiration. Still hope to own one someday.
@@fifthelementcamping me too
This is the Gold standard for budget small car camping 👍😁
Thank you for the kind words
@@fifthelementcamping It's well earned, I'm majorly bummed these great little cars weren't sold in Australia ☹️
This is the most insane, well-designed vehicle build kit that I've ever seen. Too bad I don't own an Element!
Thank you for the kind words. We have some nice Elements listed for sale by owners on our site. fifthelementcamping.com/for-sale
Makes me want an Element even more!
If you haven't gotten one yet, but are really curious, I just started a vlogging series on this exact topic. For the last 6 months I've been researching my next vehicle. About a month ago I got turned onto Honda Elements and I was like, yup This is where I"m going. I just put a deposit on one 3 days ago, so I'm documenting my experiences in getting it. And of course all the things that go on once I do :) ua-cam.com/play/PLQoharZFFDZraKllOn4Gf7AaXHttuDvEl.html
Get one, you'll love it!
Amazing! The reason I bought a Honda element. Thank you for engineering and developing such a cool and well thought out system
Thank you for ordering and supporting my small Western North Carolina business.
Absolutely awesome system, probably the best I've seen, 2 thumbs up
Burnt orange Honda element 2005 EX, 200,005 k running strong
Burgundy Honda Element 2010 EX, 215,327 running even stronger
Thank you or the kind words. Hope to see you at and Element meetup someday soon! fifthelementcamping.com/events-expos
Wow, it's a crime that you dont have more subscribers, the refinement in what you make is incredible.
It's all good, it's all about getting folks outside seeing new things.
Mind blowing creativity, functionality and innovation! 🤯❤️
Your too kind, thank you.
Loved it! And the owner of the company is an excellent promoter of their product!
Appreciate that, It's been a long labor of love.
Sounds like Honda is about to re-introduce the Element, so you will get an all new set of vehicles to innovate with! I love what you are doing.
That has been the rumor for years. It's all just clickbait, I'll only believe it when Honda announces it.
fifthelementcamping.com/blog-articles/2020/7/7/new-element
WOW ... that is really clever, such a great design .. why haven't you won any awards for this system.. should expend to other vehicles - love it
Thank you for the kind words. Who is giving out awards? I'd gladly accept it. Always looking at other vehicles.
Hyundai Tuscon...@@fifthelementcamping
Love the innovation!! It’s sad that Honda had such a short run on the Element
They didn't get to a 2nd gen, but it was a 9 year run of basically the same vehicle so there are a good number out there.
Thank you. I'm grateful they made as many as they did.
This is so awesome. I remember YEARS ago on the elementownersclub forum when you were looking for feedback on this stuff when you started with the seat frames. I can't believe how far you've gone with it.
What a prediction at the time for how this market would grow!!!
Thanks for following along. It's been a long labor of love.
I love this type of innovation and creative problem solving! Great job and story! I have a Town and Country van with stow and go seating which works great as an adventure van with the same ability to quickly turn into a camper.
Appreciate the kind words. All the best to you and your build.
Pretty awesome. It all looks nice looking, sturdy and organized. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the kind words.
Is this so cool I just saw people in my old hometown in Southern California talking about the fifth Element system and I had no idea how cool it was😮
Thank you, word of mouth is the best advertising.
By far one of the best set ups so you can keep the integrity of your on Honda Element
Thank you, retaining the incredible cargo capacity was the plan form the beginning.
So sick! I had no idea you were here in NC. I've been driving my '03 for years dreaming of getting a cool classic car. Turns out I've had a cool classic all along.
Long Live the Element! Hope to see you and your E at a meetup someday soon...fifthelementcamping.com/events-expos
LOVE how it looks so easy to use and how you made it so we have the option of removing it and converting back into an SUV.
Preserving the Element and keeping the incredable cargo capacity was always a key goal
Very innovative....and you are what 'Westfalia' is to Vanagons!👍
Thanks, absolutely inspired by the Westfalia.
its like a Honda Swiss army knife. great job guys!
Thanks for the kind words.
I'm going to steal that door shelf design. Thanks!
I hope it inspires you, but stealing is lame.
Very interesting adaptations to any vehicle
Thanks. Plug and play was always the goal
A lot of thought has gone into this build and it looks terrific.
Thank you very much. Its been a long journey to get here.
I’m just down the street from them and never known. Need to check them out when I’m ready to build out my element
Come to one of our Open House Element meetups...fifthelementcamping.com/events-expos
Beautiful work! I wish he made these for Subarus. Thanks for sharing!
We get a ton of requests for other vehicles. Maybe someday...stay tuned.
Great clean design and production, you have the perfect shop to outfit sprinters and promasters van conversions.
Thank you. Always looking at other vehicle to add to the lineup
WOW !!!!! What an amazing set up.......Congratulations.
Thank you very much
That is a nice design and set up. You ever think about venturing out to a few different vehicles, like 4Runner's, Bronco's, and Jeep's? I bet you'd get a lot of orders for them if you could get some decent avertisment.
Always looking at other vehicles. stay tuned...
I love your products! Now I just need a Honda Element.
Thank you. Got some nice ones listed for sale on our site...fifthelementcamping.com/for-sale
Beautiful ingenuity and workmanship
Thank you or the kind words
I don't even have an Element but this work and channel deserves a like and subscribe! Actually, my dad has an 07 Element that's been sitting on his drive way for a couple years now. Gonna ask him if he wants to get it running and fix it up. I currently have an '11 Pilot, other than All Terrain tires, i haven't done anything to it since its plenty roomy to sleep in as is when folding down the seats. I plan on converting a cargo trailer into a camper one day. The only change I would make to this system is the finish. I'm not too fond of the wood finish/look, so I would probably paint it all black.
Thank you very much. I painted the very first one black with high end paint. Looked great for a few months and then it started to show every scratch and blemish. It also absorbed a ton a heat and cooked my gear in the cabinet.
❤ marvellous engineering ❤
Thank you, two new Element products coming March 2025!
Wow , absolutely brilliant. I’m in Australia wish you were hear
Thank you. I know of a like 3 of Elements in New Zealand, any in Australia?
damn one of the best survival set ups ive seen; enjoy
Thank you very much
The build process is so kaizen. I love this.
Thank you
beautiful design and worksmanship!
Thank you, my first one certainly didn't look this good.
I’ve loved this system since I 1st saw it in a video
Thanks for following my journey, its been a long one getting here.
These guys must be super fun to hang out with LOL
You sound super fun too!
This is the ultimate Honda Element build. This must be the third time I watched this video.
Thank you very much
Just amazing build quality especially compared to what is typical these days.
Thank you very much, it's been a long labor of love to get here.
Oh my !.. Very piece is so nice and clever engineered! Super awesome!
Thank you very much
I'm as impressed with the shop as much as the camper system!
Like you can make a thousand modular things and furniture for anything. Ever thought of making a system for the FJ Cruiser?
Love the FJ. Bring one by the shop and we'll talk.
Very cool. Simply and smart. Congratulation from Germany. 👍
Thank you very much.
Love this system. Would buy it in a minute, but I have no place to store this stuff in the off season!!
You could always store it in another Element!
Love this. Makes me want to buy an element, lol.
Do it, you won't regret it. The community is one of a kind.
Verry nice build and great video
Thank you very much.
This is amazing and well thought out system
Appreciate the kind words. Its seen many revisions over the years.
Great looking gear. You should branch out into similar setups for Subaru Crosstreks. You'd sell a lot of them (including one to me).
Thank you. Love the Crosstreks. Could be a great next vehicle for us. Stay tuned.
Wow…smartest design and engineering
Thank you very much
Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing. 👍
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Omg. I need these in the cab of my ford econoline conversion. I’m in NC too!
We are always looking at other vehicles...stay tuned
Shopping for an element this year, I’ll be in touch 😮💨
All the best with your search, rust is defiantly the number one thing to watch out for. We got some nice Elements for sale ion our site...fifthelementcamping.com/for-sale
Wow. That's really cool.
Thank you
love it, real nice. i would paint them black before installing them
Why? Darker interiors make a vehicle hotter, a disadvantage in summer, and the natural wood will show dust less obviously than black (interiors get dusty driving down dirt roads when camping).
@@evelynwaugh4053 Yup, my first one was painted black, showed every scratch and cooked gear in my cabinet.
In next video, please update your audience with 'the latest' information on plans Honda has to start building the Element anew. Thanks. Great vid.
I'll defiantly post about it if it happens. It's all just rumors and clickbait at this point.
perfect camper modifications. Kodus
Thank you for the kind words.
Absolutely brilliant.
From Australia
Thank you very much.
Incredible!
Wait for my Pre Order! this is ultra genius!
We have them in-stock ready for pickup or shipping. No waiting! fifthelementcamping.com/
This is awsome set up nicly made.thumbs up
Thank you, proudly made in America with American made materials/hardware.
nice quick setup..
Thanks.
you are coolest dad in the world I think
Jason sure is!
Great job. I love it.
I have a nissan nv1500. I'm at the Atlanta. Can u do for me ? and how much the cost ?
Thank you. Schedule an appointment via our website and we can talk about it.
omg ship to mexico? so far this is the best mod i saw, and i saw many
Thanks. We ship FREE to all FedEx Freight Centers within the lower 48 United States. They will hold your Freight Box for up to 3 business days. The FEC system ships ready to install in a Freight Box that fits in the Element. Maybe there is a location within a manageable driving distance.
That guy is a genius
I wish, but thank you!
I enjoyed the video!
Thanks
Просто молодцы! Ксожалению не знаю язык, но есть авто перевод кометов, кое что додумал сам, долго искал что то подобное, потому что строю разборный Автодом, большое спасибо за идеи.
Excellent system. Just what I might be looking for.
Thank you, ready when you are!
This makes me want a Honda element
Elements and the meetups are the best. Get one, you'll love it!
wow that is incredible
Thank you.
Awesome no build conversion
Preservation of the Element and quick install were the goals from day one.
Great job mate👍🏽
Thank you very much
Fantastic work.
Thanks
Wonderful!
Thank you.
Can you do something similar but with a suzuki jimny? Loved this video thank you
Thanks, schedule and appointment and we can talk about your vehicle options.
I would love that for my Element
Do it, we have them in stock right now!
As a Current VW Eurovan MV owners that I have done something similar,....(but to a far lesser degree), and a watcher of MANY Van and SUV builds,....and looked at some other nice manufactured camper inserts (Mostly for Dodge Caravans),...I have to say that I feel your design and build is truly the most innovative and beautifully built I have seen. I have recently purchased a Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV because it will run interior A/C and Heat off the Hybrid (traction) battery overnight so that you always have a perfect sleeping temperature. Any chance you might consider designing a similar package for the Highlander if I brought mine to you from Texas?
Thank you for the kinds words. I am always looking at other vehicles, schedule and appointment and we'll talk shop.
Nice, would look great in my 03 Element EX.
let's make that happen!
I loved my Honda Element. Honda was going to bring it out again. Basically the same, with improved interior quality. The fuel economy was going to be the same. That was a mistake. But I still would have bought one. Great turning radius. I think they scrapped it after covid. Too bad.
It was discontinued way back in 201. They only sold 15,000 Elements in 2011, compared to over 200,000 CRV sold that same year. The turning radius is second to none.
I want the cabinet one so bad and plan on purchasing the cabinet......take my money!!! lmao
We announce all restocks via our newsletter. Solo Cabinets will be back in stock in a few weeks.
Just wonderful
thanks
So innovative!
Thank you very much.
@fifthelementcamping
Great! So cool of a design. Do you only design for the driver’s side for the wall unit? Passenger side design would be nice too.
Thank you. Stay tuned, Passenger side components will be announced in March 2025!
Just saw your video. Awesome, sleek looking and utilitarian build system. Need an employee? I’d love to learn from you.
I live in a self built tiny house in Mars Hill. I have an FJ Cruiser and I bet you’d have a market there too.
Not currently hiring, but I am interested in talking about an FJ kit.
Very impressive!!
Thank you
what a great product amazing . By the way what is the design software you show in the video, I am very interested in it and want to use it.
Thank you. I have been using Shapr3d
أحب هذا النوع من هذا العمل إنه جميل وعملي
Wish I could get one in the UK 👍
As far as I know there are only a handful of Honda Elements in the UK. If the demand is there, a group purchase could make the shipping and tariffs worth it. Reach out if you wanna talk details.
NIce. When will you make a system for a Subaru Forester?
Schedule an appointment and we'll talk about it.
@@fifthelementcamping Too late. I just did a build for my forester ;-)
I need to bring you my element! 🔜 💙
Hope you do! See you at a meetup someday soon...fifthelementcamping.com/events-expos
Good work 👍
Thanks
Amazing
Thanks
I would love to have some similar stuff done on my Honda Odyssey.
Maybe someday. We are always looking at other vehicles.
GENIUS!
Thank you.
nice , makes me buy honda element , and camping accessories 😄👍
Elements are amazing! Get one, you'll love it.
Need to get an element next.
Check out these listed on our site fifthelementcamping.com/for-sale
Génial, super intelligent 😮😊
Thanks