Greatest dog vehicle ever made. One could argue the greatest vehicle ever made. Shocking that Honda has not brought it back. Given the popularity of the Ford Maverick truck it is clear the demand for useful small functional vehicles. The target audience for these vehicles is huge and getting larger due to the economic climate.
I’m also surprised Honda hasn’t brought it back since the whole Van Life craze has taken off. I guess, though, that was a product of the pandemic… and the pandemic caused problems for car production. I believe the Element’s target audience - at the time - was college-age kids / young adults. I could be mistaken.
Had a 5spd 06 and 08 A/T. They have a huge fr door, meaning sometimes impossible to get in and out of next to other cars. Very loud on the hwy.. the skylite in the back was pretty useless, maybe good for adding a pop top. On demand AWD is great but it's light duty.. unibody means no frame so the car twists. Not much road clearance so you have to keep that in mind when you forget it's not a Wrangler.. Overall, a good vehicle. We bought an astro and camperized it. Has more room, is surprisingly not much bigger, carries more, including a sm MC on the back and is far more robust. 👍
I loved this video! If you watch Bob Wells and his interviews, you realize that there are people of all ages living the nomad life. This is not a “trend” for many people, but a sustainable way of life for many.
❤So HAPPY for you MINDY!!! Love that you are DOING IT! You are inspiring me to LEAP out of my cozy life… thank you for being YOU! And for sharing it with us!❤
Thank you for filming having a tour filmed and previewing it Live. You are such an inspiration. I am older and retired in my mid 50s. I too freaked and worried a lot of people by taking off for the summer to try thru hiking. I lived out of a backpack and had a wonderful adventure. I still leave our comfortable home and backpack for upto 6 weeks at a time, but I learned I don't want to be away from my loved ones much longer than 6 weeks. When I solo vehicle travel it is in an old Jeep Patriot with a very simple easily removable build plus The Chuckbox Camp Kitchen. Having the bed close to the ceiling makes it cozy and in really cold temperatures it is easier to retain heat without a heat source. I love that no one gives the Patriot a second look and it is capable enough to get me to trail heads. I feel you have become healthier and move really well, because of the work you put into getting your house sold and living out of 9th Eliminate. I can totally understand how you can live and adventure out of 9th fulltime. Thank you for taking us along on your journey.
Anita, this is a beautiful note and "testimony" that life is never really over. What lives in our minds can survive outside of our bodies. You can turn anything negative into a positive, and good health will follow. Leap and the neat will appear. I appreciate your support and epic adventure stories. Cheers!
Thank you Mindy for always being such an inspiration. Congratulations on selling your home and moving in your E full time. Can't wait to keep following your adventures 🙌
I love this! I’m a huge Honda Element fan and I’m thinking of buy one for camping. I’ve owned one before for hauling my band equipment and they’re awesome!
Nick, thank you so much for ALL of your help and expertise. Without you this would not have happened. 9th rode beautifully across the country to my first Winter location. Question...did we lift the rear 1.5 inch or 2 inches? Cheers!
Thanks so much for such an inspiring video and tour! I’m researching this option as well. I love the freedom of the open road and this is the only way to do it! Be safe on your journey and keep us posted!
This was an awesome camper van tour!! You did a great job showing it off and explaining everything Mindy, and per usual Isaacs videography was excellent too!!! The element looks so livable & comfy!! Can’t wait to see where you are in the next video.. keep on keepin on friend!!! So so happy for you and the choice you made to be on the road!!! Lots of Love and hugs to you!!!
Great video. Sweet build. Just FYI, WeatherTech sells window covers for every window that don't require suction cups. They also have silver on one side and black on the other. And older people where doing vanlife way before it was a trend and before it was called vanlife.
Lovely, well organized set up. This is the first time I’ve seen proper spice storage for those who cook, an issue I haven’t solved yet in my minivan. Still a newbie and working out organizing all those things you need for full time van life with a large dog!
So sorry I missed your premiere !! But I did watch the replay and your Honda element looks awesome they did an awesome job on it enjoy your journey Mindy❤❤❤
Great little setup, thanks for the complete tour. I really like the idea of a solar panel, the 2" lift, and the swivel seat, those are something for thought (especially the lift). I'm hoping your progress reports will convince me to make those modifications. Enjoy your vagabonding!
Hi Mather, I agree on all of those things. One thing to consider is that I did loose 7 miles per gallon on the current set up. Without the camper in it, I would guess that I lost 3 -4 miles per gallon. I will keep you updated, and feel free to ask questions anytime. Cheers!
LOL! Daniel, that is not something I have ever been called, and I resonate with that comment. There are some WILD people out there and on the road. Thanks for riding along, Cheers!
I am going on nine months and I have been to Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and now.... TBC. I just love this life. Cheers!
@@NinthElement I am fixing to go back on theI road in a few weeks in my Transit after more than 2 years at home. When you said "the road heals" that rang so true as I can't wait till I get going...
Mindy you inspired me sister! I have been saving for an RV. And I already own an '07 manual Element LX. I'm the second owner! I love the rhino liner on the doors idea!
Jenny, this is exciting news. I think a "No-Build" first, and take it on some extended road trips you will get it all dialed in...or...change to something else. Good luck, Cheers!
You have inspired me. " The road heals" Very Nice Build! I'm saving until I can afford a nice Honda Element and I'm going Nomad full time! Did Minivan life and it was cool. Upgrade Time!
It’s tight , but you turned it into a living space ! 💕. You are fully responsible for yourself, and owning all your own decisions ! 💥Brave girl💥 livelifeNow. Love the wild-child music at the end ( heehee)
Hi Kris, I am beyond blessed and grateful to live my life on my terms in a beautiful space. My backyard is always changing too. Just love this! Cheers!
Thank you Sandy Mac. Isaac can take all of the credit for filming the content. He really knows what to capture. I edited the reels. This was one of my favorite films to make, so much LOVE has gone into 9th, and now we are living our "Best Classic Lives" on the road. Cheers!
Excellent build, thanks for sharing. I have a 2006 AWD 5-speed Honda Element LX which I absolutely love. Hope to someday set it up to live out of. Very inspiring video.
Sure is. I have been living full time out of it for 8 months now...and I LOVE it! Thanks for stopping in today. may you find your adventure here! Cheers!
Awesome video Mindy AND Isaac! 😊. Everything you could possibly need in that special little package there Mindy. Love it! ❤ From one full-time nomad to another, Well Done Mindy! 👏 . I do hope that you get to Live your Best Life for as many years as you choose to. I may live many miles from you, across the sea, but I wish for you endless adventures. I just wish that I had been in the position to begin my journey years before I did. But am thankful that I did get to. It will be five yrs in March since mine began. Loss in my personal life has been challenging for me in recent times, being alone on the road. But I will keep on keeping on for as long as I can. 'May the road reach out to greet you' Mindy 🙋♀️💕🌹🚐 🌏
You could gain a *ton* of room if you dropped the bed down and used shallower stuff underneath, or at least used a thinner mattress. An element with no passenger seats is a ton of room and its being really suboptimally utilized rn and it results in a kind of claustrophobic vibe. Its a nice rig and has all the standard improvements but it'd feel kind of crazy to hang out with during something like a rain
Thanks Element Family. It has been a lot of planning, but it paid off. My cross country road trip has been EPIC out of it....so far. See you in Tacoma in July, Cheers!
Awesome video..I think that the best setup is the bed being at floor level and the cabinets built around going up the van walls..also there is no seating for another person and one is a lonely number 😰🥰🥰🥰
You did it right and have a pair. I know your age, I'm a couple years older than you and I full intend to do it. I am already partially disabled and it'll only get worse with age, so it's time I quit and take it easier so I can keep what health I have for as long as I can and I'm just making it worse by continuing to work. I need to quit ASAP. Trying to get some ducks in a row and one of these days, we'll meet as well as Isaac and Jalena too and a few other channels. I'll be roaming someday. I'd actually prefer a bus, but they are expensive right now. I don't think they're coming down anytime soon either. You used a perfect analogy about doing it. Great advice to start with the vehicle you have and do it for a weekend or a month, or even a week. Go camp out in your car at a rest area somewhat local to your home and give it a go and see how you like it. Your Element is set up great, but I couldn't do that bed. I'm claustraphobic. I couldn't have that ceiling in my face when I wake up. Being that you do intend to get off road a bit, consider a winch for the front of the 9th. With it's weight, you can likely get by with a 12,000lb winch quite easily and be more than enough. A 10K would be enough too, but a 12K wouldn't even have to work hard at all if and when needed.
Hello Mindy, I just learned more about you and your journey. This is all so interesting. I still can't see how you fit into the bed. I'll have to find another video that shows this process. 🐸
Well...I have been travelling and living out of my Honda Element for 9 months now, so I must sleep in it, right? I fit very comfortably in my bed, and get the BEST sleeps. Thanks for watching, Cheers!
Get a Yeti Goal Zero 1500x with the vehicle integration kit. You can charge the unit from your alternator in between trips when you drive. It's all setup to not drain your car battery, it's completely plug and play.
OOPSY... time to find a nice patch for that seat (arm rest socket); I bought some curved needles to sew my wive's inner purse lining. GOSH... I know it's sinful but I envy your Element! Your so inspiring for all of us seeking some kind of freedom; proof if you can do it, everyone wanting can do it too. Thank you.
Hi Colt, I had that very same idea for the patch, except I was going to hot glue it on. lol! I think it is thoughtful to wish for a Honda Element like mine, it only means that I did a nice job and others appreciate it. I am going to look into curved needles for my patch install. Cheers!
I decided to live in my car for ONE MONTH while I looked for the next perfect apartment. That month went by quick and easy. So, I’ll try it for another month. That lasted 3 and a half YEARS. It’s a completely different life. You do things all day long, but you have all day to do them. It’s a way more active, yet at the same time , way more laid back type of life. I had to go out of my way to find interesting things to do each day. So you just LIVE more fully. Only those that have done it will understand. I lived in a 1997 Firebird Convertible in Los Angeles. Before smart phones and the internet. It was something.
I LOVE this comment! Hello and welcome to my channel. I too lived out of a vehicle while traveling to Baja in 1997. In 1999 I did it again and went to Alaska, this was before #valife and cell phones for the average broke joe! Until you do it, you just don't know. Hotels can be gross and grossly overpriced, as well as depressing. The ability to drive, park and sleep in beautiful places, is was keeps me hooked. Thanks for watching, Cheers!
You’re an inspiration, Mindy! I currently have a semi-built camper in an ‘04 Chevrolet Tracker 4-door 4x4 and just stopped driving my ‘08 Element EX AWD as my daily commute vehicle. I desperately want to convert my Element into a camper with the eCamper pop-up, but am having trouble convincing my wife that we should have 5 vehicles in the driveway. Hopefully me sharing this video with her will be an ice breaker. Happy camping to you!
Brandon, KEEP the Element. They are now "Classics" starting this year. Mine is 20 years old, OG engine, 210,000 miles, lifted and running strong. Easy to Stealth Camp in too. Cheers!
I so want to, but I think my wife is being more practical, and wise, with her thought that I don’t need two camping vehicles. Ugh! I need a bigger driveway and a 4 car garage. Perhaps some of your followers will want to buy it, or maybe I’ll start my own channel to show it off. It really is a beauty!
Hello Mindy. I hope this message finds you well. I’m sorry that I lost track of our conversation. Do you still know a friend that is looking for an Element? Mine is ready to be sold. I will be sad to see it go, but happy if someone gets it and uses it as a camping machine. I can send you the details and pictures to your email if that’s okay. I’m in Southern California near the borders of San Bernardino and Los Angeles County, and only 10 minutes from Ontario International Airport if someone needed to fly out to pick it up. I would of course pick them up from the airport.
Thank you for the inspiration! I have been part time traveling since 2018 and the entire time I have been feeling stuck because I am too scared to sell my house, or rent it out, even though I know it's time for a change. Every time I come back from the road, I become super unhealthy. Each time I come back, I get worse and feel even more stuck than before. I was traveling back from the PNW to Utah last October and saw someone with a setup very similar to yours at a state park in Idaho! Very cool! I have subbed to your channel! I need all the inspiration I can get to change and become unstuck. I am giving myself 6 months to get this house packed up so that I can start living my life.
Heather, as you can see from my videos and my journeys, it was a matter of living or dying for me. A life in a city with a 9 -5, house and massive bills...me and one income...was no life for me. The road heals. You got this, Cheers!
I just watched your Tiny Home tour of your Element. . I I love the Honda Element and especially what you have done to yours Mindy. I came here hoping to find a Link to your left rear exterior storage rack. It sounded like you called it a "Rod Diesy" stoarage rack, and I googled it, but cant find anything on it. BTW, Tiny Home tours toured my tiny home in the Village farm tiny home community this year.
Hi Brian, the side panel is by Rob Deezy. Here is the link to acquire one:elementdriven.com/products/rearsidewindowpanel-by-robdeezy. I would love to see your tour, can you put the title in here for us? I LOVE Tiny Living, may we meet down the road. Cheers!
Greatest dog vehicle ever made. One could argue the greatest vehicle ever made. Shocking that Honda has not brought it back. Given the popularity of the Ford Maverick truck it is clear the demand for useful small functional vehicles. The target audience for these vehicles is huge and getting larger due to the economic climate.
I agree, and they are only going up in price now. Cheers!
I’m also surprised Honda hasn’t brought it back since the whole Van Life craze has taken off. I guess, though, that was a product of the pandemic… and the pandemic caused problems for car production. I believe the Element’s target audience - at the time - was college-age kids / young adults. I could be mistaken.
Had a 5spd 06 and 08 A/T. They have a huge fr door, meaning sometimes impossible to get in and out of next to other cars. Very loud on the hwy.. the skylite in the back was pretty useless, maybe good for adding a pop top. On demand AWD is great but it's light duty.. unibody means no frame so the car twists. Not much road clearance so you have to keep that in mind when you forget it's not a Wrangler.. Overall, a good vehicle. We bought an astro and camperized it. Has more room, is surprisingly not much bigger, carries more, including a sm MC on the back and is far more robust. 👍
I loved this video! If you watch Bob Wells and his interviews, you realize that there are people of all ages living the nomad life. This is not a “trend” for many people, but a sustainable way of life for many.
I think that Bob is wonderful, tell him to interview me and my tour. lol! Cheers!
@@NinthElement I will!,😁
Those front swivel seats are the bomb I need those
Links are in the description. Cheers!
❤So HAPPY for you MINDY!!! Love that you are DOING IT! You are inspiring me to LEAP out of my cozy life… thank you for being YOU! And for sharing it with us!❤
Baby Steps my Darling! One foot in front of the other. Cheers!
Thank you for filming having a tour filmed and previewing it Live. You are such an inspiration. I am older and retired in my mid 50s. I too freaked and worried a lot of people by taking off for the summer to try thru hiking. I lived out of a backpack and had a wonderful adventure. I still leave our comfortable home and backpack for upto 6 weeks at a time, but I learned I don't want to be away from my loved ones much longer than 6 weeks. When I solo vehicle travel it is in an old Jeep Patriot with a very simple easily removable build plus The Chuckbox Camp Kitchen. Having the bed close to the ceiling makes it cozy and in really cold temperatures it is easier to retain heat without a heat source. I love that no one gives the Patriot a second look and it is capable enough to get me to trail heads. I feel you have become healthier and move really well, because of the work you put into getting your house sold and living out of 9th Eliminate. I can totally understand how you can live and adventure out of 9th fulltime. Thank you for taking us along on your journey.
Anita, this is a beautiful note and "testimony" that life is never really over. What lives in our minds can survive outside of our bodies. You can turn anything negative into a positive, and good health will follow. Leap and the neat will appear. I appreciate your support and epic adventure stories. Cheers!
You're an inspiration! Sending plenty of love from Pasadena, CA.
Thank you Adi, I am so happy that you are here. Cheers!
Thank you Mindy for always being such an inspiration. Congratulations on selling your home and moving in your E full time. Can't wait to keep following your adventures 🙌
Hey Wilson, thank you so much. I hope that your December Honda Element meet up is a HUGE success with a great turnout! Honda Elements Unite! Cheers!
Way to go Mindi...you are living my dream . Stay safe on your travels. Blessings from Atlanta.
Dream Big, and go for it. So much love from the road friend. Cheers!
WINE AND PEARL'S I CALL THAT CLASSY. ENJOY YOUR ADVENTURE BEAUTIFUL LADY. CHEERS FROM NAPA VALLEY
Hey Napa Lady! I try to keep it classy...lol! I am looking forward to restocking my wine in Napa...next year! Cheers!
Mindy-Great, organized build and all the links in description. Well done and because of that I’ll be following along! Thanks, Scott
Hi Scott, thank you for joining and your encouragement. If you have any questions, I am happy to answer them here. See you on the next one. Cheers!
Love 💕 what you have done . Your inspirational words. Looking forward to your adventures! Safe travels ❣️
Thank you Dori, Cheers!
I love this! I’m a huge Honda Element fan and I’m thinking of buy one for camping. I’ve owned one before for hauling my band equipment and they’re awesome!
So glad that you enjoy this platform for Tiny Camping. I hope that you find a great one, Cheers!
Looks great! Glad the lift is working out.
Nick, thank you so much for ALL of your help and expertise. Without you this would not have happened. 9th rode beautifully across the country to my first Winter location. Question...did we lift the rear 1.5 inch or 2 inches? Cheers!
I believe the block is an 1.5. But is a 2 inch lift. The swift springs add another inch or so as well.
@@nickstice9133 Thank you Nick! 9th is Kicking Ass Cross Country! Woooo! Cheers!
Thanks so much for such an inspiring video and tour! I’m researching this option as well. I love the freedom of the open road and this is the only way to do it! Be safe on your journey and keep us posted!
May you find fun and adventures here and on the road! Cheers!
Ninth will kick ass! So happy for you Mindy..more awesome adventures please!❤🎉
Thank you Lilivi, I will do my best to keep up with posting...in between playing! Cheers!
This was an awesome camper van tour!! You did a great job showing it off and explaining everything Mindy, and per usual Isaacs videography was excellent too!!! The element looks so livable & comfy!! Can’t wait to see where you are in the next video.. keep on keepin on friend!!! So so happy for you and the choice you made to be on the road!!! Lots of Love and hugs to you!!!
Hey Hun, thank you for all of your support and kind words. To be continued...Cheers!
You inspired me to use what I have Mindy. I love my '07 manual Element so much. Can't wait to meet you!
YAY! Honda Elements Unite! Cheers!
This is pretty awesome! What a set up and build. Proud of you for accomplishing this!
Thanks Bobby, this was my dream come to life and now I am living it. Cheers!
Love the rhino lined doors. It works well with the grey cladding.
I agree, from the very first day that I bought it I had wanted to do this. Cheers!
what a nice attitude to life, loved it . best wishes !
Thank you so much 😀 Cheers!
Cool video, totally get what you are saying and doing, 🌸😊🌻, you interview so well. I wonder where you are now, safe travels Mindy 🌼🍻🍦🌿🌞
Thank you, I am living out my best life on the road, making new friends, and seeing new States. See you on the next one. Cheers!
what-you having all the fun too/thanks much
Cheers!
Nicely done 😊it’s so good to see your adventures
Thank you, I am so grateful that I get to live out my dreams in this one. Cheers!
Great video. Sweet build. Just FYI, WeatherTech sells window covers for every window that don't require suction cups. They also have silver on one side and black on the other. And older people where doing vanlife way before it was a trend and before it was called vanlife.
#WORD, lol! Cheers!
Lovely, well organized set up. This is the first time I’ve seen proper spice storage for those who cook, an issue I haven’t solved yet in my minivan. Still a newbie and working out organizing all those things you need for full time van life with a large dog!
Chuck Boxes are what I designed my kitchen off of. Thanks for watching. Cheers!
So sorry I missed your premiere !! But I did watch the replay and your Honda element looks awesome they did an awesome job on it enjoy your journey Mindy❤❤❤
Thank you Kim. Being on the road makes it challenging to have a set schedule to release my videos. I am happy that you made it by. Cheers!
Awesome home, where ever you park... You Are Home!!! amazing girl. Congratulations for being simply conscious
Thank you, Cheers!
You have done such a great job! Love how it looks now!
Thank you, I am proud of this creation and how well 9th functions as my Tiny Home. Cheers!
Thanks Mindy
My pleasure, Cheers!
Great little setup, thanks for the complete tour. I really like the idea of a solar panel, the 2" lift, and the swivel seat, those are something for thought (especially the lift). I'm hoping your progress reports will convince me to make those modifications. Enjoy your vagabonding!
Hi Mather, I agree on all of those things. One thing to consider is that I did loose 7 miles per gallon on the current set up. Without the camper in it, I would guess that I lost 3 -4 miles per gallon. I will keep you updated, and feel free to ask questions anytime. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing.... You are a realist who is truly taking control of a Moments in your life 💪☺️
Thank you for noticing Alicia. I hope that you gain inspiration for adventure from me. Cheers!
“35 square feet.” You are awesome!
Thank you, Cheers!
So amazing. Amazing woman and amazing vehicle. I hope to do this one day!
Thank you, I hope that you do this one day too. It has been hands down my greatest adventure and creative project. Cheers!
Thanks for the video breakdown of your build. My wife & I just purchased a 2003 last week.
Welcome to the Honda Element family. You are going to enjoy your rig so much. Good choice, Cheers!
@@NinthElement Thanks. We can't wait to get it fixed up.
you're so wholesome! Wishing you the best. Safe travels
LOL! Daniel, that is not something I have ever been called, and I resonate with that comment. There are some WILD people out there and on the road. Thanks for riding along, Cheers!
Awesome! I lived in my GX for 2 months-had a blast -Oh I want to do this again for 6 months or longer! Liv life!
I am going on nine months and I have been to Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and now.... TBC. I just love this life. Cheers!
@@NinthElement Fantastic!
The Road Heals -
So True...
Very True. I am the BEST version of myself today. Hugs! Cheers!
@@NinthElement I am fixing to go back on theI road in a few weeks in my Transit after more than 2 years at home. When you said "the road heals" that rang so true as I can't wait till I get going...
Welcome back Terry, ENJOY! Cheers!
Mindy you inspired me sister! I have been saving for an RV. And I already own an '07 manual Element LX. I'm the second owner! I love the rhino liner on the doors idea!
Jenny, this is exciting news. I think a "No-Build" first, and take it on some extended road trips you will get it all dialed in...or...change to something else. Good luck, Cheers!
You have inspired me. " The road heals" Very Nice Build! I'm saving until I can afford a nice Honda Element and I'm going Nomad full time! Did Minivan life and it was cool. Upgrade Time!
#HondaElementsUnite Cheers!
From seeing it on tv it looks small,but as long as you're satisfied and comfortable that's all that matters 💯💯💯
Hi Mary, it is really small. The TV does not lie, and YES, I do love it. Cheers Dear!
I just got a 2003 .. I didn't realize how awesome it is
Hi Dustin....shhhhh...it is the "world's" best kept secret. Enjoy it my Darling! Cheers!
Great Vlog you have a great spirit and you seem so at peace with your life.
I am at the peak of my happiness and calm these days. Cheers!
Awesome video. Full of insghts in a more honest way. Thank you for sharing . Beautiful mobile home and all its aesthetics. ❤
I am so glad that you enjoyed this one. White Sands holds so much good energy for me. I love this spot. Cheers!
It’s tight , but you turned it into a living space ! 💕. You are fully responsible for yourself, and owning all your own decisions ! 💥Brave girl💥 livelifeNow. Love the wild-child music at the end ( heehee)
Hi Kris, I am beyond blessed and grateful to live my life on my terms in a beautiful space. My backyard is always changing too. Just love this! Cheers!
I really enjoy watching your channel! Keep doing you and enjoying life! Your a great inspiration. Thank you for sharing.
This is a kind note of support, thank you Donita, Cheers!
Your by the water again. We share the same love for the water, especially a beach. Enjoy!
I am a water baby! Cheers!
Thank you for sharing your journey ✌️💞🤟
You are so welcome, Cheers!
What a great platform to build! Wishing a lovely journey to the beautiful owner
that would be me! Cheers!
Loved the set up. Voice is so calming . Enjoy your build !
Hello Jonathan, thanks for the kind encouragement. Glad you made it in today, see you on the next one. Cheers!
Great tour for a well thought out set up .. let's hit the road Mindy.😉❤☘
Thank you Sandy Mac. Isaac can take all of the credit for filming the content. He really knows what to capture. I edited the reels. This was one of my favorite films to make, so much LOVE has gone into 9th, and now we are living our "Best Classic Lives" on the road. Cheers!
Thank you for the detailed parts lists! That earned my subscription.
Thank you John, this comment means a lot me. Cheers!
Great video, Mindy! Loved it! Can't wait to see your southern adventures! ;)
Just about there! See you on the next one. Cheers!
What a unique and tasteful build! This is so much cooler than a broverlander and their tacoma.
Hey JR, thanks for admiring my handy designing. Let's see how she does on and off the road. Cheers!
Big congrats to you, cool build
Thank you Steven, I have really enjoyed this whole process and sharing it with you. Cheers!
Love this! Great job - putting ideas into my head - thanks
Thank you so much. I am loving this little camper, Cheers!
Nice camper😊! You’re an inspiration to many!
Thank you Gerald, that is such a lovely compliment. Cheers!
Lady, you’re an inspiration
Thank you, I hope that you enjoy my adventures. Cheers!
Looking awesome 😂. Safe travels while you are enjoying the journey 😎❤️
Thank you Gail, will do! Cheers!
Hey Mindy happy Thanksgiving. 🦃🍁 🍽 Hope you’re enveloped today with lotsa love. God bless you sweet lady!!!! ❤️❤️🙏🙏❤️❤️
Hello Patricia, I was with loved ones, thank you. May your holidays and family be well. Cheers!
Excellent build, thanks for sharing. I have a 2006 AWD 5-speed Honda Element LX which I absolutely love. Hope to someday set it up to live out of. Very inspiring video.
Hey Claudio, it is fun to see what can be done. Stay tuned for another build? possibly? Cheers!
@@NinthElement Looking forward to it!
I love it, very clean, stylish and liveable
Sure is. I have been living full time out of it for 8 months now...and I LOVE it! Thanks for stopping in today. may you find your adventure here! Cheers!
Dangggggg! Looks so good Mindy!!!
Hi Mommy, YES 9th is a Beast! Miss you so much, Cheers!
Wish we had these in the uk ..Nice 👍
Maybe I should ship one there, and sell it? Cheers!
Awesome video Mindy AND Isaac! 😊. Everything you could possibly need in that special little package there Mindy. Love it! ❤
From one full-time nomad to another, Well Done Mindy! 👏 . I do hope that you get to Live your Best Life for as many years as you choose to. I may live many miles from you, across the sea, but I wish for you endless adventures. I just wish that I had been in the position to begin my journey years before I did. But am thankful that I did get to. It will be five yrs in March since mine began. Loss in my personal life has been challenging for me in recent times, being alone on the road. But I will keep on keeping on for as long as I can. 'May the road reach out to greet you' Mindy 🙋♀️💕🌹🚐 🌏
It is a pleasure to read fro you, always. Cheers to a New Year!
Thank you for sharing :D!
Thank you for watching, Cheers!
you are SO much fun!!! Love it!
Yay! Thank you! Cheers!
You could gain a *ton* of room if you dropped the bed down and used shallower stuff underneath, or at least used a thinner mattress. An element with no passenger seats is a ton of room and its being really suboptimally utilized rn and it results in a kind of claustrophobic vibe.
Its a nice rig and has all the standard improvements but it'd feel kind of crazy to hang out with during something like a rain
Thanks for watching and sharing what works for you, now you know not to do what I did. Cheers!
LOVE 💘 THAT RHINO WRAP!
Hello New Mexico Darling! Right? I just love how it turned out. More to come, Cheers!
What a great build. Thanks for making this vid.
You are so welcome! Cheers!
You are very inspiring
Wow, thank you Cheers!
You're incredible!
thank you, Cheers!
Love the build!!! Where is the shower?
In a bucket in the big drawer. There is a video on my channel about how I shower here >>>
ua-cam.com/video/Ay4HUE_BWMw/v-deo.html Cheers!
@@NinthElement Thanks, I will check it out.
You are badass, this is awesome. Im looking for a used element now and this makes me want one more
The Ultimate Off and On Road Rig for sure. Thanks Cam, Cheers!
Cute little set up. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! Cheers!
Nice build! 💪🏼⛺️
Appreciate it!! Cheers!
really nice Mindy started following via a bus life story and leave Jaylena wild when she went to Oregon the bday party
Of course I remember you, and I am happy that you are still here. You were working on your own build, right? How is that going? Blessings, Cheers!
Love the pearls with backwards trucker hat!!😂❤🎉
Thanks Hun! Cheers!
LOOKS SOOO GOOD!!!! Love your car
Thanks Element Family. It has been a lot of planning, but it paid off. My cross country road trip has been EPIC out of it....so far. See you in Tacoma in July, Cheers!
You look younger in every new video.. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
Hi Brad, that is so kind of you to say, so thank you. I feel like a youngster once again! The road heals my friend! Cheers!
Awesome video..I think that the best setup is the bed being at floor level and the cabinets built around going up the van walls..also there is no seating for another person and one is a lonely number 😰🥰🥰🥰
You Do You Boo! I am living my best Solo life out of my Lifted Element! Cheers!
Thanks for sharing!❤️
You are so welcome. Cheers!
😎🍀🥂
Thanks Hun! Cheers!
You did it right and have a pair. I know your age, I'm a couple years older than you and I full intend to do it. I am already partially disabled and it'll only get worse with age, so it's time I quit and take it easier so I can keep what health I have for as long as I can and I'm just making it worse by continuing to work. I need to quit ASAP. Trying to get some ducks in a row and one of these days, we'll meet as well as Isaac and Jalena too and a few other channels. I'll be roaming someday. I'd actually prefer a bus, but they are expensive right now. I don't think they're coming down anytime soon either. You used a perfect analogy about doing it. Great advice to start with the vehicle you have and do it for a weekend or a month, or even a week. Go camp out in your car at a rest area somewhat local to your home and give it a go and see how you like it. Your Element is set up great, but I couldn't do that bed. I'm claustraphobic. I couldn't have that ceiling in my face when I wake up. Being that you do intend to get off road a bit, consider a winch for the front of the 9th. With it's weight, you can likely get by with a 12,000lb winch quite easily and be more than enough. A 10K would be enough too, but a 12K wouldn't even have to work hard at all if and when needed.
I am glad that you enjoyed this. It has been so fun building it and now touring in it. Cheers!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for this kind donation. I appreciate you! Cheers!
That was fantastic!
Thank you Holly, I am so glad that you enjoyed it. Cheers!
Wow you’ve really improved!!
You think so? Thank you, Cheers!
Such a Gorgeous and Beautiful 😍 Woman 😘💪🏻 And That's what I call a Brave Soul ❤💯💥 🔥 Congratulations 👌🏻😎 stay STRONG 💪🏻 ❤️
Hey Nestor, I have eased into this lifestyle with grace and ease. I am just loving it! Cheers!
Hello Mindy, I just learned more about you and your journey. This is all so interesting. I still can't see
how you fit into the bed. I'll have to find another video that shows this process. 🐸
Well...I have been travelling and living out of my Honda Element for 9 months now, so I must sleep in it, right? I fit very comfortably in my bed, and get the BEST sleeps. Thanks for watching, Cheers!
inspiring, thank you!
Glad that you enjoy this content, Cheers!
Get a Yeti Goal Zero 1500x with the vehicle integration kit. You can charge the unit from your alternator in between trips when you drive. It's all setup to not drain your car battery, it's completely plug and play.
Hi Tom, thank you for this comment. People love information like this, so I appreciate that you share. Cheers!
OOPSY... time to find a nice patch for that seat (arm rest socket); I bought some curved needles to sew my wive's inner purse lining. GOSH... I know it's sinful but I envy your Element! Your so inspiring for all of us seeking some kind of freedom; proof if you can do it, everyone wanting can do it too. Thank you.
Hi Colt, I had that very same idea for the patch, except I was going to hot glue it on. lol! I think it is thoughtful to wish for a Honda Element like mine, it only means that I did a nice job and others appreciate it. I am going to look into curved needles for my patch install. Cheers!
Thx.. I also follow this man on his YT & guess what? Here it is, enjoy: ua-cam.com/video/ZrDl8-v8vEM/v-deo.html
You are so right
Thank you, maybe not right for everyone, but it works for me. Cheers!
Greetings from India 😊.. Im new subscriber.. Nice nice video 👍 All the best.. May God bless you 🙏🏻😊
Wow! India, that is so special. Welcome, Cheers!
I decided to live in my car for ONE MONTH while I looked for the next perfect apartment.
That month went by quick and easy. So, I’ll try it for another month. That lasted 3 and a half YEARS.
It’s a completely different life. You do things all day long, but you have all day to do them. It’s a way more active, yet at the same time , way more laid back type of life.
I had to go out of my way to find interesting things to do each day. So you just LIVE more fully.
Only those that have done it will understand.
I lived in a 1997 Firebird Convertible in Los Angeles. Before smart phones and the internet. It was something.
I LOVE this comment! Hello and welcome to my channel. I too lived out of a vehicle while traveling to Baja in 1997. In 1999 I did it again and went to Alaska, this was before #valife and cell phones for the average broke joe! Until you do it, you just don't know. Hotels can be gross and grossly overpriced, as well as depressing. The ability to drive, park and sleep in beautiful places, is was keeps me hooked. Thanks for watching, Cheers!
😮 wow! you did a great job! super! 😊😉
Thank you! Cheers!
God I love you…”yes, I poop in a bag, it’s glamorous.” 🤗🤗🤗 Big hugs to you Sis!
Don't forget while wearing pearls! Thanks Kim, Cheers!
@@NinthElement hahaha! That’s right! You are a Lady and don’t ever forget it! 😘
You’re an inspiration, Mindy! I currently have a semi-built camper in an ‘04 Chevrolet Tracker 4-door 4x4 and just stopped driving my ‘08 Element EX AWD as my daily commute vehicle. I desperately want to convert my Element into a camper with the eCamper pop-up, but am having trouble convincing my wife that we should have 5 vehicles in the driveway. Hopefully me sharing this video with her will be an ice breaker. Happy camping to you!
Brandon, KEEP the Element. They are now "Classics" starting this year. Mine is 20 years old, OG engine, 210,000 miles, lifted and running strong. Easy to Stealth Camp in too. Cheers!
I so want to, but I think my wife is being more practical, and wise, with her thought that I don’t need two camping vehicles. Ugh! I need a bigger driveway and a 4 car garage. Perhaps some of your followers will want to buy it, or maybe I’ll start my own channel to show it off. It really is a beauty!
email me with pics 9thelementadventurelife@gmail.com.
I know someone that wants one. Cheers!
@@NinthElementWill do. It will have to be this weekend as I’m working late today and tomorrow.
Hello Mindy. I hope this message finds you well. I’m sorry that I lost track of our conversation. Do you still know a friend that is looking for an Element? Mine is ready to be sold. I will be sad to see it go, but happy if someone gets it and uses it as a camping machine. I can send you the details and pictures to your email if that’s okay. I’m in Southern California near the borders of San Bernardino and Los Angeles County, and only 10 minutes from Ontario International Airport if someone needed to fly out to pick it up. I would of course pick them up from the airport.
Thank you for the inspiration!
I have been part time traveling since 2018 and the entire time I have been feeling stuck because I am too scared to sell my house, or rent it out, even though I know it's time for a change. Every time I come back from the road, I become super unhealthy. Each time I come back, I get worse and feel even more stuck than before.
I was traveling back from the PNW to Utah last October and saw someone with a setup very similar to yours at a state park in Idaho! Very cool!
I have subbed to your channel! I need all the inspiration I can get to change and become unstuck.
I am giving myself 6 months to get this house packed up so that I can start living my life.
Heather, as you can see from my videos and my journeys, it was a matter of living or dying for me. A life in a city with a 9 -5, house and massive bills...me and one income...was no life for me. The road heals. You got this, Cheers!
I just watched your Tiny Home tour of your Element. . I I love the Honda Element and especially what you have done to yours Mindy. I came here hoping to find a Link to your left rear exterior storage rack. It sounded like you called it a "Rod Diesy" stoarage rack, and I googled it, but cant find anything on it. BTW, Tiny Home tours toured my tiny home in the Village farm tiny home community this year.
Hi Brian, the side panel is by Rob Deezy. Here is the link to acquire one:elementdriven.com/products/rearsidewindowpanel-by-robdeezy. I would love to see your tour, can you put the title in here for us? I LOVE Tiny Living, may we meet down the road. Cheers!