Boxy the Mini-Overland Camper
2003 Honda Element · Camper van
Boxy the Mini-Overland Camper is perfect for adventurous couples and their furry friends Enjoy off-grid freedom with a deep-cycle battery, electric fridge, and stove Experience economical travel at 22-25 MPG and cozy nights on a full bed Discover epic spots with light off-road capability and flexible cooking options
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Deep cycle battery supplies power in camp; run lights, charge phones, play the stereo, and power the cooler/fridge, without the engine.
The powered cooler can be a freezer + small refrigerator or just a refrigerator, you select the temperature. Powered so you don't need to fuss with ice. It has battery protection logic so it's not going to kill the battery, even if the battery were smaller than it is.
Classic Coleman double-burner gas stove. This can be used in place or lifted out to put on a park bench.
2-inch hitch, so bring your own bike/cargo/dirt bike rack or rent one of mine.
Figure 22-25mpg on regular unleaded.
Note: Early May 2021 I took it on a 7 day ~1800 mile test drive through CA, NV, UT, & AZ. I cooked my meals on the stove using food I mostly packed at the outset, drove and camped on plenty of dirt trails, and never wanted a hotel. The trip was Epic, the spots I randomly found and the places I woke up to after arriving at night are still etched in my memory. I was used to my Sprinter van, so I didn't think it would be as easy, comfortable, and "sufficient" as I found it. I stayed out over twice as long as I intended and really didn't want to come home.
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What this rental offers
What this rental offers
- Air Conditioning
- Backup Camera
- Bike Rack
- Festival Friendly
- Heater
- Pet Friendly
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Tailgate Friendly
What’s included
What’s included
- Powered cooler/refrigerator, Coleman gas stove with a fuel bottle or two. Clean mattress protector. The Honda Element is a great platform for a mini-overlander. The center opening doors, truck style fold down gate (serves as a seat), and low height make for easy accessibility in camp. Okay, it's not a mean-looking as a lifted Jeep; but in terms of actual real world trail driving, I've only been stopped by two things, deep snow and fallen trees. Bed deck of Baltic Birch bolted to the frame for safety. The under-bed structure is minimal and made from metal, not wood, so there's lots of room for gear. Rear hatch internal release. Pull-out kitchen drawer gear organizer and cooking deck. Deep cycle battery and battery state monitor. Disabled "door ajar chime" to prevent in-camp neurosis.
Specifications
Specifications
- MakeHonda
- ModelElement
- Year2003
- Length15.0 ft
- Sleeps2
- Minimum renter age21
- Seatbelts2
- FuelGas
- TransmissionAutomatic
- Fuel tank16 gal
What’s nearby
Yosemite
Mammoth Mountain
Valley of Fire and Lake Mead
Zion National Park
Utah Bureau of Land Management Land
Lots of places around the California Coast
Oregon has a lot to offer
Host rules
We will give you an explanation of how to use the RV and its features. Please plan for an hour for this although it might be shorter.
No difficult off-road use that could damage the vehicle or get you stuck. Little access dirt roads are fine though, just go slow.
Please don't do things in the van that are going to leave lasting odors.
Take photos, have an awesome trip!
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