Microcamper v2.0 frame completed

Hello all,

Just wanted to post some shots, as I've healed up and got around to finishing the microcamper project's hardware frame. I removed the rear passenger interior trim panel and intend to completely replace it with a sink, faucet, countertop, fold-out table, 6 gallon h2o tank, and a deep cycle RV battery. These and other systems will be controlled via a set of control panels that I am in the process of finishing up. As for now, here are a few pics of the aluminum framework that I riveted together.


This first one is from the rear with the table frame folded in, so that you can see how much space this project is (not) taking up in the back of the Element. Nevermind the mess of parts and tools... they're a necessity!

Followed by a close-up of the framework. The blue cooler serves dual purposes as a cooler (duh) and it is drained to the outside for use as a sink.

This is a shot from a little further away to get an overall look. Table frame is extended.

A view from the front. Table frame collapsed.

If anyone has any interest or questions, you can email me directly, or find me on the Element Owner's Club (http://www.elementownersclub.com)... My user name is hooptey and I'm trying to chronicle the project there as well.

Microcamper v2.0 preview

Hi, all...

I've suffered a minor setback and won't be able to complete the new microcamper design as fast as I'd like. I had a little accident and fractured my ankle, and since I live in a third story apartment, I haven't been able to get down the damn stairs to work on Ellie.

However, before I busted myself, I went to the surplus store and bought the remainder of the supplies I'll need for the project. I also got my rapid-prototyped parts out of the FDM machine at the lab. Here's a preview pic of one of the control panels:
It's in its raw green plastic form, but since then I have refinished it black with white lettering. (The same goes for the other interior controls.)

Anyway, as soon as I can get down to some plastic forming and riveting, I'll get some pics of the project build as it goes on. Thanks for everyone from EOC and otherwise who's continued interest in my camper setup gets me motivated enough to get off the couch every once in a while... even when I'm not hurt!


-Justin

After a difficult summer of hard work...

It's time to start playing with the Element again! I will be posting some update pictures of the Element Microcamper v2.0 project later today, mostly as a tease, as well as some DIY information for the cellular control setup I wrote about in the EOC forums a few nights ago...

I plan on making a significant amount of entries in the near future as these projects develop. Stay tuned!

Ellie goes surfing...

Well, I was the one that went surfing... Decided to use Ellie's camp setup to allow myself and a friend to get to the beach last night- (New Smyrna Beach, FL) and sleep in the Element overnight so that we could wake up and hit the surf at dawn. Setup worked well, even with two people. One in the back and one in the "guest bed"- reclined passenger seat... Anyway, here's a few pics of Ellie silhouetted against the surf and sun. Surf was big enough to get on but pretty sloppy. Closed out too easily but I managed to get a few good rides!