<![CDATA[Jalopnik: Camping]]> http://cache.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jalopnik.com.png <![CDATA[Jalopnik: Camping]]> http://jalopnik.com/tag/camping http://jalopnik.com/tag/camping <![CDATA[ Turbo Trailer Pops Up Wheelies ]]> Camping is a great way to break free of the urban jungle and enjoy the great outdoors. But what to do if you can't afford a nice motorhome, and you really don't want to put a trailer hitch on your little Renault? Just drop that engine into an old camping trailer! Ok, so you could just go tent camping, but then you wouldn't be able to enjoy all the wheelstandin' hoonage of your 105hp 1.4L turbo camper. Just imagine the looks on the faces of your fellow motorists as you cruise down the turnpike!

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]]> Jalopnik-359289 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:15:00 EST Mark Arnold http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=359289&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ A Honda Element Camper For The Elements ]]> There's nothing quite like the moment you first see the top pop off of a VW Westfalia for the first time. It's like the world and the roof open up at the same time. For those who want that same experience in a new vehicle, there's the Ursa Minor ECAMPER, which uses the Honda Element instead of a Vanagon. This sharp modification includes a 7' x 4' mattress, low-current LED lighting and panoramic views. It'll set you back $4,300 to camper-ize your Element (a little more if you want it to match the color of your Element). Photos and details below:

The Ursa Minor Vehicles ECAMPER™ is the only Honda Element Camper on the market!

Our conversion adds a pop-top sleeper for two onto any Honda Element® Four Wheel Drive model (2003 through 2008 models with removable skylight). Ready to camp? Simply release the latches, pop it up, and climb up through the former sunroof.

The ECAMPER™ uses the latest in high-performance composites technology to minimize weight and to create a streamlined profile that adds only 5" to the overall height of the vehicle.

Other features include

* Gas spring assisted hinges for quick open and close
* Easy access from inside or outside of vehicle
* Lightweight composite construction
* Low-current interior LED lighting
* Comfortable 2" thick 7' x 4' mattress with washable covers
* Sleek, streamlined profile is quiet
* Tough, breathable, fade and water resistant Sunbrella® fabric
* Panoramic views through zippered screened windows
* Built on Honda reliability & economy

]]> Jalopnik-322099 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:45:00 EST Matt Hardigree http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=322099&view=rss&microfeed=true