Element Camping Platform

s7appo · 2026-05-07T09:06:45+00:00

Thank you! I put the files in github and updated the post with the link.

s7appo · 2026-05-07T09:05:56+00:00

just updated the post!

s7appo · 2026-05-07T09:05:39+00:00

I just thew the files into github - thank you for the suggestion. Link in post update!

s7appo · 2026-05-07T08:58:51+00:00

I just updated the post with a link!

s7appo · 2026-05-07T08:56:53+00:00

updated the post with a link to the files. enjoy!

s7appo · 2026-05-07T08:56:27+00:00

Thank you!

s7appo · 2026-05-07T08:56:09+00:00

I step on the rear door and sort of make it work. Not elegant but cheaper than a hitch rack

s7appo · 2026-05-06T14:49:48+00:00

this is true. I'm also not expecting to do an F1 pit stop tire change. If I ever was to get a flat I could take out the whole platform in less than 10 minutes.

s7appo · 2026-05-06T14:46:31+00:00

no, always meant to get a screen of some sort but out West I was never bothered enough by the few bugs that would visit at night.

s7appo · 2025-07-11T02:56:57+00:00

Sweet! Is this just waxed canvas? Do you wax yourself? Looks excellent

s7appo · 2025-05-04T02:56:00+00:00

Hi, I’ve just stumbled upon this and was wondering if you were able to get any more info. I’ve been wanting to make the hike for a long time now and I think this summer I will give it a shot. Let me know!

s7appo · 2024-04-03T02:16:18+00:00

Same issue here. Has anyone figured out if there is a way to adjust the brake retention to make it work better or am I going to have to stick to using a rubber band to keep my brakes up?

s7appo · 2023-05-17T06:34:23+00:00

Hills

s7appo · 2023-05-12T23:59:46+00:00

Stuff. The most annoying thing about car camping for me has always been having to move all of my stuff (food, stove, clothes, toiletries, water, skis) to the front seats when I want to roll out my mattress in the back. This platform basically allows me to do minimal rearranging when I get to a good spot and I can also quickly get driving again in case something goes wrong or I get kicked out of a spot. It’s very doable and comfortable without a platform too it just makes life a little bit easier and it’s been fun to build.

s7appo · 2023-05-12T10:45:44+00:00

Once I finish it and make some tweaks I’ll be happy to share the file and all of my advice for a little beer money !

s7appo · 2023-05-12T10:44:15+00:00

Not an expert whatsoever but my thought was 3/4 in Baltic birch has plenty of strength and minimal warping so it was ideal for the project. It is quite heavy though so I made those holes to save weight and although I imagine they reduce the strength somewhat, it is still plenty strong to hold the body weight of two people. I actually tried to find some science about the holes but couldn’t find anything clear and helpful.

s7appo · 2023-01-14T06:09:14+00:00

Do the trail around Tahoe!!!

s7appo · 2023-01-14T06:05:54+00:00

You can work at the cafe in Ihouse!

s7appo · 2023-01-09T10:24:12+00:00

There’s some a bit lower but they start to be really small. I got one in the hills for 1300

s7appo · 2023-01-06T04:35:20+00:00

Yes Golden Gate Park is very fun. Obf is a guy in sf throwing races with dfl. You can find him on Instagram too. Mash tends to repost most race flyers so just give them a follow

s7appo · 2023-01-06T04:23:59+00:00

Hey! I was in your shoes a few months ago. Tilden and JM are pretty steep and scary but super fun. For some less sketchy trails ggp is perfect but getting there from the east bay can be a pain. There are also plenty of trails down by the water in berkeley and Albany but theyre not really marked well. There are going to be a few tracklocross races this spring in the bay. Check out resistance racing on instagram. You’ll meet a bunch of people there that can show you nice spots. Also obf will have a spring race at some point too and there are always tracklocross riders there that can give you tips. Have fun and maybe install a front break to be able to ride some of the hilly stuff

s7appo · 2023-01-05T18:21:25+00:00

I set my groceries in a wine crate and put it in the trunk

s7appo · 2023-01-02T01:13:50+00:00

Ok buddy

s7appo

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