The ECamper: A Mini-Glamping Blue Boxcar for Alaskan Adventure.

26 reviews

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Communication

5

Cleanliness

5

Maintenance

4.9

Value

5

Listing Accuracy

5

Margaret D.

5July 2025

We had a great time exploring north of Anchorage to Denali! It was our first van experience and we loved it!

Joyce S.

5August 2024

Dean was incredibly easy to work with. He provided everything we needed to make the trip a complete success. The roof top tent was surprisingly comfortable. The Element was just the right size, making the travel very nimble and economical. We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation and we would definitely seek out Dean for our next Alaskan adventure.

Scotty S.

5July 2024

Amazing car - super fun for 3 of us. Drove all over Alaska over a week!!

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Jane S.

5July 2024

We are a couple staying in the E-Camper for 10 nights and we loved it!
Pros:
- E-Camper set up in 3 seconds (compared to 15 mins tent set up we used to do) and it’s really warm and cozy inside, shielding us from strong cold winds and rain at night
- The car is in perfect size, easy find parking spot at popular trailheads. I’ve seen many RVs having difficult time maneuvering for parking and thankful we chose this car.
- This may sound shallow but the car was born to be photographed with any Alaskan view.
Cons:
- the only thing I can think of is inside the E-Camper is a bit small for 2 ppl to move around freely but after a few nights we figured out a way to do things in there
Overall so impressed with this car. Dean was also a perfect communicator and kindly picked us up at the hotel and dropped us off at the airport.

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James M.

5June 2024

It was great!

Silvia M.

5June 2024

Wonderful and minimalist camping car! The host provided all essentials that we needed.
When ready to set camp, we would just get inside the car (and get the mosquitoes out), pop up the tent from inside and climb up to a cozy and properly light-blocked sleep.

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Simone P.

5June 2024

Ferdinand S.

5May 2024

Honeylyn-Daniel H.

5August 2023

We truly enjoyed our trip in Alaska while renting Dean's Ecamper! The pick up and drop off was flawless and they went above and beyond to make sure it went smoothly. Not only does he allow more mileage than most this thing gets excellent fuel mileage. Setup and take down is extremely simple and we slept 3 very comfortably.

Ken G.

5August 2023

The Honda Element E camper is very compact, yet it gave us freedom to be very maneuverable and flexible on our trip. Very cozy for four people, yet we positively like it.

Kane K.

5August 2023

This Honda element made our Alaskan dreams come true! It got us around to where we needed to go and was our cozy shelter for several nights. It was just what we needed. Dean was always available to help out, answer any questions we had, and was even able to take us to and from the airport!! Thank you thank you thank you!

Brielle L.

5July 2023

We had an amazing time! Dean was so helpful and provided everything we needed to camp in the Element. It was a breeze - we were able to fly into Anchorage with only backpacks!! With 3 adults, it was comfortable and there was enough space for all of our gear and clothing. Highly recommend Dean and the Element for your next Alaska adventure - we hope to go back and do it again!

Kevin Y.

5June 2023

We spent 5 days traveling to both Denali and the Kenai Fjords National Parks. We were a family of 4 with small children and the E Camper worked great for transportation as well as a camping vehicle on our trip. Dean provides the essentials and this whole setup at a very reasonable price here in Alaska!

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Derek G.

5May 2023

My son and I had a great experience. The Element was perfect for zipping around Alaska!

Mike A.

5September 2022

Vehicle was great, no mechanical issues and Dean was super helpful with rides to/from the airport.

Bridget M.

5August 2022

Gema G.

5August 2022

Everything worked out perfectly with the Honda Element and with Dean! He was more than helpful all through the process, replying immediately to all our questions and going the extra mile to have the Element ready for 3 people. The Element was easy to drive and very convenient for a flexible road trip. We loved the experience and we loved Alaska :)

Kaki M.

5July 2022

Great rental experience! The Honda is roomy, clean and comfortable. The Ecamper pop top is easy to use and provides a cozy sleeping space. Dean met us at our hotel, showed us how to use the poptop and provided all the extras needed to camp (stove, bags, etc.)

Vipul K.

5July 2022

Viviana T.

5June 2022

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Robert C.

5May 2022

Dean's info describes the experience driving and camping with the ECamper perfectly: the van is maneuverable like a car, it is in a very good condition (we were even the first ones renting it with the ECamper conversion!) and well maintained, has AWD, a descent fuel consumption of 20-25 mpg and sleeping in the roof flip-up tent is just wonderful - especially when you've parked the car with the back facing towards a nice landscape/scenery.
We've been asked a few times what kind of upgrade that is, or what a nice camper van it is etc. So, you also point out from the masses of all the 25 ft+ RVs.
We used the car as the perfect blend of a regular rental car to drive around in cities and a camper to sleep underneath the stars.
Last but not least Dean supported us from before booking until return of the vehicle. He picked us up from our hotel and took us back and supplied us with what we needed for our 5-days trip around Glenn Highway and Kenai Peninsula. He was always just a message away and replied to our requests almost instantaneously.

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Geoffrey S.

5April 2022

Dean was very accommodating: picking me up and dropping me off at the ANC airport saving me the hassle of uber-ing or another mode of transportation.

Young K.

5September 2021

It was great car. If you are single or couple, I highly recommend it!
The owner is so nice and kind 😁

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Erin C.

5September 2021

Absolutely wonderful bargain, car is in great shape and you won't find 250 miles free per day anywhere else. Dean was accommodating and friendly

Catherine K.

5September 2021

The Element was my home for two weeks and Dean made sure it was comfortable. He provided sleeping pads, sleeping bags, and pillows. And Dean was pleasant as well, he even picked us up to get us the Element and would've dropped me off at the airport but our schedules just conflicted. The whole experience was very easy. Thank you!

Hillary F.

5August 2021