Avery
Meet Avery Colburn, the mastermind behind one of our most popular products, the Door E-Cubby. With a lifelong passion for flying inherited from his balloon pilot parents, Avery’s journey into the skies led him to discover the versatile world of paramotors. In 2020, he made the switch, trading in his supercharged Civic for a 2008 Element that could seamlessly accommodate his airborne adventures.
A full-time electronics installer for both automobiles and mobile homes, Avery specializes in a spectrum of enhancements. From car alarms to cutting-edge sound systems, remote starts, and power systems, including solar installations, Avery’s expertise extends across the automotive and mobile living landscapes.
Drawing on a decade of experience in 3D printing and fueled by a desire to unlock the full potential of his Element, Avery embarked on a mission. Leveraging his skills in car electronics installation, he began tinkering and crafting upgrades and modifications for his beloved E.
Avery’s ingenuity extends beyond the Door E-Cubby. He has designed and built a repertoire of custom lighting features for the Element, showcasing his commitment to enhancing every aspect of the driving experience. From transforming fog light switches to turning side markers into turn signals, creating a service light for under the hood, to adding puddle lights – Avery’s contributions elevate the Element’s functionality and aesthetics.
His dedication to innovation and meticulous craftsmanship is evident in each product he develops. Avery Colburn continues to push boundaries, offering Element DIY Designs a valuable partnership that brings cutting-edge enhancements to the Honda Element community. As he soars in the skies and navigates the roads, Avery’s passion for creating seamless and personalized driving experiences shines through in every upgrade and modification he brings to life.
Tailgate Backrest for Honda Element
Introducing our latest innovation for Honda Element owners: the Tailgate Backrest. This backrest easily attaches to the strike plate on your tailgate, providing a comfortable place to lean back and relax. Perfect for watching fireworks, outdoor movies, soccer games, or picnics.
OEM backrests are hard to find and can leave you with sticker shock. Our backrest offers the same comfort and quality at a fraction of the price, with several improvements to the original design. These include locking brackets that secure the backrest in place and a heavier-duty, waterproof, and easier-to-clean material. The storage net features a zipper closure for easy access to stored items but remains attached to the backrest.
We offer the Tailgate Backrest in two varieties:
- Complete Kit: The entire kit, pre-assembled and ready to install, providing immediate convenience.
- Partial Kit: For a lesser price, this option includes just the brackets and the cloth cover. The end user will need to purchase a three-quarter inch EMT conduit and a large pool noodle. We recommend a large pool noodle without a slit, just a hole through the middle. With the partial kit, you save substantially in shipping because it comes packed more tightly in a smaller box.
Key Features:
- Easily attaches to the strike plate on your tailgate
- Provides a comfortable place to lean back and relax
- Improved design with locking brackets and durable materials
- Storage net with zipper closure
- Straps for easy hanging storage in the cargo area
OEM backrests are hard to find and can leave you with sticker shock. Our backrest offers the same comfort and quality at a fraction of the price. We’ve made sure to include all the thoughtful details such as a zippered storage net and hooks. We’ve even included the snap straps that allow you to easily store the backrest by hanging them on the hooks in the cargo area.
Additionally, we've made several improvements to the original design. We’ve created a self-locking bracket that secures the backrest in place, and used a heavier-duty, waterproof, and easier-to-clean material in our one-of-a-kind backrest.
Whether you're enjoying a day out or just relaxing at the park, our backrest is your perfect companion.
Enjoy comfort and convenience with our new Tailgate Backrest.