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.
Garage Sale
The ElementDIY Garage Sale is where good gear goes when it no longer fits the current build.
This category features used, tested, and perfectly usable gear pulled from upgraded vehicles and past camping setups. You’ll find items related to camping, overlanding, adventure travel, audio, and general vehicle accessories — not Element-specific parts, but gear that still has plenty of life left.
Many of these items came out of real-world builds and road trips. Some were replaced with newer versions, others were spares that simply never got used. Either way, everything listed here is something I’d run myself — I just can’t use it all. (Yes, I really do have way too many camp stoves.)
What You’ll Find Here
- Camping and overlanding gear
- Cooking equipment and camp stoves
- Audio and electronics
- Vehicle accessories and travel gear
- One-off items and limited quantities
What to Expect
- ✔ Used, honest-condition items
- ✔ Fully functional unless clearly noted
- ✔ Limited quantities — when it’s gone, it’s gone
- ✔ No fluff, no mystery gear
If you’re building out your rig, upgrading your camp kitchen, or just looking for solid gear at a fair price, this is where to check first.
New items are added as builds evolve — check back often.