Hele Box - Car Camping Platform
Hele Box - Car Camping Platform
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Hele Box Description
Hele Box Description
Lightweight sleeping platform + storage system + camping table that fits into most SUVs/Trucks/Vans. Go from daily-driver to car camping in minutes!
The Hele Box is designed to transform your vehicle into the vanlifing, overlanding, roadtripping rig you’ve always wanted without committing to a heavy and expensive buildout. Set it up for the relevant weekends/trips, and store it away when not in use.
Does it fit my vehicle?! Check Here!
What's included:
- Hele Box Sleeping Platform
- Storage System (carrying case)
- 6 adjustable legs 8.5-14"
- 2 longer leg extensions 14-28"
- Sleeping Pad (if added on)
Need a wider sleeping platform for your adventure buddy? Check out our duo version
Size & Fitment
Size & Fitment
Packaged Dimensions: 34" x 13" x 8"
Sleeping Platform Dimensions:
6ft x 24" x 8.75-14"
Recommended Weight Capacity: 250lbs
*More sizing info in the Detailed Specs drop-down lower on the page*
5-Year Warranty
5-Year Warranty
We are dedicated to making the most durable, long-lasting, and versatile car camping gear on the market.
Every Hele Box is assembled, tested, and put through quality service checks at our facility in Colorado, USA before we ship it to you.
If there's ever an issue with your product let us know (Contact Us) and we'll get you back on the road quicker than you can say humuhumunukunukuapua'a (Hawaii State Fish).

3-in-1 Car Camping System
Sleeping Platform
Storage System
Camping Table
3-in-1 Car Camping System
Sleeping Platform
Adjustable legs allow the Hele Box to straddle over obstacles, seats, & level out uneven slopes. Providing the best night's sleep in your vehicle.
• Fits most SUVs/Trucks/Vans
• Perfect balance between headroom & storage
• Want more headroom? Add a set of stubbies!
Sleeping Platform
Adjustable legs allow the Hele Box to straddle over obstacles, seats, & level out uneven slopes. Providing the best night's sleep in your vehicle.
• Fits most SUVs/Trucks/Vans
• Perfect balance between headroom & storage
• Want more headroom? Add a set of stubbies!
3-in-1 Car Camping System
Storage System
Storage space is worth its weight in gold when sleeping in your vehicle.
• Carrying case doubles as storage system
• Adjustable compartments for organization
• Slides under platform for easy access to gear
Storage System
Storage space is worth its weight in gold when sleeping in your vehicle.
• Carrying case doubles as storage system
• Adjustable compartments for organization
• Slides under platform for easy access to gear
3-in-1 Car Camping System
Camping Table
Tired of lugging around that rusty old table? So were we!
• Sleeping platform doubles as a camping table
• Run it off your tailgate or
• Add set of extended legs for independent use
Camping Table
Tired of lugging around that rusty old table? So were we!
• Sleeping platform doubles as a camping table
• Run it off your tailgate or
• Add set of extended legs for independent use
Dual-Lock Technology
The only vehicle sleeping platform with dual-locking legs to ensure a wobble-free sleeping experience. Resulting in the sturdiest sleeping platform on the market.
Aerospace Grade Aluminum
All frame components are made of 6061 Aluminum. A lightweight metal that's heavy in strength and rigidity!
Dual-Lock Technology
The only vehicle sleeping platform with dual-locking legs to ensure a wobble-free sleeping experience. Resulting in the sturdiest sleeping platform on the market.
Aerospace Grade Aluminum
All frame components are made of 6061 Aluminum. A lightweight metal that's heavy in strength and rigidity!
Quick-Latch Topper
Our quick-latch system makes it easy to access hard to reach gear. Toppers are made from poplar - the world's lightest hardwood!
Built in Storage System
The carrying case of the Hele Box doubles as a storage system with 3 adjustable dividers so you can create the perfect sorting bins for your gear.
Quick-Latch Topper
Our quick-latch system makes it easy to access hard to reach gear. Toppers are made from poplar - the world's lightest hardwood!
Built in Storage System
The carrying case of the Hele Box doubles as a storage system with 3 adjustable dividers so you can create the perfect sorting bins for your gear.
Dual-Lock Technology
Unparalleled stability.
The only vehicle sleeping platform with dual-locking legs to ensure a wobble-free sleeping experience.
Why this matters to you... Whether on their lowest or highest setting the double-lock system removes all play from the adjustable legs, giving you the sturdiest sleeping surface on the market.
Solo Sleeping Pad
Lightweight, extremely comfy, and doesn't sacrifice extra headroom.
• 3” thick hybrid of foam/air allows you to adjust the level of firmness
• Top surface is a soft 50D poly fabric and the bottom is equipped with an anti-slip material
• Inflated size: 72" x 25" x 3"
More Information!
Detailed Size & Specs
Sleeping Platform Dimensions
- 6ft long x 24 wide x 8.75-14" high
Height (floor to top of frame)
- Shortest: 8.75 inch
- Tallest: 14 inch
- Adjustable by 1/2 inch increments
Weight
Hele Box’s frame is made of aerospace grade aluminum (6061) making it extremely light without compromising strength. The total weight of the frame is just under 10 lbs, and the entire system sits at 25lbs - a fraction of weight when compared to custom wood systems/rooftop tents.
Recommended Weight Capacity
- 250 lbs
Legs
Every Hele Box comes with:
- 6 short legs (8-14")
- 2 extended legs (14-25") for SUV footwells & table use
Hele Box Solo
These are the detailed sizing specs of the Hele Box Solo sleeping platform. Use these measurements to answer any question about fitting gear around your Hele Box!
Sleeping platform (frame only)
Please keep in mind these specs don't include the topper (24" wide) that sits ontop of the frame.

Shipping & Return Policy
Shipping in USA - Shipping is through UPS ground, the costs will be estimated for you in your cart when you go to check out.
Returns - We think you'll be stoked on the Hele Box, but if it doesn't work for you, no worries! We have a 30-day return policy. More information can be found during check-out.
Why Hele Box?
Tested by industry experts like Outside Magazine and Gear Junkie - the Hele Box is a true 3 in 1 car camping platform.
The built-in storage capabilities, lightweight design to easily transform into a table, and .5" incremental adjustably makes our product the most-modular solution on the market.
Hele Outdoors is a small (but mighty!) business HQ'd in Colorado focused on creating gear we actually use in the field. Being both the supply and demand for our products give us competitive advantage in our creations.
Every Hele Box is assembled and tested in the USA before it's sent to you.
3% of profits will go to nature conservation efforts. Learn more about our mission and story here.

Helpful Girl/Guy Math Calculator
With this purchase I will save:
- $5k+ on a van & custom build
- $1500+ on a rooftop tent that wreaks havoc on my gas mileage
- $100+/night in nasty motels or busted up b&bs on road trips - yuck!
- $50 on a rinky-dink camping table that takes up all the room in my car
- Time, money, and trips to the chiropractor on a permanent & heavy build-out
- Ample room in my garage when it's not camping season
Jokes aside - we truly believe the Hele Box is the most economical way to sleep in your vehicle!
FAQ
How does it make a 6ft sleeping platform when my trunk/cargo space is less than that?
If you are using the Hele Box in an SUV, a set of longer adjustable legs are attached to the front of the frame. These legs sit in the footwell of the rear seating and level out the frame with the other 4 shorter legs in the rear of the frame.
What if my cargo space has different heights or isn't completely flat? How will the sleeping platform be flat?
No problem! All 6 legs are independently adjustable allowing you to dial in a flat sleeping platform even if your cargo area isn't. The Hele Box car camping system can straddle over obstacles, seats, and level out even the steepest of slopes. Check our vehicle fitment guide or send us a message and we'd be happy to confirm with you!
If the vehicle isn't listed on your fitment list, does that mean it won't fit?
No! We've tested the Hele Box in more than 50 makes/models/generations of vehicles, but there are SO MANY MORE out there we've yet to test. The Hele Box car camping platform will fit in almost any SUV/truck/van that has 72" of length for the full length of the frame or 66" for the system in "shortie" mode. Check out pg 3 of our fitment guide for more information.
Does it come with the components needed for a flat space (like a truck bed/van) or do you need an extra set of short legs?
Every Hele Box comes ready to be set up on a flat space/ground (all 6 short legs) or an SUV (4 short legs and 2 long legs for the foot wells). You don't need to buy anything extra :)
Is the packaging/storage system different if I order the pad or not?
Nope! Its the same storage system/packaging.
Do you recommend your pad or my own?
We designed our pad around our sleeping platform pad with an emphasis on comfortability without sacrificing headroom. It's the best fit for the Hele Box!
Where can I go to learn more?!
Our Youtube Channel is loaded with helpful content for you to check out :)
When are you releasing the 2-person sleeper?
It's released! Check out the Hele Box Duo if you car looking for a car camping platform that accommodates 2 people.
Can you buy an extra set of legs separately?
Yes! You can now purchase an extra set of extended legs to use the table as a standalone.
Headroom looks a little tight, how can I get more space?
We built the Hele Box with a focus on balance between headroom and storage space. If you are looking to prioritize more headroom on your car camping platform, add on a set of stubbies!!
Hele Box | Car Camping System
Love the adjustable height & length that most sleeping platforms lack. This worked perfectly for my 4Runner and now I have storage underneath. This will work for so many types of vehicles!
The Hele Sleeping platform looks well engineered and the materials of superior quality. They make the product “idiot proof” so you know which pole aligns where. They even have videos on how to set it up and disassembly. I had a problem where the carrying case was damaged in transit and the company quickly replaced it. I would recommend this product to others due to its quality and the superior customer service experience from the staff. Thank you!
The quality of the Hele Box camping platform is exactly what I expected when I received it. I ended up needing a shortening kit for my car, and their team was very responsive and quick about shipping one to me.
Let me start by saying I’ve done a fair amount of camping over the years - tent camping with a young family, then trailer tent camping and then a hard sided trailer for over a decade. Family health issues canceled a lot of my outdoor activities but now my time has opened up again and I am ready to get back out there.
I already own a good sized SUV but as an older female I didn’t want to get back into towing and storing a trailer and I didn’t particularly want to lie on the ground in a tent and frankly- be an easy target for those with nefarious ideas in mind. So I decided that car camping was the way to go. I spent many months pondering the options that would give me a decent bed - I am 5 ft 8 inches in height - I tried on one trip to make do with a memory foam mattress in the rear of the vehicle but that was cold, the floor was uneven and believe it or not maneuvering around in the space was almost impossible- so much clutter on the floor with me! A raised bed seemed to be the solution so I could have storage AND resolve the issue of the not totally flat cargo area. However, other options seemed to be constructed of wood with heavy drawers, which although seem to be a nice idea, would be heavy and awkward to move in and out of the vehicle. I live on my own and don’t want to risk a back injury right before heading out on a trip. So I decided on the Hele bed (single) and am thrilled with it. I was able to do most of the assembly in my living room, carry it out to the vehicle and slide it into position and then fit the “long” legs to it in the vehicle. No back strain, no need to ask someone to help me lift it, no problems at all. The storage bag it comes in works well and is a nice bonus. Something that is never mentioned- this little bed could also find a place in your home as a temporary bed for an overnight guest - my granddaughter will be using it like this next time she visits (but not in the car - that would get me in trouble although it could be a useful threat if the little ankle snapper doesn’t behave ;-))
The bed is very sturdy, doesn’t squeak or shake when you lie on it and is a very fair price considering the other options out there.
I was able to install the full size 72” Hele Box platform in my 2015 Golf 2 door. Before I installed it I had previously removed the rear seat and built a storage box with covers that provided a flat area with the hatchback floor. I was able to sleep on the floor but had to sleep at an angle to be comfortable since I am 6 ft tall. With the Hele Box I am able to sleep straight and store stuff underneath the platform. In addition to the storage this makes it possible to pea at night without getting out of my car.
The Hele Box is very well designed. It is 99% aluminum and wood and should last a long time. It is adjustable so if you are parked on any sort of an incline you can adjust the legs so that the sleeping platform is level. It should only take a few minutes to complete the setup as I will travel with it mostly setup. I am looking forward to trying out the table feature. I don’t have any suggestions now to improve on the design, but if I do I will pass them along to Murray, the brains responsible for this fine product.
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