Hele Box - Car Camping Platform

Sleeping Pad: No Sleeping Pad Include Sleeping Pad

$399.00 USD

~~$499.00 USD~~ $399.00 USD

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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!

Need a wider sleeping platform for your adventure buddy? Check out our duo version

Size & Fitment

Check your fitment here!

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

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).

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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

Detailed Sizing & Specs

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.

Hele Box sleeping platform for car camping

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.

Hele Box Comparison Chart

Fitments & Configurations

See if the Hele Box has been tested to fit you vehicle here

Additional/Optional Configurations:

- Shortie (5'6): Shorten the length of your Hele Box by 6" - see here

- Stackable Storage: Rear seats access with Hele Box as a stackable storage system for your trunk - see 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

The Hele Box is the absolute BEST!!!

A friend sent me a link to the Hele Box website after seeing the sleeping platform at the Rubber Tramp Roundup in Quartzite, AZ. She was impressed and knew I was looking for a simple, flexible, comfortable and versatile method of car camping. The Hele Box is the perfect solution for me!! I had been researching vans but the Hele Box provides me with the ability to camp comfortably in my Toyota 4Runner and yet still be able to remove it easily and revert my campmobile back to a passenger car. Perfect! I set it up yesterday and I am so stoked! Not only is the platform super stable and adjustable, it also provides lots of space underneath and to the side for storage and for moving around easily. I am so grateful to these guys for this product! They even threw in the shortening kit for free!! I set up the frame with it and I can sleep perfectly straight (I'm 5'6") so I don't have to move anything around. I had to sleep diagonally in my old car (VW GTI). The versatility, design and craftsmanship of this product is unmatched and now I don't need a van. Thanks so much Hele Box people!!!

Love it!

It was really easy to put together, had the shortening kit for the Tesla and it fit perfectly. Thank you very much!

Good fit in Toyota Sienna

I'm using a Solo and it easily fits in my 2026 Sienna without removing any seats. All the joints are labeled alphabetically in the order of assembly, so it's super easy and quick to setup. The adjustable legs are definitely needed in the Sienna as the floor is very uneven. I haven't decided yet, but I'm likely to buy the stubby leg kit. At 6'2" I can almost, but not quite sit up straight with the regular legs as short as they will go. I'm very happy with the Solo and highly recommend it.

Slick little number

I was very surprised how easily this went together. Even a caveman can do it. There’s a lot of checks and balances throughout the system to make sure that you get a nice sturdy fit. Everything went together like a glove. I drive a RAV4 and I might get the shortening kit. This is because the front passenger seat has to be pretty far forward for this thing to fit behind me and the trunk latch engage. I’m very happy with my purchase. Very high-quality Great customer service and fast shipping.

Awesome platform for a hard to fit Jeep Wrangler 4xe

I usually don't write reviews unless a product or the company goes beyond what I expected. Hele Outdoors is one of them. The owner, Murray, emailed me directly and responded to all my questions.
I have been looking for the longest time a sleeping platform for one of the hardest vehicle to setup. A Jeep Wrangler 4xe. On top of that, my setup has a 12v Iceco fridge, a Tralgater tailgate table, and a Fishbone Offroad storage rack. Unless you build one out yourself, it was hard to find a prebuilt platform. Well, Hele Outdoors to the rescue. With a little bit of finalging, I was able to get the perfect setup. I do have to remove the bottom section of the seat, which is easy to do in less than 5 minutes, and I still have to make a small modification by trimming about 4 wood panels on the top platform to go around the subwoofer as you can see in the picture (which I will update this review when done trimming), but I believe I have the setup I am looking for. I am able to keep everything in place, and I can use the sleeping platform as a platform to store all my overland gear while traveling. I am using the Hele Solo, with the shortening kit and the Hele Pad. I thought I needed the stubbies, but did not need them. The Hele platform allows a lot of adjustment to make things fit. I am a truly a happy overlander.

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The Hele Box is the absolute BEST!!!

A friend sent me a link to the Hele Box website after seeing the sleeping platform at the Rubber Tramp Roundup in Quartzite, AZ. She was impressed and knew I was looking for a simple, flexible, comfortable and versatile method of car camping. The Hele Box is the perfect solution for me!! I had been researching vans but the Hele Box provides me with the ability to camp comfortably in my Toyota 4Runner and yet still be able to remove it easily and revert my campmobile back to a passenger car. Perfect! I set it up yesterday and I am so stoked! Not only is the platform super stable and adjustable, it also provides lots of space underneath and to the side for storage and for moving around easily. I am so grateful to these guys for this product! They even threw in the shortening kit for free!! I set up the frame with it and I can sleep perfectly straight (I'm 5'6") so I don't have to move anything around. I had to sleep diagonally in my old car (VW GTI). The versatility, design and craftsmanship of this product is unmatched and now I don't need a van. Thanks so much Hele Box people!!!

Love it!

It was really easy to put together, had the shortening kit for the Tesla and it fit perfectly. Thank you very much!

Good fit in Toyota Sienna

I'm using a Solo and it easily fits in my 2026 Sienna without removing any seats. All the joints are labeled alphabetically in the order of assembly, so it's super easy and quick to setup. The adjustable legs are definitely needed in the Sienna as the floor is very uneven. I haven't decided yet, but I'm likely to buy the stubby leg kit. At 6'2" I can almost, but not quite sit up straight with the regular legs as short as they will go. I'm very happy with the Solo and highly recommend it.

Slick little number

I was very surprised how easily this went together. Even a caveman can do it. There’s a lot of checks and balances throughout the system to make sure that you get a nice sturdy fit. Everything went together like a glove. I drive a RAV4 and I might get the shortening kit. This is because the front passenger seat has to be pretty far forward for this thing to fit behind me and the trunk latch engage. I’m very happy with my purchase. Very high-quality Great customer service and fast shipping.

Awesome platform for a hard to fit Jeep Wrangler 4xe

I usually don't write reviews unless a product or the company goes beyond what I expected. Hele Outdoors is one of them. The owner, Murray, emailed me directly and responded to all my questions.
I have been looking for the longest time a sleeping platform for one of the hardest vehicle to setup. A Jeep Wrangler 4xe. On top of that, my setup has a 12v Iceco fridge, a Tralgater tailgate table, and a Fishbone Offroad storage rack. Unless you build one out yourself, it was hard to find a prebuilt platform. Well, Hele Outdoors to the rescue. With a little bit of finalging, I was able to get the perfect setup. I do have to remove the bottom section of the seat, which is easy to do in less than 5 minutes, and I still have to make a small modification by trimming about 4 wood panels on the top platform to go around the subwoofer as you can see in the picture (which I will update this review when done trimming), but I believe I have the setup I am looking for. I am able to keep everything in place, and I can use the sleeping platform as a platform to store all my overland gear while traveling. I am using the Hele Solo, with the shortening kit and the Hele Pad. I thought I needed the stubbies, but did not need them. The Hele platform allows a lot of adjustment to make things fit. I am a truly a happy overlander.

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