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Hele Box

Hele Box

3 in 1 Vehicle Sleeping System

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Regular price $399.00 USD
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Every Hele Box is assembled in the USA! Pre-Orders will ship by May 25th. Add-on the sleeping pad for maximum comfort!

Modular sleeping platform + storage system + camping table that fits into most SUVs/Trucks and sets up in under 5 minutes. 

The Hele Box is designed to transform your vehicle into the vanlifing, overlanding, roadtriping 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! 

Size/Specs:

  • Constructed -  72” x 24”  
  • Storage Case - 34” x 13” 
  • Packaged Weight - 25lbs 
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Sleeping Platform

Our patent pending design ensures the best night's sleep in your vehicle.

The independent legs allow you to control the perfect balance between headroom and storage space. Parked on a slant? Raise or lower a set of legs to level-out your sleeping experience. At 6ft of length - we provide enough room to stretch out after a long day of adventure and new memories. 

The sleeping surface accommodates sleeping pads up to 78” x 26” wide. Here’s a list of popular pads we’ve had the pleasure of testing. Don’t own a sleeping pad? We’ve got you covered - scroll on, my friend!

Storage System

Storage space is worth it's weight in gold when car-camping.

The Hele Box's carrying case doubles a compartmentalized storage container, fits snug under the platform, and slides out for easy access to your gear/goodies. It comes with three compartment dividers that you can remove or adjust to your needs!

The wooden topper is easy to unlatch and slide forward so you can access would-be hard to reach gear that's stored under your platform.

Camping Table

Tired of lugging around that rusty old camping table? So were we! The Hele Box is light enough for one person to easily remove, swing around, and use as a gathering area to share old stories and create new memories. You can choose the length of your table by removing one or none of the supports and run it out the back of your tailgate or independently on its own legs.

Sleeping Pad (Add-On)

Our 'car friendly' design is lightweight, extremely comfy, and doesn't sacrificing 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"

Make sure to add it on if you don't own a compatible pad!

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Size & Specs

Platform Dimensions

  • 6ft long x 24 wide x 8.5-14" high

Height (floor to top of frame)

  • Shortest: 8 1/2 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 24lbs - a fraction of weight when compared to custom wood systems/rooftop tents. 

Vehicle Fitments & Instructions

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

Here's the set up instructions!

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 this is the most economical way for a positive vehicle sleeping/road tripping/overlanding/van-lifing experience.

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.

Shipping to Canada - Shipping is through UPS ground or USPS, the costs will be estimated for you in your cart when you go to check out. You will also need to pay a custom/duty charge that will only be sent to you once it makes it to the customs warehouse in Canada. You will be alerted by the carrier via email, and the Hele Box will not be sent to your address until the duty charge is paid.

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 in the check-out.

Why Hele Box?

The Hele Box is a true 3 in 1 Vehicle Sleeping System. 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.

So why didn't the big name brands think of this design?

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.

3% of profits will go to nature conservation efforts in Hawaii. Learn more about our mission and story here.

FAQ

How does it make a 6ft laying surface 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?

No problem! All 6 legs are independently adjustable allowing you to dial in a flat laying surface even if your cargo area isn't. 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 40 makes/models/generations of vehicles, but there are SO MANY MORE out there we've yet to test. If you don't see your vehicle on the list, please reach out to us stoked@heleoutdoors.com with the make/model/year of your vehicle and we can help confirm a fit with you virtually.

Does it come with the components needed for a flat space or do you need an extra set of short legs?

Every Hele Box comes ready to be set up for a flat space (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?

This one is up to you! We designed our pad around our platform with an emphasis on comfortability without sacrificing headroom.

Customer Reviews

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Michael P
Best item for car campers! 1994 Landcruiser

The one thing I wanted to do was maximize the usability of my vehicle. I have a 94 fj80 and this product is absolutely amazing. I don’t have to spend thousands of dollars trying to figure out how to carry gear and how to sleep comfortably in my own vehicle.

A couple things that I wanted to emphasize is the modularity of the product, it can literally go in anything. It’s space saving so you don’t have to carry multiple items to camp and better yet it acts as an elevated storage (above/under) if you have pack out boxes that fit the dimensions. I use front runner Wolfpack’s myself.

It’s a transferable item, you can bring it in other vehicles, use it as a cot in a tent or even use it while you’re out traveling to always have a makeshift bed ready.

The bed feels extremely sturdy. My dad in the photo is 5’5 180 lbs, I’m 5’7 and about 190 lbs and it felt rigid under weight.

I haven’t even really dug into how many different things this product can do, but I’ll be sure to update it once I figure it out.

I really do recommend this to other potential buyers, sometimes car camping doesn’t have to be so complicated, there are so many products out there that are great but also can take away from the usability of the car overall, I really thing this product is going to help people re-think how they want to use the space in the back of their vehicle. Keep it simple stupid!

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Jessica
Very Versatile!!

What sets this apart from other car platforms are the independently adjustable legs and it can pack down to a manageable size. This platform is lightweight and doesn’t take up a ton of space while storing it which was a big plus for me. I don’t have room to store bulky and heavy plywood platforms. The Hele box is sturdy and each leg can be independently adjusted to make it level over uneven surfaces and includes longer telescopic poles to fit in a footwell, which will allow it to fit a large range of vehicles. I definitely recommend this as a quick solution to camping out in your car and beyond!

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Keribeth Dethlefsen
Exceeded our expectations!

I purchased one of your Hele Boxes for my boyfriend’s 4-Runner. It’s perfect! Better than we expected and our dog approved as well! She liked that the legs allowed for the system to be high enough for her to get under. The assembly was easy because the directions were simple and parts were labeled appropriately- the picture helped a great deal too! Love that the slats lock into position therefore they won’t be sliding around if there is movement while sleeping. Overall, beautifully crafted product. Can’t wait to try it in the vehicle.

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Noah R.
Fits in my CRV

Purchased for my new CRV and it works great. When I sold my old forester I didn’t want to build another sleeping platform so I went this route. Haven’t used as a table yet, but the sleeping platform and storage are top notch!

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Cari E.
Fits great in Volvo XC60. Very compact & comfy!

I just set it up and couldn’t be happier! I didn’t see my 2021 XC60 on the list of already test fitted vehicles, so I reach out to see if it would work. Got in contact with the owner and he had me send a few measurements and photos before purchasing. The platform is sturdy, pad is very comfy, and storage bag works great with its compartments. It’s lightweight/compact and I have no problem storing when not in use.

If your vehicle isn’t on the list yet, don’t give up hope :)

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