LEVEL BOX | Camping Kitchen & Drawer System

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€1.664,95 EUR

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Choose the date that suits you — we'll line everything up to arrive then. No guessing, no tracking-page refreshing. We manufacture far away, in New Zealand 🇳🇿 — so order ahead and we ship in planned batches for the best price. Need it sooner? Choose Priority or Rush build speed.

Reserve now, pay the rest later

1Reserve for 15% today. A small deposit holds your build slot and your delivery date. Full refund within 6 days, no questions asked.
2Pay the balance when it's ready to ship. We email you an invoice — usually 8–14 days before your delivery date — then dispatch it to arrive on time.
3One free date change, up to 14 days before delivery.

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Allow ±5 days around your date (more for rural areas). No weekend or public-holiday deliveries.

🛡️ If we're late, we make it right

More than 5 days late? We refund 100% of any paid speed premium plus NZ$100 store credit.

Deposit & refund policy · Shipping policy.

Description

A kitchen in the boot, on a frame you can grow into. LEVEL BOX is the same platform as LEVEL, set up for cooking and storage instead of sleeping: pull-out drawers, a worktop at standing-lean height, and a sliding base that brings the whole lot out to the tailgate.

There is no bed on it today — that is the point. If you are not sleeping in the car, a bed is a large flat thing in the way of the cooking. The frame underneath is the same one, so the sliding bed can be added whenever you want it, on either side.

One frame, three ways

LEVEL, LEVEL SOLO and LEVEL BOX are the same platform. Same adjustable legs, same panel, same drawer runners. What changes is what sits on top — and you can change that later without buying another platform.

LEVEL	Full-width bed. Two people sleep across the boot.
LEVEL SOLO	Bed down one half, 50/50. Modules on the other half.
LEVEL BOX — you are here	No bed. Kitchen and storage across the frame.

It works in both directions. Start with LEVEL BOX and add the sliding bed and the side unit when you want them. Start with the full set and take modules off when you need the space back. Nothing is welded to anything.

The bed sits on whichever side you want. Left or right — whichever suits your tailgate, the kerb you park against, and which door you climb in by. Whatever modules you have take the other half.

Cooking, honestly

Cook at the open tailgate, standing — the tailgate keeps the rain off and the worktop is at the right height to work at rather than crouch over. The drawer runners lock in both positions, so nothing rolls away when you have parked on a camber with a hot pan out.

Never run a gas burner inside a closed cabin. This is a tailgate kitchen, not an indoor one.

How to choose

Three decisions, all on this page:

Elevation	Standard for the flattest bed and the most headroom. +100 mm when you want more room underneath than above you.
Drawer	Add gives you the slide-out drawer with the accessory panel and the pull-out worktop. Without leaves the space open for crates and bags — and you can add the drawer later.
Add-on	Side storage for tall gear. Side storage for fridge is the same unit cut around a Dometic drawer fridge — the fridge is not included, you buy it separately, which is why this option costs less than the solid one. ½ sliding base pulls half the platform out to the tailgate; Full sliding base brings the whole thing out.

Does it fit my car?

LEVEL is adjustable rather than cut to one vehicle. Boots slope, seats recline, depth varies — the steel legs dial all of that out so the top sits horizontal. Set them once for your car; take it to the next car and set them again.

It fits most large and medium SUVs, estates and EVs. It does not fit a compact boot — if your car is small, a full-length flat bed is not going to happen and we would rather say so here. Pick your car on the platforms page and it will tell you which of ours works.

Build

Powder-coated steel frame — rigid, rust-resistant, dark grey
Fully adjustable legs — set once for your car, then leave them
High-density engineered panel: E0 low-emission, water-resistant
Bamboo worktop, pulls out from under the drawer so you keep drawer access while you cook
Accessory panel on the drawer face — works with common modular mounting systems
Drawer rated 50 kg / 110 lb
Arrives fully assembled. Lift it in, strap it down, drive. Nothing is drilled, bolted or glued to the car
Made in New Zealand, on 100% renewable energy

Dimensions depend on your car, because the legs adjust to it. Measure your boot before ordering, or send us the model and year and we will check it for you.

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Why Travelers Love the BOX LEVEL

Truly Level — In Most Cars
Boots slope, seats recline. The adjustable legs dial it all out in most SUVs, estates and wagons. Set it once, and it is right every trip after.
Arrives Fully Assembled
No frame to build, no legs to clip on, no parts to store. Lift it in, strap it down, drive.
Folds Away — Car Stays a Car
Weekend over? The platform folds down and your boot is a boot again. No permanent mods, ever.
Kitchen First, No Bed
On purpose. If you are not sleeping in the car, a bed is a large flat thing in the way of the cooking. Pull-out drawers and a worktop at standing-lean height.
Make your BOX
Side storage or the base brings the whole kitchen out to the open tailgate, so you can cook standing with the hatch keeping the rain off. The fridge unit is cut around a Dometic CD30, bought separately.
One System — Add Later
Same frame as LEVEL and LEVEL BOX. Add the full-width bed when two of you travel, or strip back to the kitchen. Nothing is welded.

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What's in the box

Bed frame with adjustable legs
Add-on if selected
Tool and instructions for the one-time leg adjustment
Straps to attach to the car
Reusable transport box — it doubles as the storage case between trips

Assembly

Platforms come in a flat pack. Easy assembly is required, with bits supplied.

Here are some assembly videos for your convenience:

PRO version -> Drawer -> Strapping

⚠ Safety First

Safety and assembly instructions are included in every product package.
Please take a moment to read them before installing or using your platform.

🧭 You can also view the full guide online here:
👉 Product Use & Safety Instructions

We use Swiss-made connectors as the main joining element.
Just line up the screw with the pre-drilled hole and drive it in—simple as that. No complicated fittings, no guesswork. Clean look, solid hold, and easy assembly.

Shipping

🇪🇺 VAT is included in your price

We ship all orders to Europe with DHL Express on a fully landed-cost basis. Here's what that means for you:

✅ What to expect

The price you see at checkout is the final price — VAT is already included.
We ship from New Zealand with DHL, fully pre-cleared.
There's nothing extra to pay on delivery — no VAT request, no customs invoice.
DHL delivers straight to your door.

💡 Business customers
Ordering for a registered business? Email us at info@teraglide.com with your VAT number and we'll provide a VAT invoice for your records.

🤝 No customs duty either
Thanks to the EU–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, there are no customs fees or import duties on goods made in New Zealand. Your price covers everything — VAT included.

Buying Internationally

🚚 Shipping & Delivery

Every platform is made and shipped from New Zealand, so delivery can take a little longer than a local order — but we make it easy to plan for.

We offer free shipping on all camping platforms to New Zealand, Australia, the USA, Canada, Japan, and Europe. 📅 Pick your own delivery date

Taxes & duties — what to expect

Have a question about customs or your delivery? Just ask — we're happy to help.

Region	Tax & Duties	What to Expect	Business Info
🇳🇿 New Zealand & 🇦🇺 Australia	No extra charges	Free shipping included.	Tax included in price. No action required.
🇺🇸 USA	No extra charges	Import tariff included in product price. Customs may contact you for confirmation.	Cost can be claimed if business-imported. Add to expense report.
🇪🇺 European Union	No extra charges	VAT & duty included in price. Nothing to pay on delivery.	VAT invoice on request — email us with your VAT number.
🇨🇦 Canada	No extra charges	No customs duty (CPTPP agreement)	GST/HST can be claimed back with a business receipt.
🇯🇵 Japan	Consumption tax (10%) + 1–3% handling fee	You'll receive a payment request before delivery.	Tax can be claimed by registered businesses. Check with your accountant.

For New Zealand, Australia, the USA, the EU, the UK, Norway, Canada everything is included in your price — there's nothing extra to pay on delivery. For Japan, the carrier (DHL or freight company) will send a quick invoice to pay online before release — just keep an eye on your email or phone when it's on the way. Effective from 20 June 2026.

One free date change, up to 14 days before delivery.

We do everything we can to deliver on your selected date. Since we ship from New Zealand, distance, weather, and carrier delays can shift things slightly — please allow ±5 days around your date (and a few extra for rural areas).

If we're more than 5 days late from your selected date, we'll refund 100% of any paid speed premium plus give you NZ$100 store credit.

"Delivery date" means the first delivery attempt at the address provided. No deliveries on weekends or public holidays.

Read the full Returns, Refunds, and Warranty Policy.

"Free shipping" means shipping is included in the product price. Please note that shipping fees are non-refundable after dispatch.

The five camping options, side by side

Swipe to compare all five →

Compare	★ OUR PICK ⚡ TERAGLIDEPlatform bed	Tent	Roof Tent	Mattress in Trunk	Campervan
⏱️Setup time	60 seconds	10–20 min	5–10 min + ladder	Fast	Parked & ready
🛏️Comfort	Flat, stable slatted bed	Uneven ground, cold, damp	Thin pad, sways in wind	Lumpy over seats, gaps	Living space
📐Level, not just flat	Adjustable legs cancel the boot slope	Depends on the ground	Level roof needed	Slopes with the boot floor	Levelling blocks
🌧️Weatherproof	Sound-, wind- & rain-proof	Wind, rain & cold get in	Exposed up top	Sealed inside	Sealed & insulated
🔒Security	Locked inside	No lock, open space	Exposed, climb down	Locked inside	Lockable
📦Storage	Gear stowed underneath	Gear stays outside	Very limited, must climb	Bags pile up on you	Built-in cupboards
🛞Handling & rough ground	Weight low, on the boot floor	No effect on the car	Raises the centre of gravity	No effect on the car	Tall and heavy by design
🚗Keep your daily car	Folds away in seconds	Unaffected	Bulky on roof, more fuel	Yes, but messy	Not a daily driver
💰Cost	A real investment — but one-off, no van to buy	Cheap	$2,000–4,000 + bars, +32% energy	$50–300, cheapest to try	$60k–$100k (or $150–300/day)
↕️Headroom	Slightly less (raised for storage)	Full sitting height	Can sit up inside	Barely changes (sits low)	Stand-up height
🎯Best for	Secure, comfy camping anywhere — weekends to full-time	Budget group camping	Keeping the boot free; boots shorter than you are	Quick naps, first try	Full-time trips

The reasoning behind it

The cost that keeps running

Anything on the roof is paid for every day, not just on camping days. On the same road trip our own Tesla used 140 Wh/km with a bare roof and 185 Wh/km with a roof box — 32% more energy, about a quarter of the range. A roof tent is bulkier than a box, so that's the floor. The full measurement and its caveats →

A platform is in the boot on Friday and in the garage on Monday, so it costs nothing to carry.

The honest part — a platform is not the cheapest

A platform is not the cheapest way to sleep in your car. An air mattress costs $50. But you'll fight it every morning — and then you'll stop going.

That's the real comparison. Not price against price, but how many nights you actually end up spending outside. A platform is the setup you'll still be using in five years.

Flat is not the same as level

Two different problems, and most people only fix one. A mattress bridges the gap over the folded seats, so the surface becomes flat. It does nothing about the slope — almost every boot floor tilts toward the tailgate, and you spend the night sliding downhill in your sleeping bag.

A platform on fixed legs fixes the gap. A platform on adjustable legs fixes both: set the legs once for your car and the bed is genuinely horizontal, every trip after. The full breakdown of gap, slope and fixes →

When a platform is the wrong buy

Four cases where we'd tell you not to:

You want to try one night and see. Buy a $50 mattress first. If you go out three times in a season, then talk to us.
You camp in a group and cook outside all evening. A tent gives you a room to stand in. The car is a bedroom, not a living room.
You need to stand up inside. No car platform gives you that. A van does.
Your boot is shorter than you are. Some cars simply don't have the length. We'd rather tell you that before you order than after.

Pick by what you're optimising for

Cheapest possible — mattress in the boot.
Most space for the money — tent.
The whole boot completely free while you sleep — roof tent.
Living in it for months — campervan.
Regular weekends, and your car has to be a car on Monday — platform.

LEVEL BOX | Camping Kitchen & Drawer System

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