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Transform Your Car into a Bed in Under a Minute
Setup time decides how often you go. A setup that takes twenty minutes gets used twice a year, because on a Friday at 9pm you'll talk yourself out of it.
Three steps, and none of them need tools:
- Drop it in the boot — built to your vehicle, so no trimming and no packing out gaps.
- Fold it open.
- Put the mattress on.
It arrives assembled. Nothing is drilled, bolted or glued to the car.
Most car camping setups fail at the same point, and it isn't comfort. It's the moment you're tired, it's getting dark, and the gear is still in bags. Whatever happens in that minute decides whether the trip is good or whether you drive home.
What "about a minute" actually means
Not a marketing minute — a real one, and only because the work happened earlier. The platform is built to your boot, so there's nothing to adjust when you arrive. Legs set once for your car stay set. The fit that took us a 3D scan takes you no time at all.
| Step | What you're doing |
|---|---|
| Drop in | Goes into the boot as one piece. No trimming, no foam packing, no gaps to fill — it was made for that shape. |
| Fold open | Seconds. This is the part people expect to be fiddly and isn't. |
| Mattress on | A self-inflating pad works well. Slatted base underneath, so the mattress breathes rather than sweating against a solid sheet. |
One thing worth knowing before you buy a mattress: it fixes the ditch between the folded seats, but it does nothing about the boot's built-in slope. You'll still slide towards your feet. Flat is not the same as level — that's what LEVEL's adjustable legs are for.
Where speed actually pays off
- Leaving after work on a Friday. The whole trip depends on not needing an hour of daylight at the other end.
- Stopping early on a long drive. When bed is one minute away, stopping before dusk stops feeling like giving up on the day's plan — which is the real safety argument for sleeping in the car.
- After a long hike. Nobody assembles anything at that point.
- With small children. The gap between arriving and having somewhere to put a tired child is the whole game. How parents make it work.
- Bad weather. Nothing to pitch means rain doesn't end the trip, it just changes where you eat.
What makes other setups slow
Three things, and they're all decisions made at the design stage rather than problems you can work around.
| The problem | What it costs you |
|---|---|
| Generic sizing | A platform sold in three sizes for every car never quite fits yours. You pack out the gaps with foam, every time, in the dark. |
| Straps and Velcro holding it together | Tensioning them is the slow part, and they loosen on rough roads. A platform shaped to the boot doesn't need to be strapped down to stay quiet. |
| No access underneath | If reaching the sub-trunk means lifting the bed off, the setup is a minute and the unpacking is fifteen. |
The lift-up top on the PRO solves the third one: you reach the sub-trunk without taking anything out. And the drawer runners stop in both the open and the closed position — so nothing rolls out when you've parked on a camber, and nothing slides shut on your hand.
It's a base, not just a bed
The same one-minute setup carries whatever you add to it:
- BOX — a kitchen system for most SUVs, for when you want the cooking side without a bed.
- SOLO — 60% bed, 40% storage. Built for one person travelling with a lot of kit.
- CAB — a flat bed over the folded front seats. The child sleeps there, the adults keep the boot. It packs into the frunk.
Six setups, different boots and different priorities: compare them side by side.
A minute to set up. But where does the platform live the other 26 days of the month?
The one-minute claim only pays off if the platform is already in the car when you decide to go. Leave it in and it is — but folded is not gone. It still costs you boot depth on the school run and the supermarket trip.
Take it out and you get the whole boot back, at the cost of ten minutes at each end of every trip. Which one is right depends on how often you actually camp.
Next What to do with the platform between tripsFAQ
How long does it take to set up the platform?
About a minute. Drop it into the boot, unfold it, add your mattress — no tools and no installation. It arrives fully assembled.
Which vehicles does it fit?
Each platform is built to one vehicle rather than sold in generic sizes, so the question is whether we have your car's measurements, not whether it's on a list. LEVEL covers most SUVs, estates and wagons; the PRO is built around the Tesla Model Y boot. See the cars we've already fitted, or send three measurements and we'll confirm before you order.
Can I use it for family camping with kids?
Yes. Families use it for the quick setup and the flat surface, and CAB adds a bed over the folded front seats for a child, so the adults keep the boot.
Is the platform stable while driving?
It's built to your boot rather than strapped in loosely, so it stays put and stays quiet. The drawer runners are stopped in both the open and the closed position, and the lift-up top means you can still reach the sub-trunk with the platform in place.
Do I have to take it out between trips?
No — it folds flat and can stay in the car, which is what keeps the setup down to a minute. It still takes up boot depth while it's in there, so if you camp a few times a year it's usually worth removing it and storing it in the garage.
Does it need drilling or permanent fitting?
No. Nothing is drilled, bolted or glued. The platform comes out completely and stores in a garage, and the car goes back to being an ordinary car.
First, check it fits your car
Three measurements, five minutes, and the page answers as you type — including "it won't fit", if that's the truth. We'd rather say no than sell you the wrong thing.
Duties and taxes are included in the price — nothing extra on delivery.
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Important: This article is for general information only. It is not legal, technical, safety, medical or campsite advice, and it is not a recommendation for your specific vehicle, location or conditions. Setup times vary with practice, vehicle and conditions. Platforms are for parked use only. Rules, regulations, access and requirements can change and may vary by location. Always check the latest official information, your vehicle manual and product instructions before travelling, staying overnight, or using any setup. Nothing in this article limits any rights you may have under applicable consumer law.