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I've been asked to write up my experience setting up the Helebox (https://heleoutdoors.com) in the 6th gen 4Runner.
I ordered the Solo Helebox since I'll be camping by myself. They also have a double wide one that should fit in the 4Runner if you need the additional area.
Helebox components case and components: The carrying case is 34x12 by about 9" high.
Setting up the Helebox was a breeze. I just took a quick look at the instructions then went straight to it, and didn't refer to them again. It comes with 2 longer legs which in our case go in the front, and rest on the floor behind the front seats.
The six legs attach to the upper frame with one screw each. It's a 5mm Allen head screw. You get a wrench to assemble it. That's the only tool you need. The upper frame is assembled with spring pins that go into holes.
When assembled the frame is 6 feet long and about 21 inches wide.
The front inner leg needs to be a little shorter to sit on top of the driveline hump. Easily adjusted with the spring pins and holes in the leg.
Once the frame is in the 4Runner just unroll the slats, with the frame sticking through the holes in the end slats.
Last, throw on a mattress/pad of your choice, and sweet dreams!
It took me 45 minutes from opening the box, to having the platform assembled and in the 4Runner. That included removing the shrink wrap from each part, and setting the lengths of the legs. Now I can assemble and install it in well under 10 minutes.
Additional comments: I used some colored electrical tape to color-code the rear (red), middle (yellow), and front (green) pieces so I can quickly assemble the frame. The carrying case fits under the assembled frame and can be used for storage if desired.
The Helebox is a well thought out solution that is more versatile than many. You can get additional long legs and use it as a table, for example. They also sell additional short legs so you could use it in a van or pickup. I think it's a decent value. Not cheap but not outrageous either. I had considered building something myself but this is so easy to use and especially to store, that I went this way.
I ordered the Solo Helebox since I'll be camping by myself. They also have a double wide one that should fit in the 4Runner if you need the additional area.
Helebox components case and components: The carrying case is 34x12 by about 9" high.
Setting up the Helebox was a breeze. I just took a quick look at the instructions then went straight to it, and didn't refer to them again. It comes with 2 longer legs which in our case go in the front, and rest on the floor behind the front seats.
The six legs attach to the upper frame with one screw each. It's a 5mm Allen head screw. You get a wrench to assemble it. That's the only tool you need. The upper frame is assembled with spring pins that go into holes.
When assembled the frame is 6 feet long and about 21 inches wide.
The front inner leg needs to be a little shorter to sit on top of the driveline hump. Easily adjusted with the spring pins and holes in the leg.
Once the frame is in the 4Runner just unroll the slats, with the frame sticking through the holes in the end slats.
Last, throw on a mattress/pad of your choice, and sweet dreams!
It took me 45 minutes from opening the box, to having the platform assembled and in the 4Runner. That included removing the shrink wrap from each part, and setting the lengths of the legs. Now I can assemble and install it in well under 10 minutes.
Additional comments: I used some colored electrical tape to color-code the rear (red), middle (yellow), and front (green) pieces so I can quickly assemble the frame. The carrying case fits under the assembled frame and can be used for storage if desired.
The Helebox is a well thought out solution that is more versatile than many. You can get additional long legs and use it as a table, for example. They also sell additional short legs so you could use it in a van or pickup. I think it's a decent value. Not cheap but not outrageous either. I had considered building something myself but this is so easy to use and especially to store, that I went this way.
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