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Types

Wood Types Explained

WOOD OPTIONS NEW! BLACK HEKSA This is a special baltic birch plywood with a durable, textured laminate. This hexagonal laminate is raised and provides a non-slip surface so you can load up your gear on top and not worry about it sliding around. It looks great with dark vehicle trims and will withstand years of

Sleeping Platform

Why Choose a Sleeping Platform?

What makes a mattress good for sleeping in your car? We use a simple 4-step framework to test and buy the very best mattress for every car camper.

Setup

Minivan Bed Support Setup & Use

Overview The Minivan Bed Supports are used to support your TrunkMate bed in a minivan, cargo van, or any vehicle with a flat cargo floor. They are included with your TrunkMate SUV sleeping platform when you specify at checkout that your primary vehicle is a minivan or other vehicle with flat cargo floor. https://trunk-mate.com/wp-content/uploads/minivan-suppport.mp4 Included

Mattresses

How to Select the Best Mattress for your TrunkMate Kit

What makes a mattress good for sleeping in your car? We use a simple 4-step framework to test and buy the very best mattress for every car camper.

Beds

Choosing the Correct Bed Support for your TrunkMate Sleeping Platform

There are several different methods for supporting your TrunkMate bed frame, outlined in this article.

Storage & Organization Tips

Overview Gear storage and organization for car camping is a vital part of car camping. Your car is only so large, and when you put a bed in it, that extra space dwindles down to a few square feet. But with a little planning, practice, and perseverance, you’ll be a pro at optimizing the space

“Where do I put the toilet?”

Using the toilet in your vehicle can be a daunting task. I don’t recommend trying to use the toilet inside most SUVs as there just isn’t enough room. Here are the steps I would follow for using your portable toilet inside your minivan, along with some useful SUV camping accessories to enhance your experience. FOR USE

How to Measure Your Vehicle

This guide will show you how to take accurate measurements of your vehicle’s critical dimensions. These measurements are needed in order to customize your TrunkMate kit to your vehicle. Scroll to the bottom of the page to write down and submit your measurements! What you will need: Tape Measure Bubble Level (or mobile phone with