[Car camping] A “bed” was born in my car! A bed kit with adjustable width and height that I want to use forever

Travel by car and sleep wherever you go. The appeal of car camping is that you can freely choose where you go and how you spend your time. There was a bed kit called “FLEX-BED FRAME” that lets you create a sleeping space for any vehicle model.

With the DUO type, it’s usually one row, but when sleeping it can be expanded to two rows! Customize it to fit your lifestyle

The latest bed kit in the “TiNY HydEouT roof tent series” stands out for its versatility and ease of installation.

Because the width, length, and height can all be adjusted continuously, even vehicles without a dedicated model-specific option can be turned into an in-car sleeping space. It can be set up without tools, and teardown takes only about five minutes, so it can be stored compactly when not in use. Since it isn’t limited to specific vehicle models, it should continue to serve as a long-term companion even if you switch cars.

Let’s take a look at the two types, SOLO and DUO.

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The two-person “DUO” type is usually used in a single-row configuration, but when sleeping or loading large items, it can slide sideways and expand into two rows. Without creating dead space inside the vehicle, you can quickly switch to a layout that fits your lifestyle. By adjusting the leg height, you can also match the height of the second row seats to create a spacious sleeping area.

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Example compatible vehicles include the current 200-series Hiace, the kei van Vamos, and the 80-series Voxy. In the Hiace, it can be used as a fully flat bed space measuring 1200 mm wide by 1900 mm long. In the Vamos, which cannot be made fully flat, the front legs are placed under the second-row seat legs. Even in minivans such as the Voxy, whose seat configuration makes it difficult to achieve a flat surface, it can create a flat sleeping space.

The other “SOLO” type is a minimalist gear option for people who drive compact cars, enjoy solo travel, or want to reduce their luggage and enjoy a smaller space. It has been installed in older-spec Jimny (JA11), Pajero Mini (H58A), and Honda Z (PA1), and even in the Pajero Mini it can secure a length of 1885 mm.

The leg height can be chosen from five levels, and the front, center, and rear can each be adjusted independently. By matching the floor contours, you can efficiently create a flat interior space. Fine adjustments of 1–2 cm are also possible with the adjusters at the bottom of the legs.

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Once you get used to it, teardown takes less than five minutes, and when stored it’s compact enough to carry by hand. On days when you need to fit many people in the car, or when you want to load up for a move, it can be removed quickly whenever you want to clear out the interior.

As a standard mat, it comes with a bamboo goza mat (70 × 180 cm) that combines strength and breathability. Use it by laying your own inflatable mat or similar on top of the goza mat.

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Product name / FLEX-BED FRAME SOLO
Price / from 40,800 yen
Size / 65 cm wide × 190 cm long (adjustable from 40–65 cm wide and 55–190 cm long; stored size: 40 cm wide × 55 cm long × 10 cm thick)
Weight / 7 kg

Product name / FLEX-BED FRAME DUO
Price / from 58,900 yen
Size / 120 cm wide × 190 cm long (adjustable from 70–120 cm wide and 57–190 cm long; stored size: 70 cm wide × 57 cm long × 10 cm thick)
Weight / 9 kg

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