By Cheri Sicard
Camping setups usually ask a lot from a daily driver. In the video at the end of this post, Grant from TrunkMate presents the BlitzBed as a faster fix: a folding platform that turns an SUV into a bed in under a minute. It fits most SUVs, crossovers, and hatchbacks, while TrunkMate also offers versions for minivans and trucks. The appeal is easy to see: A vehicle can be camp-ready on the weekend and back to normal by Monday.
Why the BlitzBed feels easier than most car sleeping platforms
Many car sleeping platforms come with loose parts, bags, and a setup routine that is hard to remember in the dark. The BlitzBed folds out from the trunk and folds back into it without disassembly, a carrying case, or labeled plastic bags.
When it is packed away, the trunk still looks neat and self-contained. TrunkMate says many owners leave it installed full-time, and each side weighs under 25 pounds if it needs to come out. Buyers can choose a single or double setup, add drawers underneath, and pick from two colors.
How the double bed handles a 60/40 seat split
The double bed setup uses two modules sized for uneven rear seats, and they can swap sides if needed before locking together with included carriage bolts. Each corner also has lashing points, and tie-down straps secure the platform in the cargo area.
Setup stays short: Fold the rear seats, pull out the integrated frame, rest the supports on the seat edge, then unfold the bed.
Three support sizes help level different seat designs, and Captain Seat Bed Supports are available for second-row captain’s chairs. Adjustable legs set the height between the wheel housings, and a standard twin-size mattress fits the double bed.
Lower height and single-bed mode both help comfort
TrunkMate kept the platform lower than many sleeping systems because mattress thickness eats headroom fast. The legs can raise the bed for more storage, but the lower setting is better for lying down in most SUVs. Bed length also adjusts without measuring, and the frame extends to 6 feet 3 inches.
Each side works on its own. In single-bed mode, one 24-inch-wide section pairs with a standard single-size mattress and leaves the 40-split seat open. That gives solo travelers room to change and climb in or out without leaving the vehicle, while still making space for larger items. Buyers can start with the single and upgrade later.
Storage under the bed is more than empty space
Open cubbies at the foot of the bed hold quick-grab camping gear. For a tidier layout, the BlitzBed sleeping platform can be ordered with locking drawers or upgraded later.
Those drawers lock shut while driving and lock again when fully extended, which helps on a slope. Their removable tops double as prep surfaces, the false top tilts open for hands-free access, and the two-panel layout still allows drawer access when something sits on top.
Fit guarantee and ordering details
TrunkMate says it has tested the BlitzBed in thousands of vehicles and backs listed models with a 100% fit guarantee. Each unit is hand-made in the U.S. and ships fully assembled. Mattress sizing help is on TrunkMate’s website.
A weekend bed that does not take over the car
The BlitzBed works because it respects the vehicle’s day job. It opens fast, stores cleanly, and adapts to uneven seats, solo trips, and gear-heavy weekends without turning the trunk into a pile of parts.
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An air mattress is a better option. Less $$ and doesn’t take up any space.
It could be used at my sister’s house rather than the couch.
Thank you for sharing the video and summarizing the main points, Cheri. Interesting and something to keep in mind. Have a great day and safe travels!