galvanised tub that has been reworked for
the new model allowing better use of overall
space with a slightly longer bed and storage
components. Wild Boar make no apology
for the fact that the base of the Wild Boar
range are imported from China, however, the
manufacturing quality seems terrific. Paul takes
considerable care in ensuring that the imported
shell is premium quality, and then goes to
work fitting and assembling in Australia before
stringent testing and pre-delivery inspections.
A look at the forums will have you searching
in vain for any ill words on their quality and
performance.
The large front box has a fridge slide on the
kerb (living) side with an internal dimension
that will fit up to 110 litre Evacool fridges, plus
cavernous storage with twin sliding trays on
the opposite side. I must mention that every
door, every compartment and every slide is
supported by solid construction with quality
compression locks, thick dust and waterproof
automotive seals, and premium hinges and
slides. All componentry tracks move easily with
very little effort, and there is little opportunity
for finger entrapment or similar. There are
simply no sharp edges and the stainless trimA home among the gumtreesPlenty of fridge storage
CAMOUFLAGE IS THE NEW BLACK FOR 2018This little piggy’s snout also features the ARK
50mm offroad ball coupling, a hand brake,
twin 4kg gas bottles and a pair of 20 litre jerry
cans in lockable retainers; Anderson Plug, a
stone shield with replaceable mesh and mud
flaps sporting the comical Wild Boar branding,
supporting the underbelly.
The Tuff Grunt has plenty of capacity for a
touring family, but that also means it’s quite
large. The length overall is 5.4 metres with a
Tare weight of 1640kg and a standard ATM of
2000kg that can be upgraded to 2300kg for
greater load capacity, if required. I reckon I’d be
upgrading; particularly if carrying the two spare
wheels, full gas, water and jerry cans plus some
gear on the roof loader, sports and camping
equipment; plus the essential pantry full of food
and a fridge full of essentials. Our demo unit
was opted with the two spare wheels mounted
to the rear in a gas strut assisted swing down
cradle, however, you can opt for an additional
tool box and single spare at the same price. The
fold over boat rack is included in the Limited
Edition pricing and there are four stabiliser legs
and engineered recovery points, just in case.
The tub has the strength of an armadillo
and the tenacity of a warthog! It’s a big, deepThe power control console