features add to the overall appeal.
We took far longer selecting our perfect
camp site than we did to open her up for an
overnighter. The forward fold is assisted by well
selected gas struts so you can pivot it manually
quite easily, or alternatively connect to the
winch for total ease. Rear slides have become
extremely popular and this one extends really
easily after you swing down the rear spare
carrier. The long 5.6 metre tent seemed to
simply pop to attention and the whole assembly
required very little adjustment and only a few
spreader bars. Overhead, a tropical roof pops
up automatically so there’ll be no roast pork
with the added insulation.
The canvas is a generous 14oz cotton canvas
with SSP no 10 zips, midge mesh screens
and both internal and external awnings all-
round. It feels very cosy and secure, yet when
you open all of the awnings and the "café
style" side screen, you have open and airy
accommodation. Its floor height is nice and high
off the ground, away from unwanted visitors.
The canvas is reinforced on wear points and
features plastic internal support/seals for all of
the double French stitching.
We took the time to put up the 2.7 metre-
wide, full length annexe, and as usual it took
longer to do this than assembly of the rest of
the unit. It has a full set of enclosures and a PVC
floor for a longer stay, in an ideal destination.
There’s also a 2 metre awning as part of the
package for a quick overnight set up. Wild Boar
supply strong steel poles and bars for the main
tent but alloy “Fast Lock” poles on the outside
annexe. Whilst I’ve heard criticism of the lighter
poles, I find them convenient, easy to use
and lightweight and have never personally
experienced any issues. I say carry a spare or
two if you’re really concerned!
It’s easy living with the Wild Boar. The added
space in the front of the unit has allowed a full-
width pole and fishing rod compartment plus
a very large pantry with unique sliding storage
dividers immediately forward of the removable
doorway. To the rear is a stainless steel kitchen
on roller bearing slides complete with an AGA
Rated Smev 3 burner stove, sink with hot/cold
mixer, gas regulator, Quick Connect fittings,
adjustable LED light, utility drawers, stabiliser
leg and folding wind deflectors. There’s a full-
length stainless benchtop that folds to the
rear plus a further extension table out in front
making a versatile kitchen fit for a galloping
gourmet.
We were lucky to have Andrew, the proud
new owner of this unit along for the day and
he had fitted his Weber Q barbeque to another
large slide-out drawer on the driver’s side. In
addition, there’s the other entry for the pole
carrier, lockable water tank inlets and the
electrical control board in its own hatch at the
rear, plus Andrew had opted for 240 volt power
to the unit as well, with the inlet also on the
driver’s side.
Loads of storage, heaps of kitchen
functionality and ergonomic
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Rear Opening
Rear Deck
Tent
Quick Setup Awning
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Lithium Batteries
Lift Up Deck
External Water Source
Magnetic Curtains
Fusion Stereo
Interior Lighting
Bedside USB
Internal Storage
Awning Lights
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