I first got my grimy little trotters into a Wild Boar at the Camper Trailer of the Year Competition a few years ago. I was very impressed by the presentation, the packaging, the quality and the price of these complete and great-looking offerings. Wild Boar’s owner, Paul Burton, comes from an engineering and painting background and takes particular pride in the quality of finish and attention to detail. His care and attention are reflected admirably, with Wild Boar campers standing proudly as leaders of the pack, taking the blue ribbon as the best-dressed pig in its class. The external appeal whetted my jowls in anticipation of the underlying secrets awaiting me in assembly. And I wasn’t disappointed.

Get Your Trotters On!

So, let's talk about the Wild Boar Tuff Grunt Series Limited Edition Forward Fold with Rear Slide!

From its trotters upwards, this is a really satisfying package that has already met with terrific market acceptance. I have seen Paul’s current order book – believe me, they are popular.

You’ll be happy to slop through the mud and slush with this rugged undercarriage. But this tuff snouter will be quite at home in a rocky desert or a challenging sandy barrage as it will covering untold kilometres on the black top or juttering corrugations. In previous testing, we have proven their undercarriage DNA many times with the stability of their own independent trailing arm suspension, complete with greaseable joints, fully welded stub axles and premium 2.6 tonne coil springs with locally sourced Dobinson’s shock absorbers.

Razorback

Its backbone is the 100 x 50 x 4mm fully galvanised box section chassis that melds to a 120 x 50mm x 4mm RHS A Frame drawbar. Wild Boar is so confident in its strength and durability that it provides a 3-year warranty on the suspension and a 5-year warranty on the chassis.

Razorbacks are highly adaptable to rugged terrain with 16” 10 ply All-Terrain tyres on alloy mags (6 stud Nissan pattern) and 12” electric brakes steadfastly traversing craggy escarpments. It has high ground clearance, neatly enclosed plumbing, and electrical circuits that won’t get ripped out by the first dead branch that unexpectedly jumps up to bite you.

The rear-mounted 100-litre stainless steel water tank sits high in the chassis, allowing a good recovery angle. It is well shrouded with an alloy checker plate and fastened securely to the frame. I was pleased to see that there were no protruding lightweight plastic water lines or fittings that have been a pet hate of mine on many competitors. The water capacity is further enhanced for the LE Series with an additional 50 litre tank with the same structure and shrouding as up front. The Tuff Grunt comes with a 12-volt electric water pump with pressure shut off, rear tap and lockable filler as standard.

Out in front, the ARK removable jockey wheel has really become a thankful industry standard, and rightfully so. ARK obviously looked at the problems associated with detachable and swing-down jockey wheels and eliminated them. This little piggy’s snout also features the ARK 50mm off-road ball coupling, a hand brake,  twin 4 kg 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 overall length is 5.4 metres, with a Tare weight of 1640 kg and a standard ATM of 2000kg, which can be upgraded to 2300 kg 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 toolbox 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.

Big Tuff Tub

The tub has an Armadillo's strength and a warthog's tenacity! It’s a big, deep 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 makes no apology for the fact that the base of the Wild Boar range is imported from China; however, the manufacturing quality seems terrific.  Paul takes considerable care to ensure that the imported shell is of premium quality. Then he goes to work fitting and assembling it in Australia before stringent testing and pre-delivery inspections. A look at the forums will have you searching in vain for ill words on their quality and performance. In fact, their social media page is full of compliments such as, “ The best campers out there with customer service second to none.” Ian McGrath, June 2017.

The large front box has a fridge slide on the kerb (living) side with an internal dimension that will fit up to 110 lt 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, waterproof automotive seals, premium hinges, and slides. All moving componentry tracks easily with minimal effort, and there is little opportunity for finger entrapment or similar. There are no sharp edges, and the stainless trim features add to the overall appeal.

We took far longer selecting our perfect campsite than we did to open her up for an overnighter. Well-selected gas struts assist the forward fold, so you can pivot it manually quite easily or connect to the winch for total ease. Rear slides have become extremely popular, extending easily after you swing down the rear spare carrier. The long 5.6 metre tent seemed to pop to attention, and the whole assembly required minimal 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 14-oz cotton canvas with SSP no. 10 zips, midge mesh screens, and both internal and external awnings all around. 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 at 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 the assembly of the rest of the unit. It has a full set of enclosures and a PVC floor for a more extended 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 supplies strong steel poles and bars for the main tent, but alloy “Fast Lock” poles outside the annexe. While I’ve heard criticism of the lighter poles, I find them convenient, easy to use, and lightweight, and I have never personally experienced any issues with them. 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 bench top that folds to the rear, plus a further extension table out in front, making this versatile kitchen fit for a galloping gourmet.

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. Andrew had also opted for 240-volt power to the unit, with the inlet also on the driver’s side.

Extensive Battery Management System

You won’t be short on power with inclusions such as 2 x 100 AMP AGM Batteries, Narva Battery Switch (Off-On), 12v Twin CIG Outlet, Volt Gauge, USB Outlets, 2amp to 21amp 6 Stage Projector Battery Charger and 50amp Anderson Plug, 160 watt Solar Panel and 50amp Circuit Breaker. There are digital water and power monitoring gauges and a new set of touch-screen panels inside, allowing complete control of all accessories.

For entertainment, the Tuff Grunt LE has an FM/CD Player with 2 x Speakers (USB Inlet) with Remote Control, plus the inevitable TV/DVD that would end up in the water trough if it were my camper. Still, I guess it’s good to watch the footy, or for those spoilt little piglets that can’t do without damned TV. There are plenty of LED lighting and 12-volt power outlets, plus USB charging throughout the Limited Edition Boar.

It’s an easy couple of steps up into the belly of the boar, but there are no gizzards here. Instead, it is beautifully appointed accommodation complete with a Queen-size 110mm thick “Memory Foam” mattress up front with its own privacy screen and fly mesh enclosure that’s almost bug-proof. It features the traditional dinette with a drop-down table that can form yet another double bed, in addition to the one in the slide-out extension. That makes comfortable sleeping accommodation for up to six adults, yet you’d need your earplugs if there were any snorting boars in the group. The textures and finishes are practical and easy to clean, but well-presented and trimmed with smooth surfaces, marine carpets, hard-wearing flooring and marine vinyl cushions.

Many competitors offer zip-in ensuites from the main body or annexe, yet Wild Boar simply supplies a separate 30-second pop-up nylon large shower ensuite/toilet room with a choice of a Smarttek or a Coleman portable gas hot water system, including a shower rose plus a 20-litre porta pottie. I personally find this a much more suitable alternative, allowing you to move your ablutions and waste water well away from the living space. 

Sensible swine and sows will agree that the Wild Boar Tuff Grunt Limited Edition Forward Fold with rear slide is one of the market's most inclusive, feature-packed, high-quality off-road campers. Our CTOTY judges all agreed, giving Wild Boar very high scores with all their presentations in the last couple of years of competition. They have proven they have the stamina for the long haul and the sure-footedness for the rough stuff. Above all, the package price and attention to detail put this blue ribbon contender high in the competition for your hard-earned dollar. But you’d best get your trotters on if you want to pig out on this Limited Edition fodder.

I Liked

  • Overall quality

  • Price – value for money

  • List of inclusions and accessories

  • Separate shower/toilet tent

  • Stainless steel trims

  • Camouflage wrap

I Would Have Liked

  •  Separate water tanks and fillers

Specifications

Tare: 1650kg

ATM: 2000kg (standard) 2300 kg (optional)

Suspension: independent trailing arm suspension complete with greaseable joints, fully welded stub axles and premium 2.6 tonne coil springs with locally sourced Dobinson’s shock absorbers

Brakes: 12” electric

Coupling: ARK off-road 50mm ball

Chassis: 100 x 50 x 4mm fully welded and galvanised RHS

Drawbar: 120 x 50mm x 4mm RHS A Frame

Body: Galvanised and two-pack enamel zinc anneal

Wheel/tyre: 16” 10 ply All-Terrain tyres

Style: alloy mags (6 stud Nissan pattern)

Box size: 1.9 x 2.1m

Length: 5.4 m (hitch to tail lights)

Tent size: 5.5 x 2.1m

Gas cylinders: 2 x 4 kg in lockable retainers    

Water: stainless steel water tanks (110 litre rear and 50 litre front) with alloy checker plate shrouds

Cooktop: Smev 3-burner flush top with wind deflectors

Kitchen: all stainless steel, Smev sink and cooktop, three utensil drawers, full-length bench top, fold-down legs, hot/cold water, flexible LED light

Battery: 2 x 100 AMP AGM

 

Supplied By: Wild Boar Camper Trailers Australia, Brendale, Qld.

 

Tuff Grunt Limited Edition Inclusions:

  • 5 Lt Evakool Duel Zone Glacier Series Fridge /Freezer

  • 24 ” Tv 12v/240v With Dvd Player

  • Foldaway Ariel (Option For Reception Booster)

  • Luggage Loader (80 Kg Rated)

  • Hot Water Smart Tec Accessory Package

  • 160 Watt Solar Panel

  • Dual Flush Portable Toilet

  • 2nd Extra Gas Line Fitting

  • 2 X 20 Lt Water Cans

  • 2 X 4kg Class 2 Gas Bottles

  • 12 Month Rego (Qld Only)  

  • Includes free pre-delivery and also receives a full demonstration and walk-through of your camper trailer

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