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102k Wild Ax Altair MAN camper tour. LENGTH wise beds - might suit TALL PEOPLE. It sits three but only two can travel as only two belted positions. The lengthwise beds will be appreciated by tall people.
The WildAx Altair is a high-top campervan built on the MAN TGE chassis, combining a 6.84-metre vehicle with a fully equipped living area designed to operate without bottled gas. This video examines the Altair's layout, technical specifications, electrical system, sleeping arrangements and suitability for touring away from campsites.
The Altair is available in two principal layouts: the Altair RS, with fixed rear single beds, and the Altair RL, with a rear U-shaped lounge that converts into sleeping accommodation. Both versions have a front lounge, a side kitchen and a combined washroom and shower.
WildAx Altair specifications
- Base vehicle: MAN TGE
- Engine: 2.0-litre turbo-diesel
- Standard power: 140 bhp
- Standard gearbox: six-speed manual
- Optional gearbox: eight-speed automatic, depending on model year and specification
- Length: 684 cm
- Width: 204 cm
- Height: 275 cm
- Maximum authorised mass: 3,500 kg
- Travel seats: 2 in the RS, 4 in the RL, according to the published model specifications
- Sleeping capacity: 2 in the RS, 3 in the RL
- Fresh water tank: 100 litres
- Waste water tank: 80 litres
- Refrigerator/freezer: approximately 150 litres, depending on specification
- Cooking: two-ring induction hob and microwave
- Heating and hot water: Truma Combi 4D diesel and mains-electric system
- Solar panels: 400W in the published specification
- Electrical system: lithium leisure batteries and 3kW inverter
- Gas: no gas supply required for the standard cooking and habitation systems
All-electric concept
One of the Altair's defining features is its gas-free habitation system. The induction hob, microwave and electrical appliances are powered by the onboard electrical installation, with the inverter supplying mains-voltage power when the vehicle is not connected to a campsite electricity supply.
Solar panels, charging from the engine and a mains charger provide different ways of replenishing the leisure batteries. The Truma heating and hot-water system uses diesel and mains electricity, depending on the operating conditions.
The video examines what this arrangement means for off-grid touring, how much independence the electrical installation can provide, and why battery capacity, solar generation and energy consumption matter when using an induction hob and other power-hungry appliances.
Layout and practicality
The Altair RS is intended for travellers who prefer permanent rear single beds and storage underneath. The RL uses a rear U-shaped seating area that converts into a bed, providing a different balance between daytime living space and sleeping accommodation.
Both layouts include a kitchen with storage, a refrigerator/freezer, a washroom with shower and toilet, and a front seating area. The vehicle's winterised design and insulated water tanks are also relevant to year-round touring.
The video considers the advantages and compromises of the MAN-based conversion, including its 3,500 kg weight limit, available payload, bed arrangements, storage capacity and reliance on a substantial electrical system.
Comparable campervans
The WildAx Altair can be compared with other high-specification campervans and off-grid conversions, including:
- RP Rebellion – an alternative premium campervan concept.
- Volkswagen Crafter-based campervan conversions – a comparable large-van platform.
- MAN TGE campervan conversions – alternatives using the same base vehicle.
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter campervans – another popular platform for high-specification conversions.
- Fiat Ducato-based campervans with lithium batteries, solar panels and inverter-powered cooking.
These vehicles differ in layout, equipment, weight and electrical capacity, so the comparison is most useful when the individual specifications are considered rather than treating them as identical alternatives.
This is a detailed look at the WildAx Altair MAN campervan and its approach to comfortable, gas-free touring, with particular attention to the engineering and practical considerations behind its all-electric living system.
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