Martine van der Klauw
EditorMartine dreams of back-to-basics camping but travels by caravan with her husband and their two children. She writes about caravans and campsites for Campingtrend.
Is the Raclet Sylvain the ideal family tent trailer?
Are you looking for a spacious trailer tent for a camping holiday with the whole family? Then the Raclet Sylvain might be just for you. This Belgian-made family trailer tent sleeps up to eight people. This model has been specially designed for both a short weekend getaway and a long summer holiday.
Why was the Raclet Sylvain 2027 developed?
The Raclet Sylvain was created through a collaboration between French manufacturer Raclet and Camping Zorro, a well-known trailer tent specialist based in Kampenhout, Belgium. While Camping Zorro is an established name and market leader in trailer tents in Belgium, the family-run business is still relatively unknown to many Dutch campers.
The Belgian dealer noticed in practice that families were looking for the living space of a large family trailer tent, but didn’t always want to hassle with a complex tent setup. That is why Camping Zorro and Raclet jointly designed the Sylvain as the successor to the popular Raclet Livorno.
The name Sylvain is a tribute to Sylvain Lambrechts, who founded Camping Zorro in 1965.
How much space and sleeping capacity does the Raclet Sylvain 2027 offer?
The Raclet Sylvain 2027 offers sleeping space for up to eight people and features an awning measuring 24 square metres. You sleep on two spacious beds measuring 165 by 200 centimetres. The awning is less deep than that of the Safari, but still comfortably seats six people in bad weather.
The strength of the Raclet Sylvain 2027 lies primarily in its flexible tent setup. For longer stays, you can pitch the complete awning and extend it as desired with an optional sun canopy. For a short camping trip, you can leave the large awning behind and zip the canopy directly onto the main trailer tent unit.
How fast can you set up the Raclet Sylvain 2027?
According to the manufacturer and dealer, setting up the Raclet Sylvain 2027, including the awning, takes around twenty minutes. Anyone wishing to customise the trailer tent further to their own preferences has several options, including:
- An additional under-bed tent
- A 300-litre drawbar box
- A Thule bike rack
- An AL-KO 3004 stabiliser coupling
Specifications Raclet Sylvain 2027
| Feature | Specification |
| Starting price | 9,950 euros |
| Total length | 330 cm |
| Width | 144 cm |
| Height | 130 cm |
| Unladen weight | 365 kg |
| Maximum weight (MTM) | 750 kg |
| Driving licence | Category B licence |
| Berths | Up to 8 |
| Beds | 2 x 165 x 200 cm |
| Awning area | 24 m² |
| Setup time | Approximately 20 minutes |
The Raclet Sylvain 2027 is available from 9,950 euros. Want to see it in real life? The model is on display in the showroom at camping store Camping Zorro in Kampenhout (Belgium).
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