La Mancelle
La Mancelle
Pictured: La Mancelle Liberty 490SA
Helmet Knaus established Knaus in Marktbreit, Bavaria in 1961. Their first caravan, Schwalbennest, a small lightweight caravan, was launched the same year. The company launched the Südwind the following year, a range that it is still available today, though almost unrecognisable from the classic caravan launched in 1962.
Knaus UK, which produces caravans unique to the British market, has received many awards at our Caravan Design Awards.
Knaus NorthStar 590 UE
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"Brilliant long A-frame for improved stability and space to fit a cycle carrier. Quality ABS mouldings meet an AL-KO coupling. Commended for fitting a premium AL-KO noseweight measuring jockey wheel as standard."
Knaus NorthStar 590 UK
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"A luxurious caravan with lots of really practical features for a family. Good kitchen layout and huge fridge. I like the cocktail cabinet!"
Knaus Sport 450 FU
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"Amazing quality throughout, particularly the ABS panels and their fitment to the caravan."
Knaus Südwind ‘60’ 580 QS
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"A truly amazing continental caravan that offers an unusual family layout in a premium design. Thoughtful details adorn the exterior of the Knaus Südwind; a truly superb caravan."
Knaus Yaseo 340 PX
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"This compact caravan is truly cutting-edge and perfectly suited for owners of electric tow cars. Despite its small size, it offers a wealth of features and amenities. The drop-down bed is well designed and I love the ability to store a bike in the lounge area that can be accessed via the garage door. The crowning glory is the fact it is an electric caravan - bravo! This is the future!"
Knaus Azur 500 FU
"Unique in the competition, a super-efficient low carbon van - the touring equivalent of a passivhaus"
Knaus Sport 500 KD
"Knaus are good at doing a layout that is different to everyone else with a fixed transverse bed to the front, central dinette that converts to a bed and three bunks, which can be accessed from the outside and used as storage."
Knaus Südwind North Star 590 UK
"A very solid caravan, with versatility for a larger family. It has some really genius little extras like the coat hooks and coat rack"
Knaus Südwind 60 Years 580 QS
"Its appeal is in the ability to go on holiday with a bigger family. It's well built and has a good quality interior. The sky window and Heki add to the light and the décor is simple."
Knaus Südwind 60 Years 540 UE
"If you need three singles this is a good layout."
Knaus StarClass 695
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"Sumptuous and stylish no-compromise caravan for couples wanting twin bed luxury."
Knaus StarClass 565
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"Twin bed luxury in a towable package."
Knaus Sport Silver Selection 400LK
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"Neat design for 2, 3 or 4. Good quality for the price."
Knaus Sport & Fun Black Edition
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"What was a desirable toy-hauler has grown up and become sophisticated as well as practical. Innovative use of the lightweight chassis."
Knaus Sport 540 UE Silver Selection
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"Pleasing and roomy u-shaped lounge."
Knaus Südwind 580 UE
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"A terrific four-berth that magically transforms into a couples caravan when the kids leave home."
Knaus Südwind 580 QS
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"Great for families who want fixed bed and fixed bunks."
Knaus StarClass 480
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"The German approach to a classic two-berth tourer, reasonably light and comfortable."
Knaus Sport Silver 500
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"A bright, appealing and spacious caravan for those who use sites."
Knaus Sport Silver 540
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"Tons of ‘wow’!"
Knaus Sport & Fun
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"Great concept, fantastic equipment hauler, a valuable addition to the market. "
Knaus StarClass 480
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"Two-berth, easy to use, easy to live with."
Knaus StarClass 565
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"Another great StarClass, excellent attention to detail and outstanding build quality."
Knaus StarClass 695
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"The washroom has the lot with a sealed shower and drying rail! "
Knaus Südwind 540
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"A comfortable twin-bed tourer with lots of storage. "