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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. Back in 2006 they won their first awards for the StarClass 550 and 560, with their Sport & Fun winning the Any Caravan Class £16,000 - £19,000 class in 2016. In 2018, Knaus UK excelled at our Awards receiving a total of six awards. The StarClass 480 not only retained its Any Caravan £23,000 - £28,000 title from 2017 but was also awarded the Any 2-Beth Caravan trophy. Its stablemate the Knaus StarClass 550 won the Any Caravan £28,000 - £34,000 class and the Any Large Family Caravan category. Finally, the StarClass 695 walked away with the Any Caravan over £34,000 and Any Caravan with Dedicated Bed(s) titles.

In 2019 not only did the Knaus StarClass 480 retain its Any Two Berth Caravan title for the third time with the StarClass, but the Knaus StarClass 695 won Any Caravan over £34,000 for the second year running. Completing the hat trick of Awards for Knaus in 2019 was the Sport & Fun which won the Any Caravan £18,000 - £21,000 class.

Knaus Sport Silver Selection 400LK

2020 Caravan Design Award winner
Any Caravan £18,500 - £21,000

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Knaus Sport Silver Selection 400LK exterior

Knaus Sport Silver Selection 400LK interior

  • Price as entered: £18,926
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? No
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1300kg
  • MIRO: 1068kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom
  • Shipping length: 5.99m (19’ 6”)
  • Internal length: 4.0m (13' 1”)
  • Width: 2.32m (7' 6”)
  • Payload: 232kg
  • Bed sizes: 1.98m x 1.36m (6' 6" x 4' 4") / 1.98m x 0.76m (6' 6" x 2' 4") and 2.13m x 0.62 (6' 9" x 2')

"Neat design for 2, 3 or 4. Good quality for the price."

Judge's comment

Knaus Sport & Fun Black Edition

2020 Caravan Design Award winner
3rd place | Any Caravan £21,000 - £24,000

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Knaus Sport & Fun Black Edition exterior

Knaus Sport & Fun Black Edition interior

  • Price as entered: £23,866
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? No
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1500kg
  • MIRO: 1160kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / rear washroom
  • Shipping length: 6.25m (20’ 5”)
  • Internal length: 4.80m (15' 7”)
  • Width: 2.32m (7' 6”)
  • Payload: 340kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.428m/1.245m x 1.988m (4' 6"/4' 1" x 6' 5") / 1.21m/0.99m x 1.92m (3' 9"/3' 2" x 6' 2")

"What was a desirable toy-hauler has grown up and become sophisticated as well as practical. Innovative use of the lightweight chassis."

Judge's comment

Knaus Sport 540 UE Silver Selection

2020 Caravan Design Award entrant
Any Caravan £18,500 - £21,000

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Knaus Sport 540 UE Silver Selection exterior

Knaus Sport 540 UE Silver Selection interior

  • Price as entered: £24,039
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? No
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1500kg
  • MIRO: 1343kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed single beds
  • Shipping length: 7.53m (24’ 7”)
  • Internal length: 5.54m (18' 1”)
  • Width: 2.32m (7' 6”)
  • Payload: 157kg
  • Bed sizes: front double 1.98m x 1.59m/1.53m (6' 5" x 5' 2"/5') / fixed single beds 1.98m x 0.86m (6' 6" x 2' 8") and 1.98m x 0.86m (6' 6" x 2' 8")

"Pleasing and roomy u-shaped lounge."

Judge's comment

Knaus StarClass 565

2020 Caravan Design Award winner
Any Caravan £29,000 - £34,000

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Knaus StarClass 565 exterior

Knaus StarClass 565 interior

  • Price as entered: £30,686
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1600kg
  • MIRO: 1406kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed single beds
  • Shipping length: 7.48m (24’ 5”)
  • Internal length: 5.70m (18' 7”)
  • Width: 2.32m (7' 6”)
  • Payload: 194kg
  • Bed sizes: front double 1.98m x 1.45m (6' 5" x 4' 7") / fixed single beds 1.97m x 0.76m (6' 6" x 2' 5") and 1.91m x 0.76m (6' 3" x 2' 5")

"Twin bed luxury in a towable package."

Judge's comment

Knaus StarClass 695

2020 Caravan Design Award winner
Any Caravan over £34,000, Any Caravan over 8ft wide, and Any Caravan with Dedicated Bed(s)

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Knaus StarClass 695 exterior

Knaus StarClass 695 interior

  • Price as entered: £35,815
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 2

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1500kg
  • MIRO: 1241kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed single beds
  • Shipping length: 8.08m (26’ 5”)
  • Internal length: 6.3m (20' 6”)
  • Width: 2.50m (8' 2”)
  • Payload: 379kg
  • Bed sizes: front double 2.15m x 1.45m (7' x 4' 7") / Fixed single beds 2.03m x 0.75m (6' 8" x 2' 5") and 1.91m x 0.75m (6' 3" x 2' 5")

"Sumptuous and stylish no-compromise caravan for couples wanting twin bed luxury."

Judge's comment

Knaus Südwind 580 UE

2020 Caravan Design Award entrant
2nd place | Any Family Caravan

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Knaus Südwind 580 UE exterior

Knaus Südwind 580 UE interior

  • Price as entered: £30,339
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? No
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1700kg
  • MIRO: 1450kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed single beds
  • Shipping length: 7.87m (25’ 8”)
  • Internal length: 6.3m (18' 7”)
  • Width: 2.32m (7' 6”)
  • Payload: 250kg
  • Bed sizes: front double 2.34m x 1.44m/1.41m (7' 6" x 4' 7"/4' 6") / Fixed single beds 2m x 0.85m (6' 5" x 2' 7") and 1.88m x 0.85m (6' 1" x 2' 7")

"A terrific four-berth that magically transforms into a couples caravan when the kids leave home."

Judge's comment

Knaus Südwind 580 QS

2020 Caravan Design Award entrant
2nd place | Any Large Family Caravan

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Knaus Südwind 580 QS exterior

Knaus Südwind 580 QS interior

  • Price as entered: £29,875
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? No
  • Berths: 7

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1700kg
  • MIRO: 1450kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: front fixed double bed / centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed bunks
  • Shipping length: 7.87m (25’ 8”)
  • Internal length: 6.3m (18' 7”)
  • Width: 2.32m (7' 6”)
  • Payload: 250kg
  • Bed sizes: front double 1.99m x 1.46m/1.20m (6' 5" x 4' 7"/3' 9") / mid double 2.14m x 1.12m (7' x 3' 6") and fixed bunks 1.88m x 0.70m (6' 1" x 2' 2") and 1.86m x 0.76m (6' 1" x 2' 4")

"Great for families who want fixed bed and fixed bunks."

Judge's comment

Knaus StarClass 480

2020 Caravan Design Award entrant
2nd place | Any Two Berth Caravan

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Knaus StarClass 480 exterior

Knaus StarClass 480 interior

  • Price as entered: £27,839
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 2

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1500kg
  • MIRO: 1241kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed bunks
  • Shipping length: 6.7m (21’ 9”)
  • Internal length: 4.92m (16' 1”)
  • Width: 2.32m (7' 6”)
  • Payload: 249kg
  • Bed sizes: front double 1.98m x 1.87m (6' 5" x 6' 1") or two singles 1.92m x 0.72m (6' 3" x 2' 36") and 1.92m x 0.72m (6' 3" x 2' 36")

"The German approach to a classic two-berth tourer, reasonably light and comfortable."

Judge's comment

Knaus Sport Silver 500

2019 Caravan Design Award entrant

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Knaus Sport Silver 500 exterior

Knaus Sport Silver 500 interior

  •  Price as entered: £21,378
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? No

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1500kg (£89 to upgrade chassis to 1600kg and 1700kg)
  • MIRO: 1225kg

Layout information:

  • Number of berths: 4
  • Layout: centre kitchen / centre washroom
  • Internal length: 5.32m (18' 1")
  • Overall length: 7.31m (23' 9")
  • Bed sizes: front double 1.98m x 1.53m (6' 6" x 5' 1"), rear double 1.98m x 1.37m (6' 6" x 4' 6")

 

"A bright, appealing and spacious caravan for those who use sites."

Judge's comment

Knaus Sport Silver 540

2019 Caravan Design Award entrant

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Knaus Sport Silver 540 exterior

 

Knaus Sport Silver 540 interior

  • Price as entered: £21,378
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? No

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1500kg (£89 to upgrade chassis to 1600kg and 1700kg)
  • MIRO: 1260kg

Layout information:

  • Number of berths: 4
  • Layout: centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed rear singles
  • Internal length: 5.54m (18' 1")
  • Overall length: 7.53m (24' 7")
  • Bed sizes: front double 1.98m x 1.59m/1.53m (6' 5" x 5' 2"/5'), two fixed rear singes  1.98m x 0.86m (6' 6" x 2' 8")

"Tons of ‘wow’!"

Judge's comment

Knaus Sport & Fun

2019 Caravan Design Award winner of Any Caravan £18,000 - £21,000

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Knaus Sport & Fun exterior

Knaus Sport & Fun interior

  • Price as entered: £19,355
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? No

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1300kg
  • MIRO: 1130kg

Layout information:

  • Number of berths: 4
  • Layout: centre kitchen / side washroom
  • Internal length: 4.80m (15' 7")
  • Overall length: 6.25m (20' 5")
  • Bed sizes: front double 1.99m x 1.42m/1.24.5 (6' 6" x 4' 8"/4'), mid double 1.92m x 1.21m (6' 4" x 4')

 

"Great concept, fantastic equipment hauler, a valuable addition to the market. "

Judge's comment

Knaus StarClass 480

2019 Caravan Design Award winner of Any Two Berth Caravan

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Knaus StarClass 480 exterior

Knaus StarClass 480 interior

  • Price as entered: £27,868
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved?  No

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1500kg
  • MIRO: 1275kg

Layout information:

  • Number of berths: 2
  • Layout: centre kitchen / end washroom
  • Internal length:                 4.92m (16' 1")
  • Overall length: 6.7m (22' 0”)
  • Bed sizes: front double 1.98m x 1.87m (6' 5" x 6' 1") or two singles 1.92m x 0.72m (6' 3" x 2' 36")

 

"2-berth, easy to use, easy to live with."

Judge's comment

Knaus StarClass 565

2019 Caravan Design Award entrant

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Knaus StarClass 565 exterior

Knaus StarClass 565 interior

  • Price as entered: £29,999
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved?  No

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1600kg (£89 to upgrade chassis to 1700kg)
  • MIRO: 1430kg

Layout information:

  • Number of berths: 4
  • Layout: centre kitchen / end washroom / fixed rear singles
  • Internal length:                 5.70m (18' 7")
  • Overall length: 7.48m (24' 5")
  • Bed sizes: front double 1.98m x 1.45m (6' 5" x 4' 7"), two fixed singles 1.97m x 0.76m / 6' 6" x 2' 5" and 1.91m x 0.76m / 6' 3" x 2' 5"

 

"Another great StarClass, excellent attention to detail and outstanding build quality."

Judge's comment

Knaus StarClass 695

2019 Caravan Design Award winner of Any Caravan over £34,000
 

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Knaus StarClass 695 exterior

Knaus StarClass 695 interior

  •  Price as entered: £36,966
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? No

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 2000kg
  • MIRO: 1645kg

Layout information:

  • Number of berths: 5 (optional fifth bunk bed)
  • Layout: centre kitchen / end washroom / fixed singles
  • Internal length: 6.30m (20' 6")
  • Overall length: 8.08m (26' 5")
  • Bed sizes: front double 2.15m x 1.45m / 7' x 4' 7", two fixed singles 2.03m x 0.75m / 6' 8" x 2' 5" and 1.91m x 0.75m / 6' 3" x 2' 5", optional bunk tbc

 

"The washroom has the lot with a sealed shower and drying rail! "

Judge's comment

Knaus Sudwind 540

2019 Caravan Design Award entrant

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Knaus Sudwind 540 exterior

Knaus Sudwind 540 interior

  • Price as entered: £28,182
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved?  No

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1600kg (£89 to upgrade chassis to 1700kg)
  • MIRO: 1340kg

Layout information:

  • Number of berths: 4
  • Layout: centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed rear singles
  • Internal length: 5.52m (18' 1")
  • Overall length: 7.51m (24' 6")
  • Bed sizes: front double 1.96m x 1.20/1.35m (6' 5" x 4'), two fixed rear singles  2.0m x 0.85m (6' 7" x 2' 8") and 1.94m x 0.85m (6' 5" x 2' 8")

 

"A comfortable twin-bed tourer with lots of storage. "

Judge's comment