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Knaus Sport 500 QDK

RoamWorthy records the Knaus Sport 500 QDK as a touring caravan. Recorded catalogue data: 4 to 5 berths; length 7.31m; width 2.32m; height 2.57m; MTPLM 1,500kg; payload 300kg; recorded price range £14,500 to £28,500. No live dealer stock is currently linked to this model on RoamWorthy. Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. Check the individual listing and manufacturer documentation before purchase.

Knaus Sport 500 QDK key facts

  • Berths: 4-5
  • MTPLM: 1500 kg
  • MIRO: 1200 kg
  • Payload: 300 kg
  • Length: 7.31 m
  • Width: 2.32 m
  • Observed price range: £14,500 to £28,500

Key features

  • Dedicated rear fixed bunk beds for children
  • Large transverse fixed double bed at the front
  • AL-KO chassis with AKS stabiliser for enhanced towing safety
  • Spacious central dinette that converts into an additional berth
  • High-performance GRP roof with improved hail resistance
  • LED interior lighting throughout for energy efficiency
  • Functional kitchen with 3-burner hob and large refrigerator

Knaus Sport 500 QDK: family caravan overview

The Knaus Sport 500 QDK is a family caravan with four to five berths, rear fixed bunk beds, a transverse fixed bed, and a centre dinette. Its recorded dimensions are 7.31m long, 2.32m wide and 2.57m high, with a 1500kg MTPLM and 300kg payload.

  • The family layout combines rear fixed bunk beds with a front transverse fixed bed.
  • The centre dinette provides daytime seating and can convert into an additional berth.
  • The recorded layout also includes a functional kitchen and wet-room style bathroom in the existing editorial.
  • The recorded dimensions are 7.31m long, 2.32m wide and 2.57m high.
  • The recorded MTPLM is 1500kg, with a 300kg payload.

Worth knowing: Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. Confirm the exact bed arrangement, equipment and weights for the individual caravan. The current marketplace records no listings for this model, although six images are recorded.

Who should consider the Knaus Sport 500 QDK

Who it suits

  • Families needing fixed sleeping space for children, with rear bunk beds and a separate front sleeping area.
  • Buyers seeking a four to five-berth caravan with a centre dinette that can provide an additional berth.
  • Tow-car owners whose permitted limits accommodate the recorded 1500kg MTPLM and the caravan’s 7.31m length.

Reasons to consider it

  • The rear fixed bunk beds create a dedicated child sleeping zone.
  • The transverse fixed bed and centre dinette offer flexible sleeping and living arrangements.
  • The 300kg recorded payload gives buyers a defined allowance to manage when checking equipment and belongings.
  • The layout includes a kitchen and wet-room style bathroom, supporting self-contained use without claiming a particular equipment level.
  • The recorded dimensions and weights provide a clear starting point for tow-car matching.

What to check

  • Check the individual caravan’s plate, MTPLM, payload and actual loading before purchase or towing.
  • Confirm that the tow car is suitable for the caravan’s 1500kg recorded MTPLM and dimensions.
  • Inspect the transverse-bed arrangement if shared access is important, as the existing editorial notes that the inside sleeper may need to climb over the other sleeper.
  • Assess the wet-room bathroom in person, particularly if taller users need more room.
  • Confirm the door position and specification for the individual caravan, as the existing editorial notes variation in UK models.
  • Verify model year, trim and optional equipment because recorded specifications may vary.

Worth knowing: The available data does not provide a production-year range. The recorded price range is 14500 to 28500, but condition, age, trim and equipment should be confirmed for any individual example.

Compare the Knaus Sport 500 QDK with similar models

ModelBerthsMTPLMLengthTypical price
Knaus Sport 500 QDK51500 kg7.31 m£14,500 to £28,500
Swift Sprite Major51480 kg7.31 m£12,500 to £26,500
Coachman Vision51550 kg7.32 m£14,000 to £26,500

The Knaus Sport 500 QDK is most clearly differentiated by its recorded family layout, combining rear fixed bunk beds, a transverse fixed bed and a centre dinette within a four to five-berth specification. The allowed alternatives vary in berth count, length, MTPLM and price range. The right choice depends on the buyer’s required sleeping capacity, tow-car limits, available payload, preferred internal arrangement and the verified specification of the individual caravan.

Worth knowing: Specifications and prices can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.

Ownership checks for a Knaus Sport 500 QDK

  • Keep the 300kg recorded payload in view when adding luggage, leisure equipment and optional items.
  • Use the 7.31m length, 2.32m width and 2.57m height when checking storage, access and pitch suitability.
  • Load the caravan with the fixed bunk-bed and transverse-bed layout in mind, keeping occupants’ sleeping arrangements separate from daytime use.
  • Check the caravan and tow-car limits together rather than relying on the model name or berth count.
  • Reconfirm the individual caravan’s weights and equipment because specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Treating the four to five-berth rating as proof that every sleeping position will suit every occupant.
  • Assuming the recorded 300kg payload remains available after optional equipment and personal items are added.
  • Forgetting the 2.57m height or 2.32m width when checking storage and access.
  • Overlooking the shared-access compromise of the transverse fixed bed.

Worth knowing: These are checks based on the recorded dimensions, weights and layout, not claims about faults or maintenance history. The individual caravan’s documents and plate should take precedence where they differ from catalogue data.

Alternatives to the Knaus Sport 500 QDK

  • Swift Sprite Major - Consider the Swift Sprite Major for a five-berth alternative with the same recorded 7.31m length, a lower recorded 1480kg MTPLM and a price range of 12500 to 26500.
  • Coachman Vision - Consider the Coachman Vision for a five-berth alternative of similar recorded length at 7.32m, with a 1550kg MTPLM and a price range of 14000 to 26500.
  • Bailey Pegasus Rimini - Consider the Bailey Pegasus Rimini for a five-berth alternative with a shorter recorded length of 7.18m, a 1475kg MTPLM and a price range of 12500 to 26500.

Data and source notes

  • This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Knaus Sport 500 QDK.
  • 5 model images are recorded for this page and served from RoamWorthy-hosted media.
  • 2 recorded source groups are available in the source section below.

Proof notes

  • Specifications can differ by production year, trim and optional equipment.
  • Dealer listings are used as current marketplace evidence, not as a substitute for the exact vehicle documentation.

Worth knowing: Confirm weights, dimensions and fitted equipment for the exact vehicle before purchase or towing.

Sources and review status for the Knaus Sport 500 QDK

This page is supported by 2 recorded source groups.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-17T19:36:05.924159+00:00