Knaus Südwind North Star 590 UE

Knaus Südwind North Star 590 UE: key facts

The Knaus Südwind North Star 590 UE is a four-berth caravan with fixed twin beds, a central washroom and a front U-shaped lounge. Its recorded length is 8.04 metres, with a width of 2.32 metres, a height of 2.57 metres, an MTPLM of 1800 kilograms and a recorded payload of 280 kilograms. The listed price range is £26000 to £38500. Equipment and specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment, so buyers should confirm the individual caravan.

• Four berths in a fixed twin-bed, central-washroom and U-shaped-lounge layout.
• Recorded dimensions are 8.04 metres long, 2.32 metres wide and 2.57 metres high.
• The recorded MTPLM is 1800 kilograms, with a payload of 280 kilograms.
• Recorded features include AL-KO AAA Premium Brakes, a Knaus ServiceBox, Alde hydronic central heating and dimmable ambient LED lighting.
• The supplied editorial describes a front U-shaped lounge that can convert into a double bed, while the fixed twin beds are positioned at the rear.
• The listed price range is £26000 to £38500, but the applicable price depends on the individual listing and specification.

Worth knowing: The production years are not supplied. The supplied data records no current marketplace listings and two images. The vehicle type is caravan, and towing suitability must be checked against the tow car and the individual caravan's plate data. The source evidence notes that specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.

Who should consider the Knaus Südwind North Star 590 UE?

Worth knowing: No production year or model-year equipment breakdown is supplied. The supplied description uses qualifying language for some interior arrangements, so the exact conversion and fitted equipment require confirmation. The recorded gross vehicle weight is not supplied separately from the MTPLM.

Compare the Knaus Südwind North Star 590 UE with similar models

The Knaus Südwind North Star 590 UE sits among substantial four-berth caravans with broadly comparable recorded lengths and weights. Its recorded fixed twin beds, central washroom, U-shaped lounge, 8.04-metre length, 1800-kilogram MTPLM and listed price range of £26000 to £38500 give it a distinct specification profile. The allowed alternatives vary in recorded dimensions, weight figures and price ranges, so the appropriate choice depends on the tow vehicle, required layout, available payload and the condition and equipment of the individual caravan.

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

Ownership checks for the Knaus Südwind North Star 590 UE

• Plan loading around the recorded payload of 280 kilograms, including equipment, personal effects and any items added after purchase.
• Use the fixed twin-bed and U-shaped-lounge layout when planning storage, keeping frequently used items accessible without obstructing the central washroom.
• Allow for the recorded 8.04-metre length, 2.32-metre width and 2.57-metre height when checking storage, access, pitch positioning and route constraints.
• Keep the caravan's actual weights and dimensions available when matching it to a tow car, because the recorded MTPLM is 1800 kilograms.
• Check the operation and service position of the recorded Alde heating system, ServiceBox and AL-KO AAA Premium Brakes as part of routine ownership checks, with maintenance evidence confirmed for the individual caravan.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Treating the recorded 280-kilogram payload as spare capacity without accounting for all carried equipment and personal items.
• Assuming every North Star 590 UE has identical equipment or dimensions without checking model year, trim, optional equipment and the individual caravan's documentation.
• Underestimating the access and storage implications of a caravan measuring 8.04 metres long and 2.32 metres wide.

Worth knowing: No age, service interval or fault history is supplied, so maintenance requirements and condition must be assessed from the individual caravan's records. The listed equipment should be treated as a verification checklist because the source evidence allows specification variation.

Alternatives to the Knaus Südwind North Star 590 UE

• Buccaneer Barracuda - Consider the Buccaneer Barracuda if you are comparing four-berth caravans with a recorded length of 7.9 metres, MTPLM or GVW of 1850 kilograms and a listed price range of £28000 to £45000.
• Buccaneer Cruiser - Consider the Buccaneer Cruiser if you want to compare another four-berth caravan recorded at 7.9 metres, with an MTPLM or GVW of 1850 kilograms and a listed price range of £25000 to £45000.
• Bessacarr By Design 850 - Consider the Bessacarr By Design 850 if you are comparing a four-berth caravan recorded at 7.98 metres, with an MTPLM or GVW of 1830 kilograms and a listed price range of £24500 to £38000.

Data and source notes

• This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Knaus Südwind North Star 590 UE.
• 9 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 Südwind North Star 590 UE

This page is supported by 2 recorded source groups.

• RoamWorthy maintained model catalogue (editorial_database)
• Web Exact Model (model_media)

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