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PersonKalmo
11/5/2019 at 8:07am
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We are thinking of buying a Knaus Sudwind 540. Does anyone own one and if so, do you have any advice.   
It would seem that there are not many dealers in the UK.

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Karen


PersonGCMS2012
11/5/2019 at 7:46pm
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We have a Knaus Sudwind 550 TK. 2004 though, so not sure what year you're looking for...

But...!

We love ours - even if the door is on the wrong side!

It was 'self imported' by the x3 previous owner, and even in the time we've owned it, we've had NO problems with damp / leaks etc.

Build quality is unbelievable great, and you notice this in the overall weight of the van - they're built like a tank, and so it shows!

We have had to (only) replace the water heater. I'd say that's a separate issue to the actual van though.

Other than that, not much else to say, but any other questions, just ask.

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Damned if I don't!!!!


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PersonKalmo
12/5/2019 at 8:35pm
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Thank you. Good to know.

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Karen


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I'm sure somebody who has never a continental van will be telling you that you will have trouble getting insurance and you wont be allowed on sites,ive had mine 9 years been refused twice.

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PersonJTQU
14/5/2019 at 7:52pm
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Quote: Originally posted by bnmuk on 14/5/2019
I'm sure somebody who has never a continental van will be telling you that you will have trouble getting insurance and you wont be allowed on sites,ive had mine 9 years been refused twice.


Seventeen years, and never ever had a hint of being refused site access or getting insurance.
Sad to say but the biggest issue once going this route is ever settling for UK build quality again.


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PersonKalmo
15/5/2019 at 11:41am
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Thank you. All useful.

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Karen


Personiank01
16/5/2019 at 12:41pm
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There is no doubt that they are solid well built caravans, but in comparison to a British caravan regarding fittings which would be standard everything seemed to be an expensive extra on the Knaus even the aerial.
On opening and closing the front blind it literally fell apart. On all the blinds there was a gap at the bottom allowing a lot of light from outside into the caravan.
We left impressed with build quality but not with the way fittings were done.


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The only extra I had to get was a element so the heater was electric and gas, I think it was £120, and it was fitted with a good size freezer and a proper fridge, not the silly little things in a UK vans, I almost forgot it doesn't leaks,

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PersonGCMS2012
18/5/2019 at 8:03pm
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I've just gone and smashed one of the ceiling light glass shades...!

(Wanted to check what bulbs is in them, as I want to change to LED's...)

Didn't even entertain a dealer for a new one....

A few clicks on Amazon, and a new whole light unit with IDENTCAL shade for £12....

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