Knaus Yaseo

The Knaus Yaseo: a new generation of caravans for the electric era

With more and more electric (towing) cars on the road, the demand for a caravan that responds to this naturally arises. Knaus has an answer to that question with the Yaseo. A wonderfully light caravan with a favorable drag coefficient, making it range-friendly for electric cars. Knaus will showcase both Yaseo models at the Kampeer & Caravan Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, a good opportunity to get acquainted with an ingenious interior, both in form and function.

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Sustainability is another aspect that plays a major role in the Yaseo models. This is first expressed in a gas-free setup. The Yaseo is fully electric; all equipment runs on 230 volts. Not only cooking on a double induction hob, but also the 150L refrigerator and heating or cooling with a Dometic Freshwell 3000 under-bench air conditioner, all operate electrically. To power this, the Yaseo can be connected to the campsite's grid or to the towing vehicle, provided it has a V2L connection. Handy when you are off-grid.

For now, Knaus will introduce the new Yaseo in two layouts, the 340PX and the 500DK. Both feature a redesigned version of the Knaus feline-like taillights at the rear, which are now 25% smaller, weigh less, and take up less space. Fully LED, of course, for optimal visibility. The light weight, the Yaseo 500DK weighs 1150kg ready to drive, results from the lightweight, multifunctional furniture and the absence of a gas installation. With the completely newly developed and only 2.20m wide body, this reduces the front surface area by 14% compared to regular caravans. This significantly reduces air resistance and, partly due to its light weight, increases the range of electric vehicles. The new design also suits the Yaseo well. The rather sharp lines seem to fit well with, for example, the design of the Volkswagen ID models.

The Knaus Yaseo models also distinguish themselves with innovative layouts and clever solutions. The Yaseo 500DK has a spacious bed of 1.6 x 2.0m that can be easily folded out of the wall. There is storage space under this bed. Re-making the bed is not necessary, and when not in use, a face-to-face seating area is created. On the other side, there is space for an extra lazy lounge or a play corner for your children. It also forms the third fixed bed, convertible into a full-fledged double French bed of 1.30 by 2.0m.

Another example of how Knaus optimally utilizes the space in these caravans is the bathroom. In the 500DK, this is located next to the lounge. As long as you don't need a shower, there is a functional enclosed toilet area with a cabinet, mirror, and a small sink. However, by removing a cushion from the lounge sofa, a section of the sofa slides away to double the size of the bathroom, including a waterproof floor with a drain. The 500DK has 3 fixed sleeping places that can be extended to 5 with the extension of the fixed single bed and an extra fold-down bed above the lounge.

In addition, the Yaseo has a clever storage space for transporting bicycles or other outdoor gear. With the bed folded up and part of the benches pushed away, a garage is created that would not look out of place in a large camper. Made accessible with a door on both sides through which a bicycle can easily pass.

Yaseo 340PX

The Yaseo 340 PX has the same innovative atmosphere but, with an interior length of 3.48m, is a more compact model with all the possibilities for a comfortable stay for two people. There is a kitchen at the front, and the refrigerator in this model has a capacity of 96 liters. Next to the kitchen is the wet room. For a toilet, the space offers all comfort. With a little improvisation, you can also shower there as there is a floor with a drain. However, there is no slide-out, making it somewhat cramped to extensively sing an aria under a rain shower.

At the back, you'll find a spacious seating area and optional extra storage under the benches. Like the 500DK, the 340PX has a 1.60 by 2.0m bed that can be easily folded out of the wall.

With the Yaseo models, Knaus offers a glimpse into the near future. The moment when fossil fuel driving is over and the limited range of an electric towing vehicle has to be taken into account is rapidly approaching. Aerodynamics and weight have therefore suddenly become much more important. But a Yaseo also makes sense with a diesel or petrol car. Fuel is expensive, so anything you can save with an efficient caravan is always a bonus.

Yaseo 340 PX

Sleeping places: 2

Total body length: 348 cm

Total exterior width: 220 cm

Total interior width: 204 cm

Exterior height: 260 cm

Interior height: 196 cm

Ready-to-drive weight: 905 kg

Price: from € 24.230,-

Yaseo 500DK

Sleeping places: 3 – 5

Total body length: 528 cm