WILK 490 – specifications
Built: 1973–2010 · Series: Trailers up to 3.5 t (Class O2)
Data for the version built 1973–2010 · Data origin: Official register · sources
More machines from model year 1973
WILK trailers up to 3.5 t – class O2: German touring caravans formerly based in Kirchheim unter Teck, later part of Knaus Tabbert, weights from 532 to 1,790 kg
WILK was a German touring caravan maker, originally based in Kirchheim unter Teck, whose brand was later absorbed into the Knaus Tabbert group. WILK type names are mostly numeric codes without a consistent scheme, sometimes supplemented with names such as Stern or Safari; in the O2 vehicle class – trailers with a gross weight of 0.75 to 3.5 tonnes – only the brand's touring caravan models appear.
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The register lists 391 versions with unladen weights from 532 to 1,790 kg and gross weights from 760 to 2,000 kg. Lengths are recorded for 67 models and range from 5,500 to 9,060 mm, widths from 1,920 to 2,550 mm.
WILK positioned itself in the mid to entry price segment of the German caravan market, competing with brands such as Knaus, Tabbert and Wolf before the standalone brand was discontinued. The mostly numeric type plates without a name suffix are typical of many smaller caravan makers of that era, which did without an elaborate model-naming programme.
When buying these often older caravans, check especially for damp on the floor, walls and around the roof lights, the condition of window seals, the gas system with regulator and inspection sticker, the overrun brake mechanism, and tyre age. As the brand no longer exists independently, parts supply is limited and relies mainly on universal spares and the general caravan trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: WILK Anhänger
Versions of this model in the register
Each row is a separate entry with its own data. The figures on this page belong to the row marked ●.
| Version | Built | kW | EU type approval | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● 490 | 1973–2010 | — | — | Official register |
| S4-490 | 2007 | — | — | Official register |
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,800 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,300 mmcorrect |
| Coupling-to-axle distance | 4,210 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,120 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 2correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the WILK 490 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,120 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the WILK 490?
1,500 kg.
Up to what speed is the WILK 490 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the WILK 490?
6,800 mm × 2,300 mm.
When was the WILK 490 built?
Production years: 1973–2010.
What to check before buying
- Search the frame and welds at the axle mounts — that is where cracks start.
- Check the brakes and the last inspection in the papers.
- Work the gross weight against the towing vehicle before buying.
- Compare the chassis number with the papers.
- Look at the floor, cover or body from the inside — rust does not show from outside.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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