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Opel Omega Station 2.6
Avondale Dart 510-5

Avondale
Performance
Weight

The Opel Omega Station 2.6 with a Avondale Dart 510-5 with an actual weight of 1180 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Opel is in general good. And also the weight of the Avondale with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
245
205

Mountains
Risk of snaking
279
235

Weight ratio: 57% (63% of kerbweight) 1180 kg 2061 kg

Payloads

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Opel

Opel Omega Station 2.6
Avondale Dart 510-5

Avondale

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Opel is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • The car is too heavily loaded.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 57%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 63%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 235 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is good.
  • Safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Opel Omega Station 2.6
2000-2003

Power
180 PS (132 kW)
Torque
240 Nm @ 3400 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Avondale Dart 510-5

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

S Orton reviewed a Opel Omega Station 2.6:

"I have used the Omega now for two years and the have to say it is the best towcar i have ever owned. With a high kerb weight and a low kerb weight on the caravan it makes an absolutely stable towcar. The outfit does no swagger when overtaken by large lorries/coaches and can still keep the speed up with no need for changing gear due to lost speed. The acceleration is fantastic towing and makes overtaking lorries a breeze,even uphill. The use of fith gear is no problem on the flats and slight inclines. Does need a little work on longer steeper gradients (especially when the car/caravan is fully loaded). Fuel consumption is not bad delivering around 25mpg at motorway/dual carriage way speeds. All in all very good car and would recommend it to any one. Will tow larger caravans up to the 85% quite easily."

See more Opel Omega reviews.

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