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Opel Omega 2.2
Kabe Ametist Kingsize GLE

Kabe
Performance
Weight

The Opel Omega 2.2 with a Kabe Ametist Kingsize GLE with an actual weight of 1560 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 sufficient. But the weight of the Kabe with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is heavy. Try to move luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
190
99

Mountains
Risk of snaking
185
109

Weight ratio: 85% (96% of kerbweight) 1560 kg 1830 kg

Payloads

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Opel

Opel Omega 2.2
Kabe Ametist Kingsize GLE

Kabe

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Opel is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • The car is too heavily loaded.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 85%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 96%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 109 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 sufficient.
  • Proper and careful loading is essential!
  • 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 2.2
1999-2003

Power
144 PS (106 kW)
Torque
205 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Kabe Ametist Kingsize GLE

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


User Reviews

jartsa reviewed a Opel Omega 2.2 :

"I have been towing with Opel Omega - 2.2 16v [C.R.] for 3 years Kabe Ametist Kingsize GLE.My average fuel consumption 13.8 l/100 km inclueding motorways over the alps in germany,italy and austria.It is a very good tow car and I can recommend this car for towing
"

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