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Title: Omega Towing limit
Post by: tunnie on 31 July 2012, 15:53:46

Whats the limit of an estate? Around 1,750kgs I think, if you want to haul a plastic box?

Cheers  :y

Title: Re: Omega Towing limit
Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 July 2012, 15:57:43

It depends on engine but that's about the right figure.

I believe it's not on the VIN plate, but the maximum train weight is. That would be the definitive figure. Subtract from the train weight the laden weight of the car and you have the max. towing weight.

Title: Re: Omega Towing limit
Post by: freecall666 on 31 July 2012, 15:58:00

so thats around 1,750.00 KGS = 23.63 GBP  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Omega Towing limit
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 July 2012, 16:00:23

Off the top of me head, think 1850, but not sure if ex Plod can drag more due to higher kerb weight :-\

It's raining so will go out to check once stopped ::)

Title: Re: Omega Towing limit
Post by: joshwyatt on 31 July 2012, 16:05:49

Y32SE MV6 / ELITE Auto Estate 1875 braked, 750 unbraked.

Title: Re: Omega Towing limit
Post by: albitz on 31 July 2012, 16:57:23

The omegas Ive towed have all had brakes,so that was ok then. :y ::) ;D ;D

Title: Re: Omega Towing limit
Post by: taitinson on 31 July 2012, 17:49:24

Not sure on maximum weight but i towed 24ft caravan (1750kgs) with my 2.6 Auto estate last year from Wales to Cornwall and it was no problem at all, in fact it towed better than with the 19ft i had before

Title: Re: Omega Towing limit
Post by: tunnie on 31 July 2012, 18:40:25

Thanks all  :y

Title: Re: Omega Towing limit
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 July 2012, 20:46:19

Towed a Seat sharhambraxy with a busted drive shaft with mine no probs at all :y
Tother chaps' driveshaft didn't take to it too kindly though ::)

Title: Re: Omega Towing limit
Post by: JWDF on 31 July 2012, 23:54:36

Have a look here  tunnie
/]] (http://)http://www.whattowcar.com/http://    :y :)

Title: Re: Omega Towing limit
Post by: albitz on 01 August 2012, 00:24:06

Towed an Omega estate 75 miles with my saloon,didnt cause too many sphincter shrinking moments. :)

Title: Re: Omega Towing limit
Post by: Auto Addict on 01 August 2012, 06:38:02

Quote from: tunnie on 31 July 2012, 18:40:25

Thanks all  :y

Don't tell me you've seen sense - at last ;)

Title: Re: Omega Towing limit
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 01 August 2012, 09:16:21

Quote from: Albitz on 01 August 2012, 00:24:06

Towed an Omega estate 75 miles with my saloon,didnt cause too many sphincter shrinking moments. :)

I towed my V6 Elite saloon back almost 300 miles on a 4 wheel braked trailer using my old 2.5 V6 auto estate. Bit of snaking early on but it wasn't until afterwards that I started having thoughts that I was overweight. I was given no guidance/advice by the rental place - so just be careful  :-\

Title: Re: Omega Towing limit
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 August 2012, 09:21:18

Quote from: Lincs Robert on 01 August 2012, 09:16:21

Quote from: Albitz on 01 August 2012, 00:24:06

Towed an Omega estate 75 miles with my saloon,didnt cause too many sphincter shrinking moments. :)

I towed my V6 Elite saloon back almost 300 miles on a 4 wheel braked trailer using my old 2.5 V6 auto estate. Bit of snaking early on but it wasn't until afterwards that I started having thoughts that I was overweight. I was given no guidance/advice by the rental place - so just be careful  :-\

1700Kg of Omega.  A twin axle trailer is often 500Kg.  ;D Still preferable to using an A frame, IMHO. Just shows what a good tow car the Omega is.

Title: Re: Omega Towing limit
Post by: Andy B on 01 August 2012, 19:04:58

How about a small 2 berth caravan .......... needs sprucing up a bit!  ::) ::) ::)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120955161729&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:GB:1123#ht_631wt_1185

Title: Re: Omega Towing limit
Post by: tunnie on 01 August 2012, 19:42:37

Looks nice  ;D

Its actually for GrandpaT, he keeps changing is mind all time with what he wants to do. New plan is get a nice burger van, but a cheap heavy car to tow...