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[henryd]

Omega is without doubt the best towcar I've had, bar none.

+1,I have towed with many different cars and 4x4s and the mig is the best so far

[russ b]

i don't know what you mean by 3pin and 4 pin, sorry i am novice to all this. 
i thought that when you plugged in van that there was an audible/buzzer when indicators applied  :-/
is it true that length of van shouldn't exceed car length??

[russ b]

does anyone think that a section on towing and caravans should be started there seems to be strong feedback here and a bit of intel/interest??

[henryd]

i don't know what you mean by 3pin and 4 pin, sorry i am novice to all this. 
i thought that when you plugged in van that there was an audible/buzzer when indicators applied  :-/
is it true that length of van shouldn't exceed car length??

it can either be an audible buzzer or a tell tale lamp to show that the indicators on the trailer are operating

[same #same#]

Hi i have 2.2 estate and my tow limit is 1600 kg so long the caravan is no more than 1600 kg laden .
Mine tows ok but some use spring assister's 
Look in your manual should tell you your tow limit

tha hand book will tell you what the car is able to pull up a degree slope, not what you're allowed to pull on the road. 

In my manual it tells me my max braked towing limit is 1600 kg .And the max nose weight is 75 kg
Ive tested nose weight its about 80 kg and it rides level

have you a 5kg gas bottle in the front???

[Andy B]

i don't know what you mean by 3pin and 4 pin, sorry i am novice to all this. 
i thought that when you plugged in van that there was an audible/buzzer when indicators applied  :-/
is it true that length of van shouldn't exceed car length??

Unplug the flasher unit already fitted to the car, it's in the fusebox under the steering column, turn the indicators on & feel which relay is clicking. When you have unplugged it, you'll see that it had been plugged in with 3 pins/connectors. If you go into Halfords or elsewhere, you'll see that you can buy a flasher relay with an extra connector on in ie 4 - this is now what you want. Remove your dash, fit a lamp in the space that Vauxhall provided for a trailer tell tale and that's it. When you indicate with a trailer on, it can tell whether your trailer is indicating & flash the extra lamp in tandem. If the trailer indicator has failed, then the tell tale doesn't flash.
Or you can fit a crappy buzzer in the boot to tell you the same thing.   

[Impact Pete]

hi looking to get caravan in summer. would like to know what weight limit i have and any mods (sensible) to make car better towing vehicle. also i have noticed alot of pics here with migs pulling twin axles is this ok? i thought this was for 4x4s only oh and can someone give me some advice on wiring towbar up

There was also a change in what you can tow weight wise without the extra bit on your licence, there are a lot of younger caravaners blissfully unaware they are illegally towing on their licence.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/CaravansTrailersCommercialVehicles/DG_4022564

[hoofing it]

For the car towing limit look at the plate inside the drivers door (omega) this gives max axle loads+towing weights .
P.S. does your liscence allow you to tow over 750kg

[Andy B]

....
P.S. does your liscence allow you to tow over 750kg

It's not as cut & dried as that  :-/
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/CaravansTrailersCommercialVehicles/DG_10013073

[russ b]

where is this space on dash on a mini pre facelift and is there connection or wiring behind this to connect light.
have seen a nice van "abbey gt" about 17ft going for 300 notes  just needs new cushions 8-)

[russ b]

looking at that link above from andy if i buy a caravan that does not take overall "mam" above3.5t i should be ok...passed my test this year :-/

[Impact Pete]

looking at that link above from andy if i buy a caravan that does not take overall "mam" above3.5t i should be ok...passed my test this year :-/

I would be very careful, maybe even phone them to confirm all details, they were pulling them in by the dozen last year and drivers literally had to leave the caravans at the roadside, it's worth taking the additional part of the test.
It's easy to go over weight on a caravan, awning, gas, cups plates, water etc.. all adds up

[hoofing it]

looking at that link above from andy if i buy a caravan that does not take overall "mam" above3.5t i should be ok...passed my test this year :-/

If you passed your test last year you WILL have to sit the B+E test .there is no theory test for this.

[russ b]

anyone know how much this test is, and whats involved

[Impact Pete]

anyone know how much this test is, and whats involved

DSA B+E Test Fee is £115 April 2009.

BUT there are reversing round a corner with trailer etc, some courses are up to £170 for a days training!