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Hi all

We have recently bought an Omega to tow our Sunbeam (bought end of last summer).  Waiting to fit towbar to car but unsure as to best type. 

We are also a little worried about whether we should upgrade the springs on the rear suspension.  The car is a 2.5 V6 petrol automatic with automatic leveling.  Does anyone have any experience with this or similar???

Any advice would be welcomed........... 

Sis

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Hi Sis,  As to type of tow bar I think that would be a matter of personal preference. Regarding your Omega ( excellent towing vehicle according to recent articles in the press) I used to have a Carlton Diplomat fitted with automatic leveling and as long as I didn`t exceed the towball limit of 75kg found it to be excellent, no matter how loaded the boot was. Hope this is of some help.

Regards

We had the 2.5Td (BMW Engine) Omega estate, great tow car , plenty of space, pulled our Abbey van no problems at all, approx 27mpg when towing, Go for it.

Stu

We had a 2litre petrol Omega, sometimes I forgot we were towing a caravan especially on the motorway when I had to watch the speed.

Gowser

Thanks to all for your feedback!

It is good to know the omega is well thought of for towing, we had a 1.7 before, which struggled on hills.  Will get towbar fitted professionally in the next month.  Anyone know of a good fitter in the Woking/Guildford area???

Sis

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Hi, on my second omega now 2.5 & 2.6 & have no prob`s with either. I get about 22 mpg towing, you don`t even no your towing. try yellow pages for a fitter, we got a mobile service from dartford area yhat came to crawley.

Good luck

graham

Thanks all,

Just got an offer from the father-in-law to pay for a vauhall dealer fit!   I am one very happy girl who is looking forward to being on her first trip this year  ................ REAL soon!

Not going far, but going...........................

Sis

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Wehave had 2 Omega's both towed very well. We had a Witter on the first car which was OK but the tow ball always seemed a bit low to the ground and gave the van a front down attitude when connected. Whilst this is OK it did bottom on speed ramps etc.

The second car had a swan neck Vauxhall tow bar which was slightly higher and the van had a more level attitude. This combination certainly towed better and did not have problems with it hitting speed ramps.