The Opel Omega Station 2.5 with a Abbey GTS 215 with an actual weight of 1360 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Abbey with a User Payload (176 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
227
168
Mountains
Risk of snaking
243
194
Weight ratio: 66% (73% of kerbweight)
1360 kg
2061 kg
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Opel Omega Station 2.5 Abbey GTS 215
Actual Weights
Abbey GTS 215: 1360 kg.
Opel Omega Station 2.5: 2061 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 66%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 227 points).
Speeds of 74 mph (120 km/h) to 80 mph (129 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 168 points).
Slightly higher revs (2300 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.3 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 243 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (4100 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 64 mph (104 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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 66%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 73%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 194 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 fairly 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.