The tare weight stated on the web is more than likely wrong along with the one on the van compliance plate, tare is really academic (a fairy tale figure) the best thing is put your basic stuff in the van ie; one full gas bottle, cutlery, bedding etc the very basic camping stuff then go and weigh it, this will give you a realistic figure to work from in regards to what else you can put in, will show if you can carry a tank of water and how much food, you just have to work out the priority of stuff..............The main thing is just ignore the tare and work on the loaded weight to be where it's okay for your tug, .....It doesn't sound like you have much lee way though.
The most important figure you need to know is the GCM of your tug (Gross Combination Mass), which is the total weight of the van plus tug you cannot go over that figure and the tow capacity of your tug is reduced as your tug gets heavier so a lot of factors come into play if you want to stay in the legal area.
It can be a can of worms and is discussed in detail elsewhere......this link may help explain it all... http://www.withoutahitch.com.au/caravan/ask-expert-navigate-tow-vehicle-limits/#
The most important figure you need to know is the GCM of your tug (Gross Combination Mass), which is the total weight of the van plus tug you cannot go over that figure and the tow capacity of your tug is reduced as your tug gets heavier so a lot of factors come into play if you want to stay in the legal area.
It can be a can of worms and is discussed in detail elsewhere......this link may help explain it all... http://www.withoutahitch.com.au/caravan/ask-expert-navigate-tow-vehicle-limits/#
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