ooh its interesting to hear what people have to say about this, as though some naivety and trusting advice from others we're in a similar situation.
We have an 04 320d tourer and an new ace jubilee aristocrat on order.
Car Kerb weight 1580kg, van MTPLM 1460kg which would give a 92% match.
I struggle to see how we'd would put more than 150kg (no awning & just the two of us) of kit in the van, which would take the weight of the van to 1400kg, giving an 88% match.
MAM - are you concern just with the weight ratio not being within the 85% guideline or dont you think the 320d (150bhp) would have the power to pull the van ?
Knowing what I know now, I think I probable need to consider chaning the car, but realistically that wont happen until next January....so in the meantime we're looking at seasonal pitches and I'm attending a CC club towing course this week and other than that it'll be a case of suck it and see.
Cheers
Gavin