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IMHO I think it's just like packing a suitcase for a budget flight where you pack it all and find out that you are overweight. The first thing you should do is work out what is essential. What can I leave behind that is heavy? Get rid of it if you don't need it (or put it in the car if you have room) then start with every heavy item over the axle and keep adjusting it checking each time with a nose weight guage. Just like you would with a suitcase.

I have found its amazing what happens to the nose weight just by moving some items maybe 1-2 feet back in the caravan. Don't forget though if you do move stuff backwards those items cannot move around so they go further back when you are on the move and too much weight at the back as others have said is not good.

With careful planning and packing and some items in the car you should be able to get to 50 Kgs easily

Do bear in mind, as well as the fact that you really shouldn't load at the back, it may not be a good idea to reduce the noseweight to that extent.

Ask the manufacturer what the noseweight should be, and if the car can't cope with that, it's not suitable anyway.  If your noseweight is too light, you're asking for stability problems.

Jim

check your noseweight here.

http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/media/22442/thinking%20of%20buying%20a%20towcar.pdf