I’ve been sorting out my defender 90 ready to pull our first Eriba ( triton, troll ) which hopefully I’ll find in December / January.
Tow ball height etc sorted but now I’ve been reading about the chassis being too stiff for caravans and people using a Shocklink damper and they aren’t cheap.
Any Defender 90 owners feedback would be appreciated, I’ve towed a few commercial trailers and never had a problem.

Is it because your 90 has a ladder chassis? I have a 2020 Suzuki Jimny with a ladder chassis (about the same size an 88) and it doesn't pose any issues..

Can't say I have ever heard that one before, I have seen loads of Defenders pulling caravans.

Oooh, HUGE can of worms.
If you google shocklink there are all sorts of arguments going on. Some (1 at least) WWB manufacturers have refused warranty claims where leaf sprung towing vehicles have been used without a shocklink. Then at least one towbar manufacturer has stated that adding a shocklink will invalidate their type approval.
Insurers have said don't fit one as not type approved. WWB manufacturers recommend one with leaf sprung ladder chassis vehicles.
So, fit one and invalidate your type approval and possibly insurance in the event of a claim, or don't fit one and risk invalidating your warranty.

So glad my Landy has coil springs.

It would appear though that if the caravan manufacturer doesn't recommend one you are OK without. I don't recall seeing anything in Eriba manuals or brochures about this so maybe it isn't an issue with Eribas.

Newer defender, so coil springs.
Spoke to a LR owner and he doesn’t have a problem towing.
Leaf Springs maybe but coil springs ok.
I’ll forget the shocklink and just make sure the tyres pressures and nose weight is right.

From where I'm sitting I can't really believe that anyone is at all concerned by the stresses associated with towing as light a load as an Eriba (of whatever size) behind a Landrover.

Or have I missed something??????

Is the Landrover somehow going to damage the caravan?

Folk round where I live pull all sorts of stuff everyday with Landrovers and don't loose sleep over it!


Steve.

Wow, I forgot how when asking (to me) a normal question on a forum could create such a reply with all the !!!!! And ?????
I won’t post anything further to keep Steve happy.
Thanks all.

I have towed three different Eriba caravans with my Defender 90 with absolutely no issues - two Pucks and a Triton. I've also used a couple of Discoverys (3 & 5) a Range Rover and a new 110.

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Hey Mr PopTop, I was just wondering how you are getting on with your new 2020 Jimny ?? Is it fun ??, AND what size Eriba do you tow with it. I have just ordered one and can’t wait to drive it, and hope with will tow a 310. Thanks, Robbie