Agile Offroad Suspension Upgrade to Pleasureway Ascent and new BFG KO2 tires 

Debbie, I just made my appointment with Agile for rip kit on my 2021 Ascent. Because of you I’ve learned so much and I love using my PW as my office. I’ll be heading to California from Seattle. Great timing as I can visit with my family and work as well. Thank you for all these videos and such great lessons. I appreciate you immensely. 🥰

Absolutely BRILLIANT information! THANK YOU! ☺

Thank you for being so giving. Hope you're having a great trip .

Its good to have their info as a resource...thank you for sharing your experience and their info!!

We had our van modified by Agile and love the results. We also had them install an additional 20gal fuel tank. The Mercedes fuel tank on the 4X4 is only 24gal and having the extra fuel is wonderful. Thank you for a very informative and charming video.

Thanks for trusting us with your rig and putting together such a great video! We really appreciate you two!

My wife and I have been deciding on a class B for quite awhile, and showing the potential to improve the suspension and clearance in this way on a Sprinter has definitely put us at ease. Not that I didn't "want" 4WD, but I don't need it. Nor did I like the spacers/lifts I've seen others install. This is valuable information, and we may end up taking our first trip (from Minnesota) out to Agile after we make the leap.

Wow! Great video! My husband is contacting agile off-road this week. This will definitely help us get to the fishing spots he wants to take us!

It is good to know for those having Aluminess products installed that Agile can do the work and are probably more equipped and skilled to make adjustments and modifications during installation. I had a really bad experience when Aluminess installed my front and rear bumper assemblies at the factory. I have a feeling that Agile would have done a much better job doing the Aluminess installation. Great video and taught me something new about Agile that will be useful in the future. Thanks!

Great video! A lot of valuable information. John did great! You both are adorable. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and adventures with us...

Amazing how much lift you got. That will definitely come in handy in Alaska. Great video!

Nevermind - I FOUND you on Amazon (they don’t make it easy Debbie!) I’m getting a BINCH of stuff! Hope to see you out there! XO from MDR CA

Such a wealth of information!!, thank you. Assuming it is either the spare tire or the bike rack & additional storage box, but not both. That suspension/ tire work must be pricy, but it will sure enhance your Alaska trip, looking forward to that adventure.

This is a great mod for the coach. One thing people should know is that doing this does not turn your rig into an off-road machine able to handle mud and snow like a champ. Call it light utility “off pavement “. You need 4 wheel drive and aggressive tread to pull you through many situations that arise when you are on anything other than a standard dirt road and it starts to rain or snow. Things can start getting dicey pretty quickly. Be aware of the limitations and don’t ask too much of it. Remember, almost all emergency road service plans do not cover any services needed that are off pavement. You get stuck, it’s on your dime to get unstuck and/or towed. I hope this advice helps.

Thanks again for posting- I’ve gleaned so much from your videos !

Visited AOR yesterday - very interesting bid for my Sprinter 3500 rough road operations. Horn, air on demand, suspension, wheels, tires, winch, reserve fuel tank.

So first, how cool is John. Really, seem like all of us in that age range mellowed a little and just get the feeling they want to help and when she mentioned how much she had heard online about Agile, it made me think that this little van community (which seem to be growing) has some very cool people, companies, and products for guys like me who don't know anything about my rig. I bought it because I stumbled on it by accident and then have to figure out how to outfit, inside and out. Looks like I'm moving out west.

Great decision on the suspension upgrade. But what I teally liked was the Humvee jack. I bought the adapter from Agile and I bought the jack on eBay. I didn’t like tying the carrying bag closed, so I added buckles to the straps.

What a great video or a big improvement to your van for your Alaska trip! The "John" bit was beautiful - definitely not an outtake! :)

Hey, I just put a deposit down on a RIP kit from Agile Offroad! Driving down from Seattle in July...road trip!! Thanks again for your videos!

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Great info,,i have Mercedes chasis also class b+ coachman,,,,Alaska we cant wait,, we will watch ur travels as usual

It was great meeting you and John that day and looking forward to heading up your way soon Debbie!

I am strongly considering adding the RIP package to our Pleasureway Plateau FL. We have dualies in the rear. You've had yours for two years. I would to get your two-year reflection on the purchase. My wife isn't completely sold on it yet. She is concerned about how it will impact the swaying during windy days on the road. Best, Arthur

Epic video. I have been looking at this modification for my 3500. If convenient, another video with a ride report and more detailed views of the installation would be great. Congratulations on the upgrade.

Thanks for sharing

Hi Debbie. looking for an Ascent ts and just found your RU-vid channel. I know this is an old topic but I hope you see my question. I noticed you upgraded your rims to an aftermarket set. I like the look. Can you give me the details? Make, rim width and diameter, offset, tire make and size (still 265/75/16 BFG's?)) did you change the spacer too? Sorry, for the detailed question, I'm an engineer.

Are you happy with your Agile rip kit, compressor system and new tires? Would you make any changes?

onour Alaska trop we got a flat tire about 100 miles south of Coldfoot, the mechanic at Coldfoot put on a proper interior patch.

Just want to know how you like the BF Goodrich Tires and the road noise vs the stock tires that came with the Van. I have a Plateau TS 2018 needing new tires.

I just added the agile 28 gallon aux tank and next will be the RIP in the spring. What size KO'S are you running now? I added the Aluminess spare tire carrier. I ran a stock 16 inch rim with a KO for a spare the difference was minimal and cost less than getting another method rim.

Enjoying your videos. Is your Mercedes a 4x4? Thanks.

Hey, it would be neat for a thorough review video of your new suspension now that you’ve had it for awhile. Ride quality, handling etc. compared to stock. Be neat to see.

What did it cost to do this whole suspension upgrade

Thanks again for taking on these tasks! I'll have a much easier time making the decision to modify my Ascent! So do you plan on taking the van true "off road"? Or are you just beefing things up for dirt/gravel roads? Thanks!! dp

Hello. We are ready for new tires on our pleasure way Ascent .. Did you put on the BFG KO2 / 265's ?

Good day Debbie, all the way from the Northwoods of WI. We love, love...love your channel. You both are excellent. We are 1 year into our new 2020 Pleasureway Plateau TS and are considering a few of Agile’s upgrades. The Off-road Suspension and on-demand air compressor. Our priority is the off-road suspension. We enjoy navigating deeper into the backcountry and as you know, the clearance on the PW can be a limiting factor. In addition, we are looking for a more comfortable ride on these roads. So, we have some specific questions for you on the suspension system. 1) We noticed you had several issues with your refrigerator. Do you believe this is due to the installation of the RIP system that results in a 1” differential between the back and front suspensions (out of level)? Now that you have had the suspension for some time what additional pro’s/con’s can you enlighten us with? 2) How often have you had to use your spare tire that you installed? We are also debating this upgrade. We really don’t have any question on the on-demand air compressor....that’s a go for us unless you have learned there are some downsides we should consider. If it is a bit more user friendly to communicate directly, please feel free to email me at jscjdw@gmail.com (The Jenerators).

Thank you so much for the quick response. Much appreciated and by the way love your episodes. I have taken two trips across the USA to visit the in laws (we were not flying at the time and were not vaccinated....all of that has changed) and I have a floating desk behind the driver (think Lagun table system) where I worked the whole way across the country while my wife drove (she gets carsick and has to drive). I had great connectivity and was able to have MS team calls and access all my work files almost 95% of the time. My one complaint was hitting those rough patches where my laptop and other connected devices would rattle quite a bit. Was just wondering if the investment would be worth it for future travels for the cost investment. I realize it will never be a sedan experience and I am willing to upgrade just don't want to if it not noticeable. Not planning on doing a ton of off-road stuff although I am thinking about a little bit of off-road stuff. You have inspired me. :)

Hi Debbie, Did Agile provide the Mercedes Benz wheel for your spare or did you have to order that from Mercedes? Thank you!

This is such a helpful video. I have watched it several times. We are researching companies to do our suspension upgrade and our local folks say they can’t install a sway bar on our rig (same as yours) due to width of wheel base. Did I see that Agile Off Road installed one on yours or had sway bar extenders? Any advice? Thanks so much!

Your stuff is informative and fun! Does adding the RIP kit void in any way the Mercedes warranty? What is this company’s warranty on the products that you purchased?

Thanks for your excellent videos. Do you know how much height was added to the van? I have very limited room with the height of my carport.

Great video as usual. I am curious to know how you are mounting your spare tire as well as your impression of road noise and handling associated with the BFG KO2 tires. Thank you and keep up the great work.

Thank you this is the first upgrade I want to do on my Winnebago Trend 25’. I have heard that the tires are noisy, is that true?

Thanks for all th einfo on your experience with your Ascent. As a new owner and a newbeeee it is helpful. I am very curious about how the van drives after the suspension upgrade. Also was the primary motivation to upgrade the suspension weight or dirt roads?? thanks R

Having again reviewed your video about the Agile RIP-Kit, a road trip to SOCAL may be in our future. Prior to your installation, did you enquire of Mercedes about any effect this upgrade would have on your warranty? Thanks.

Does your driving experience on the regular highway or freeway (especially when you go over a pothole or the expansions on overpasses or bridges) feel less bumpy? Just looking for ways to make the overall drive less bumpy

Another great video! Just wondering if it will affect your Mercedes warranty?

Great video. Question, Can you have the spare tire mount and bikes on the hitch receiver at the same time?

What was your van rated originally? That is, was it 1500, 1/2 ton, 2500 3/4 ton of 3500 1 ton, before you put new springs??? BTW I am running on BFG K02 on my Ram 3500 diesel 4x4..... .... Love them so far.

The video mentions extending sway bar links. But it looked like your Ascent doesn't have a sway bar. Did they also install one?

Great video as always. I must have missed it but why did you get the. Wow suspension and tires? Thanks! Julia

John sure gets a lot of ribbing from Debbie. I hope you make up for it off camera.. That one's for you Sir!

On your Pleasureway Ascent, are the new BFG KO2 tires stock size or larger?

Perhaps I missed it but the mod seemed to focus only on handling. Did you gain anything in clearance?

Did they make any changes in the front suspension?

Disagree with that comment you need to be on camera, if I was to bring my dodge van they would probably show me the door (LOL )

Poor John getting verbally abused on camera.