Even More Agile upgrades: tires, brush guard, differential cover and more

This week we head to Santee, California for our third visit to Agile Off-road and more van upgrades. We get new tires, fast deflating valve stems, a differential cover, and a brush guard.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
3:20 Air lockers
4:32 Ride Improvement for Sprinter vans
7:38 Fuel Tank
8:01 ARB air compressor
8:19 Skid Plates
8:35 Differential cover
8:56 Nerf bar
10:12 Brakes
12:42 Ride Improvement for Ford Transit Vans
14:27 Rear Door Organizer
14:41 Spare Tire Carrier
14:54 Backwoods Bumper
15:13 Ladders
15:29 Brushguard
15:51 Goodrich All Terrain KO2 tires
15:61 Pressure gauge
16:13 Fast deflating valve stems
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[@ginabrown3901]

Will have to watch more than twice.....differential, skid plates..... all new words for me. You could do a 'mechanics for dummies' program & I'm sure there will be more people benefiting besides yours truly. I admire your versatility Debbie, you sure are a wonderful role model!

[@FromShetoMe]

I thought about that too. Just need a lift and knowledge mechanic. But one of the great side benefits about my channel is I’m learning so much about the mechanics. Wish they had allowed girls to take shop back in our day.

[@ginabrown3901]

@From She to Me I agree, it should have been a mandatory class, then again, they were different times. Looking forward to soon having 'several' mechanics for D or girls, or whatever you want to call them!

[@davec9244]

I love goodies, like that. The air up and down is sweet. thank you stay safe ALL

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Really interesting. Thank you.

[@anniecrowbar9358]

I always appreciate your curious nature it leads to such great information! Thanks for the video!

[@walterdibartolomeo3157]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. Your mechanical curiosity is outstanding. I suspect you were a Roman architect in a previous life! Stay safe.

[@FromShetoMe]

LOL. I don't know but our dad was incredibly curious about everything. Makes life so much more enjoyable.

[@angpb6176]

Fascinating interview - thanks for the informative tour. If I had a few wishes granted, I’d be next in line. The old folks running boards😂 Agree and I’m shocked we haven’t (unintentionally or intentionally) ripped ours off yet. Great video. Enjoy the new upgrades!

[@lesleeallen5965]

Thanks Debbie! You gave Mike more ideas for our Revel! Lol! $$$$$$

[@camperab]

Thanks for the interesting upgrades. It is unbelievable how much more (money) one can put into an RV! Don't worry about your Diesel prices. You are (still) very far behind us Europeans. At my local Shell station a minute ago Diesel was € 2.15 per liter, i.e. about $ 9.40 per gallon. The tank of my van holds 120 liters, which is roughly 30 gallons for about 1200 - 1400km, i.e. 750 - 870 miles. - Looking forward to your summer adventure! - I'll be off to the French Pyrenees next week. Greetings from Bavaria, Germany.

[@FromShetoMe]

Yes, we have been spoiled for too long.

[@controller2152]

Amazing video…. We were just down there for our mods to our Revel & we love all the mods too. Agile off road Rocks & we can’t wait to test her out in Death Valley. We are going to use the pads to camp and fat bike/hike some trails. Keep the vids coming and can’t wait for our next agile visit in a yr or 2. Dave 👍👍👍🚐🚐🚐🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️

[@FromShetoMe]

I wish I were out in DV right now. Just too much to do before we head out for the summer.

[@StephanieHughesDesign]

Excited for you both in receiving your Sprinter upgrades.

[@MrWinger1951]

Good interview. Nice to hear someone who is very well informed regarding the load and stability issues regarding upgrades to a specific vehicle. The only small point I saw was to use braided steel brake lines in place of the lines he showed attached to the calipers, especially for off road use. P.S.: I don't own a van. But the vehicle I do own is very capable and rugged.

[@FromShetoMe]

Good point. Maybe John will see your comment.

[@timsmith7625]

Thanks for the update on Agile, definitely have some cool add-on. Need to research the tire deflator as that is pretty quick. Stay safe! Looking like Alaska will happen this year for us.

[@FromShetoMe]

Let's hope so.

[@kensoutham6828]

Great video. Tried to get lift done to my new Transit AWD before Christmas but Agile didn’t have stock and were booking for February. Did run into one of the owners of Agile in Anza-Borrego in Coyote Canyon. Was fine with stock suspension but decided that the lift was a must have after inching through some washes. Not a chance I could have taken my previous PW where I have gone with the Transit. AWD is not the same as MB 4x4 but works most of the time. I can and have got both 4x4 and AWD stuck usually due to operator stupidity. But hey thats why I have a shovel, jack and sand tracks plus tow straps😅!

[@FromShetoMe]

Good to know. The Ford AWD keeps looking better and better.

[@always.wondering.wandering]

I always enjoy when you do a visit to Agile Off-road, I get updated and educated. So many cool things they can do now with the vans. Hope you had a comfy ride home on those new tires. I just ordered an ebike. I've been spending a lot of time going over the different fat tire mini's and finally decided on the Doheny out of Dana Point. I ordered the EZ Folding 750 watt which will come in stock about mid April. My van has been on order since December, a Ford Transit but I keep an eye out for something that might come along in the mean time cause it takes a really long time to get a new Ford, and then, I have to build it out. Thanks for the video today, have a great weekend!

[@FromShetoMe]

I think the Fords are great but we heard they have stopped taking orders for 2022.

[@always.wondering.wandering]

@@FromShetoMe Yes, soon after I put my order in they stopped taking them. They have been doing a lot of orders for Amazon.

[@sounddesignmix3002]

Thank you so much for this video! These guys know what's goin' on. Lucky you to be able to drive to Agile to have all this installed. We're getting the RIP kit installed in our 3500 XD and we'll have to drive to Ft. Collins, CO to have it done. Oh well, there's plenty of good camping and hiking along the way. Can't wait though.. The stock suspension on the MB van just isn't robust enough to carry the weight that a RV build adds above the center line.

[@FromShetoMe]

That’s awesome. It’s probably our #1 upgrade.

[@sounddesignmix3002]

@@FromShetoMe So good to know. Hoping to get fewer Crosswind Assist warnings. If there's anything I would say to a potential Mercedes buyer it would be; "you'll need to upgrade the suspension and the stereo, and it won't be cheap"

[@pamt6829]

Cool stuff, thanks for sharing.

[@cheryl7917]

Thanks for always putting such useful and interesting information out to the community! Can't wait till my van is done and I can do suspension and tire upgrades. Love how the new front "Protective" device looks on your Rig 😊 Continued safe travels to you!

[@educateddogcenter]

Having just bought a 2020 Ascent for an uncomfortably large amount of money, it’s hard to think that it may need tens of thousands of dollars for improvements. It’s so interesting to learn about the mechanics of it all, though. So thanks for that.!Here’s hoping we can make do with what we have! Cheers! 😅

[@FromShetoMe]

Most of our upgrades were because we like to go off road. You'll be fine with the stock van.

[@educateddogcenter]

@@FromShetoMe oh and BTW you are so obviously NOT an airhead 🤣🤣✌️

[@FromShetoMe]

@@educateddogcenter Thanks. We had been joking around. I asked John if I should take it out because you know how people are. But growing up with 4 brothers I always loved the banter.

[@tdadventures]

Ouch at gas prices. It is getting more expensive as we are getting closer to CA. We will make sure we fill up before entering CA.

[@chinaangler4750]

Thank you for sharing your videos. Your tour of Agile Off-Road was very informative especially your interview with John Brindell. I like to know where you take your PW Ascent for servicing. I am an owner of a 2020 PW Ascent and the thought of paying dealer prices during this inflationary period makes me cringe.

[@FromShetoMe]

Pacific Coast Benz in Costa Mesa.

[@chinaangler4750]

@@FromShetoMe Debbie, I appreciate your prompt response! Your videos and the tips you share are incredible!

[@bobbysnow5478]

Thanks for the video.. just ordered a horn kit from them!

[@FromShetoMe]

That’s the one thing John wants that I keep vetoing.

[@flybyairplane3528]

Bobby snow, hello,speaking of horns, few years ago I installed an electronic horn pack in my car,it sounds like a RAILROAD LOCOMOTIVE,, once the car was @the dealer,someone wondered what switch was,and hit it,well! guy FAINTED,imagine that INDOORS !, this thing was over $100. Stay well, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@bobbysnow5478]

@@FromShetoMe Thanks for the note! If you are headed to New York, You may need a real horn! Just sayin' Safe travels!, We may do part of US 6 this year, We look forward to your updates.

[@FromShetoMe]

@@bobbysnow5478 LOL. You guys and your horns. John has wanted one for years.

[@bobbysnow5478]

@@FromShetoMe Holy Cow You can't even hear that Vespa horn over those KO2 tires!!

[@flybyairplane3528]

FSTM, Hello DEBBY &JOHN, so getting more from AGILE, I do remember the spring upgrade, which gave you more GROUND CLEARANCE, really nice they make an engine brush guard, I always used to wonder about that given,places you visit,also the FRONT BRUSH GUARD, FYI, your AMAZON LINK DOES NOT WORK,LOOK,INTO IT, HAPPY TRAILS, BE SAFE, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks so much for the heads up. I have no idea why that happened but I think it is fixed now.

[@flybyairplane3528]

@@FromShetoMe DEBBIE, YES IT NOW WORKS, I TRIED IT AFTER DEATH VALLEY,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@pebblesdd4947]

Hey Debbie and John, so many great experiences with Agile Off Ruoad thank you for sharing! Do you know why they don't venture into promasters? I'd be in line!

[@FromShetoMe]

I don't really know but would guess it has something to do with them being front wheel drive.

[@nancyr.9691]

I'm a RoadTrek Agile4x4 (Sprinter 2500 chassis) owner and have watched all of your videos. Great information! Thanks for all you do for this Community. How is the road noise level with your BF Goodrich K02 tires?

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks! We didn't notice any difference in noise when we switched tires.

[@chipbrown433]

Do y'all have the really neat Apex fast deflating valve stems? It sounded like you were getting a spare cap (along with the gauge) but I didn't see that you got them when you originally got the K02 tires at Agile. That stem may have been the coolest toy shown in this Santa's Big Sack of an episode.

[@FromShetoMe]

Yes, got them this go round. As soon as John heard about them, he had to have them.

[@stingrayshark9373]

Mercedes will be going toward AWD instead of 4WD in 2023 for the Sprinter.

[@doggonervn211]

We can't keep from continually upgrading our wonderful rigs, LOL I am on "Phase 7" upgrades now myself. How do you "pixelate" the license plates in the videos? I need to learn that for mine.

[@FromShetoMe]

What software are you using?

[@OldMan52]

@From She to Me ,Filmora 10

[@FromShetoMe]

@@OldMan52 Maybe this will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGObkp6tnr6ppMU

[@tuomasholo]

7:26 WOW, so basically anyone who’s added rear sumo springs on the sprinter is risking frame damage because it’s carrying some of the load in the center of the frame. Not a good upgrade. Very informative.

[@ginabrown3901]

Could be in Bolsa Chica April 6 , would you be around then or traveling?

[@FromShetoMe]

Should be around. Just email me.

[@ginabrown3901]

Misplaced your email, please resend to tahoegina she is at gmail.

[@FromShetoMe]

@@ginabrown3901 [e-mail]

[@jeep4dirt]

Hi Deb, just curious as to why u need a brush guard. I didn’t see anything in your videos where u experienced a problem that the brush guard would have eliminated or ameliorated. Jim

[@FromShetoMe]

We have on occasion hit some tall brush but also hoping it might be helpful in case of an encounter with a deer.

[@jeep4dirt]

@@FromShetoMe we have a 2022 Plateau FL and will be going to AO next month from Scottsdale to install a RIP kit, air compressor and spare tire kit. We will also get the fast deflate valves and thinking about the brush guard and differential cover. Thank u so much for all the helpful info. Jim

[@FromShetoMe]

@@jeep4dirt You're welcome. I hope their waiting area is done by then. I think the grand opening is in April.

[@ruthtorphy2204]

Do you have to be a member of Sams Club to buy gas. Do they sell diesel? 🙏

[@FromShetoMe]

Unfortunately, yes. I only joined this year because they sent me a promotion where I would basically get a free membership. I think it is $45 and if you buy enough fuel there, it may be worth it.

[@davesadler1785]

Have you ever had to use your spare tire, even on your Alaska trip?

[@FromShetoMe]

Knock on wood, no. But I know someone who has.

[@tuomasholo]

Better to have a spare and not need it than to need it and not have it. Especially in the middle of nowhere.

[@martinluthierking]

why was there no traffic?

[@FromShetoMe]

Fuel prices. People really do drive less when the price spikes. Then they get used to it and return to their old habits.

[@flybyairplane3528]

KEN Southern, hi MB, WIL NOT be keeping the 4X4, THEY HAVE GONE AWD, they NEVERmade them anyhow,they usedJUST 1 COMPANYbut MB warranted it BTW they also have a petrol engine ,if you do not want a diesel,, stay well,safe travels🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@FromShetoMe]

I haven't seen any Mercedes gas engines in the US.

[@flybyairplane3528]

@@FromShetoMe I read it in an automotive blog, but some people sait is under powered,,but it probably have better transmission than the SAME ENGINE IN ONE OF THEIR CARS !🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸