Awesome and incredibly thorough walkthrough. We are shopping for an upgrade for our Revel so this is really helpful.

Thank you for making this video... I appreciate that you are willing to share your experience.

Excellent recap of your suspension upgrade looks very cool and great functionality Pro and Con well explained Safe travels

This is a great video. Very informative. I appreciate you taking the time to explain this.

@neillharrison9294

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shawn, appreciate that ☺️

Nicely kitted van. Thanks for the info. Go Cougs!

I went with the Agile RIP kit on my 2016/144/4x4 Sprinter and am happy with it. I also consider the Van Compass, which I know is also good quality. By the way Owl vans in San Diego/LA area has a great exhaust system swap-out product that looks very good.

Really appreciate this video! I am in the exact same situation as you were and this answered everything + more. Well presented 🤙

@neillharrison9294

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Seven, glad it was helpful! Good luck with your upgrade.

Thanks for a very detail review for VanCompass 6x, Im due to get my Revel next mo. after six mos wait and still on the fence between this or the RIP. but maybe can DM you directly if I do decide at a later time for this. Mine will be Blue and hope to end up with the same look as your right now. Enjoy the upgrade and stay safe

@neillharrison9294

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Al, glad it was useful. I hope you get your Revel soon! Happy to discuss further, feel free to DM.

Thanks Neil, really appreciate your well done explanations there. I just ordered the 6.3, but will revise it thanks to your video. Also appreciate your point about this being their likely first install. I’m using high country performance in Denver, and will make sure they get it before the installation. Super thankful for your post.

@tomndeena

3 жыл бұрын

Neil, did you do loaded for camping front and rear axle weights for VC to set up your suspension? If so, can you share them?

@neillharrison9294

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomndeena Yeah, I loaded the van for a pretty regular 2/3 night trip when I weighed it. Full water & gas, me, wife and very large dog, obviously I have a bunch of Owl gear on the back too. Weight came in at 8500lbs with front being 3960lbs and rear being 4580lbs.

Ty for making the vieo

Thanks Neil. Great video an explanation. I'm looking at the stage 4.5 kit for our new storyteller. Who did our install. I'm looking at using Hazard offroad in Spokane.

@neillharrison9294

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan! Northwest European in Bellingham did my install.

Great video, thanks for the review! VC 6.5 or 4.5 is next on my upgrade list, and I can't wait to move on from the stock suspension. I'm curious to hear how the ride is improved on washboard - that's the main motivation for me for doing the upgrade.

@neillharrison9294

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate it! Yeah, I’m curious to try it on washboard too, on the short off-road sections I’ve done so far it is a good improvement and the ability to switch it to soft so easily is great. I haven’t tried the sway bar disconnect yet but I’m hoping that will help with the vicious side rocking too. Good luck with your upgrade!

Great video. Smart move on the increased ground clearance. Been looking at this type of van. Any possible way of rerouting some of those low hanging items..

@neillharrison9294

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah some people have relocated the exhaust from the side or changed the running boards etc. so some relocation is definitely possible. I plan to get some real world use to see if I think anything is still too vulnerable for how I use the van.

Nice video. Can I ask roughly what the installation cost was? And where did you get it installed? I'm also an Englishman in the PNW with a sprinter (not as nice as yours though)!

Thank you for this detailed guide to this installation Neil and hello from North of the border. It is even harder to purchase a Revel here during these challenging times. I check the Vancompass site after your video and there seems to be no option to purchase the 6.5 (including 5 leaf upgrade) set-up less the lift kit or did I miss that option? I am hoping you will take the time to do a follow up video on this new addition to you rig. In the meantime can I ask you to please do a video on you past modifications/add-on and your rational for your purchase decisions.

@neillharrison9294

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate the comment & hoping to be able to travel north of the border soon! Honestly I thought the 4.5 was the same minus the lift, but you’re right in that it lists the 3 leaf spring instead. I would suggest reaching out to VC directly, they are great guys and will be happy to help. Yeah I’ll try to do some more videos soon, it’s nice to know there is interest :)

@wokthetalk3079

3 жыл бұрын

@@neillharrison9294 Your are most welcome to explore my beautiful province. I hope the border restrictions will soften soon. As for reaching out to VC.... lol.... first things first, I need to get my hands on a Revel here. As I indicated in the earlier message, I am leaning to the VC 6.5 offering (less the lift kit as I am worried about raising the C of G any more) with Agile rear 5 leaf + front coil set-up (as these are heavy vehicle). I agree with you that the aDAPT Computer Control Module is worth the extra cost since it will react as one driving style and road conditions change. I look forward to your future videos. I much appreciate the detailed and methodical approach you take to you review and rational purchase process discussion.

How much did you up grade on the 6.5 system?Thanks

Thank you, Neill. So for a while now, none are available with the inside controls or electronic system due to the lack of chips. Would you recommend going to the 6.3 and still having to get out to change the dial manually? There seems to be no ETA of when they will be available again.

@neillharrison9294

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cheryl, the .3 kits are also great and I see a lot of people very happy with them. I know from experience that I don’t stop, get out, and adjust very often with a manual setup, but you would definitely have that option for off-road or strong winds etc with the .3 It’s a hard call without any ETA. Were Van Compass not able to give any idea?

Thanks for the video! Can you tell me where you got the box for the roof?

@neillharrison9294

2 жыл бұрын

It was an aluminum truck bed box that I modified to fit on the Revel roof rack. I have more details on the Winnebago Revel 4x4 Facebook group if you want more details.

Good video going upgrade suspension after my aux tank install. Where did ya get that orange star?

@neillharrison9294

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry missed this question. I just used plastidip to color the front and rear stars in red.

@mtnride4930

2 жыл бұрын

@@neillharrison9294 yeah I popped the front star out and dipped it, came out great and bought a terra wagon rear orange one..

How much additional height does the suspension add to the overall height? thanks

@neillharrison9294

3 жыл бұрын

IIRC I got a little over 2” on the front and close to 3” on the back. This is with the 2” lift kit though, so the suspension alone does not add too much.

Hi Neil. Thanks for the great vid. I did this upgrade as well, and think I ran into the same issue where the controller isn’t powered when the van ignition is turned on. What did you do to resolve? Thanks in advance!

@neillharrison9294

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, My issue was that it would lose calibration after a day or so, seemingly due to the power being interrupted. Sounds like you have a different issue where you are not getting power when the ignition is on?

@chrisnewt

3 жыл бұрын

@@neillharrison9294 thanks Neil. Yea mine was different, Robert from vancompass fixed me up yesterday... My shop had wired one of the ground wires to the wrong location. Great service from vancompass. Suspension is working great now.

I am very happy To hear your experience because I’m gonna punches my Ravel soon and Will you tell me what size your tire is....Thanks

@neillharrison9294

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, I’m currently running 275/70r17 KO2 tires. You need the front fender modification to make space for these larger tires.

@kongkevin5373

3 жыл бұрын

@@neillharrison9294 thank you for your feedback

How did you acquire a ‘21 last August? They seem so impossible to find!

@neillharrison9294

3 жыл бұрын

Ordered it from a dealer around May, I think that was just before it’s got a bit crazy.

Sorry should have read who did "your" install.

Hi, does the Revel come from Winnebago with stock MB suspension or do they upgrade it a bit?

@neillharrison9294

2 жыл бұрын

They do not upgrade it, so it’s stock MB. One of the issues is that after all the interior is installed, the stock suspension sags, esp in the rear. That and the stock suspension just isn’t great for off-road or strong winds, so you see a lot of people looking to upgrade.

@Genwaworldwide

2 жыл бұрын

@@neillharrison9294 Crazy that they let that go out to market with stock suspension...It must be hitting the bump-stops all the time. Thanks so much for the info...really appreciate it.

Good video. Do you realize that you’re in 4WD on the highway? That’s a great way to damage your transfer case. NEVER drive in 4WD on dry paved roads.

Neill, Is your MB Sprinter 2wheel drive ?

@neillharrison9294

2 жыл бұрын

No, it’s a 4x4 model.

Does they need to drill holes for new Suspension system?

@neillharrison9294

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think so, but you can check install instructions on Van Compass website. Note that the fender modification to allow for larger wheels does involve cutting some panels.

@kongkevin5373

3 жыл бұрын

@@neillharrison9294 got it 👍🏼

Good intro, but too drawn out 1:36!!