A few months ago we did a story with Roadmaster Active Suspension on knowing how or when their suspension would work best for you. In that, we uncovered the design, features, and benefits of their rear suspension and how it all worked. Today, we’ve set up an interview with someone who not only trusts this product enough to have it on all of his vehicles, he also became a dealer for them too.

Nick Scovel, also known as AMERICANDURAMAX on YouTube, is a firm believer in this product and this all started with an advertisement he saw on social media. We’ll get to that in a minute, but we wanted to introduce him here and we can dig into this Q & A and get some testimonials for future customers on these products from Scovel.

DA: It seems like you and Roadmaster Active Suspension have a pretty good relationship now. How did that all come about?

NS: “I originally heard about Roadmaster Active Suspension when they appeared on an Instagram ad. After seeing it a couple of times while thumbing through the gram, I reached out to Nolan Mast there at RAS to see what the deal was. I wanted to see if the product was as good as it looked and that’s where the relationship started. After receiving and installing the product, I instantly knew I needed to became a dealer for these guys.”

DA: Put yourself back there looking at Instagram and seeing that ad. What were your honest initial thoughts? I would like to compare them to mine.

NS: “At first, my reaction was this product is really only beneficial for half-ton trucks so they can tow heavier trailers. I wasn’t really sure how much it would help me and my truck. It didn’t seem like it was going to be enough for my 40-foot fifth wheel camper behind my ’15 Chevrolet 2500.”

DA: Looking back, I bet you’re glad you headed in this direction. They’ve worked well enough that you now have them on multiple vehicles. When it comes to the installation, is it really as easy as it looks on your channel?

NS: “Honestly, the installation is easier than it looks on there. Seriously. Not have to pay for a shop to do this makes these very attractive. When you compare this system to an airbag system or any other rear load system, this is just so much simpler. This is why I’ve got them on both of my trucks now. Why wouldn’t you?”

DA: If you were to look out in a crowd or parking lot and select that ONE person that this product would fit, who would it be?

NS: “I couldn’t nail down a specific customer in which this would benefit because it offers such a broad range of support. I think this could and does help thousands of drivers on the road. I know I definitely benefited from this.”

DA: So you’re obviously a fan of RAS and their stuff but what about other products? Have you actually used them to be able to compare?

NS: “Personally, I’ve used Deaver replacement springs, Deaver overload springs, traditional airbags, and a few other rear suspension helper parts. I’ve also used a variety of different shocks in the rear of trucks empty and towing to hopefully improve ride quality. Deaver full spring packs are great for lifted trucks and I enjoyed them on my larger lift kits. In my smaller lift kits, I opted for the Deaver mini pack. It allows me to add other suspension components to the rear of the truck.”

DA: In your time with the bags and Deaver spring parts, how did that work out?

NS: “I have used airbags with both Deaver systems in the past and I feel like it was a waste of money. The airbags don’t allow the springs to move up and down which is the whole point. When you start factoring in that and all of the other already said pros to these kits, the writing is on the wall. The airbags are great and do their job, however, they limit the travel of the rear suspension. Most airbag kits are bolted to the frame and to the rear axle. For me and my toy hauler, I am oftentimes going down rough roads to the camp. Airbags wouldn’t allow the necessary suspension travel I desired which made a very uncomfortable ride.”

DA: So you just quit the airbag system cold turkey, I guess?

NS: “My airbags began leaking and after a year of them leaking, I said to hell with it and removed it completely. Then, it was Roadmaster Active Suspension time. I was literally blown away at how this kit worked. I was able to get my ride height back while towing, I gained all of my suspension travel back for my rough dirt road travels, and it made my towing so much smoother and easier. Regardless of what overload springs you have in the rear of the truck, the RAS system allows the suspension to work as intended.”

DA: What trucks do you have? I’d like the people to know what you have that this works so well on so they can compare it to what they have.

NS: I have a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and I just picked up a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with a Duramax as well.

DA: Have you done anything extra to these trucks other than the RAS suspension?

NS: The ’15 has a ton of options and modifications. AMP power steps, BAK MX4 bed cover, S&B Cold Air Intake, 4-inch suspension lift from CST suspension, and a Deaver mini pack in the rear. This truck’s purpose is to pull the 40-foot toy hauler anywhere I need it to. As for the ’21, it has a Cognito leveling kit, 2.5 King coil overs with reservoirs, Deaver min pack, and HD Roadmaster springs for the rear of it. As we speak, I am working on a video to get the rear suspension done so I can do a before and after and show the towing capabilities of not only the suspension but the new powertrain in this truck.”

DA: It sounds like your stables are only accepting diesel applications and we’re quite all right with that. We are excited to see how the new truck reacts to the new rear suspension aid. Any other mods you’re looking to utilize soon on your trucks?

NS: “On the ’15, I want to add a steering stabilizer on the front as well as a pedal commander. The ’21 deserves a pedal monster from Banks and once power modifications become more available, I’m sure it’ll get some of that too. Once all of these parts are on and done, I may look into aftermarket bumpers and LED lights.”

It has been great catching up with Nick and hearing about his rigs. We can’t wait for the new video to drop on the new truck and see how it performed with the new springs. Be sure and see the video on his channel right here. For more information about Roadmaster Active Suspension, head on over to their website here.