Alright well I guess it's time to start putting into motion everything I've had going on recently. I've had my '19 Crosstrek for about a year and have really enjoyed it. Recently I decided that I wanted to start on building it out a little to do some overlanding/camping etc in mind. This build is probably going to be slow and long so there's not going to be a lot to see for a little while. I started with a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Premium. It has most of the options available and so far has been a good vehicle for us.
Just recently I added the Yakima bars/towers so that I can attach a roof top tent to it. Today I had a 2" Daystar Puck Lift installed by our local 4wd shop and an alignment as well. The wheels/tires have been ordered. I went with Method 502 wheels and BFG KM3 235/75/15 tires. The wheels are in transit and I hope to have some pics of the wheels/tires installed by the end of the week.
So below is a pic of the lift/rails installed on the Crosstrek. Honestly I know it's only a 2" lift but I couldn't hardly see the difference in ride height.
Also today I received my tent. This time around I wanted a hardshell tent. For me messing with the zippers on most RTT's has proven to be a pain in the neck so I wanted to try out a hardshell tent. I ordered an Autohome Columbus Medium XL RTT. I can't use the supplied mounting hardware to mount the tent due to the width/depth of the Yakima aerobars. So I plan on going tomorrow to a hardware store to get some different hardware to mount it. I have not ordered an awning yet but I did order the mounting hardware so I can put it on at the same time that I mount the RTT. I will provide pictures of what I come up with on that in the next couple of days.
Other items that will be in progress will be:
ARB Awning
12v. Fridge
slide for the fridge
Auxillary battery with solar and a dual battery setup to power things while camping
some sort of a rear tire carrier(may be fabricated by me or I may opt for something available aftermarket wise)
inverter
Warn 5500 Axiom Winch
Warn Winch Bumper (yes they actually make one for the Crosstrek lol )
Just recently I added the Yakima bars/towers so that I can attach a roof top tent to it. Today I had a 2" Daystar Puck Lift installed by our local 4wd shop and an alignment as well. The wheels/tires have been ordered. I went with Method 502 wheels and BFG KM3 235/75/15 tires. The wheels are in transit and I hope to have some pics of the wheels/tires installed by the end of the week.
So below is a pic of the lift/rails installed on the Crosstrek. Honestly I know it's only a 2" lift but I couldn't hardly see the difference in ride height.
Also today I received my tent. This time around I wanted a hardshell tent. For me messing with the zippers on most RTT's has proven to be a pain in the neck so I wanted to try out a hardshell tent. I ordered an Autohome Columbus Medium XL RTT. I can't use the supplied mounting hardware to mount the tent due to the width/depth of the Yakima aerobars. So I plan on going tomorrow to a hardware store to get some different hardware to mount it. I have not ordered an awning yet but I did order the mounting hardware so I can put it on at the same time that I mount the RTT. I will provide pictures of what I come up with on that in the next couple of days.
Other items that will be in progress will be:
ARB Awning
12v. Fridge
slide for the fridge
Auxillary battery with solar and a dual battery setup to power things while camping
some sort of a rear tire carrier(may be fabricated by me or I may opt for something available aftermarket wise)
inverter
Warn 5500 Axiom Winch
Warn Winch Bumper (yes they actually make one for the Crosstrek lol )