Build Feature with Tom The Dilettante and his 2019 Crosstrek Premium

[@Tundraalex]

Definitely a fan of Tom's setup!

[@TheAdventureZombie]

He's done a really good job figuring out some custom mods on his Trek for sure. I'm always picking his brain about stuff, lol

[@TomtheDilettante]

Thanks Alex!

[@martinr8278]

You did that up with style! That Crosstrek looks amazing…….they are underestimated off road. Best brand on and off road. 🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@bradad2026]

Wow! I have a 2018 Subaru XV (CrossTrek here in Australia) and I was stoked just to get roof racks for my surfboard!

[@unknownerorr2740]

"So they know where to find the body" lmao. All in all great rig and thorough walk around. Thanks for posting!

[@offroadyaris5257]

Cool watching both those builds, and you guys together.

[@davidritzwoller6441]

Super Amazing I can't wait to one day be able to afford my own crosstrek

[@Cgibbo84]

Great rig! Thanks for the walk around. I am definitely gonna steal some of your ideas for my Forester wilderness. Stay safe out there!

[@randalltom9750]

I liked the video... I've been considering selling my Jeep, and buying a Subaru. It's more than capable for 95% of my adventures. The gas mileage, and Solo camping abilities are intriguing. The lift & tires are my big question... Having watch several other Crosstrek Camping Setup videos, I can definetly see it's utilty & capability. I'm a Ham as well, and always have my comms handy. Thanks for sharing!

[@kashmimi]

Very clean! I’m excited to get my Crosstrek and get to this level 🙌 thank you for the ideas !

[@andrewhemenway5106]

Glad I am not the only one feeling the need to add/customize my Subaru

[@TheAdventureZombie]

Don't we all? Lol

[@andrewhemenway5106]

@@TheAdventureZombie I am just worried of killing the good fuel milage

[@TheAdventureZombie]

@@andrewhemenway5106 It's mostly what you put on the roof. You can get away with a lift, wheels/tires, and even off road bumpers without seeing much of a drop. You add a roof box/basket and other stuff to the outside, that's when you'll get an 8-10mpg hit.

[@andrewhemenway5106]

@@TheAdventureZombie ah ok thank you brother

[@TheAdventureZombie]

@@andrewhemenway5106 No problem! You will see a small drop, but it will be negligible. Also try to keep your foot out of the accelerator, that makes a big difference too 😜 I drive the posted speed limit everywhere I go, and try not to accelerate like I'm driving a race car, lol!

[@BradTaunt]

Really great set up and video. I love it all. Thank you very from BT in Thailand with a Subaru XV GT (Crosstrek name here is XV)

[@capicolaspicy]

What an amazing rig! Extremely impressed being an electronics tech for 50+ years with the addition of the relay panel and switches, very smart... Curious if any engine or performance mods were done to help offset the added weight of all those amazingly fun toys you got on their LOL!

[@TheAdventureZombie]

He's recently done a CVT cooler, but that's it I believe.

[@vadymua3569]

Wooow , very good job 👏👍

[@CaptainCave-t3n]

Wow I have options with my Crosstrek lol. I have the 2019 limited and love it. Awesome setup man thanks for sharing.

[@TheAdventureZombie]

This is a friends car, but it is set up very well :)

[@albertwesker2050]

Dude, this is so awesome. Thanks for showing me how cool the Crosstrek can be. Wow. I feel like you’re driving one of those Jurassic Park utility jeeps.

[@TheAdventureZombie]

Haha! Tom has an awesome ride, I like the mods he chose for his car for sure.

[@Luigi13]

I have to say it, this is the most dressed up Subaru Crosstrek I have seen to date. Very interesting indeed. With all the extras I wonder about the fuel mileage it gets though? Cheers.

[@Thelby1]

I like it a lot! Especially those Amber Fog Lights. I will be looking for them. Thanks for a great vid. It's cool getting to know other Crosstrek owners!

[@TheAdventureZombie]

Oh yeah, Tom's rig is awesome, I totally agree :)

[@TomtheDilettante]

Those are diode dynamics. They have performed great, BUT, if you are currently, or are considering getting into amateur radio, they are very "noisy" in the common mobile 2 meter ham band. I'm actually working on a video to cover this and trying to kill the noise. So far I've been unsuccessful. If this is not a concern of yours though, then I would recommend them for their solid performance. If you want "quiet" lights, I have a set of Baja Designs Squadron Sport Pros for ditch lights that not only perform great, but are RF quiet too :)

[@moezaw1961]

@@TomtheDilettante , I was wondering how do you run the cable from weboost into your crosstrek? Thru hatch wiring at the back?

[@sonny1597]

I'm curious what Yellow Top Optima you got .. got a 2021 Trek and want to put one in it. Have a Yellow Top in my other rig .. great battery. 🤠

[@shorty01616]

Looks great!

[@TheAdventureZombie]

Tom's car is super cool :)

[@TomtheDilettante]

Thanks much! :)

[@ChaosinFallout]

pretty cool. look at you hitting that 3000 mark good job man

[@TheAdventureZombie]

Oh dang! I didn't even notice! Thank you!

[@chameleonbill]

Set up is godly

[@CalitoProMedia]

This is my dream set up! Looking at all other options, truly the crosstrek is just a winner! 🫡

[@abigcess]

I also have 2019 premium MT with 80,000 miles. Sleep relatively comfortable inside with Exped mattress on top of wooden platform. However, I’ve been having so many reliability issues with the car and frequent trips to the dealerships and calls to Subaru headquarters. ( Rattling throttle, jerky acceleration with power cutting out, loud popping noise in rear when crawling down hill, rain water inside collection inside doors, and etc) definitely more problems than Jeep rubicon I purchased in 2012. My first Subaru and likely my last. Cool build though.

[@brentjesse111]

Clean setup👌🏾👍🏾

[@jcoats5529]

Tom's great. Got loads of inspiration from him

[@TheAdventureZombie]

Me too! He always figures out cool stuff :)

[@TomtheDilettante]

Thanks man! I'll try to keep it up :)

[@immutablecantrip]

Damn what a cool build

[@TheAdventureZombie]

I love his build :)

[@HesperianHorsePower]

How did you run the Weboost antenna cable into the crosstrek from the outside? Very cool setup!

[@saeedmasha-allah2319]

Awesome captain. Love it hope you don't mind me stealing some ideas. This is the perfect setup.

[@kirk561]

Great looking crosstrek... got one just like it. Do you have any recommendations for an alternative to an ikamper nini? Seems like they are sold out right now of black.

[@matthewjasiak3464]

Thanks for the tour!! What battery terminal clamps are those?

[@jpshipwash6240]

Thanks for putting a proper mic on Tom.

[@tonymmalone]

I like the bronze rims, I have at 23’ Crosstrek sport that’s silver and I’m gonna go with bronze to match my roof rack that I painted bronze

[@user-cl2es9iu1j]

Well done

[@ardikasulistija6574]

sick ass trek!!!!

[@zumezoom9593]

I currently own a kona electric stock. Should I build on it with a lift kit, tires and wheels, custom bumpers and winch, tire carrier, roof rack and awning maybe a rooftop tent or should I sell the car for a 4x4 vehicle instead? I can't afford 2 cars, but I really love my kona, but without AWD or 4WD I'm very limited to where I can go

[@TheAdventureZombie]

If you want to do all that to your rig and be happy with the outcome, if it were me I'd get the 4x4. That's what I ended up doing. I drive a Nissan Frontier SV 4x4 now.

[@zumezoom9593]

@@TheAdventureZombie yeah.. I thought you might say that. Lol. But them gas prices lately makes me cringe. But I do have my eye on either the Toyota landcruiser swb or Mitsubishi pajero SWB or if I can get my hands on a FJcruiser, that would be awesome too

[@RESPAWN1983]

If only I had 10k! Def add turbo to handle any extra weight! Great Job on the Crosstrek!

[@TheAdventureZombie]

So far the weight hasn't been a big issue with the 2.5. Thank you!

[@kayallexander3690]

Crying in ✨bROkE✨

[@andrewdonohue1853]

i just bought a 2022 crosstrek premium 6 MT back in april

[@patrickrmcknight]

Does anyone know what the mag mount he has on the ebrake is called on Amazon?

[@scotchmochi]

Mobnetic claw is a pretty close match that looks good.

[@cherylmartin4050]

I'm a jeep owner too. Does the rack get in way of the moon roof

[@mathewmueth3435]

Go with B6 Bilstein shocks they are great.

[@MHTwigg]

Any chance you have a link for the parking brake phone mag holder...I need that!

[@connorerhardt1767]

Just had the same question and saw your post about it and no response so im 99% sure this is it but its 10$ so worth a shot either way. Universal Magnetic Bike cell phone holder should have it come up.

[@MHTwigg]

@@connorerhardt1767 ty

[@soundsolutions]

Would you have a link for the RigD swing out tyre carrier?

[@AliveAndUnbroken]

Where did you get the molle visor? I'm interested in getting one myself.

[@TheAdventureZombie]

Orbis Overlanding

[@sabell1276]

LOVE IT

[@Gerry32]

Cool !

[@JuanRodriguez-gf6cz]

NICE

[@albertwesker2050]

Any battery recommendations for something that last long, is reliable, and durable?

[@Allwhizzledizzle]

Hey can you tell me if you had to modify the brakes to fit the 15" rims?

[@joshuaeliashanrahan]

What Optima Yellow Top model did you go with? I have been trying to find the right one for my Crosstrek. Did you have to modify the compartment to make it fit? Thanks!

[@mclanesmith7059]

How many MPG are you getting after this?

[@rockyrace]

Thanks SUBARU my drivers.

[@Tabz118]

Fuck I’m so motivated to work my ass off n deck out my Subaru like this !! Thanks for sharing bro !

[@cherylmartin4050]

Does a Ori fit on these?

[@freedom_foz_6337]

Great collab!! Does Tom Have a CVT cooler? I’m trying to recall.

[@TheAdventureZombie]

Thanks! He actually just got a CVT cooler.

[@JG95]

What kind of tow hitch did you install?

[@cherylmartin4050]

Meed the freedom winch line from bleepin' jeep

[@lweleven3423]

I didn’t like these till now . Nice set up 👍

[@noahsattari6149]

That’s how you max out a crosstrek

[@apogeus2]

handy

[@pacocruiser]

En España no podemos hacer todos esos cambios sin homologar. Y la posición de matrícula delantera no podría ir así

[@amandanicolehall4184]

Cool, but he knows that a cell phone booster and living "off grid" aren't the same thing, right?

[@andrevukovic3568]

Way too much crap on his car

[@Lkjnn2287]

He's got too much crap on his car.