Chase Schrader

I Reinstall My Subaru Water System Every Spring (Here's Why)

Before this Forester goes anywhere this summer, the entire build comes apart. Camp kitchen out. Sleeping platform out. Then, and only then, the camping water system goes back in the Subaru Forester. A water system left in a Canadian winter doesn't survive. Frozen lines split hoses, kill pumps, and end a trip before it starts. I've done this every single spring since I built this Subaru Forester. In this video I walk through the full teardown, inspection, and reinstall — every fitting, every line, every connection, before the first trip of the season. What's Covered: Why the water system has to come out every fall Full camp kitchen + sleeping platform removal Inspection checklist — what to look for before reinstalling Water pump, lines, filter, and pressure test Getting the Forester ready for summer ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 - The Whole Build Comes Apart First 0:10 - Why I Do This Every Single Year 2:55 - Camp Kitchen + Platform Out 3:25 - Reinstalling the Water System 5:00 - Putting it all back together 6:10 - First Water 7:20 - Will the Pump Work? 7:53 - Where We're Going This Summer The Forester: Built over a few years the 2004 Subaru Forester XS was built to test the limits of what is capable in an early 2000's Subaru with bolt-ons. Created for overlanding adventures it takes on the hardest offroad trails while having everything for camping. The Forester features: custom interior, rooftop tent, ARB rack with custom mounts, high clearance bumper, winch, Hella lights, transmission cooler, sway bar delete, offroad coilovers, AT tires, Beadlock wheels, overland kitchen and engine and trans skid plates. And to many people's surprise often keeping up with full-size 4x4s. Looking for parts? Check out our company: https://flat4offroad.ca/ About Chase Schrader: Based in Alberta, Canada, Chase Schrader is a multidisciplinary digital creative that focuses on automotive content. Through his two Subarus, a 2004 STi and 2004 Forester, he actively engages in both the race and overland community. As a community member, he engages with others and looks to further develop it through his networks. Join the channel today and get exclusive perks: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChaseSchrader/join Socials: Automotive Content - https://instagram.com/schrader_labs/ Our Parts Company - https://instagram.com/flat4offroad/ Content Creation - https://instagram.com/chase_schrader/ #subaru #overlanding #suvcamping