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First-Gen Vehicle Platform
Joined a two-person team right after first shell pull and helped develop and deliver 8 customer rigs.
- ORG
- Truckhouse
- ROLE
- Design Engineer
- PERIOD
- 2021 – 2023
- STATUS
- 8 customer rigs delivered and on the road
I joined Truckhouse when it was literally two people and a freshly pulled composite shell. From there, we built out the entire first-generation platform and delivered 8 customer vehicles.
This was my introduction to composite vehicle manufacturing and the ultra-low-volume production world.
What I did
Developed remaining systems that needed design. Notable projects include the pass through, swingout bumper and tire carrier, extended mirrors, custom axle housing, and chassis reinforcement.
Highlights
Pass Through Design
Designed the pass through from camper to truck cab.
Swingout Bumper & Tire Carrier
Robust swingout system for spare tire and gear access.
Extended Mirrors
Extremely challenging mirror extension design for towing visibility.
Custom Axle Housing
Custom axle housing design for the platform-specific requirements.
Chassis Reinforcement
Structural reinforcement design for the host truck's chassis under camper loads.
Outcome
8 customer rigs delivered and on the road.