Concept to manufacturable — across the outdoor space.
A look at products I've helped design, engineer, and get ready for the shelf — from van interiors to hardgoods.
Spare Tire Accessory Kit
A MOLLE-based storage system built around the C10’s spare tire — without giving up the bike mount.
The problem
The spare tire sat in the middle of usable real estate. Anything built around it had to keep the existing bike mount reachable, use as few parts as possible, and stay adjustable — so a future change in spare tire size wouldn’t obsolete the whole system.
My role
I designed inside their existing chassis CAD file, so every part landed on the frame and avoided any interference issues. We pulled true dimensions from the Black Rhino Chamber with 265/70R17 AT tires and added adjustability when mounting. With direct feedback from their local metal shop, I updated the design for more efficient manufacturability, and the final CAD file was shared for production.
The decision
Make the main platforms removable with machine screws. Bolting the platforms on rather than fixing them in place leaves room for accessories that don’t exist yet, and lets the system adapt if the spare ever changes.
The outcome
The kit ships today as an option on the C10, listed under optional components alongside the exterior folding countertop from the same collaboration.
Venture L-Track system
A full L-track family redesigned for van conversions — profiles, end caps, and hardware built on one shared interface.
The problem
The L-track on the market was bulky and poorly machined, with the same drawings copied from manufacturer to manufacturer. Tolerances were loose enough that attachments rattled and shifted under load.
My role
I took on the redesign of the track and its accessories for the van conversion industry: sitting flush with wall panels, standard hole spacing, and significantly less aluminum in the section while still holding down heavy equipment. I ran the engineering simulations and produced the drawings the overseas manufacturers build from, revising them to suit their processes.
The decision
A matching family of end caps, one for every profile. Molded in glass-filled nylon and secured with a single screw, they give each profile a finished edge and pull the whole range into one system instead of five unrelated parts.
The outcome
The family launched in 2024 and has been selling since — profiles, end caps, gear hooks, tie-down rings, stud mounts, and knobs, all sharing the same track interface.
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