Fifteen years ago, almost to the week, I first met Dave Harriton and Dave Yegge — DH and DY, as they’re known in shorthand. Harriton, the founder of American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), and Yegge, the engineer who ensures that all AEV vehicles are built to world-class standards. Back then, we were in Moab filming an episode for the now-shuttered Speed Channel series Dangerous Drives.

A Product Idea Is Born
I had mapped out a route that started in Moab, wound through Lockhart Basin, climbed over Elk Ridge, and dropped into Comb Wash and Comb Ridge. Normally, it’s a leisurely few days exploring Southern Utah’s stark beauty, but that week, nature had other plans. A massive snowstorm swept through, dumping 30 inches — 76 cm — on parts of our route.
By the second night, we were camped along Indian Creek under a moonlit sky, and Harriton, wrapped in layers and bracing against the cold, mused aloud about a camper that could handle terrain like this. Something rugged, weatherproof, and capable of keeping you out of the worst conditions without sacrificing comfort.
The next night, while half the team slept in their trucks, Harriton dug out a snow pit to pitch his tent. His camper idea? Let’s just say it gained a lot more clarity in those frigid hours.

A New Adventure

Behind the Rocks



Long Canyon


Poison Spider


The Waterfall

Fully Integrated Off-Road Solution

Debating the Crucible

Hell’s Revenge

And Then It Happened


Satisfaction

TruckHouse: Earned Respect
