This RV has undergone a complete renovation.Courtesy of April Gilleland
- An old RV can be completely renovated into a luxury home.
- Sometimes, all it takes is a fresh coat of paint to completely transform the RV.
- Other RV owners choose to completely gut the vehicle by redesigning a new, modern layout.
Purchasing an RV can get expensive, but you can buy a vintage RV or fixer-upper and turn it into the luxury home of your dreams.
All over the country, in fact, there are RV owners and professional designers flipping RVs by giving them a coat of paint, modern furniture, and new layouts.
Take a peek at some of these before-and-after pictures of RV renovations.
Before April Gilleland and Jason McMillan moved into their RV with their two daughters, they knew it needed a total makeover.
Gilleland's RV before the remodel.
Courtesy of April Gilleland
The original RV had dark, wood paneling throughout and dated furniture and appliances. The couple initially thought it would take just one week to renovate the entire RV, but instead, it took six weeks.
After the remodel, the space looks brighter and bigger.
Gilleland's RV after the remodel.
Courtesy of April Gilleland
"I made sure it wasn't a closed-off RV," Gilleland said. "I needed it to be big and open. We customized it to fit our needs."
The kitchen was also a dark space that needed a face-lift.
Gilleland's kitchen before renovations.
Courtesy of April Gilleland
The dark wood and extra cabinetry made the space feel smaller.
The after photos show how a coat of paint can change an entire space.
Gilleland's kitchen after renovations.
Courtesy of April Gilleland
Gilleland kept the original structure of the kitchen, except for the upper cabinets, and painted it all white to make it look warmer and inviting.
Sarah Lemp, a Michigan mother, started renovating RVs in 2014 and bought this Coachmen Cadet RV from the 1970s on Facebook Marketplace.
After the renovation, the space feels more up to date despite it being a vintage trailer.
She says some people are tempted to use trendy products, like cement countertops, but she thinks those are too heavy for the vehicle and instead uses light products in her remodels.
Lemp also said removing outdated cushions or curtains is just as important.
The floral cushions and green curtains had to go.
Like Gilleland, Lemp also understands the power of paint.
"I did attempt to use a paint sprayer," Lemp told Insider reporter Samantha Grindell. "And it went faster, but it was also so much messier. I actually just prefer to roll it."
Lemp also renovated this 1987 Taurus Camper in one week.
With some help from her children, Lemp was able to turn this kitchen and RV renovation around quickly.
The new space has bohemian, summer vibes.
The light cabinetry, striped pillows, and carefully placed plants make this feel more like a home.
Although the bedroom looked completely busted, Lemp knew it had potential.
One side of the bedroom looked completely demolished and was not safe to use.
The bedroom after the renovation can now sleep four comfortably.
The bedroom now has four comfortable beds that are complemented by a fresh coat of paint.
Trina Sholin also renovates RVs and turned this old vehicle into a luxury home.
Sholin's RV before remodel.
Courtesy of Trina Sholin
The farmhouse-style kitchen now has a large, modern sink and wooden beams in the entryway.
Sholin's RV after remodel.
Courtesy of Trina Sholin
Sholin said she had to get creative with storage during the remodel because she eliminated the upper cabinets.
The outdated furniture and carpet had to go as well.
Sholin's RV before remodel.
Courtesy of Trina Sholin
During the renovation process, Sholin had to get rid of the recliner, the couch, and the filthy rug.
Now, the living room space has hardwood flooring.
Sholin's RV after remodel.
Courtesy of Trina Sholin
With the old furniture out, Sholin filled the space with modern pieces and a cozy window seat.
In this RV, Sholin had to completely gut the kitchen too.
Sholin's RV before remodel.
Courtesy of Trina Sholin
The awkward kitchen seemed to cut off the flow of the RV.
After the renovation, the kitchen is "unrecognizable," according to Sholin.
Sholin's RV after remodel.
Courtesy of Trina Sholin
"I love the brick paneling, the open shelving, and the faux hood we built that is actually a cabinet," Sholin said. "Cabinet color is SW Pewter Green, and I'm obsessed."
The bathroom in this remodel needed work as well.
Sholin's RV after remodel.
Courtesy of Trina Sholin
"If your shower has to be in your bedroom, at least make her pretty," Sholin said.
The new shower has subway tile and glass doors.
Sholin's RV after remodel.
Courtesy of Trina Sholin