Before-and-after photos show how a mom transformed an RV into a dream vacation home for her family

Samantha GrindellAug 28, 2020, 22:42 IST

Rachel Oldenburger renovated an RV for her family.Rachel Oldenburger

Rachel and Jake Oldenburger bought an RV in 2019 for $10,000 with the intention of renovating it.
Rachel renovated the entire RV by herself, changing every inch of the space.
Before-and-after photos show how Rachel transformed the RV into a modern and comfortable vacation home for her family of four.
Rachel also started an RV renovation business to help others make the most of their mobile homes.

Rachel Oldenburger's son Shea was born with an aorta missing in his heart.

Shea Oldenburger was born with a heart defect. Rachel Oldenburger

The experience made Rachel and her husband Jake reevaluate their lifestyle.

The Oldenburgers wanted to live life to the fullest. Rachel Oldenburger

In 2019, the Oldenburgers bought a Salem Cruise Lite RV.

They bought an RV in 2019. Rachel Oldenburger

The renovation started with the demolition process.

They had to demo the RV. Rachel Oldenburger

One of the biggest changes Rachel made was the flooring.

Rachel put new floors in the RV. Rachel Oldenburger

Rachel said that the flooring was the hardest aspect of the renovation.

The flooring was difficult to put in the RV. Rachel Oldenburger

Green cabinetry and white walls brightened the kitchen.

The cabinets had to be sanded before they were painted. Rachel Oldenburger

Butcher countertops and a farmhouse sink make a statement in the space.

There's a surprising amount of counter space. Rachel Oldenburger

The patterned wall behind the bed is one of the RV's standout features.

The wall above the bed is green. Rachel Oldenburger

The RV also features a bunk bed for Rachel's sons.

The RV has a bunk bed. Rachel Oldenburger

The bathroom sits next to the stacked beds.

The RV has a bathroom. Rachel Oldenburger

The bathroom sink is Rachel's favorite part of the RV.

Rachel loves the sink. Rachel Oldenburger

Rachel told Insider that the renovation cost about $6,000.

The renovation cost $6,000. Rachel Oldenburger

Rachel actually turned her RV experience into a business.

Rachel started an RV renovation business. Rachel Oldenburger

Rachel said people who are new to renovating an RV should "start small."

Sometimes professional help is important. Rachel Oldenburger

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