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Trina Sholin is a self-taught interior designer, and her husband Steve has a strong background in construction. The couple had been flipping houses to make a living but they started doing similar renovations on RVs on the side and in 2019, it became their full-time gig.

"Steve takes care of all of the maintenance and operations of the RVs, using his decade long experience with RVs, and I handle all design and social media as well as being hands-on during renovation," Trina wrote on their website. "Basically, we both wear 17 hats as do so many small business owners!"

And they're doing a hell of a job, too!

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The couple started this journey when they were seasonal full-timers in Alaska for Steve's job and were living in an RV themselves. "I couldn't handle how drab, dark and unappealing the interiors were no matter the year or the brand. This got my wheels spinning as to how I could make the interior more aesthetically pleasing while maintaining function. We spent three years living in that RV and I couldn't believe the difference it made and how much more it felt like a home after I completed the renovation."

A few years later, they started living full-time in Arizona and wanted to get back into camping, so they bought a fifth wheel, a 2004 Keystone Montana. It was at this point that their love affair for Keystone Montanas began. "It was so ugly, but the layout was perfect and it was in great condition," Trina said. "I could easily see the potential."

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is everyone being so negative on these renovations?? They’re gorgeous!

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Torchicachu
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i do admit that they are all pretty but its just that a lot of them arent always practical

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April Royal
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would totally move into any of the after photos,,,and none of the before photos. Seems like people are just looking for stuff to complain and nit pick on this thread. *sheesh*

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i agree. These are beautiful and a great way to save money while being able to travel for work. People just want to whine and complain.

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Tabitha L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That looks beautiful. I like that the sink counter looks to be taller. I don't like a low sink.

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Ezigma
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn't see anything wrong with the before bathroom to begin with, both are nice.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do they hate cupboards? And, like, hello? PRIVACY please in the shower!

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Celeste Grant
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it's just the two of them they probably don't need privacy, and being able to see through the space will make the area feel much bigger than having an opaque box.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love that shower and the dramatic black. One day when I have my own little house, I must have a bath tub. I am a bath girl and need my bathtub. But I do love this wee bathroom. Wonderful job!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While these are nice, there's only so much resell value you could get for that. Charge 100G for all those renovations and people will think you're nuts for setting a sale price that high for an RV.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The living room storage in below. We have no idea where the bathroom storage is because we cant see the whole room, The sink cabinet prob opens.

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They began the renovation by ripping out everything "RV" and replacing it with things they would put in their home. "We put in a chandelier, real tile, and many other beautiful features and completely changed the look and feel of the trailer. People couldn't believe the transformation!" Trina and Steve thought they might be on to something, so they put the renovated trailer up for sale.

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"It sold immediately and the rest is history! We buy, renovate and sell RVs as well as offer consulting for clients that need help and guidance in renovating their own RV."

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless there is more to the room, I would rather have the "before" sofas to relax on than a bench.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OK, there's no way these RVs are ever intended to go on-road again. Table, loose objects, swinging light fixture... But nice manipulation of camera angle to make it look spacious.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a nice shot, and changing to the whites and losing the dark colors really opens this up.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful, but they lost a lot of storage space which is already at a premium in an RV.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is nice. At least you got to keep your cabinets!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not a huge fan of busy tile, but in a small area like this, it looks really nice. Love the new cabinet color.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wait a second! hygge? thats norwegian for "having a good time" or "cozyness" well a fireplace sure is cozy

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At first i thought the pattern on the original couch and trimming was camo... but either way that was really ugly.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

okay now we can tell that there is a couch on the other side and this is way better than the first picture

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay Norma I think you've got too much stuff maybe. Speaking as a full timer, my husband & I renovated our 83 holiday Rambler & the excessive amount of cabinets were the first thing to go. We also moved our microwave for more space above the stove & we took out the top kitchen cabinets to replace with open shelves. It's beautiful, feels much more open. Also when on the move, it turns out that you can actually use you hands to grab things and put them somewhere else so they don't get tossed around on the road. I know, it's crazy to think you could move something for a short time then put it back in it's place but Norma...girl, where there is a will there is a way! I totally get their renovation style and functionality of it. It works for us & obviously it works for a lot of other people too or we wouldn't be looking at this article. Stop being such a downer and let go a little a bunch of stuff & things stuffed into a bunch of cabinets get in the way of an adventure.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm glad that they keep the parts that still look great. Like this sink and countertop and appliances.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure this is not the only sitting are in the home. I find these fabulous updates to what they use to be. Great job. Can't always float everyone's boat, good thing these are RV's!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So pretty and lots of room to play cards, Norma.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you, Kendra. That is absolutely right. They are beautiful designs. It drives me nuts to see the same people comment negative stuff on nearly every picture. We get it,,,,you're RV experts. You should use all that profound wisdom to build other people up, not tear them down. If you can't say something nice,,,,

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Norma, you do realize that your comments are being hidden probably due to the fact that you're such a negative Norma.

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