A family of seven resides in a trailer and generates income by refurbishing recreational vehicles.
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In the heart of England, a family of seven is making a name for themselves by transforming dilapidated RVs into stylish, functional mobile homes. Renee and Shaun Tilby, along with their five children, have been restoring and renovating RVs since 2014.
The Tilbys' personal and work lives are intertwined, as they balance homeschooling with renovation work. Shaun takes on a significant portion of the renovation tasks, while Renee focuses on the design and interior aspects, creating a minimalist, boho, and versatile aesthetic that sets their campers apart.
The couple started buying and repairing RVs to sell later on due to financial struggles. However, they soon expanded their business to offer both complete and partial renovation services. The renovated RVs have a higher profit margin, but this means a longer expansion period for the business.
The Tilbys' camper, their home year-round, boasts a master bedroom with a double bed, three single bunks for their children, a kitchen with a large kitchen island, a living room with a couch that doubles as a bed for guests, a bathroom with a shower, and a spacious pantry. Outside, they make use of a second outdoor kitchen and a picnic table, emphasising that a lot of life happens outside the camper.
Renee admits that having only one bathroom can be challenging, but living in close quarters has taught the family to work together and address problems directly. Selling their renovated campers is not a problem, as they find buyers through Instagram and Facebook.
Since starting their business in 2014, the Tilbys have converted 18 RVs. In late 2019, they found a dilapidated RV with a layout they loved, marking the beginning of a career based on renovating RVs. In 2018, the Tilby family moved into a 28-square-meter RV they couldn't sell, after deciding to sell their 300-square-meter house. They sell the finished camper for about €25,000 to €42,000.
Shaun's increased focus on the education of the children is considered the best part of their business expansion by Renee. On average, they spend between €7,000 and €12,500 on a used camper and about €2,500 to €5,000 on renovations.
The Tilbys document their adventures and renovations on their Instagram account "The Flippin 'Tilbys", providing a glimpse into their unique lifestyle. For more detailed and current information on their business or background, it is best to visit their official social media pages or YouTube channel.
- Their transformation of RVs into stylish mobile homes extends beyond fashion-and-beauty, incorporating elements of lifestyle with functional design and minimalist interiors.
- As the Tilbys' business grew, they found themselves delving into career-development, expanding from renovating RVs for sale to offering both complete and partial renovation services.
- Alongside the travel opportunities offered by their mobile home lifestyle, the Tilbys are also passionate about home-and-garden, making the most of outdoor living spaces with an additional kitchen and picnic table.
- In managing their unique family dynamics, relationships within the Tilby household have become stronger, as they adapt to living in close quarters and addressing problems directly.
- The Tilbys' educational journey has not gone unnoticed, with Shaun taking on a significant role in the children's education, making it a vital component of their education-and-self-development.
