ABOUT PROJECT
Roobykon is proud to have brought TRBO to life, a forward-thinking rental marketplace purpose-built for adventurers looking to rent their favorite vacation toys without the hassle. With zero listing or booking fees, TRBO empowers owners to showcase as many items as they want for free while renters enjoy a frictionless, transparent experience. Whether you’re renting by the hour or by the day, TRBO puts total pricing flexibility and control in the hands of the owners.
What sets TRBO apart is its intuitive, step-by-step onboarding flow for listings and its smart, user-friendly rental interface. The platform makes it effortless to upload item images, set rental availability, define pricing models, and even outline custom rental rules. For renters, it’s just as simple: choose your destination and travel dates, browse the available gear, and book with just a few clicks. Once approved by the item owner, you’re ready to go. With founder Thomas Sharrock’s vision and our technical expertise, TRBO delivers a clean, confident, and customer-first rental experience that puts freedom and fun in the driver’s seat.
TECHNOLOGY STACK
core API
Solution Highlights
At the heart of TRBO lies Sharetribe, which served as the foundational framework for rapidly building a feature-rich marketplace with powerful user and listing management tools. Sharetribe comes equipped with integrated Stripe Connect functionality, ensuring that payment-related operations (seamless, secure transactions between renters and owners) are handled right out of the box.
To elevate the user experience even further, we utilized Sharetribe’s built-in integration with Google Maps, to power TRBO’s location-based search and item discovery features, making it easy for users to browse available rentals in their vacation destination with real-time geographic accuracy. For infrastructure, Digital Ocean provides a reliable and scalable hosting environment that ensures the platform remains fast, stable, and responsive under varying loads.
THE PROCESS
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The first contact: In May 2023, a new lead came our way with a bold idea—build a platform where private owners could rent out their outdoor adventure vehicles and equipment. From jet skis and ATVs to snowmobiles, mountain bikes, and fishing gear, the vision was clear: create a user-friendly, fee-free marketplace for vacation toys. The client emphasized urgency, so we knew we had to act fast and smart.
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Structuring the scope: Right after our initial call, we developed a detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) based on the provided requirements. Through a series of Q&A exchanges with the client, we fine-tuned the scope to ensure every key feature was accounted for. Once aligned, we walked the client through the WBS, locked in the budget, and got the green light to proceed.
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Laying the foundations: By June 2023, our team kicked off the design phase. In just three weeks, we delivered a clean, intuitive interface that reflected both the client’s brand personality and user needs. We ensured the design system would scale effortlessly with future features, no corner was cut.
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Building the engine: The core development took around three months, though the process itself extended to nearly six months due to the client’s sporadic feedback and evolving ideas. Still, we remained agile, adapting to each new requirement without compromising quality.
Main Features
Custom cancellation policies
We gave providers full control over their rental terms by allowing them to set up personalized cancellation policies directly during listing creation. Whether it’s strict, moderate, or flexible—each provider defines their own rules, building a system that respects their preferences and risk tolerance.
Optional security deposits
Recognizing that high-value rental items require extra safeguards, we introduced an optional deposit feature. Providers can request a custom deposit amount, securely processed through Stripe, and automatically refunded to the customer after the booking ends—creating peace of mind on both sides.
Wish lists for easy planning
To improve user experience and conversion, we developed a multi-list wish list system. Customers can save and categorize their favorite listings for future trips, making it easy to compare options and return later to book.
Add-on services for upselling
We enabled providers to boost their offering through Additional services. Custom extras like delivery, fuel, or gear bundles can be added to listings and automatically included in the final price. This unlocks new monetization opportunities while delivering more value to renters.
Flexible booking & dynamic pricing
Our team implemented flexible booking slots that support both per-hour and per-day pricing. Providers can define specific time windows, attach custom prices to each, and update availability with ease. It’s a powerful tool for maximizing both occupancy and earnings.
Social sharing integration
To amplify visibility and marketing potential, listings can be instantly shared across social networks. A simple click helps providers drive traffic organically from platforms like Facebook or WhatsApp right to their TRBO listings.
Promo code management
Lastly, we equipped the marketplace owner with a promo code engine. They can generate, customize, and distribute discount codes for targeted campaigns, helping to drive user acquisition, reward loyalty, or reactivate dormant customers.
RESULTS
The partnership between Roobykon Software and TRBO resulted in the successful launch of a modern, intuitive, and business-ready rental marketplace tailored specifically for outdoor adventure gear. From the ground up, we transformed a bold concept into a live, revenue-ready platform (launched on December 19, 2023) that empowers individual owners to monetize their equipment and gives renters a seamless, transparent experience.
Thanks to a carefully selected tech stack and an agile, collaborative development process, we delivered a scalable product with high-impact features like custom cancellation policies, flexible pricing slots, wish lists, promo code campaigns, and secure Stripe-powered payments.
Lessons from TRBO
Looking back on our journey with TRBO, we can confidently say that this project challenged us in all the right ways and made our team stronger, sharper, and more adaptive as a result. From day one, the platform’s scope was ambitious: a fully-featured rental marketplace with dynamic pricing, secure payments, and rich customization tools for both providers and customers.
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