"I’m sorry to disappoint you a little": Cuban woman reveals how much she pays per month to live in a trailer in the U.S. and how she acquired it

A young Cuban woman living in the United States has sparked debate and empathy on social media after sharing on TikTok how much it costs her to live in a camper each month. Carolina, who identifies on the platform as @carolina_makeup_99, mentioned that she is 26 years old, lives with her husband in an RV, and that they both decided to adopt this lifestyle full-time.

“Hello, I am Cuban, I am 26 years old, and I live in a small trailer full-time with my husband,” she begins in one of her most recent videos. Carolina explained that many people have judged her for her choice. “I feel a bit disappointing because many people think that living in a trailer is economical or a sign of poverty. I have been called poor in the comments, and the truth is that it’s not the case,” she stated, visibly upset by the prejudices.

In his testimony, he detailed that the trailer was financed and that the monthly payment for the RV is $700. In addition, there is the parking fee where he currently resides in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, for which he pays $950. "Here where we are is not economical at all because we're 10 minutes from the LNG Plant, so we pay $950 and honestly, it doesn’t offer us anything, just the post to connect the trailer," he lamented. He also indicated that the insurance for the RV costs $110 per month. "Basically, it's equivalent to the rent of an apartment or house per month," he concluded.

The reactions to the video came quickly. "Sweetie, I lived in an RV and my life is very happy," one user commented. Another wrote: "That's only what people say who live in Cuba," referring to the derogatory comments received. "Poor but happy, at least you're paying for your house, friend," noted another follower. Carolina responded casually: "My life haha yes, you know what that's like... thanks, mameee."

Some users questioned the economic value of the lifestyle. “If it is the same as renting, you don’t save or gain benefits, what’s the point?” asked one user. Carolina responded that what matters is the freedom to choose and that she is not tied to a conventional rental. “What’s important is that we are happy,” she said, receiving support from other Cubans and Latinos in the U.S. “You have your little roof, you have a comfortable bed to sleep in, you’re not cold, you’re sheltered from the heat, you’re dressed, you have shoes, and you eat… who is poor?” wrote a user in her defense.

In a previous video, Carolina had already explained the process of purchasing the RV. “It’s a very simple process; it basically depends on your credit,” she said. She clarified that her home was financed and that they made a down payment of 10%, equivalent to $8,000. “You need to have it insured from the dealer, as that is a requirement. They also sell many accessories that will be necessary once you take the RV home, such as pipes for fresh water, drainage hoses, voltage protectors, and many other things,” she added. In that video, she encouraged her followers to leave questions for her to answer in future posts.

Days earlier, on the same network, the young Cuban had showcased the interior of her “Eagle” model camper. Featuring a modern kitchen design, solid countertops, pendant lights, and optimized spaces, the video depicted a comfortable nomadic lifestyle, chosen by many migrant families as an alternative to the high rental costs in the United States.

Now, with this new release, Carolina not only presents a different way of living, but also defends her right to do so without being judged. "Let me know in the comments what you think... kisses and blessings, bye," she concluded in her video, smiling despite the criticisms.

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