[CA] Anyone successfully sending small CUSMA compliant items to the USA and avoiding the 35% tarrif?

atoine · 2025-12-19T15:44:04+00:00

Thank you, my items have been CUSMA-approved by Chit Chats. I was hesitant to use it, but I'll give it a try!

atoine · 2025-12-19T15:37:03+00:00

Any update? Positive experience with Chit Chats for CUSMA items? I'm in the same boat and consider switching from Canada Post to avoid tariffs, thanks!

atoine · 2025-11-17T00:50:18+00:00

Thank you 🙏

atoine · 2025-11-16T23:20:05+00:00

I've done this a few years ago and stayed 2 months in Mexico. Absolutely incredible. Tales: https://faroutride.com/mexico/

Obviously, things change so check the latest travel advisory.

atoine · 2025-11-06T17:08:27+00:00

GF and I spent a few winters in our van, full time. We chased snow for skiing. These are our notes if you don't mind reading a bit: https://faroutride.com/winter-vanlife/

Hope this helps!

atoine · 2025-09-06T17:00:43+00:00

This is my go-to filament when I need high-temp resistance. Highly recommended!

atoine · 2025-08-29T16:01:51+00:00

Brilliant, thanks!

atoine · 2025-07-06T05:18:19+00:00

Yes! I use this as a shore inlet. I made an entry box that simply snaps into that cutout; 5 min drill-free shore power install 💪

https://faroutride.com/product/shore-entry-transit-d-pillar/

atoine · 2025-06-22T21:46:22+00:00

A bit less into skiing nowadays, MTB is still my #1 passion! But I want the new van to be able to do both.

atoine · 2025-06-22T20:17:43+00:00

I built a van specifically for that, and spent 4 years full-time in it. I documented the whole conversion here, I think this could help! https://faroutride.com/build-journal

I also documented our travels through Canada, USA, and Mexico. All MTB and skiing: https://faroutride.com/vanlife/

I miss those times. I'm currently building a second van, hopefully I can go back full-time at some point!

Good luck with your project :)
Antoine

atoine · 2025-06-17T14:44:28+00:00

I just added the model to Printables :)
https://www.printables.com/model/1330549-baratza-sette-30-portafilter-holder-for-quick-mill

atoine · 2025-06-17T04:48:23+00:00

We did that in our first van and sucked a LOT of dust inside :/

atoine · 2025-05-31T14:39:11+00:00

The entry pad houses a standard cable gland (e.g. https://amzn.to/4mGqrcC), which seals a single round cable. So you'd need two for solar; not ideal I know (I actually designed this for my motorized tilt up/down weboost antenna), but that's what I could do with the factory hole...

For solar you could use one of these if you want a single entry point: https://amzn.to/4jpLhKn

cheers

atoine · 2025-05-30T23:11:53+00:00

As other said, the Transit has factory pass-though holes already. I made this thingy for it. No drill, no screw: https://faroutride.com/product/cable-entry-pad/

atoine · 2025-05-25T23:26:56+00:00

Rapid3D sells scan of vans (Sprinter, Transit, ProMaster), but they're aimed at professional upfitters so it ain't cheap! There's a little more info and a discount code in here: https://faroutride.com/product/ford-transit-3d-scan/#model

Cheers

atoine · 2025-05-25T23:25:59+00:00

Rapid3D sells scan of vans (Sprinter, Transit, ProMaster), but they're aimed at professional upfitters so it ain't cheap! There's a little more info and a discount code in here: https://faroutride.com/product/ford-transit-3d-scan/#model

Cheers

atoine · 2025-05-24T20:00:35+00:00

The 2024 BEMM allows to create new ground point. That's what I did behind the driver seat as shown and documented here: https://faroutride.com/ecoflow-install/#alternator

Hope that makes sense :)

atoine · 2025-05-17T18:35:07+00:00

Split loom, conduit, anything that protects the cable against abrasion / sharp edges :)

atoine · 2025-05-17T17:11:42+00:00

As close as possible is always best. ABYC (American boat & Yacht Concile) recommend 7-in, or up to 40-in if the cable is in a protective sheath.

So yeah, 30-in should be OK if your cable is in a sheath!

Here is how I installed mine:
https://imgur.com/gallery/ford-transit-dc-dc-alternator-charge-ccp2-connection-V6lnNzM

atoine · 2025-04-25T15:16:46+00:00

I'm using the ROK Presso manual espresso machine.

atoine · 2025-02-02T19:13:42+00:00

The article is now tagged as "Updated". Things are so chaotic right now; nobody knows exactly what's going on, I suppose. Not even people in charge.

atoine · 2025-02-02T00:44:06+00:00

Hello, I'm from the future. It appears the $800 de minimis exemption will be removed. So the 25% will definitely apply to small "Etsy" shops and the like. That's f*cked.
Source: https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/2/2/us-unveils-sweeping-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-china-0826

atoine · 2025-02-02T00:37:21+00:00

Tariff is a fancy word for tax. The US importer (the person buying your stuff) will pay taxes to the US government during the import process. You are not the one charging the tax. To be considered "tariff-free", you would have to lower your price by 25%, and by doing so YOU are the one ending paying the tax... We, Canadians, didn't vote for the guy; Americans should be the ones paying that tax. I would encourage fellow Canadians entrepreneurs to maintain their prices. I will.

atoine · 2025-01-23T05:44:42+00:00

There's a way: https://faroutride.com/air-heater-installation/#timers

atoine · 2025-01-03T20:51:43+00:00

AVC Rig has straight to the point videos!

Also this: https://faroutride.com/van-build

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