Rodents In The Engine Compartment ,not good. Here's A Solution.

[Bendcruiser]

If you're like me you park in fields while fishing/camping or other outdoor activities. I recently noticed some insulation was eaten away on the firewall near the steering column. I now keep these sticky traps under the hood and it works. Hopefully, avoiding a rig that won't start or a big repair bill. WARNING GROSS IMAGE!

a big repair bill?

 

[RET2]

If you're like me you park in fields while fishing/camping or other outdoor activities. I recently noticed some insulation was eaten away on the firewall near the steering column. I now keep these sticky traps under the hood and it works. Hopefully, avoiding a rig that won't start or a big repair bill. WARNING GROSS IMAGE!View attachment 2408122View attachment 2408128 a big repair bill?

Nah, carnitas for tonights cocktail hour

 

[TeCKis300]

There's electronic deterrents that can be mounted underhood that use a combination of high frequency sounds and flashing lights. Anyone have any experience with these?

I don't worry about my car at home, but it's always in the back of my mind when I go camping.

 

[Markuson]

Nah, carnitas for tonights cocktail hour

Put the sticky on the engine and save cook time.

 

[hankinid]

Find something like my avatar. She's a natural born killer and prefers meat to fowl. She can take down a gopher no problem...doesn't eat them but leaves them under the Cruiser on the driveway.

 

[SuperDuperCruizer]

My in-laws have the electronic rodent repellers installed in two out of 3 vehicles. They hadn’t gotten around to installing the device into the recently purchased vehicle, a new RAV4. Last week, the service light was on and the dash computer stopped functioning. Took it to the dealer hoping to get it repaired under warranty. Turns out, it was rodent damage totaling $450-ish in chewed up wiring. The tech said the harness was salvageable but the damage wasn’t covered under warranty.

Looked it up to see if there was any precedent regarding the matter. Fairly recently, there was an unsuccessful class-action law suit against Toyota. So, no hope to get it fixed on Toyota’s dime. Despite the ruling in the class action, it’s obvious rodents are attracted to the soy-based wiring insulation.

I was skeptical of the electronic rodent devices. I could always hear the occasional high pitched noise from the devices when visiting my in-laws. I’m 80% convinced they help but 20% skeptical this was just coincidence. I’m going to pass along your glue traps idea.

By the way, my in-law purchased another electronic rodent repeller from the same manufacturer. After installation, I noticed it’s not as loud as the older versions. The pitch might be higher or the volume is lower.

 

[prharper]

My in-laws have the electronic rodent repellers installed in two out of 3 vehicles. They hadn’t gotten around to installing the device into the recently purchased vehicle, a new RAV4. Last week, the service light was on and the dash computer stopped functioning. Took it to the dealer hoping to get it repaired under warranty. Turns out, it was rodent damage totaling $450-ish in chewed up wiring. The tech said the harness was salvageable but the damage wasn’t covered under warranty.

Looked it up to see if there was any precedent regarding the matter. Fairly recently, there was an unsuccessful class-action law suit against Toyota. So, no hope to get it fixed on Toyota’s dime. Despite the ruling in the class action, it’s obvious rodents are attracted to the soy-based wiring insulation.

I was skeptical of the electronic rodent devices. I could always hear the occasional high pitched noise from the devices when visiting my in-laws. I’m 80% convinced they help but 20% skeptical this was just coincidence. I’m going to pass along your glue traps idea.

By the way, my in-law purchased another electronic rodent repeller from the same manufacturer. After installation, I noticed it’s not as loud as the older versions. The pitch might be higher or the volume is lower.

Do you have a link to the updated electronic repeller?

 

[CharlieS]

If you park in a private garage, the best solution I've seen is a 5 gallon bucket with several inches of RV antifreeze with a roller made from a coat hanger wire with a soda can, covered with peanut butter, with a simple ramp. I used this setup in a rural garage and it trapped a lot of mice.

 

[SuperDuperCruizer]

@prharper I know they bought it off Amazon... I’ll get the product info next time I speak to them and post the link here:

Amazon product

 

[SuperDuperCruizer]

Updated product info above. The reviews are hilarious. I think I’m leaning towards useless but I’ll update this post after a few months.

 

[mcgaskins]

I use peppermint oil pouches on each side of the engine bay in all of our vehicles. I also use the sonic plug in devices in the garage, and we've never had any issues. That's not to say they definitely work, it just means I haven't seen any damage. It gives me peace of mind whether that is false security or not!

 

[SuperDuperCruizer]

@mcgaskins I saw one of the reviews suggest peppermint oil and thought that was a useful recommendation. I think a combination is required depending on where you reside.

The review about rodent $hit directly on top of the device had me laughing. Some squirrels apparently like to eat the devices. I haven’t completely ruled out these devices. The Amazon reviews are generally positive. In my in-laws situation, chipmunks, rabbits, squirrels and mice are regularly scurrying around the yard. So, if their isn’t any issues after this I’m sold.