Do you marmot proof your car?

[greenonion]

Does anyone happen to know if newer 4Runners from about 2019 to present have that soy-based component on hoses etc that attracts marmots and rodents?

they for sure do. i have not had any damage to mine with this thing zip tied to my battery https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YB ... UTF8&psc=1

i turn it on as soon as i park and shut it off before i roll out.

Wow. Glad I asked. Thanks! Will look into one of these.

[AndrewLyonsGeibel]

I assume 2023 Subarus also have that wiring? I’ve looked at skid plates, but not sure if they offer enough coverage.

[Skimo95]

I assume 2023 Subarus also have that wiring? I’ve looked at skid plates, but not sure if they offer enough coverage.

I rescued a chipmunk from an air intake once without knowing.. I’d try coyote urine before turning a subie into a tank

Numerous diagnostics I have with fleet vehicles are wiring based due to animals

[Scott P]

How is it the marmots and porkies don't chew through the plastic? They certainly chew through any wire covers with ease.

If it's construction fencing; that stuff is high density plastic. It would be really hard to chew through, even for a porcupine or marmot.

[ShadowAviator]

I wonder if they are going after the salt that is on the wiring from winter. A good wash may not get all that off.

I hope the coating of oil and dirt from the farm will keep them off my truck. I guess I'll do some mudding and not wash it.

[Briere]

Does anyone happen to know if newer 4Runners from about 2019 to present have that soy-based component on hoses etc that attracts marmots and rodents?

they for sure do. i have not had any damage to mine with this thing zip tied to my battery https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YB ... UTF8&psc=1

i turn it on as soon as i park and shut it off before i roll out.

Does that mean you sleep with it on if you were to be car camping? I would think so in that case but just seeing what you do.

[d_baker]

off topic a little, but does anyone use the deer warning whistle gadgets on their car and have success? Success I guess being you haven't hit a deer! ?/

[two lunches]

Does anyone happen to know if newer 4Runners from about 2019 to present have that soy-based component on hoses etc that attracts marmots and rodents?

they for sure do. i have not had any damage to mine with this thing zip tied to my battery https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YB ... UTF8&psc=1

i turn it on as soon as i park and shut it off before i roll out.

Does that mean you sleep with it on if you were to be car camping? I would think so in that case but just seeing what you do.

yes when i car camp it is on all night. it will go off at the slightest movement like rolling over but even as a light sleeper, i can barely hear it. i do sometimes wonder if it bothers my dog, though..

if i remember to bring them, i also use the rodent repellant sachets

[IHikeLikeAGirl]

Much of this was probably covered to death, but I just decided to throw in my personal experience.

I've used chicken wire and I sleep in my car. I was at the Maroon Bells parking lot one night and the occupants of the cars, on either side of me, were up all night chasing off a porcupine or something. The critters did not touch my car, but I was kept up ALL NIGHT with my neighbors constant battles....

Chicken wire isn't that huge of a pain, once you get the hang of it (10-15 min setup, and that's me doing it alone).

As for access to and from the vehicle, I usually bulge the wire out near one door that I will use and grab a few rocks to put around the base of the bulge. I also use 2 small garden stakes or a straight stick and weave it into a few of the holes, to give the bulge a bit more stability. I leave the sticks in place in the wire, when I role it up and then they are already there for the next trip.

It doesn't take as long as it sounds. I've seen d_baker, rwinters, and a few others spend (what seems like) hours getting an SUV perfectly level at a TH.

I've also used Coyote or Fox urine and Critter Ritter. So far, no issues, but my fellow camping buddies complain that I use too much. The Coyote/Fox Urine smells to high heaven, especially when used to excess.

[IHikeLikeAGirl]

off topic a little, but does anyone use the deer warning whistle gadgets on their car and have success? Success I guess being you haven't hit a deer! ?/

I am interested in the answer to this too. Perhaps another thread is needed?

[HikerGuy]

I've also used Coyote or Fox urine and Critter Ritter. So far, no issues, but my fellow camping buddies complain that I use too much. The Coyote/Fox Urine smells to high heaven, especially when used to excess.

PRO TIP: Don't get coyote urine on your hands. Good god, never again.

[Somewhat of a Prick]

Long thread so this might have been covered, but any thoughts on buying a really heavy duty large tarp and then just driving your car into the middle of it and then wrapping up your car? Seems like a quick and easy solution.