Alright BITOG braintrust. I just purchased a 2025 Forester that will be my main vehicle and the Tundra is now going to become the less used "work truck". I'm out in the woods of central Massachusetts and all of our vehicles have always been used daily. The Tundra will be parked on gravel on the side of the garage and I plan to drive it at least weekly and for family trips. I'll be driving the truck most of the summer too when the 20 year old is home from school. I have chipmunks, squirrels, and mice. I'm mostly concerned about rodent damage if the truck sits. Over the years, I've occasionally found evidence of rodents making nests under engine covers as the weather turns cold even with cars were driven frequently, but never any issues with chewed wires. I think the Tundra has soy-based wire insulation and something at some point did chew the top surface off a cloth-like covering in the engine bay underneath the windshield cowl.
Honda makes a pepper based spray for wire harnesses but is there anything else to think about if the truck is sitting there for 5 or 6 days between drives?
Honda makes a pepper based spray for wire harnesses but is there anything else to think about if the truck is sitting there for 5 or 6 days between drives?