JackC 617 #1 Posted October 11, 2015 Went to run my D-160 after sitting since last year and found the following in the engine compartment.There were about 6 mice and the tins were packed with grass. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,190 #2 Posted October 11, 2015 They sure do like it behind those Tins. Glad they didn't get any wiring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #3 Posted October 11, 2015 Ahh, messin' with huh? Looks like you put 'em in their place. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,264 #4 Posted October 11, 2015 I had traps set up all spring and summer and not one in the barn. As soon as the temps dropped I got 2 of those buggers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 54,374 #5 Posted October 12, 2015 Lucky you found it before it started a fire! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #6 Posted October 12, 2015 I have several GT's in a "portable garage" that isn't rodent or critter proof.The neighborhood cats spent time in the garage, but I can deal with that as long as they keep the mice under control! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,162 #7 Posted October 12, 2015 Your mice have good taste in their choice of housing...WH 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,064 #8 Posted October 12, 2015 That's what you get for letting it sit since last year....a rolling WH gathers no mice!!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,191 #9 Posted October 12, 2015 The same thing happened to me with my 212-6 last year! For some reason if i let my 212 sit for more than a week they get into the shroud of it! These mice sure love wheel horses! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #10 Posted October 12, 2015 I started the raider 10 one time not knowing there was one in there. Flywheel got him. Wasn`t pretty! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,193 #11 Posted October 12, 2015 Lucky you found it before it started a fire! The generac in our motor home had that problem, I got it under control before it got outta control! I'm not much of a fan of mice... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #12 Posted October 12, 2015 I've had those furry critters pack mufflers with acorns before.Looked like a gattlin gun when I started it.Must be trillions of mice in this world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcrage 623 #13 Posted October 12, 2015 Mice, vols, chipmunks; one of those species cost me almost $1500 last year -- Somehow they got all the way into the heat exchange compartment (from the engine compartment) of my Ford Ranger and pack it full of their nest material -- My shop had to completely dismantle the dash and then go into the engine compartment to get all of these goodies out -- My truck had lost all ability to heat or cool because lack of air flow thru there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 925 #14 Posted October 12, 2015 Do you all remember that cartoon character from the 60's (I think) whose tag line was "I hate to mices to pieces". Seems like may apply here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #15 Posted October 12, 2015 Has anyone tried dryer sheets, moth balls or both or something else with a strong odor?I use dryer sheets in the cars I have stored and they seem to work well.I also purchase a few large all aluminum snow mobile trailers instead of building a barn.They have ramps on the back and on the front.They close up very tight compared to a building.If I can ever reduce my heard I can then sell the trailers as well.No annual real estate tax or maintenance is another advantage. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,064 #16 Posted October 12, 2015 The only thing that will keep the mices in pieces and outta yer horses is *******. Now I ain't a big cat fan but when the mices threatened to kick me out of my own house I drew the line and got me some farm cats. End of story. I shouldn't complain I make good money repairing ac's messed up by mice.Them trailers ain't mouse proof Jack.... I better come hook up to one with the horses in it. chain lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,237 #17 Posted October 12, 2015 Has anyone tried dryer sheets, moth balls or both or something else with a strong odor?I use dryer sheets in the cars I have stored and they seem to work well.I also purchase a few large all aluminum snow mobile trailers instead of building a barn.They have ramps on the back and on the front.They close up very tight compared to a building.If I can ever reduce my heard I can then sell the trailers as well.No annual real estate tax or maintenance is another advantage. How many trailers do you have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #18 Posted October 13, 2015 I have 3 large 8 foot wide trailers, one is 8 X 12, and two are 8 X 20 not including the extra space up front with the V front.They have ramps on the back and front for drive in drive out if desired.All three are all aluminum with double axles. No steel to rust, rot or paint. The brands are Renegade and Sno Pro.I then have about 4 regular clam shell type snow mobile trailers and 1 single wide.I look for good deals and grab them when I see them,The clam shells are OK but I prefer ones with wing doors front and back and with the V front so you can drive on and drive off.Like the one below. I also have a nice Hyland single wide that I can use if bad weather or if I have a snow blower on the tractor or if I want to protect one of my trailer queens while traveling. I paid $600 for it and it is really well built. I have a 520 HC in it currently. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,237 #19 Posted October 13, 2015 Is that a Roadmaster in the background? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,516 #20 Posted October 13, 2015 Great idea and use for the trailers.I once used a 24 ft truck body, placed on railroad ties. I'd open the doors and run the engines once 'n awhile to cook the acorns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,780 #21 Posted October 13, 2015 The mice up here just use those dryer sheets to build a more comfortable nest! Doesn't matter which kind they are, tried quite a few different brands with the same result. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #22 Posted October 13, 2015 Is that a Roadmaster in the background? I would not drive anything else.I have several Mercedes cars that i do not even drive anymore.It rides like a Cadillac and pulls like a truck.GM put modified Corvette engines in those from 1994 to 1996.Mine is a 1996 Wagon and has all the options.The last of the big all American Wagons.It has a 4 speed overdrive transmission so I can get decent gas mileage when not towing.Not so good when towing.That wagon and a landscape trailer beats a truck any day for my money.The perfect horse hauler.However, it is a dangerous combination.Every good deal seems to wind up on my trailer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,237 #23 Posted October 13, 2015 General Motor is famous for having a great vehicle or group of vehicles and just quit making them. I think the 96 Chevy Impala SS was one of the great Impala so they quit producing them. I don't think GM has any rear wheel drives left except overseas. Just like Toro screwed up the Wheel Horse line. Have a great product with a consumer following then F it up and stop producing all together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites