I also have had success with Dryer sheets.  Sutff them in the glove box and any holes.  Keeps them out of the Van. 
 

> Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2011 20:35:22 -0800
> From: vwdash80@YAHOO.COM
> Subject: Re: [Syncro] Advice for winterizing a car (for storage)
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> ... IDK where I came upon this one : `Irish Spring' bar soap has a scent that discourages mice and others. you can leave it in the box and place the boxes near likely sites. best wishes ...
> 
> --- On Wed, 11/9/11, craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> > From: craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
> > Subject: Re: [Syncro] Advice for winterizing a car (for storage)
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 10:53 PM
> > Sadly I put on big brakes and they
> > won't clear the 14'' wheels. So alas,
> > it's keep the 16's on or take them off.
> > I plan to at least spray the tires with tire
> > shine/protectant. I may drape
> > a towel over each to keep them out of the sun.
> > 
> > So that's one vote for "cover"
> > Any votes against it?
> > 
> > -Craig
> > 
> > 
> > On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 10:42 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans
> > <
> > ScottDaniel@turbovans.com>
> > wrote:
> > 
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > Sta-bil in the gas for sure.
> > > Depending on where you are ..
> > > some people find mice or other animals getting into
> > their stored rigs..
> > > They can do extreme damage ...like chew on wires, make
> > nests in the dash,
> > > etc.
> > > I always put one of those small yellow boxes of mice
> > poison in the van.
> > >
> > > And check it now and then. I just found a mouse nest
> > under the hood of my
> > > turbo volvo sedan after lettting it sit for only 3 and
> > 1/2 weeks.
> > >
> > > if it's a breathable cover..and all the good ones are
> > ..
> > > that's good. Ventilation is very important.
> > > I'd probalby leave the front windows down half an
> > inch.
> > >
> > > I wouldn't bothter to put in on blocks. Or take the
> > tires off ..
> > > unless they are exposed to strong sun, ozone, or theft
> > .
> > > If anything I'd take off the good wheels/tires and put
> > ordinary spare old
> > > used ones ..of which I have many.
> > > That's what I would consider ideal .....crummy tires
> > and wheels on, and
> > > don't put it on blocks.
> > >
> > > Scott
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: craig cowan
> > > To: vanagon.com sending ; syncro
> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 6:12 PM
> > > Subject: [Syncro] Advice for winterizing a car (for
> > storage)
> > >
> > > My syncro will be sitting the winter, likely without
> > it's engine and
> > > transmission in it.
> > > Any advice on how to let it sit?
> > > I will be parking it on a concrete slab outside.
> > Should it be up on blocks
> > > with the wheels off?
> > > I have a car cover for it, is a car cover just going
> > to hold in moisture?
> > > Windows open?
> > >
> > > Obviously battery out and stabil in the fuel tank.
> > >
> > > Any thoughts?
> > >
> > > -Craig
> > >
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