stainless or brass might be even better.  coarse.

Larry A.

On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 11:26 AM, MICHAEL H <vwdash80@yahoo.com> wrote:

> you might try a small bit of steel wool there. they don't care to gnaw on
> it, leaves an air flow [albeit limited], it's cheap to replace and it works
> in knot holes to keep birds [ and bees] from setting up house in out
> buildings ...
>
>
> ________________________________
>  From: "kimbrennan@mac.com" <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 10:38 AM
> Subject: Re: Wire Damage from Rodent(s)
>
> On my westy they enter through the vent hole in the battery box. Yes, mice
> can jump, they can also climb surfaces that you might think are smooth. and
> the hole they need to get in, can be surprisingly small.
>