At the risk of boring everyone to death with my fox problem......

Mags21 · Jul 21, 2015

My previous two posts about the wires under the van having been chewed twice by fox cubs have lead me on a "googlefest" of fox deterrents along with the helpful links others posted on here for me to check out. The van has been attacked twice in 2 weeks. At £360 for the first repair and the second being done as we speak for a similar amount I can't afford to try out the many solutions to see which ones work and which don't.
I have found mention of a factory fitted grille (underside) which is used in Germany as they have problem with pine martens there. The workshop here can order an underside protector but it doesn't extend far enough to cover the wires around the gearbox which are being chewed.They have no other solution. I think a fitted grille underneath the van is the only sure way to stop it happening again - does anyone know how I can get in touch with or check out parts available outwith UK?

sidepod · Jul 21, 2015

re - post title, you should've done a risk analysis :headbang

jts46 · Jul 21, 2015

You could try someone that makes grilles for radiator protection or google stainless steel mesh.

John

GrannyJen · Jul 21, 2015

What an horrendous thing to have happened twice ....

I forgave foxes twice for eating my chickens in my rural lifestyle days, but eating my Cali would be war ....

I hope you get it sorted quickly,

Alan · Jul 21, 2015

What bad luck

Just a thought,couldn't you try getting the van up on ramps at your local Quickfit or halfords ( when it's not a busy time they can be very abliging) that way you can make a better accessment in terms of a fix.
I have read on here these guys can come up with economical solutions
Good luck

TwoDogs · Jul 21, 2015

this might be a silly idea, but have you tried just spraying some of that foul-tasting stuff that you can get to stop puppies chewing furniture?

motacyclist · Jul 21, 2015

See here

WelshGas · Jul 21, 2015

What about some perforated metal mesh fitted underneath. Can be cut with tin snips and shaped. I'm sure there are some bolts, or even using self tapping screws and washers into the plastic under trays, to hold it in place.

http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Perf...43364522812|&gclid=CM7hhM3w7MYCFUHnwgodYBALVg

Herman · Jul 22, 2015

I had fox problems, digging up the lawn and flower beds. Borrowed an electric fence and cured the problem overnight - literally. Battery fence energisers are cheap, would run for days off the Cali battery (you could hook up to your house) and would certainly deter fox vandalism. Just remember to disconnect it before you climb in! Don't try it if you park on the road; a farmer was fined for thiefproofing his LandRover with one a few years ago.

Rob H · Jul 25, 2015

Mags21 said:
My previous two posts about the wires under the van having been chewed twice by fox cubs have lead me on a "googlefest" of fox deterrents along with the helpful links others posted on here for me to check out. The van has been attacked twice in 2 weeks. At £360 for the first repair and the second being done as we speak for a similar amount I can't afford to try out the many solutions to see which ones work and which don't.
I have found mention of a factory fitted grille (underside) which is used in Germany as they have problem with pine martens there. The workshop here can order an underside protector but it doesn't extend far enough to cover the wires around the gearbox which are being chewed.They have no other solution. I think a fitted grille underneath the van is the only sure way to stop it happening again - does anyone know how I can get in touch with or check out parts available outwith UK?

If the wiring not subject to too much heat under the van, try split convoluted tubing over the 'at risk' wiring and lightly wipe over with creosote or creocote or Jeyes fluid.

Rgrds,

Rob H.

Mags21 · Jul 30, 2015

Thanks everyone again for the helpful suggestions - we are away in the van at the moment. I will need to think it all through on our return. Thanks again.

campandfly · Aug 13, 2015

Came across this while surfing

http://www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/...0-dB/SHOP_B2C_TAB_CAR?WT.ac=car_offers_848697

Mags21 · Aug 13, 2015

campandfly said:
Came across this while surfing

http://www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/...0-dB/SHOP_B2C_TAB_CAR?WT.ac=car_offers_848697

Thanks alot that looks interesting - I will check it out. Currently have insulating foam and chicken wire jammed under the van to stop another incident but that is not a long term solution and very annoying to keep moving every time we need the van too. Thanks for posting.