We will be traveling out to the west coast and then going north thru CA, OR, WA, ID, MT and then back east to home. I read about these pack rats and the damage they can do. My question is should I ins...
I agree that you would have to leave your rig unattended in an area that normally has a Pack Rat population. My In-Laws had a 5 acre plot in Lucerne Valley CA(DD's own it now) and there were always Pack Rats in and around the cabin. Here is a link to Pack or Wood Rats on Wikipedia. Link.
I think you are safe going without any extra protection other than what you would do on any trip, to anyplace at anytime.