the fact that it will break down or not is not really my point.
i am only saying that its a smart idea to keep the camera clean so when it is actually needed, it will be clear.
Right now, the way most cameras are setup (exposed), they become utterly useless in the winter, so they could also be considered broken from the factory.
Heh, no argument with keeping cameras protected, just a recovering VW guy with bad memories. (sad1)