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Old 01-06-2019, 05:59 AM   #1
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Unhappy HELP!! Mice in RV

We have a 2007 Cougar 5th Wheel.

After taking our RV out of storage we have discovered that mice have decided to move in with us evidenced by mice dirts, chewed paper etc. Has anyone else had this problem and are there any suggestions of how to keep mice out of our RV?
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Old 01-06-2019, 06:01 AM   #2
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Mick, if you use the search function you will literally find dozens of pages over the last few years dealing with your unfortunate problem.
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Old 01-06-2019, 06:08 AM   #3
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Mick, if you use the search function you will literally find dozens of pages over the last few years dealing with your unfortunate problem.
Yep, one of our common themes.

Be sure to remove the things they like such as paper towels and a y stored food.

Fresh Cab is highly recommended.
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Old 01-06-2019, 06:35 AM   #4
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We have a 2007 Cougar 5th Wheel.



After taking our RV out of storage we have discovered that mice have decided to move in with us evidenced by mice dirts, chewed paper etc. Has anyone else had this problem and are there any suggestions of how to keep mice out of our RV?
The only way to solve this problem is to seal up every little hole in the RV that they can get in through.
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Old 01-06-2019, 05:45 PM   #5
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Don't forget to pull drawers, remove access panels and search out anything that passes thru your floor and seal it up.
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Old 01-06-2019, 07:16 PM   #6
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From my passes under/around our trailer we are pretty well sealed up but haven't had to be intense on foaming etc. to make sure everything is absolutely sealed airtight. Our trailer stays in an enclosed, sealed, insulated building sitting in the middle of a farm field. The fellow that owns the facility keeps "varmint" traps all around and I keep Fresh Cab at the corners of the big entry door, corners where we join to other units at the foot of each tire and on top of each tire. We've not had a hint of a mouse....thankfully.
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Old 01-07-2019, 03:09 AM   #7
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As Jim stated lots of reading available. Seems like Fresh Cab gets a lot of favorable reviews. Years ago someone told be dryer sheets worked so we used them for years. The DW is into essential oils so now she puts some oil (I think peppermint) on cotton balls and we place them in cabinets and cubby holes. Remember to periodically replace as the scent will diminish over time.
Seal up the outside as best you can with foam spray. Those critters can fit through a hole the size of a #2 pencil. During off season storage put stainless steel wool in the outside vents for the furnace and HWH. Remove all food sources.
Keep your camper as clean as possible with regards to food. Clean any surface that food comes in contact with. Their sense of smell is very acute and any residual scent will draw them in. Young ones can spill cereal in furniture, in heat diffusers, etc. If you have a dog or cat make sure you store their dry food in an airtight container.
Hope this helps and good luck!
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