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01-06-2019, 05:59 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Arnprior, Canada
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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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01-06-2019, 06:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Germantown, TN
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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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Jim in Memphis, Wife of 51 years is Brenda
2019 F450 6.7 Powerstroke
2018 Mobile Suites 40RSSA
2021 40' Jayco Eagle
2001 Road king w/matching Harley sidecar
2021 Yamaha X2 Wolverine 1000
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01-06-2019, 06:08 AM
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Site Team | Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Kansas City
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Quote:
Originally Posted by notanlines
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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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.
https://www.earthkind.com/product/fr...ent-repellent/
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01-06-2019, 06:35 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Lisbon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by micktaylor
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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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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2018 Keystone Cougar 22RBS
2020 Ford F-350 XLT SC SRW 6.7l Powerstroke.
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01-06-2019, 05:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Chetwynd, BC
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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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Brent W
2019 Duramax dually
2015 Fuzion 325
2008 Goldwing
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01-06-2019, 07:16 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
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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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2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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01-07-2019, 03:09 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
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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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2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
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