Mice!

dmacalli · 09-24-2016, 09:00 AM

Hey everyone,

Recently we have evidence of mice in our 2016 274DBH. We completely stripped and cleaned the TT (a 6 hour job, now cleaner than when we picked it up from the dealer!), and I have taken it in to get mouse shield applied. This is an expensive option, but they do have a 5 year warranty with the application which is nice. Essentially, over the next 5 years if we see evidence of mice, I take it to the dealer and they clean it top to bottom (that's the warranty piece).

Although we now have the mouse shield applied, my question is, might anyone have any other suggestions on what we can place inside to deter the mice? In our previous TT we used the bounce sheets and never had a problem for the 7 years we owned it (old trailer and new trailer parked in the same spot). Naturally we started using the bounce sheets in the new TT, and basically, it appears as though the mice love the sheets as there were droppings actually on top of the sheets. Bounce sheets are now out.

Thanks!

GOTTOYS · 09-24-2016, 09:25 AM

Mouse Shield..that's a new one on me...I only use what the professional exterminators use. Traps and poison. In my opinion all the rest is smoke and mirrors...They seem to work because there are no mice around...Just my opinion.

61cubby · 09-24-2016, 09:34 AM

Had our old popup stored inside our garage summer and winter for 12 years with NO mice infestation whatsoever. There were obviously mice in our garage which we used poison and traps for. We just made sure the camper was cleaned and that there was no source of food or water for them inside of the camper. We live in MN so every fall there is a ma rush for them to find homes to winter in.

retiredcamper47 · 09-24-2016, 09:39 AM

We have tried everything - dryer sheets, mothballs, starving cats (just kidding) and nothing worked. We bought a product called "Fresh Cab" rodent repellent at Tractor Supply. Since then, we have not found any evidence of mice in our tt. It smells quite pleasant and comes in small bags that you place around your tt. Apparently the mice do not like the smell. I even use it in my garage and basement. Now I have probably jinxed myself.

Bob

dmacalli · 09-24-2016, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredcamper47

We have tried everything - dryer sheets, mothballs, starving cats (just kidding) and nothing worked. We bought a product called "Fresh Cab" rodent repellent at Tractor Supply. Since then, we have not found any evidence of mice in our tt. It smells quite pleasant and comes in small bags that you place around your tt. Apparently the mice do not like the smell. I even use it in my garage and basement. Now I have probably jinxed myself.

Bob

Thanks for the suggestion for "Fresh Cab", gonna check it out for sure. Just picked up the TT after having the mouse shield applied, fingers crossed! Again, kinda pricey, but do like the fact that it comes with the 5 year warranty. I have placed a link below for anyone who wants to check it out, some good info about it. Will let everyone know in about 3 weeks to see if we are still rodent free...

http://rvcare.ca/blog/is-rv-paint-an...tion-worth-it/

Thanks!

itat · 09-24-2016, 12:02 PM

Here's a recent thread on this issue.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...er-114460.html

allman · 10-02-2016, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dmacalli

Thanks for the suggestion for "Fresh Cab", gonna check it out for sure. Just picked up the TT after having the mouse shield applied, fingers crossed! Again, kinda pricey, but do like the fact that it comes with the 5 year warranty. I have placed a link below for anyone who wants to check it out, some good info about it. Will let everyone know in about 3 weeks to see if we are still rodent free...

Is RV Paint and Fabric Protection Worth It? | RV Care

Thanks!

i have used fresh cab in my RV and they chew the bags open. you must have the nice mice. LOL

crunchman12001 · 10-02-2016, 07:01 PM

Never heard of mouse shield. It appears to be a vulcanized rubber undercoating. I am curious to see the results/effectiveness. What would you consider an expensive option? Do they charge by the foot of length?

61cubby · 10-02-2016, 07:13 PM

Picked up some Cab Fresh today at the local Tractor Supply. It does smell rather fresh and non rodenticidy....lol. We have never had a problem with the critters before but there is always a first time. We would just as soon hedge our bets.

**Flybob** · 10-02-2016, 07:21 PM

Get a bottle of essential oil of peppermint. Put 2 cotton balls in an old glass or coffee mug and put a few drops of oil on each cotton ball. Do not get oil on floors or cabinets. Put one or two mugs in the TT . Not only does it keep out mice, ants and spiders, but it makes the TT smell fresh. Be sure to use essential oil of peppermint not food grade peppermint. Please do not use poison. It not only kills the mice, but it will also kill the owls and hawks that prey on the poisoned mice.

itat · 10-02-2016, 08:38 PM

I have 4 bags of Fresh Cab and 3 mugs with essential peppermint oil on cotton balls in our TT and I found another mouse in a trap today. Apparently the scent of peanut butter in the trap was a stronger attraction than the Fresh Cab and peppermint oil are a repellent.

B and B · 10-02-2016, 09:00 PM

I think you need to get rid of attacking the mice and just shun them with all types of methods.

Prof and Agate · 10-03-2016, 06:56 AM

We'll be winterizing our new Wolf Pup in the next week or two. Thanks for all the mice ideas.

itat · 10-03-2016, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by B and B

I think you need to get rid of attacking the mice and just shun them with all types of methods.

I'm going to leave the traps one more night and then remove them to see if we still get mouse droppings anywhere. I'm willing to give it a chance but the fact that some of these mice are getting caught means I at least know of one method that is doing something! It wouldn't be such a PIA if I could store the TT at home but it won't fit in the driveway. My storage site is free but if I know of a guaranteed no-mouse location I'd be willing to pay for storage after dealing with this.

donniedu · 10-03-2016, 12:47 PM

10 dollars worth of mouse proof spray foam and a couple packages of steel wool will do the job.

Dave Lyon · 10-03-2016, 01:21 PM

Mouse Shield - interesting. I would want to review and clearly understand the warranty. If it only covers a cleaning of the interior of the trailer upon mice activity or being found.....that's not much coverage.

My concerns would be if there is an infestation and my insurance company denies the claim. Would Mouse Shield's warranty speak to the claim? if so, it may be worth while, otherwise it may not be worth the paper it's written on.

MilCop4523 · 10-03-2016, 01:21 PM

we store ours in the driveway and haven't had any issues since using Fresh Cab and Fresh Cab only.
they say not to bait traps if you are using the product.

retiredcamper47 · 10-03-2016, 01:55 PM

Like Flybob says, do not use food grade oil of peppermint. That is what the wife tried originally on cotton balls. One fell into the bathroom sink and actually ate (melted) a hole in the plastic sink! I used J B Weld to repair the hole. It doesn't look pretty, but it is functional.

Bob

GOTTOYS · 10-09-2016, 11:04 AM

Just talked to the man that owns our Winter storage lot. He has a professional exterminator out every month. Mice come looking for something to eat. He feeds them food with poison in it. They eat it and die. The amount of poison they eat isn't enough to kill anything that might eat them. Check with any professional exterminator. They will all tell you the same thing. They don't use dryer sheets, peppermint, moth balls, rubberized under coating......none of this. If you think this crap works it's only because you have no mice to start with...

ov845 · 10-09-2016, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GOTTOYS

Just talked to the man that owns our Winter storage lot. He has a professional exterminator out every month. Mice come looking for something to eat. He feeds them food with poison in it. They eat it and die. The amount of poison they eat isn't enough to kill anything that might eat them. Check with any professional exterminator. They will all tell you the same thing. They don't use dryer sheets, peppermint, moth balls, rubberized under coating......none of this. If you think this crap works it's only because you have no mice to start with...

We had mice in our TT. Evidence - mice poop in drawers and pantry. We placed traps (the glue kind) in areas we found the droppings. In 30 days time, we had caught 19 mice! Finally after a dry spell, we sealed all interior openings plumbing and electrical with steel wool and foam. A few weeks later, found a mouse in a trap near a sealed area, they chewed thru the foam and wool. Tried Fresh Cab, it worked for that area, they came thru another away that didn't have it. Mice will chew thru a lot of materials if they want to. I personally don't recommend poisons because they can die in an area you can't reach or pets can eat them. Personally, I'd rather smell Fresh Cab than a bunch of dead mice rotting away in walls, floors and ceilings. As to pets eating them, yes they can and could get very sick. Death would depend how much was consumed. We managed to keep the mice out of the living quarters, but we took it one step further and made the outside of the TT taboo. Using concentrated peppermint oil, we soak a t-shirt that stuff and that keeps them away from the TT. Figure they climb up on the tires and enter thru the slide rails. It's been 1 season now no mice.

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