How mouse-proof are current belly panels?

[db4570]

I am waiting to take delivery on our new Wildwood X-Lite 24RLXL Travel Trailer. I am planning to park it on our property which has a really aggressive mouse population. They will move in and build nests in any nook they can find (lawn mower engine, gas grill, etc.)

If I were one of these mice, the underbelly of our new camper would be like paradise. Weather-proof, predator proof, lots of insulation to snooze and reproduce in, lots of wires to chew for exercise, all completely in private.

With our current popup camper, I was obsessive about closing off all potential entry points, and was successful parking it there unmolested by mice for several years. Well, except for the battery box. They also built a nest in the frame, but outside.

Are there a lot of holes and gaps in the belly panels on new Forest River campers? Or are they typically pretty tight? I don't mind spending some time underneath sealing stuff up.

Thanks!

[NMWildcat]

You will definitely have to augment the factory system with tape, screws, and expanding foam as a minimum. And after you use your RV some, you will probably have to reseal after everything settles.

[5picker]

Originally Posted by NMWildcat

You will definitely have to augment the factory system with tape, screws, and expanding foam as a minimum. And after you use your RV some, you will probably have to reseal after everything settles.

X2
They really are not mouse proof at all.

[Aussieguy]

what is on the ground under the trailer
The less "cover" for the little varmints the better

don't store food inside no matter how well it is wrapped ...

canned is OK I guess

How do you feel about snakes ...
check the local Pestsmart saw some on Sale the other day.
They also sell cats too..... but my wife keeps bringing them inside

[Aussieguy]

Nice layout


before delivery ask them what battery they plan on putting in
the one I got is just barely adequate for overnight... the 12v fridge is a electron hog. But it keeps the beer exactly the right temp.




Tell them ... you expect the battery to last at least a weekend off grid.

don't be fooled into the "Marine" battery is OK.
It's only good if you are camping at powered sites.