Mice in RV

[Randy3911]

Help! We have discovered Mice inside our RV. Any suggestions? We need to get rid of them asap. We did put a sticky trap inside and did catch one but we just did this a day ago.

We had mice a few years ago. A long time RV'er told us to get a bar of Irish Spring soap and cut it into about 3/4" cubes. spread it around and the mice are gone. They don't like the smell, I guess. Anyway, we keep them at all times. Drawers, cabinets, bathroom, outside. We haven't seen one since we started doing it.

 

[coglesby]

We had mice a few years ago. A long time RV'er told us to get a bar of Irish Spring soap and cut it into about 3/4" cubes. spread it around and the mice are gone. They don't like the smell, I guess. Anyway, we keep them at all times. Drawers, cabinets, bathroom, outside. We haven't seen one since we started doing it.

Didn’t work for me

 

[Txdabj1]

Get some rodent control fill from Amazon. Crawl under the TT and pack the rodent control in every hole you can find. Rodent control is a mesh the rodents can't chew. Spray the mesh with Landscaping foam for added protection. It's waterproof and hardens. Be sure to check the chloroplast liner above your spare tire too. GD had cut a big "X" in my chloroplast and mice were crawling in through there.
I did this to my trailer and haven't had any visitors since.

 

[trailrydr]

There is a saying that if you found 1 mouse there are 5 more... or something like that. We went to a state park once and after 2 nights we suddenly heard scurrying in the night. We learned later that all the campers around us were having the same problem. Having an invasion at a camping site was a first, and thankfully last, for us. We opened up nooks and crannies behind drawers, behind the inside furnace and water heater cover, in our outside kitchen, etc. I think we put out around 8 traps. We also put dryer sheets around anything touching the ground (tires, hose, electric, etc). We caught probably a dozen and it took 2 days to get rid of them. We were happy when we left!

Campgrounds can be VERY attractive to rodents! If you think about it.... people are constantly cooking outside, leaving trash bags on the ground in and around campsites, while eating - possibly droping morsels of food on the ground, (FHU) septic dumps at each campsite pets, visitors, kids, etc. Its a freaking FREE rodent smorgasboard!

We too had a similar experience where we picked up some "travelers" while camping and didnt know it till we got to our next campsite. Luckily, no damage but some chewed paper and droppings. Some well placed traps with quality bait (Roquefort blue cheese) and eviction notices where soon enforced!

The first way to combat it, is to try to avoid poorly (dirty/non-well kept/poor reviewed) ran campgrounds as much as possible. Also, if possible, dont choose campsites TO close to CG common areas (bathrooms, pavillions, play grounds, dog run pens, trash dumps, CG leach fields, tent camp areas, etc).

Once at your selected site, prep your site prior to setup (inspect for any food/trash/pet droppings on ground). Keep trash in a container until ready to dispose of, monitor your RV for any leaks, and be vigilant about cleanliness in and around your RV.

You can try to use peppermint oil sprays and other deterents (dryer sheets) outside, but, weather can mitigate those easily, and some have claimed it can attract rodents as well. We always setup sacrficial baited traps in our forward passthru and under our hutch (common entry places in our rig) while camping and storage. Past 5 or so years, been very successful. Good luck!

 

[Deb2]

Help! We have discovered Mice inside our RV. Any suggestions? We need to get rid of them asap. We did put a sticky trap inside and did catch one but we just did this a day ago.

1. Putting a tiny bit of peanut butter in middle of sticky trap may catch more mice that are inside your RV. 2. Put garbage out every evening.
3. Strong smells (peppermint oil, etc) deter them somewhat. You can find recipes online.
4. Lights under you rig can also help.
Good luck!

 

[Deb2]

Get some rodent control fill from Amazon. Crawl under the TT and pack the rodent control in every hole you can find. Rodent control is a mesh the rodents can't chew. Spray the mesh with Landscaping foam for added protection. It's waterproof and hardens. Be sure to check the chloroplast liner above your spare tire too. GD had cut a big "X" in my chloroplast and mice were crawling in through there.
I did this to my trailer and haven't had any visitors since.

 

[Riverbug]

Were all the wiring comes in or is your panel on the floor there is a big hole on the floor that needs to be filled also in the shower take that little vent cover over and you will find another big hole where these mice and rats can come in from

There are holes everywhere between the floor and the belly. You're much better off sealing things up best you can from the outside to keep them from getting into the belly.

 

[jaylight65]

Help! We have discovered Mice inside our RV. Any suggestions? We need to get rid of them asap. We did put a sticky trap inside and did catch one but we just did this a day ago.

We have always used Grandpa Gus' mouse and rat packs. They use mint oils to help keep them away. So far, they work well.

 

[grumpypapa]

I spray the complete bottom of our reflection 303 rls with mouse out and or mouse free,have not had any problems with mice or any critters coming in the rv,and spray
the landing legs.I do this once a year ,usually late summer.

 

[UGADawgs]

......We also put dryer sheets around anything touching the ground (tires, hose, electric, etc).....

....Once the existing mice are gone, LIBERALLY sprinkle dryer sheets around the camper - not just on the floor but in drawers, cabinets, closets, dark and mysterious holes I think I used a box of 50 last fall.....

Grampa Gus's repellant, all natural and pet safe....

We have always used Grandpa Gus' mouse and rat packs. They use mint oils to help keep them away. So far, they work well.

We keep our trailer in storage and only use it a few times a year. When in storage, we deploy a bunch of grandpa gus packs (~12) and dryer sheets (~50) all over the trailer, in drawers, and in the belly storage. We change them out every 90 days with fresh replacements.