I've decided to start storing my Pop-Up outside with a good quality cover over it. I'd like to try as much as possible to keep mice out of it so I'm looking for suggestions. I plan on putting steel wool in all of the access opening in the side wall. I don't think there are any other places one could get it but maybe I'm overlooking something. I don't really like the idea of putting traps or poison inside the camper because I don't really want a mouse dying and rotting inside, and sometimes I think these attract them into the camper. Thanks for your help!

You're on the right track. They can be kept out by diligent hole-filling. Search out all wiring and piping entries underneath. Spray foam them if you can. Side wall holes shouldn't be a problem unless there is a way for them to climb to the hole. A power cord is obviously a way for them to climb.Don't forget that steel wool rusts. So if it is exposed to the weather, you'll have a problem. I think there is stainless wool?I got some scraps of galvanized tin (you could use aluminum too) and cut inserts and covers for things like the power cord hatch so I could use the cord but not have any opening for mice.

I have always used whole cloves in my cottage and RV purchased at the bulk barn. Put clumps of these around and I have never had a mouse problem. In the spring I collect them all and put them in my shed. Use new every year. It works!

When I lived in AZ the problem was pack rats. I think I kept them at bay with light. You can get a length of LED rope light and string it around underneath your RV. It won't cost much to run and it just might help.

Snowman9000 wrote:You're on the right track. They can be kept out by diligent hole-filling. Search out all wiring and piping entries underneath.X2That's where I found they were getting into our TT after the first winter. utility lines and just plain missed holes that were missed from when the trailer was put together. I patched with silicone and plywood, haven't had a problem since. Get a good cat, believe me they keep the rodent population under controlMike

You don't have to do all that work. This is the voice of experience, here, through 2 summers and winters being parked in a lot where mice had previously nested in cars and chewed through wood siding. Won't go into more detail now because nobody seems to listen to me, but if you want it, just ask.I would never, ever be without these. Someone else on one of these forums recommended them and THEY WORK. Not sometimes, not maybe, but always, and absolutely.http://www.predatorpeestore.com/bobcatpeeshots-8-pack_moreinfo.html

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Sluggo54
Explorer
Oct 07, 2015
Wool doesn't have to be steel. It is available in copper and lead,also.
Wadcutter
Nomad
Oct 08, 2015
Bama bluejay wrote:
Been reading your posts. I've been researching info on different products and discovered a product called fresh cab. Like to know if anyone has used this product and whether it was effective.

I used Fresh Cab last year. The mice chewed a hole in the bag, spread the stuff inside around, and then used the bag to make a nest.
I'm going back to using mothballs and TomCat poison. It works.
JohnG3
Explorer II
Oct 08, 2015
Gonzo42 wrote:
The way the gummint would do it is to post a "RODENT FREE ZONE" sign. That'll do it.

X2
JoshuaH
Explorer
Oct 20, 2015
Thanks everyone for all of the good suggestions.

BTW, I never meant to imply that the cover would prevent mice from coming in, I simply bough the cover to help protect the camper from the elements. None of the steel wool that I used will be exposed.
GoPackGo
Explorer
Oct 20, 2015
I think the steel wool will still rust due to humidity.

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