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Explorer

Dec 04, 2018

Storing Your RV

Hi, I am deciding on the purchase of a Class A motor home. The seller has already winterized it and I will not be using it until April. I have a place to store it outside. I have been researching steps to take for storing including keeping it free of moisture, tire care etc. However, I have been reading about damage that rodents can cause (wiring, hoses etc). My question is, is there anything that can be down to minimize damage from rodents when storing an RV outside for months at a time? Thanks

Seeking Advice

13 Replies

magicbus
Explorer II
Dec 04, 2018
When I stored my Class A outside I kept mouse poison under the coach behind the rear tires every fall and never had a problem.

Dave
ppine
Explorer III
Dec 04, 2018
Never store any food or other products that can attract mice. Pack rats are the worst when it comes to wiring damage. You can use strong smelling evergreens like spruce to repel pack rats. I had one once in the engine compartment of my diesel. I left the hood up with the lights on. I added spruce boughs and set a rat trap near the tie rod ends. Got him.
MFL
Nomad II
Dec 04, 2018
IMO, the best protection is to store away from an area that rodents frequent. However, a popular product is Fresh Cab, along with many others, including dryer sheets. What works great for some, often doesn't work for others.

Jerry