Re: Mice in coach-another idea Reply #25 – November 09, 2013, 10:52:18 am Yahoo Message Number: 143512I think it would be easy enough (for someone handier than me) to build from parts readily available at any hardware store. Motion activated outdoor flood lights are readily available. And adding a horn shouldn't be too difficult or expensive either. The unit could be plugged into the 120v outlet on the outside of the MH. Home Depot has precut 2x2 sheets of thick plywood that would be perfect for mounting.Todd
Re: Mice in coach-another idea Reply #26 – November 09, 2013, 12:41:03 pm Yahoo Message Number: 143514"The unit could be plugged into the 120v outlet on the outside of the MH."Assuming you have round-the-clock 120 V AC power available. Unfortunately, many of us boondock, and many rigs in storage aren't plugged in.As for including a motion-detector-activated horn... I think that would get you kicked out of just about any campground in jig time.Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels
Re: Mice in coach-another idea Reply #27 – November 09, 2013, 01:27:05 pm Yahoo Message Number: 143516Should I be more concerned of mice eating wires when the rig is in storage, or when I'm camping and in it. We just are part-time RVing, and I'm guessing when there are people and dogs in the rig, there is less of a concern. Thoughts? Wendycenter
Re: Mice in coach-another idea Reply #28 – November 09, 2013, 02:53:31 pm Yahoo Message Number: 143519"I'm guessing when there are people and dogs in the rig, there is less of a concern." Perhaps, but "less" is a long way from "zero"! There's plenty of anecdotal evidence (including from members of this group) that rodents can and do cause extensive damage even in rigs that are occupied full-time by humans and dogs. Go back and reread the message I posted last week about my friend whose engine compartment was damaged (repeatedly, as it turns out) by a rat-like animal while she and her yappy little chihuahua were living in it. Living in your rig is no protection.Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels
Re: Mice in coach-another idea Reply #29 – November 09, 2013, 05:03:02 pm Yahoo Message Number: 143528Rodents are looking for food. Food is anything edible ie human and pet food. Also human and pet waste. Some rodents can jump 4 or more feet. Covering tires is not an option to protect from rodents. Some rodents can move thru a holes as small as ½ inch diameter.A dog or cats are not a deterrent to rodents. In fact pet food and waste is an attractant.The best action to avoid rodents is to live/ park at least 300 ft from a rodent nest. Carry no food in your motor home. If you can't do that then put all food and waste in an enclosed container when not in immediate use. Cardboard is not a rodent proof container.Rodents are like humans they will find a path to the food they want.Glen
Re: Mice in coach-another idea Reply #30 – November 09, 2013, 08:22:39 pm Yahoo Message Number: 143538Rodents are like humans they will find a path to the food they want.GlenHave we just been insulted? Jim C
Re: Mice in coach-another idea Reply #31 – November 09, 2013, 10:00:17 pm Yahoo Message Number: 143541I've seen glider pilots tie down their aircraft, then surround the main tire with an 8" (or so) high sheet metal "fence". They tell me it keeps the mice from getting to the tire, where they can climb up it and get inside. The fence is usually to U shaped pieces that are pushed together, one from the front and one from the rear. A set of six of these might might nest together, so they could be stored easily.Eric Greenwell wrote, On 11/9/2013 10:41 AM:
Re: Mice in coach-another idea Reply #32 – November 09, 2013, 10:30:05 pm Yahoo Message Number: 143542QuoteOn Nov 9, 2013, at 6:22 PM, wrote:Rodents are like humans they will find a path to the food they want.GlenHave we just been insulted? Jim C
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