Engine Mouse April 18, 2022, 07:52:33 pm It was advised in another thread to take the doghouse off occasionally to see if there is any mouse activity or damage under there so I did that today. While the wiring and doghouse insulation appeared untouched, I did discover some nesting material in the engine well. Any advice for prevention? It gets pretty hot under there so don’t want to put Fresh Cab there. 1 Likes
Re: Engine Mouse Reply #1 – April 18, 2022, 08:11:11 pm Mice tend to find their way into my RV in the winter. I put a bait trap under the RV, and a snap trap under the dinette. I know some people object to these methods, but I've found them to work. I get 0-2 mice in the snap trap in a normal winter.I don't leave food in the rig, and I make sure to remove anything like napkins or paper towels that mice like to shred into nests (actually I put them in the microwave). I used brass wool to block access to the coach from the hole under the driver's seat where cables for the leveling system enter the coach (not everyone will have this). Still, mice can shimmy their way from the engine compartment into the rig at the top of the doghouse - even when property installed. Scat tells the tale. I still get the occasional sign of rodent activity, like shredded acorns, but not many and they mice don't stick around for long. Rich 1 Likes
Re: Engine Mouse Reply #2 – April 18, 2022, 08:42:34 pm Thanks, Rich. Haven’t seen any activity inside the coach as of yet. Some snap traps around the exterior might help to keep them out of the engine.
Re: Engine Mouse Reply #3 – April 20, 2022, 03:54:24 pm Greg, When we visited you last year you probably remember seeing the LED lights I installed at both ends of the engine bay, above the fuel tank and in the generator housing of "Villa Verde." I also had done this in my previous rear bath, "Monty." After doing this (knock on wood) I have had no more issues with rodents in those areas in the last few years. The lights are powered from the coach batteries but with a relay switch that turns the lights off when the engine is running. The LEDs don't like the heat from the engine when they are on. Mike C. 1 Likes
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