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10-19-2015, 06:52 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2015 23' FB International
Vail
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 9
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A mouse in the kitchen
Hi:
Any tips on figuring out how mice get in an how to keep them out? Can't see any obvious entry points under the Safari.
Thx,
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10-19-2015, 07:40 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Curtis Wright
Currently Looking...
Eyren Haven
, South Jersey
Join Date: Apr 2014
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They are mice. They get in. I think they walk through walls.
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10-19-2015, 08:03 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mission
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2015
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I suspect when the steps are out in use, if you look there is a small opening into the underbelly - once there ...
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10-19-2015, 08:14 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Sneedville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,753
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We keep a couple of packets of Fresh Cab under the sink and in where the water pump is. Haven't had anymore mice come in so far.
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10-19-2015, 08:32 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 20
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Kooskia
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,591
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All the holes through the plywood floor where the drain and vent pipes penetrate are the usual suspects. Airstream cut big holes for little pipes and never sealed around them. Find all the holes, fill them with expanding foam or cut metal shields for them to keep the mice out. Also, the furnace has 2" ducts which go to the tanks for heating them. More holes, and the ends of the ducts are open, nice mouse runs.
That said, I have had many Airstreams, and some I never could find the mouse entry points.
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10-19-2015, 09:42 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
MILAN
, Illinois
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,013
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Are you sure it was a mouse?
Or could it be Rataouille! Sorry, I just couldn't resist! LOL! Ed
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10-19-2015, 09:46 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,655
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Remember the movie, Fantastic Voyage? That's what mice do!
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10-19-2015, 10:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1996 34' Excella
Elberta
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 837
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Peppermint oil on cotton balls spead around the trailer should keep them out...
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10-19-2015, 11:02 AM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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While you are working on getting it super sealed and figuring out where they are getting in. A straight sided bucket with water works also.
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10-19-2015, 11:19 AM
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New Member
2002 23' Safari
Kalispell
, Montana
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 4
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Check for holes in the rear bumper compartment and use foam and tin can lids to seal.
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10-19-2015, 11:21 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Magdalena
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 19
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We use the bucket/w water in our garage. Add a drop or two of dish washing liquid.
Charlene
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10-19-2015, 11:26 AM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Bayou does the added dish soap make it slippery, or keep the floaters smelling good?
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10-19-2015, 12:07 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2002 25' Classic
Kalama
, Washington
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 187
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another way in
Some time ago I read a post here claiming that open frame rails under the tongue gave access. So I looked and sure enough, mine were open. Mesh and foam later, they have to look for another way in .
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10-19-2015, 12:14 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Watertown
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 270
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Bucket??
What does a bucket of water do, with or without the soap?
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10-19-2015, 12:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 29' Ambassador
brooksville
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,270
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A mouse in the kitchen
Many people use dryer sheets. also take ALL of the Food out of the Trailer.
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10-19-2015, 12:57 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1961 16' Bambi
1969 27' Overlander
Bonner Springs
, Kansas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 34
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Bounce Dryer Sheets
We use some of the same metods mentioned above and then put the original Bounce dryer sheets every where. This has worked for us so far.
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10-19-2015, 01:27 PM
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Yertle01.com
2006 22' International CCD
Estes Park
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 106
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Plug every hole you can find, no matter how small, and then set traps inside anyway until you're convinced the problem is solved.
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10-19-2015, 01:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 23' FB International
Woodstock
, Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,423
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stormycs
Check for holes in the rear bumper compartment and use foam and tin can lids to seal.
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YES!! Also the open ends of the Trailer A frame behind the hitch are entry points since the frame has holes cut into it back under the floor. I had mice one year ,but not before that. I had left the chains dangling and touching the ground....mice. Pulled the chains up ...no mice. Some owners stuff the open ends with bronze wool or large bronze or stainless scrubbies.
Mothballs under the trailer in a closed space work well to deter mice.
My experience...no food...no mice
JCW
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10-19-2015, 01:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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WARNING DON'T READ IF YOU LIKE MICE.
Sallye,
They want to drink and once in the bucket they can't climb out. Eventually drowning.
We are not intentionally cruel to any critters but won't have snakes, bugs, scorpions or mice/rats in yard, house or trailer.
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10-19-2015, 05:30 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 31' Classic
billings
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,570
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That's right, no food also dog food in the trailer no mice, ask how I know !!
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