Pest/Rodent Control

DavidLM

Hi all, just putting my 2018 320S to bed for the winter (first time) and wondering what people have used to protect against pests and rodents while your rig is being stored. Appreciate any input.

ScottG

That's one of the first things I asked when I joined the forum! Here's a couple older threads on the topic:

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/2051/keeping-out-mice-over-winter

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/3828/mice-rats-squirrels

FWIW, I store my T@B outside in mouseville and haven't had any infiltrations over the last three winters. I've inspected my T@B pretty closely (including the mystery area in the tail) and have found it to be pretty tight.

One little precaution I take is to stuff copper mesh in the open bottoms of the decorative plastic trim. While a critter couldn't gain access to the inside through there, the tunnels themselves could be nice nesting spots.

Now if I can just figure out how to keep them out of the house, garage, and vehicles I'll be all set!  :-)

DavidLM

Awesome, thanks Scott! I’ll check out the links you shared. The only mice I want to see are in Orlando. 😉

ScottG

Awww, they are awfully cute, 'specially the furry tailed little deer mice that hang around my place...

ChanW

@ScottG! Excellent!

What's your address?

I'll put ours on the next train!

ScottG

Thanks, @ChanW, but I've got plenty of my own. They might be cute, but when you've seen one you've pretty much seen them all! 

ericnliz

@ScottG, I had to laugh at that one....you just THINK you've seen 'em all!

ScottG

True dat, @ericnliz, true dat.  :-)