profgt Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 What are the best solutions for repelling pack rats during RV storage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtgeodog Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 I have had success keeping the critters out using "FRESH CAB". It will need to be refreshed periodociy. sHORTYo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms60ocb Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 It has been impossible to keep all insects old but spraying around the base of the RV has been my best defense. For Mice, fresh De Con does the trick for me. If the mice come they never stay long. In a 40 foot fifth wheel I use 5 bait traps (2 in the basement) and watch for eating.activity. I had one occurrence on a similar sized FW, Part of the DeCon disappeared to never be found, but the mice left. Clay Quote Clay & Marcie Too old to play in the snow Diesel pusher and previously 2 FW and small Class C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenp Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 If you have access to power while in storage you might try a rope light under the coach. Pack rats do not like light. I have 12 volt LED lights in the front and rear of my MH and have not had a problem. Saw several rigs at The Ranch (Lakewood) using the rope lights with success. Lenp Quote USN Retired 2002 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom 2012 F150 4x4 2018 Lincoln MKX 2019 HD Ultra Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankgibbons Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Fabric Softener Sheets – Spread dryer sheets all over the RV when it's in storage to keep mice away. Then when you take it out put the sheets in a plastic bag and use them for laundry. Irish Spring Soap – Same idea as the dry sheets. Supposedly mice hate the smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orca Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, frankgibbons said: Fabric Softener Sheets – Spread dryer sheets all over the RV when it's in storage to keep mice away. Then when you take it out put the sheets in a plastic bag and use them for laundry. Irish Spring Soap – Same idea as the dry sheets. Supposedly mice hate the smell. I used to believe the old wives tale about dryer sheets until i found a nice mouse nest made out of the dryer sheets i spread around my MH! Can't speak to the soap trick but your RV will smell nice. Quote 2004 Freightliner m2 106 2015 DRV lx450 Fullhouse 2019 Indian Springfield 2014 Yamaha 950 V-Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumanFriendly Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 A few sprays and a drain cover cured our problem completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 On 12/8/2019 at 3:05 PM, frankgibbons said: Fabric Softener Sheets – Spread dryer sheets all over the RV when it's in storage to keep mice away. Then when you take it out put the sheets in a plastic bag and use them for laundry. Irish Spring Soap – Same idea as the dry sheets. Supposedly mice hate the smell. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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