what about rodents?

[shortcircuit]

Our 14DBS is now covered with an ADCO cover. Underneath, I found two openings in the flooring where cables, hoses, etc. come down through the flooring where some foam sealant was needed. So, great stuff was applied to:

The flooring opening at the rear of the camper, under the Dometic fridge in the compartment next to the Furnace - LP hose, 120 volt cable, 12 volt cable, H/C water lines
The flooring opening behind the power panel under sink cabinet where lots of cabling/hoses come through the floor. Accessed through the left side panel inside the lower right sink cabinet - needed extra sealant.

Just a thought about the steel wool. I am not using it, but if I were I would use copper wool scrubber stuff. It will not rust. An I don't think mice will like it either!

There are also openings at the ends of the aluminum framing in the wheel well area, and the rear of the center aluminum frame tube. However, those openings do not go anywhere into the camper.

[jeffrey]

I wish home depot would sell those big plastic bait stations you see around hospitals and restaurants and what not. Must be some kind of liability issue with that.

[sam]

Our 14DBS is now covered with an ADCO cover. Underneath, I found two openings in the flooring where cables, hoses, etc. come down through the flooring where some foam sealant was needed. So, great stuff was applied to:

The flooring opening at the rear of the camper, under the Dometic fridge in the compartment next to the Furnace - LP hose, 120 volt cable, 12 volt cable, H/C water lines
The flooring opening behind the power panel under sink cabinet where lots of cabling/hoses come through the floor. Accessed through the left side panel inside the lower right sink cabinet - needed extra sealant.

Just a thought about the steel wool. I am not using it, but if I were I would use copper wool scrubber stuff. It will not rust. An I don't think mice will like it either!

There are also openings at the ends of the aluminum framing in the wheel well area, and the rear of the center aluminum frame tube. However, those openings do not go anywhere into the camper.

I wish home depot would sell those big plastic bait stations you see around hospitals and restaurants and what not. Must be some kind of liability issue with that.

[sam]

I am not sure steel wool is a good idea with aluminum. The foam should work.

As concerns rodents and bugs I follow the foillowing practice:

Leave no food in the camper unless it is in a can.

Leave out a bait trap. If the do get in they will probably die before they bread.

Spray around the doors with a home exterior bug spray. (Don not spray the doors or handles.) Spray the threasholds.  Any crawling bugs will not get far.  It also last for months. Note, if you have craing children around, live with the bugs.  

If you want to have fun, get a bug zapping racket. They are great for riding the camper of stray flying bugs like flies and mosquitoes. You can even make it s team event and keep score.

[drdave]

I am not sure steel wool is a good idea with aluminum. The foam should work.


If you want to have fun, get a bug zapping racket. They are great for riding the camper of stray flying bugs like flies and mosquitoes. You can even make it s team event and keep score.

Just to be clear... the steel wool is for the house, not the camper.   Wasn't suggesting it be used near aluminum.    The siding on my house is vinyl BTW.


Another bug killer option:


http://www.amazon.com/SKELL-INC-Original-Salt-Gun-BS61/dp/B00AB88UDA/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1415565222&sr=1-1&keywords=bug+a+salt

[scout]

Hi Leslie,

I have had rodent problems with previous wood floor trailers, but nothing yet with the LL. Other forums recommend taking out any textiles / foam mattresses and/or seating cushions to avoid nesting and possible chew spots if you are concerned. (also any food of course!) I have the 13 RDB and there are a few points where they can get in. It is urban legend that any hole the size of a dime (or larger) is a doorway for the little beasts. Roxul insulation is another stopper material that seems to work to keep them out. Hope this helps.

KC