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11-06-2014, 10:56 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: michigan
Posts: 3
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Stopping mice from getting in your trailmanor
We just purchased a used 2004 3023 trailmanor that had SEVERE mice issues. Both lower cusions and the curtain on the bottom of the sleeper couch were eaten. After $700.00 and a lot of cleaning it still smelled like mice? The reason is there is a spot the factory missed to seal.I did contact them several times so hopefully this wont be a issue for future buyers...Now here is where it is and how you get to it. All you need to repair this entry point for the mice is a can of great stuff and some rubber gloves (The greatstuff wont come off if you get it on your skin so use the gloves)The first thing is unhook the battery then make sure the power is unhooked!! as the entry point for the mice is a hole in the floor for the vent tube on the holden tank behind the electrical panel, so the electrical panel will need to be pulled out. 1st unscrew the hinged cover on the electrical panel (in the hall by the bathroom) be carefull not to touch the coils under the breakers, then unscrew the 4 screws on the box holden it to the wall.Slide it out and you will see the pipe behind the panel and a huge hole on the floor where the pipe is coming in to the trailer,that the mice love to use to enter to destroy your trailer (or theirs)!!! you can then fill the gap around the pipe with the great stuff and ruin the mices day make yours.The great stuff does expand so be careful. And if you have a mice issue there probably is a nest in that area(mine was between the bed and the panel)and my mice nest was large enough that it filled my shopvac. also if you do have a nest. once you remove it make sure to clean the floor with bleach..happy trailmanoring...also dryer sheets around the inside of the trailer help and it smells good!!!
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11-06-2014, 12:33 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Chesapeake, VA
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What I plan to do when I get my new TM is to crawl underneath and look for openings as they might be different than what you found. Would appreciate it if others might post additional places to look for as well.
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11-06-2014, 02:59 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 489
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Keeping mice out is easy.
1. Open TM door.
2. Throw two of these in.
3. Shut TM door.
Dave
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11-06-2014, 05:00 PM
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Guest
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Members have reported some success with mice and bugs when oil of peppermint is placed inside a closed trailer. Soak a rag or cotton in a glass dish.
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11-06-2014, 05:43 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Chesapeake, VA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by davlin
Keeping mice out is easy.
1. Open TM door.
2. Throw two of these in.
3. Shut TM door.
Dave
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We have those in my backyard, so for me, a possible solution as they are available. Problem is, who gets them out when they are done? LOL
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2015 3124KD
TV: 2005 Avalanche 1500 with Prodigy P3
Truma On-Demand Comfort Hot Water Heater
Dometic 1110 Compressor Refrigerator
BlueOx SwayPro Hitch
2.5 inch lift kit
Progressive Industries EMS-HW30C
Yada Wireless backup camera
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11-06-2014, 07:40 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Santa Cruz County, CA
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I've read that any opening bigger than a nickel will allow mice to come in. We plugged those holes and haven't had any problems since (we did have some mice about 7 years ago or so, but none lately).
I also keep mouse bait inside the TM at various locations.
And there are a couple of feral cats around here, they probably help.
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11-07-2014, 02:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Hudson Valley of New York
Posts: 71
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Fresh Cab Rodent Repellent
Our first winter we also got mice inside our TM (they came in under the sofa slide). They ate holes in the sofa cushion upholstery. Since then I have used: Bounce strips, peppermint oil and Fresh Cab - all at the same time. No mice anymore and when you open the TM it smells delicious!
"Fresh CabŪ #1 Botanical Rodent Repellant is the First and only "green" repellent registered by the EPA for indoor use! Patented flow-through pouch gradually dispenses active ingredient-each pouch covers up to 125 sq. ft. for up to 100 days."
You can get it at Tractor Supply or Amazon - http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/...=&cm_vc=-10005
Good Luck!!
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11-08-2014, 07:05 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 489
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Quote:
Originally Posted by funpilot
We have those in my backyard, so for me, a possible solution as they are available. Problem is, who gets them out when they are done? LOL
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I forgot to tell you about "Phase II." After the snakes are done, open the door and throw one of these in.
Cuz honey badger don't care!
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11-08-2014, 11:25 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Posts: 496
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ROFL
And I thought I would have problems with my Alaskan Malamute's claws.....
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TV: 2005 Avalanche 1500 with Prodigy P3
Truma On-Demand Comfort Hot Water Heater
Dometic 1110 Compressor Refrigerator
BlueOx SwayPro Hitch
2.5 inch lift kit
Progressive Industries EMS-HW30C
Yada Wireless backup camera
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11-08-2014, 06:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MN
Posts: 70
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Dryer sheets are supposed to work to keep mice out too.
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