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Mice in RV Underbelly or Ceiling: 7 Ways to Get Rid of Mice

June 15, 2021 /
RV Interior /
By James V. /

Unwanted guests certainly can be a pain as they eat you out of house and home. Plus, they leave behind little unwanted gifts that you have to take time to clean up. If you don’t your RV gets less healthy by the minute and your human friends may not want to come over.

One of the simplest ways to get rid of mice in your RV is to place products with a scent that repels rodents in key locations. Not only will this help remove the mice, but it may also be the ounce of prevention you need to keep them from coming in the first place.

To learn more about getting rid of those pesky mice living in your RV, just keep reading our article. It has the information you need to know about in order to keep those unwanted guests from overstaying any welcome they think they have.

Can Mice Get Into RVs?

No matter how secure you think your RV is against rodents, these little creatures have very sharp teeth. They can chew through different items and make a nice little entryway for themselves.

They also have sharp claws that help them climb into little nooks and crannies where they can make their entry a lot easier. What makes it easier for these little creatures to enter your RV is when it is stored for long periods or not used for the same amount of time.

What draws them to your RV is the supply of food you may have stored in your kitchen cabinets. Even if you have taken the food out, mice are very good at finding crumbs no matter where they have fallen.

A good cleaning does not reach those hidden spots so eventually, you may see evidence of a mouse or two when you get your RV ready for a summer vacation. Then even if you think you found all their entry points, they may still find a way in.

Are Mice Common in RVs?

Yes, this seems to be a common problem all RV people face. It doesn’t matter the type of RV you have, from the Class A down to the little pop-ups, you can have a mice problem at some point in time.

One reason you will find mice in your RV is that they can be very curious creatures. You may think cats are curious but they have nothing on mice. Plus, since mice are small, they have far more opportunities to satisfy their curiosity than cats do.

All they need is about 1/4 inch sized hole and they have found their entry point. They will use it as long as you do not find it and seal it up. How you seal their entryways up may not stop the mice from getting back in.

That is because their teeth are strong enough to chew through items like insulation, walls, ceilings, cardboard, and so on. You have to use the right materials to stop mice from entering your RV.

How Mice Get in RV

That is a good question as they seem to find a way in even though you took great pains to block their entry. One method is that they use their curiosity to drive their search for the right openings.

There are enough places on an RV where mice can simply crawl through and get inside your RV, camper, or trailer. They do not have to try very hard except when looking for those entry points. An older RV will have more of them than a newer one.

Then if they cannot find an opening that makes it easy for them to enter, they will find the right spot and chew their way inside. The only way you know that they have entered your RV is by the little unwanted gifts they leave behind.

It is those gifts that make having mice unhealthy as well as the germs and bacteria they carry and leave anywhere they travel. Once inside, you have to do some extra cleaning to make sure they don't ruin your family’s or your health.

Prevention takes a little effort and even if you are successful, do not be surprised if the mice have found another way in.

How to Get Rid of Mice RV

There are many ways and methods you can try to see if they are successful or not. Prevention is the best option as mice are attracted by the smell of food. If you keep your RV clean and remove all food items when you are not using it, then chances are you may not have a mouse problem.

Mice will stop coming to your RV if there is no food for them to eat. Then, you can go the traditional route and set out a few traps. But some people have found that they have underestimated the intelligence of a mouse.

Often, the mouse learns how to get the cheese or food item in the trap without springing it. Keep in mind that while you think you have done a thorough job in cleaning your RV, the mouse knows different.

They get to the same areas those food crumbs get to and those are spots you can’t reach when you clean. But a good cleaning before you store your vehicle will help get rid of the mice as it takes away their food supply.

Mice in RV Underbelly

The solutions that we give in each section may be different but that does not mean they are restricted to those areas only. You can use any of the methods we list in each section for all areas of your RV.

The first step here to prevent mice from coming into your underbelly is to find all the entry points they can use. Then stick regular steel wool pads or portions of them into those openings.

You don't want to use the steel wool soap pads but the regular ones only. However, even if you use these pads, mouse teeth are quite strong. It may take them longer to chew through the pads but eventually, this deterrent will fail.

Next up, you can try peppermint oil. The reason you use this oil instead of other versions is that the smell of peppermint is so strong it irritates their nasal passages, etc. However, peppermint oil is toxic to dogs and cats.

This means that you need to place this oil in spots your pets cannot access. That can be difficult if you have cats.

Mice in RV Ceiling

For this cramped and narrow area, you may want to go high-tech. An ultrasonic pest repellent may do the trick here and keeps you from having to reach into those tiny areas to place other products.

The sound these devices give off can hurt the ears of the mice and drives them away to a spot where they will feel no pain. The key to using this option is to have an outlet that is near your ceiling to make sure the sound is very strong.

Another option and this applies to all areas of your RV, is not the most humane or the nicest of all the tricks you can do. It is usually the last-ditch effort when all other defenses have failed.

You can place kill traps in your ceiling. This is the most effective way of getting rid of mice. It is your last-ditch defense when you are desperate and can think of no other solution. You may be squeamish but sometimes this is the only method at your disposal that will solve your problem.

How to Get a Mouse Out of RV Ceiling

You can use the above methods or you can try sheets of glue paper that are made to trap mice once they step on the glue. They are easy to use and effective when needing to trap animals in tiny locations like your ceiling.

Unfortunately, you have to be tough as there is no way to release the critter from these glue sheets and you have to handle the extermination yourself. Or if you do not like this option or the killing trap one, there are always the catch and release traps.

These are more humane and allows you to find a spot far away from your RV to release them. However, it is said that mice can find their way back to your RV because they know food is there.

This option has been used by different RVers with limited success. Your efforts may be more successful but that remains to be seen. You can try the pepper oil option as that will repel mice and have them moving on to other areas as soon as possible.

Mice in RV Heating Ducts

One option you may or may not like is to go to the local hardware or other store and buy some mouse or rat poison. These poisons mimic the odor of natural mouse food attracting the unsuspecting mouse.

The mouse will eat the poison and then return to their homes in your RV and eventually pass away. The drawbacks to this option are twofold. First, you have to track down the mouse lair to get rid of the dead mice before they start smelling up the place.

That can be fairly difficult to do especially when the mice can find a home in a small enough place where your hand can’t reach into. Two, these poisons may be effective at killing mice, but they can also be effective in harming your pets and small children.

You have to limit their use if you have your pets in the RV and small children visiting from time to time. The poisons also add toxins to your living environment so that is a concern you should think about.

Mice in RV Aair Conditioner

Instead of using peppermint oil, some good products on the market emit a strong smell that mice don't like. These products are designed to smell good to humans but to mice, they are something to avoid.

These products should be safe for your pet and any small children that come to your RV. Just make sure to check the labels to double-check that they are safe to use in those circumstances.

A different option you can use to keep mice out of your air conditioning system is to check all vents. If the vent is loose, that enables the mouse to slip through and enjoy their adventure.

Tighten up all vents you find that are loose, even if they are not going to your AC system. The way to make sure you got all the spots, is to use your garage or take your RV to a garage that can be blacked out. Once that is done leave the lights on inside your RV and look for any place where interior lighting is getting through.

Mark those spots and turn the lights on and take the appropriate measure to seal them up.

Mice in RV Furnace

This is not going to be much different than mice in your air conditioning system. The ducting issue will be the same, just a little lower and maybe a little more accessible to mice. Check all vents, both the interior and exterior, to make sure they are sealed tight.

You may want to add a screen to cover any larger vent holes as those are large enough for mice to squeeze through. The screens may have smaller openings but they will not block airflow and the mouse will have a tougher time chewing through the metal.

Place the screens after you have placed the poison you will use to help minimize the escape routes the poisoned mice will have available to them. Different products that smell good to you are another good option as they will repel the mice and have them fleeing your furnace and ducting system.

Just make sure to use a screen over any openings so your cat doesn't get to the peppermint oil and consume some of it. A sick cat will only add to your expenses and may ruin your vacation.

Mice in RV Walls

Walls are another area of your RV that are small, narrow, and hard for your hands or pets to get into. Your dog may smell the mice before you realize they are there and will send you signals that you have a problem.

The best option to use here would be the ultrasonic devices that emit that high pitch sound that hurts the mouse’s ears. Just make sure to get the device that doesn’t give off a sound that hurts your pets’ ears.

The good thing about using this option is that there are plenty of outlets in your walls to plug them in. You can get blanket coverage just by strategically placing these devices in the right outlets.

Since the walls are vertical, you really can’t use glue traps or other kinds of traps so the ultrasonic option is the best. You can use peppermint oil and other odd-smelling products but once they go away, your mice may return.

Mouse in RV Tank

One option we have not discussed so far is calling an exterminator. If you do not want to do the work, especially once they get into your tanks, this is a very good option to use. Exterminators are professionals and have the right equipment and products to capture the mice alive or dead.

The drawback would be the expense but if you do not want to kill mice or deal with dead bodies, then the expense is worth it. Or you can use expanding foam to cover many of the entry points around your tanks.

The foam option comes in aerosol cans making application a matter of pointing in the right direction and pushing the button. The key is to not overspray as the foam does expand to a very large size.

You can also add a little small screen section to the foam to double the difficulty the mice will have in chewing through the foam. Or you can use a product called Mouse Free which combines oil and peppermint oil. This product should be able to drive the mice away from your tanks.

Best Way to kill Mice in RV

No matter what option you use, they are all just one line of defense for the ultimate way to get rid of mice in your RV. After applying those other options, mice can find alternative routes because they are curious and do not let obstacles stand in their way of achieving their goal.

The best option you have in getting rid of mice in your RV is to use kill traps. You may not like them, think they are inhumane but they do work. Their success rate is not disputed. These traps are very effective at clearing out mice.

An alternative to this option and probably second best would be the glue sheets made to trap mice. The mice may remain alive but only until you kill them outside. Buying a cat that loves to chase and kill mice is another effective method to use but the success rate depends on the cat’s attitude and ability to reach the mice when you can’t.

Finally, you can call an exterminator. They are not free but their success rate may be greater than your cat’s.

How to Mouse Proof a Trailer

Technically, it is almost impossible to mouse-proof your RV because mice are very good at finding small little loopholes in your protective systems and exploit those loopholes to their advantage.

The best mouse proofing attempts will come when you are going to store your RV for long periods. That way you can use many of the above options without risking the health of your pets or small children.

The first option you have is to remove all food items, except can goods, from your RV. Mice are looking for food and if you do not have any food inside your RV then they will stop coming to it.

Even if you empty the RV of food, you may still see mice droppings in your RV. That means that there is still food they like inside somewhere. Another option would be to invest in an RV cover.

An RV cover helps close up tiny little entry points you did not catch. However, this is just another line of defense as eventually, the mouse will either chew their way in or find another route if they smell food inside.

Finally, you can invest in LED lights. Mice are nocturnal and do not like light. Placing these lights in the right spots can illuminate every inch of your RV and keep mice away.

Best Mouse Repellent for RV Storage

The best mouse repellent would be peppermint oil or similar products that contain odors the mice do not like. They are easy to apply and can go into many narrow spots without too much difficulty.

Also, they smell good to humans so you will not be offending yours or anyone’s noses when you use this option. The key is to make sure you apply it in spots your pets can’t get to.

Some Final Words

Mice may be cute but they do bring elements with them that are hazardous to your and your family’s house. Your first line of defense is to keep your RV clean and free from food crumbs. Then apply any of the other options you feel comfortable with using. Your RV situation will be the determining factor in which ones you use.

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How To Get Rid Of Mice In An RV

Holes chewed in your walls and floors, gnawed-on furniture and food, droppings around the RV, and a musty smell… it can only mean one thing: mice in your RV!

Besides just being a bit gross, a mouse infestation in your RV presents a ton of issues, from damage to the RV to the risk of disease. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to get rid of mice in an RV (and keep them from coming back).

Ways to get rid of mice

Let’s look at the best ways to get rid of mice in your RV, as well as some tips to prevent them from coming back.

When it comes to getting rid of mice in an RV, your best option is to use mouse traps. There are both lethal and non-lethal options available. Let’s take a look at both.

Lethal mouse traps

Lethal mouse traps are highly effective at getting rid of mice in your RV, but they have some caveats.

Rat poison is effective because rats will take the poison back to their nests, meaning it can kill many rats or mice at once. However, if those rats are somewhere you can’t get to, they’ll start to rot and create an awful stink. Even worse, if a wild animal eats a poisoned rat, it’s liable to kill that animal too.

Glue traps are another option. These are sticky sheets that you place around your RV. Any mouse that steps on it will become stuck and eventually die.

While these sticky glue traps are effective at getting rid of mice, they’re also by far the cruelest method. Any mouse caught in a glue trap will die slowly and painfully from starvation and exhaustion. Even if you hate the little critters, it’s inhumane to make them suffer so much for so long. Terrified mice are even known to scream as they are trying to escape.

Instead, if you want to go with kill traps, the best way to get rid of mice is the tried and true snap mouse traps . Bait the trap with cheese or something else, and any mouse lured into the trap will be immediately killed.

Overall, however, we recommend non-lethal mouse traps when possible. These traps avoid causing unnecessary suffering, plus you don’t have to dispose of a dead mouse.

Non-lethal mice traps

Your typical non-lethal mouse trap is some kind of box that automatically shuts once the mouse is inside. Once the mouse is caught, you’ll simply release them elsewhere. Keep in mind that you should release them far enough away from your RV that they don’t just get back in.

Most non-lethal traps are reusable, and you just need to clean them between each use. It’s also fairly easy to make your own DIY non-lethal mouse trap .

The biggest downside to non-lethal traps is that they aren’t the most efficient. If you have more than a few mice in your RV, you’ll likely have to release, clean, and reset your traps several times. If your mouse infestation has gotten serious, it might be smart to call in a professional.

Letting the pros handle it

Not all pest control services will work on RVs, so you’ll need to do a bit of research to find one that does near you. Many pest control services will have both lethal and non-lethal options available. However, in the case of a serious infestation, you may be required to go with the lethal option.

Hiring a pest control service is going to be quite a bit more expensive than DIY options. But if you’re really struggling, it’s definitely the best way to get rid of a mouse infestation.

Mice prevention tips

If you want to make sure mice don’t get back inside your RV, or prevent them from showing up in the first place, there are a few things you can do.

Keep your RV clean. Don’t leave food or crumbs out, and make sure any pet food is tightly sealed. If mice don’t have anything to eat in your RV, they likely won’t stay.

Mice are also very sensitive to smells, and you can use this to your advantage. Placing products with strong smells around your RV, especially near places mice can enter, will help keep them out. Options include:

Cotton balls soaked in peppermint oil
Pine needle spray
Dryer sheets
Scented soaps

Seal all points of entry . It’s also smart to keep mice out by sealing up holes and other places they can get in. Applying spray foam or caulk to holes and cracks will keep them out for awhile, but mice can eventually chew through them.

Because of this, one of the best ways to seal up holes is actually using steel wool . Mice can’t and won’t chew through it. Simply stuff the steel wool in, and you’re good to go.

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A mouse infestation is no fun – but with a bit of work, you can get rid of mice in your RV. Once you get rid of the mice in your RV, you can easily keep them out by following a few simple tips. The effort is well worth it for the peace of mind of a mouse-free RV.

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7 Expert Tricks to Keep Mice Out of Your RV or Travel Trailer in Winter

When you’ve got a travel trailer, you know that mice can be exceedingly difficult to keep out. It can be especially hard to keep mice out of your RV in winter when it is in storage. I learned this the hard way when opening up my RV to de-winterize it – yuck! What a mess!

So, I decided to learn everything I could about protecting my RV from mice. Since then, I’ve been consistently refining my system and will show you the best tips for keeping mice out of your travel trailer.

How can I keep mice out of my RV or travel trailer in winter?

A combination of deep cleaning before storage, deterrents (like smells and materials) and sealing every possible entry point is the only effective way to keep mice out of your RV or travel trailer during winter. Dyer sheets, Irish spring soap, and peppermint essential oils will help deter mice.

We’ll take a look at why mice enter campers or other vehicles and what you can do to stop them in their tracks. Keep reading to the end, so you don’t miss our handy tricks and tips for keeping rodents like mice out of your RV.

Keeping mice out is so important. They can do a lot of damage and it may not be covered by insurance. I checked around and found damage from mice is actually covered by one insurance company, Roamly.

Pro Tip: If mice do get into your RV use traps immediately! After trying every trap available and snapping my fingers more than a couple of times, these are my absolute favorite on Amazon.

Update: Actually, I was introduced to a new pet-safe trap on amazon and love these mouse traps too !!

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How to Keep Mice out of your RV in Winter

Mice go where the food and shelter is and they have a good sense of smell. So, a mouse is sure to find your food if you don’t store it in a properly sealed container.

Simply keep things clean!

When you store your RV for the winter, you should remove all traces of food! Make sure that you do not have any food left in the closets and no food particles or crumbs lying around. Sweep, vacuum, sweep and sweep again!

Tips on How to Keep Crumbs Out and Food Stored Safely From Mice

Not only do you want to keep food from being contaminated by mice, but you don’t want mice to sense the food in the first place. When you are in the camper, keeping things clean will help when it is time to store the trailer for winter. Here are a few tips:

Keep the garbage bags empty or completely removed from the RV.
Always use glass or rigid plastic food storage containers – never use Ziplocs or other bags that rodents can easily chew through.
Keep all food in air-tight sealed containers to avoid smells attracting mice. I use glass storage containers that are microwave safe for re-heating and how locking lids. (I love these storage containers that I got on Amazon )
Only eat in the dining area inside the RV. Don’t allow kids to eat in the other areas or on the couch.
Try not to eat inside the RV, but outside instead (when possible).

Keep Mice Out by Sealing Every Tiny Space!

To survive cold weather and rear their young, mice and other rodents are always looking for a safe and warm shelter. This is especially true during the winter season s0 seal every single crack and hole!

Any minor crack or hole is still sufficient for mice to enter your vehicle. These animals are able to squeeze their bodies through small holes of only 1/4 inch – that’s about the diameter of a pencil eraser. Furthermore, they can even make small holes in plastic and thin metal sheets.

Plug all small tiny spaces that a mouse could enter through. You can seal spaces with steal wool, caulk or expanding spray foam .

This squeeze tube of caulk is easy to keep on hand and does not require a caulking gun.

Look through the inside around the edges of the floor and inside the cabinets. Access points, such as storage often have small space for mice to enter. Don’t forget to check the entire outside of your camper.

Best Mouse Repellents for Campers and Travel Trailers

Here are some practical ways to prevent mice from getting into your RV or travel trailer. This blog is about tricks to keep mice out of your RV or camper in storage. No worries – we cover the best mouse traps at the end …. just in case they do get in anyway.

Let’s dive right in and see how we can keep these suckers out!

Use Mouse Repelling Scents

Humans aren’t the only species that tend to avoid nasty smells. However, mice have a different idea of what makes a smell “nasty” than we do.

Here are a few things mice hate the smell of. Use these to your advantage to deter mice from entering your travel trailer. You can find my personal favorite (that I think works the best) at the end of this list.

Fabric Dryer Sheets – Mice are not fans of those nicely scented dryer sheets we like to use when doing laundry. Therefore, dryer sheets can help keep mice out of your camper or travel trailer. Try grabbing a box of Bounce or similar scented dryer sheets. Leave these all over your RV so the whole thing smells like fresh laundry, and it may just be enough to keep mice out if there is no food source.
Essential Oils – Like many mammals, mice seem to dislike the smell of certain plants. Using essential oils like Peppermint to scent the floor of your RV may drastically reduce the rodent’s desire to enter your vehicle. The problem is that these oils will dilute in the air quickly, so frequent re-application is required.
Will mothballs keep mice out of my travel trailer? Mothballs do not stop mice from entering your RV or travel trailer. Mothballs have been proven to be harmful to mice in high doses, but are not strong enough to kill them or deter them from entering your RV. The chemicals in mothballs are, however, harmful to humans and pets. We recommend not wasting your money on mothballs or putting them in your travel trailer.
For chili powder to be effective, you would need to sprinkle it everywhere inside. You might decide to try this and just wear a face mask to avoid inhaling the dust or getting it into your eyes. However, come camping season, you’ll have to figure out how to clean it all up which may result in spending a lot of time vacuuming chili powder out of all the nooks and crannies of your RV.
Balsam Fir – Native to North America, the Balsam Fir tree gives off an odor that people often find it pleasant but rodents typically dislike. Similar to essential herb oils like Peppermint, you can apply a balsam Fir scent to your RV interior to deter mice from entering. However, also like essential oils, it will require regular reapplication.

Smelly soap – Does Irish Spring soap keep mice out of your travel trailer?

Irish Spring soap has a very strong smell that mice hate…and I love. ** This is my personal favorite deterrent. I like to buy a large package and place bars of Irish Spring all over my travel trailer. You can easily order Irish Spring on Amazon here . An added perk is that my camper smells like fresh soap when I get it out of storage!

Use Mouse Repelling Materials

Mice will chew through just about anything to get where they want to go. They are also notorious for fitting into the smallest of holes – the size of a pencil eraser! These facts make mice exceedingly difficult to keep from entering a space. However, there’s still hope because certain materials do a great job of keeping mice out.

Here is a list of five materials you can use to block holes you find where mice could enter your RV.

If you believe there’s an opening in your RV that’s a gateway for mice, you can wedge some steel wool in there. Steel wool might sound ineffective initially, but mice don’t care to chew the steel wool. You can buy steel wool fill fabric on Amazon .

The best physical deterrent aside from a steel plate covering a hole is a rigid wire brush. Think of a wire brush you would use to remove rust from a piece of steel. Here is an example on Amazon.

If you can manage to cut a wooden-handled wire brush to orient the wires so they face outward from an opening, this will really prevent mice from trying to squeeze through.

Dense Bristle Brush

A trick I learned from a friend who works on door installation for food-grade manufacturers told me the following:

“Mice hate firm bristle brushes. We use it all the time around entrance doors like the shipping and receiving areas in food production plants. For some reason, mice can’t stand this stuff.” Jeremy Shantz – 15 year door technician

He is referring to densely bristled door sweep brushes, like this one from Amazon .

These brushes come in various sizes and mounting types, so you can cut them into the specific size needed to block holes that you can’t seal in other ways.

Aluminum Foil

We noted earlier that mice can chew through thin sheets of metal, but what about aluminum foil? For whatever reason, mice tend to avoid aluminum. Due to some unknown reasons , aluminum is unnatural to them and they try to stay away from it. As a result, aluminum is a considerably good deterrent.

The issue with aluminum foil is that you need to make it into fairly compacted balls. The jam them into holes to make it impossible for mice to squeeze in.

If you can master the art of making aluminum foil balls to fill holes, it works very well.

5. Don’t Be Fooled By Electric Mouse Repellents

Electric mouse repellents plug into ordinary wall sockets. They emit high-frequency sound waves that claim to drive mice away. Sonic and ultrasonic waves are intended to be irritating to animals that can hear them – which humans can’t. However, while the science does seem to support that mice can hear these noises, it doesn’t necessarily show that they seem bothered by it at all ( source ).

Another downfall to electric mouse repellents is they need power to work. Mouse invasions typically happen when you are storing your RV. Chances are, your RV will not be receiving power when it’s in storage or winterized, so these devices will be useless.

What’s the Best Mouse Trap to Use In My Travel Trailer?

Despite all of your best efforts to keep mice out of your camper or RV, you may find it inevitable that one still makes its way in.

There are many different types of mouse traps that you can use in your travel trailer to try and catch them once inside. However, you should always use caution when using mouse traps in your RV, especially if you have kids or pets around.

We’ll briefly talk about some of the pros and cons of different mouse traps:

Pro tip: If you’re using a metal pedal trap, try baiting it with peanut butter instead of the generic cheese; it sticks better.
Spring Loaded Pet and Kid safe traps – I seriously do not like the traditional snap traps. They scare me every time I am trying to set them. I was given this style by my neighbor and it is my favorite!! It’s like an oversized clothes pin, so easy to set and super effective!! You can buy a package on amazon
D-Con No Touch Covered Mouse Trap : My other favorite!! And great for adding to your arsenal during storage!! These traps are great as they are easy to set and dispose of, and you don’t have to see the after-effects. You can bait them with whatever you’d like to avoid using any poisonous chemicals. Just bait, twist and set – check out the covered trap on Amazon.
Glue Traps: Some people have better luck actually catching mice with glue traps than snap traps. However, these are probably the least humane as the trap itself doesn’t kill the mouse and you can’t remove it once it’s stuck there. Also, if a kid or pet accidentally steps on one of these, you’re in for a nightmare situation getting it off and cleaned up.
Poison baits and traps: There are also many different types of baited mouse traps that include poison that acts as bait to lure mice in and then kill them. These can be very dangerous, though, especially if you have young children or pets, or if you’re placing them in contained areas such as your RV interior.
No-kill traps: Last but not least, if you want to catch a mouse without killing it, you can buy animal-friendly no-kill traps. Simply bait (with non-poisonous food) and, once your mouse is stuck inside, take it outside and release the rodent safely. You can find many options online such as these ones from Amazon .

Can I Put a Mouse Trap in My Travel Trailer?

To sum up, there are many types of mouse or rodent traps you can buy that you can put in your travel trailer or RV if you really need to.

However, keep in mind that you’re typically dealing with a pretty tight space as-is. When you have other adults, children and pets running around in your RV – like I do – your mouse traps may become dislodged from their small niches and little hands or mouths may quickly find them.

Use mouse traps to catch mice in your RV only when your camper is in storage for the most effective way to keep everyone safe. Just make sure you’re removing every trap you placed when de-winterizing or getting ready to take it out for the first trip of the year.

Shopping List for Keeping Mice out of Your RV in Winter

If you’re expecting to have to try several different methods of mouse prevention for your RV, I went ahead and created this shopping list with my favorite mouse-repellent products. This way you can pick up more than one product to try out and avoid making several trips to the store. I’ve also linked all of my favorites on Amazon (such as the D-Con No Touch trap – it’s seriously my favorite!) to help make your shopping easier.

Bounce Dryer Sheets
Essential Oils
Irish Spring soap
Caulking for sealing your RV
D-Con No Touch Covered Mouse Trap

Mice In My RV or Travel Trailer – FAQs

How to clean travel trailer after mice.

First, clean up any urine and droppings you can find. Wear rubber, latex, or vinyl gloves and a face mask for safety before getting started. Once you’ve picked up as much as you can, you’ll want to disinfect the entire RV. Mop the floors with a sanitizing cleaner and wipe down the countertops and other hard surfaces with a bleach solution or disinfectant.

Remove gloves and dispose of them. Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap. Alternately, use hand sanitizer until you can get to the soap and water. Mice can harbor a variety of germs and pathogens that you’ll be smart to avoid.

How Do Mice Get Into RVs?

Some common places that serve as ideal mouse entrances to your RV include:

Gaps near the plumbing or wiring.
Cracks and gaps in the floor.
Corners where the walls meet.
Openings near the doors.
Open windows and doors. (Even if you’ve downright sealed the vehicle, leaving windows and/or doors open might allow mice and rats to sneak in).

How to Tell If Mice Were In My RV (Without Seeing Them)

Mice are nocturnal; hence they can stay in your travel trailer for days or even weeks without being seen. They love living in a dark environment and avoid getting close to bright lights – kind of like little furry vampires. However, you don’t need to see them to know they’ve been hiding out in your RV. Try looking for chewed-up spots on clothing and foam seat padding, chewed wires, bedding, shredded food packaging, and of course, the infamous black rice-like droppings.

Why Should I Worry About Mice in My RV?

Along with their poor continence manners and tendency to chew up important wires or papers, mice are notorious for carrying a number of nasty germs and diseases. One of the most dangerous diseases that mice are known for spreading to humans is hantavirus .

Humans can exhale dust from the droppings of mice that are infected with the disease. This can occur when cleaning up mouse droppings, especially in small, poorly-ventilated areas such as small rooms or cabinets. Hantavirus can lead to severe lung and heart problems in humans.

If you have a mouse problem in your travel trailer, follow the steps in this guide to mouse-proof your RV as soon as possible.

Clean the entire inside and anywhere that mice could get to, or that you see droppings or urine.

Wear disposable rubber gloves and a face mask or respirator to prevent inhaling any dangerous germs or viruses.

Set traps to catch any mice that may be inside, and keep children and pets out until you’re no longer catching mice or seeing any new signs of their presence.

Final Thoughts on Keeping Mice Out of Your Travel Trailer

Mice are generally harmless and won’t intentionally hurt people. However, they can ruin your things and might even do some massive damage to your RV – and even your health – if they aren’t removed immediately. Or, better yet, just don’t let them in or anywhere near your RV. Hopefully, these tips help you do just that.

If you follow this guide, you can plan ahead and enjoy a mouse-free journey. At my Etsy Store , there are many other planners and journals that you may want to check out while planning your next trip.

Oh – and don’t forget your mouse repellant.

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11 Tips for Getting Rid of and Avoiding Mice in Your RV

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The cold weather is setting in, and that means mice are going to be looking for a warm place to hunker down. Can’t blame them, really—we wouldn’t want to be out in the cold either. That said, when that warm place is your home-on-wheels and you find mice in your RV, you tend to be a little bit less sympathetic.

Nope, nobody wants mice in their RV. Unfortunately, a mouse invasion is one of those things that happens to us all. The good news? If you’re in your RV full-time rather than keeping it in storage most of the year, you’re likely to notice those little visitors pretty quickly, meaning getting rid of them before they make a huge mess of things shouldn’t be too hard.

Below are our top tips for getting rid of mice in your RV and keeping them out for good.

— To Get Rid of Mice in Your RV —

Let’s start by addressing the more pressing concern: how to get rid of mice in an RV. If you have mice currently, you probably want them out sooner rather than later. Fortunately, it is totally possible to kick those pests to the curb.

Here’s how we would go about it.

Skip the Poison

First, let’s talk about what you don’t want to do. As tempting as it may be, don’t go out and buy mouse poison. This will almost certainly result in deceased mice in your walls where you can’t reach them, and the smell that comes from this is never pleasant. We also find it a bit too tortuous a method.

Set Mouse Traps Strategically

Instead of poison, set mouse traps (we really like these for ease of use). These should be placed along walls where the mice like to run. Often, this will be behind the couch or under the sink. Wherever you hear or see them regularly, place a trap.

Put Food in Plastic Containers

Obviously, food attracts mice. Therefore, you will want to remove this reason for them to stay. Since you can’t just get rid of all of your food, try placing it in airtight plastic containers instead. If you want to ensure your food never attracts mice, you might even consider putting all pantry food in plastic containers permanently.

Remove Trash and Crumbs Regularly

Of course, removing access to your dry goods does no good if you’re leaving crumbs and trash laying around for the mice to enjoy. Make sure you sweep often and get under all furniture. You’ll also want to wash dishes and take the trash out a couple times a day.

— To Avoid Getting Mice in Your RV —

Once you’ve gotten rid of the mice in your RV, the next step is to ensure they don’t come in again. We actually recommend taking these steps as soon as you notice mice or even before, as they can also help get rid of mice and they will help prevent even more mice from making themselves at home.

Here’s how you can keep mice out of your RV.

Keep Up the Steps Above

Before we add anything new to your to-do list, we feel it’s worth mentioning that you might want to keep up the steps above as a precaution to keep mice away, even when you’re not in the midst of an invasion. This means always putting your food into plastic rather than their original packaging, and making a habit of sweeping often. Parents, this also means leaving the mouse traps set in places where little hands can’t reach them.

Plug Up Holes and Other Entry Points

Mice can get through even the tiniest of holes—we’re talking the size of a nickel or even a dime —but they do need some sort of opening in order to get into your rig. For this reason, you will definitely want to carefully examine every inch of your RV and plug up absolutely any place where they even might be able to squeeze in. We recommend using steel wool to plug up any holes you find.

Light Your RV at Night

Mice are nocturnal creatures, meaning they aren’t big fans of light. Keeping your RV well lit at night might help deter them. If you’re having issues with mice, consider keeping a light on under your RV at night. If you don’t want to heat up the underside of your RV (which could actually be handy when in the RV in winter weather ), go for an LED light . This will save energy and provide light without creating heat.

Make Use of Sheet Metal Rings

Most people know that mice are good at climbing. They can climb some astounding things. One thing they can’t scale though? Smooth metal. Because of this, adding metal rings to jacks and other parts of the RV that touch the ground can make it a whole lot harder for the critters to get into your home-on-wheels. You will have to fashion these rings yourself out of sheet metal and they should be around 8 inches tall.

Employ Peppermint Oil

In addition to sheet metal rings and light, we also recommend using peppermint oil to keep mice away. The little pests hate the smell of peppermint, meaning some cotton balls covered in the oil and scattered around the house will not only make your house smell amazing, it’ll also help keep mice from making themselves at home.

Click here for more tips on using essential oils as a pest repellent.

Properly Prep When Storing

Planning on storing your RV for any length of time? Make sure you properly prepare the rig for storage. Remove all food, clean thoroughly, set those mouse traps (and check them regularly), and add those sheet metal rings and peppermint oil into the mix. You might also consider storing your rig under an RV cover or even indoors if possible. All of this will ensure there are no mice in your RV when you return.

Avoid Parking in Fields

Finally, but possibly most importantly, you will want to avoid parking in fields (or other places where mice might be living) whenever you can. If you don’t park where the pests are, they aren’t going to enter your motorhome or trailer. Unfortunately, it isn’t always possible to avoid fields, and this is where all the other measures outlined above will come into play.

All of these steps might seem like a lot, but none of them is really that hard to put into action, and the end result— a mouse-free RV—is well worth the effort. So what are you waiting for? Buy your mouse traps and peppermint oil today and get to work getting rid of the mice in your RV.

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Did you happen to see a mouse in your RV?

The first thing you need to do is get rid of this uninvited guest. As long as it remains inside, it will destroy your belongings and damage your mobile home, let alone cause thousands of dollars worth of damage.

But the mere thought of sharing your mobile home with these critters is so disgusting. Besides the odor and filth of mice droppings, they can spread harmful diseases that could threaten your health and safety.

If you happen to be in a similar situation and are wondering how to get rid of mice in your mobile home, you need to read this blog. We’ll discuss what’s attracting mice to your RV and ways you can get rid of them, no matter where they may be hiding.

What Attracts Mice To Your Mobile Home?

Since a mobile home rests off the ground, small critters like mice can easily find their way in from under your mobile home. There’s more. Without knowing it, you may be putting out a welcome mat for them!

Below is a list of reasons why mice may want to move into your camper.

Inclement weather will make animals of all sizes look for shelter. And mice are no different. You’ll be surprised to learn that mice can detect the warmth of your RV coming through openings. This is where they let themselves in.

Whether it’s the icy winds of winter or the downpour in summer, the warmth of your mobile home is precisely what a mouse is looking for, especially in late fall.

2. Nesting materials

Mice like to hide, especially from predators. But if they’re about to give birth, they’ll look for places where there is less disturbance. Your mobile home could be the perfect place for them, tucked under the RV or inside its walls.

These hungry little scavengers can smell free food anywhere. So, if you’ve left some food lying out, it could attract mice. Are you wondering what mice prefer to snack on? These are just some of the foods that attract mice:

Uncooked pasta
Sugar, flour, and other baking ingredients
Nuts and seeds
Granola bars
Fruits and berries

However, it doesn’t stop here. Mice will eat just about anything, from clothes to electrical wiring to paper. But, making sure you don’t leave any food out is a good first step to get rid of mice.

4. Pet Waste And Compost

Rats like all kinds of food, such as pet waste and composting food waste. So, keep your mobile home clean!

5. Dripping Water

Believe it or not, mice get thirsty. A small leak puddle of water, a dripping pipe, or even a birdbath is like a watering hole for a mouse.

Unguarded entryways offer mice the safety they’re searching for. Keeping doors, windows, and vent fans open without using a screen can provide easy access to your RV.

How To Get Rid Of Mice In Your Mobile Home?

Now that you know why your mobile home is so attractive to mice, it’s time to get that mouse you saw this morning out the door.

But before we discuss how to get rid of mice, let’s look at some easy preventative measures. This can ensure that mice and other rodents don’t come to your RV in the first place. Better yet, you’ll learn how to make them stay outside for good.

Knowing what you can do BEFORE a mouse moves in is usually the best course of action. After all, they’re so much easier than trying to find and catch a mouse. Furthermore, it takes a lot of time and effort to get rid of them.

Here are some easy tips to keep your camper rodent-free.

1. Keep It Clean

This is probably the easiest thing you can do. Mice are likely drawn more to your RV due to the availability of food. The first place to focus on is the trash. Keep the trash bin covered. Throw away your garbage in a proper disposal area, preferably away from your mobile home.

But besides this, your RV’s surrounding area should be free from clutter as well. Mice love to nest and burrow, hiding wherever they find warmth and shelter. So even wood piles, leaf litter, and fallen branches can become the perfect home.

2. Restrict Access To Food And Water

Next, focus on food storage. Areas such as the kitchen and pantry offer limitless treats for these furry creatures. Whether it’s your dog’s favorite treat or your freshly cooked dinner, easy access to food is like an open invitation for mice.

Your first line of defense should be to store every edible item in airtight containers. If you plan to leave your RV in storage, do not leave any food in your camper except those available in tin cans.

Clean up spills, wipe counters, and sweep the floor so that they can’t find even a crumb to nibble on. Another thing you should do if you have pets is not to leave their meals lying around. The same goes for bird feeders. Do not hand these creatures a free full-course meal served on a platter.

3. Block All Mouse Entryways

If you see any entry points (inside or outside the RV), you need to block them. Otherwise, the mice will come right back in from wherever they came the first time. Or worse, they might decide to get comfortable inside your RV walls and ceiling.

Inspect every nook and cranny of your RV closely. Pay special attention to points where pipes and wires enter your mobile home, especially on the floor. Don’t forget to crawl under your mobile home and check underneath the RV as well. Rodents can enter your RV from where lines or duct work come into the camper.

You’ll find that plugging a hole with steel wool then using expanding foam to seal the hole brings the best results. You can also caulk around lines and cracks to close any openings or cover them with foil tape.

4. Use Mouse Repellents

Some things can keep mice a bay. Common ones that RV owners say work include:

Cotton balls soaked in peppermint oil
Fresh cab pouches
Irish Spring soap
Plug-in mouse repellents

5. Bring Down The Comfort Level

If you can keep your RV and its surrounding area clean while also restricting access to food and water, you’re nearly at the finish line. Now all you need to do is stop being so friendly.

Though the following tips do not guarantee positive results, they are worth a shot. Some RV owners have seen outstanding results, while others claim to have witnessed no difference.

You could adopt a cat. Some are great at hunting mice.
Mice love dark places, so turn on the lights and make them uncomfortable. Attach lights to the underside of your camper and inside the hood. This may deter mice from getting cozy.
Rodents like getting into the engine compartment. They can find the darkness, warmth, and shelter they want. Additionally, they have easy access wires- something mice love to chew. Opening the hood of your motor home exposes mice to the elements.

What To Do If Mice Are In Your Mobile Homes Walls?

Mobile homes are cheaper for a reason. They have less exterior sheathing and insulation material than a traditional brick and mortar building. This is what makes your RV more hospitable to rodents.

Because a mobile home is more susceptible both to infestation and damage, you simply need to work harder on protecting it. Furthermore, the damage from a mouse infestation can quickly magnify.

But what can you do if you know that mice are hiding in the walls of your RV? If you hear sounds of scurrying feet inside the walls, you need to draw them out with food-baited mouse traps.

If you plan to use snap traps, set them along the bottom edges of the walls and near hole openings in the wall. Avoid using cheese (contrary to Tom and Jerry cartoons). A mouse can easily swipe the piece of cheese and avoid the trap. Instead, use peanut butter or hazelnut spread.

You can also use no-kill trap mouse traps if you don’t have the heart to harm your furry friends. No matter which mouse trap you use, check them every day. Dispose of dead mice by throwing them in your trash can. (Don’t forget to wear gloves!)

As for the live ones, relocate them as far away as possible from your mobile home. Consider setting them free over two miles out so that they do not find their way back to your camper.

What To Do If Mice Are In Your Mobile Home’s Ceiling?

Besides the walls, mice can get into the ceiling of your RV. You may have heard them scurrying about at night. If you have a skylight or speakers in the ceiling, you will need to remove them in order to access the ceiling.

Place traps near access points. If you use snap traps, attach a string to the trap in case the mouse drags it off to an unreachable area. Avoid using poison in these traps as the mice tend to die in very inaccessible spaces.

Consider setting up glue traps on top of cabinets. Use peanut butter in the center as it can lure mice from a distance. Be prepared to find a mouse stuck in this extremely sticky glue, possibly within a few hours.

What To Do If Mice Are In Your Mobile Home Ducts?

Since mice love dark places, what could be a better place to hide than the ducts of your RV? In fact, air ducts are common areas where mice like to sleep after a hard day at the office.

If you think there is a mouse in the duct work, you need to act fast. Not only is the smell of mouse urine unbearable, but you are exposing yourself and your loved ones to a health hazard.

All you need to do is catch the critter as soon as it comes out of the duct. Begin by unscrewing and removing the grates that cover the vents. Set up traps in each duct to ensure not a single one gets away. Again, you may have to tie a string to the trap so that you can easily retrieve it later.

Make sure to check the traps every morning. If you see any trapped mice, unscrew the grate and remove the trap. Place the mouse in a bag and throw it away.

Over To You

Living in an RV has numerous benefits. But like any other home you own, it has to be free from pests. A common problem that RV owners face is mice infestation.

Mice can cause hundreds of dollars in damage to your RV. They can tear up the insulation and wiring. If given a chance to nest, they can multiply quickly. You can prevent this problem from occurring in the first place by not attracting mice to your RV.

So what should you do to protect your RV? To recap:

Keep it clean and dry
Store food in airtight containers while you are staying in your RV
Use screens to block entryways
Seal any openings, holes, or cracks in the interior or exterior of your camper
Seal gaps around doors and windows
Repair tears or holes in screens covering the windows, door, or vents

It’s time to get proactive and keep the mice away for good. Consider placing Decon, a potent rat poison, around your mobile home. This will help keep mice away from the vicinity of your place. However, if you have younger children and pets, you need to make sure they do not come in contact with the product.

So are you ready to kick those rodents out? Of course, if all else fails, you may need to hire professionals to get the job done. And the sooner you do that, the better.

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How to Keep Mice Out of Camper (5 Best Ways)

How to keep mice out of camper avoid a mouse problem in the first place here's how to keep mice out of your camper or rv for good….

1 How to Keep Mice Out of Camper? Avoid a mouse problem in the first place! Here's how to keep mice out of your camper or RV for good…
2.1 1. Know How Mice Get In
2.2 2. Scour the Exterior of Your RV for Possible Entry Points
2.3 3. Seal All Holes and Cracks
2.4 4. Use Mouse Deterrents
2.5 5. “Burn” All Bridges
3 Our recent experience with mice…
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Mice may be small and cute, but they can cause big damage and an ugly mess.

Jennifer and I have heard horror stories through the years of how mice chewed through wires, insulation, and walls. Not to mention the nests they build that can clog vents and wreak havoc on your appliances and engine. And NOW we have our own direct experience with this…more on that in a moment.

Even a dead mouse can cause a stink-up! Anyone who has returned to their RV after storing it for winter months only to be confronted with a terrible smell knows what I'm talking about.

So, whether you have a rodent problem or want to avoid one in the first place, here are some tried and true tips to keep them away from your RV.

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5 Preventative Measures to Keep Mice Out of Camper

The best way to prevent a mouse infestation is to keep them from getting into your RV at all. That means blocking off any potential entry points a mouse might use to infiltrate your rig.

There are several methods to do this. Chances are you'll need to use more than one depending on the type of holes and entry points you're dealing with.

How to Keep Mice Out of Camper (5 Best Ways)

1. Know How Mice Get In

You'll see in the next section that the first step to preventing mice from getting into your RV is to search for entry points. But that means you need to know what to look for!

When searching, remember that mice have collapsible rib cages . Why is that important? Because that means if their head can fit into a hole, so can the rest of their body.

A good rule of thumb: if a pencil can fit, a mouse can fit.

So, when looking for potential entry points, you have to look for even the smallest holes and cracks that a flexible mouse can take advantage of.

2. Scour the Exterior of Your RV for Possible Entry Points

Now that you know what to look for, the first step is to scour the exterior of your RV for any small cracks or small openings.

I recommend taking a flashlight and brightly colored tape with you so you can find and mark every possible entry point. Then you can determine what materials you need to cover or fill the openings.

Since mice most often enter your RV from the ground, you'll need to crawl under your RV to search there as well. Or employ someone else to do the job… even if that someone is a grandkid. (By the way, I say “most often” because I've heard of mice dropping down from tree branches to RVs).

If using jacks or jack stands to search under your RV, follow every safety measure and use backup safety measures so the RV can't crush you! Unlike mice, you don't have a collapsible rib cage!

3. Seal All Holes and Cracks

The easiest way to seal off openings is to use spray foam, RV sealant or caulk, or steel wool. Or a combination of the three. You simply fill or cover the small holes with these materials to make sure mice can't get in.

It's a good idea to carry a rag with you and wear gloves since these materials can get messy (or scratchy in the case of steel wool). The last thing you want to do is make a mess of yourself and your RV when you're trying to improve it.

Note that steel wool is a good choice if you want to remove it easily later on. For instance, you might want to use it openings while your RV is in storage that you'll then remove before your next camping trip. Just be sure to mark these areas with brightly colored tape so you remember to remove the steel wool.

As an added bonus, ultra-fine steel wool is also great for cleaning, polishing, and buffing. You can use it to clean your RV's windshield and much more.

4. Use Mouse Deterrents

Another effective way to keep mice away from your RV is to make it unattractive to them. You might wonder what in the world can deter creatures that revel in garbage, but there are quite a few options.

Granted, there is debate on how effective some of these are, but there's not always a perfect tried and true method. Individual mice have their own preferences (and detractions), I suppose. But the following are supposed to help deter the majority of these little critters

Here are some mouse repellents and deterrents some people swear by:

Soak cotton balls in peppermint oil
Peppermint oil spray (apparently, mice don't like peppermint!)
Dryer sheets (fabric softener sheets)
Fresh Cab Rodent Repellent

There's a long-standing old wives tale that bars of Irish Spring soap will deter mice, but it seems that myth has been busted . However, I know several RVers who still swear by it. I'd be curious to hear from more RVers about this. If you've tried using Irish Spring soap as a mouse deterrent, please share your results in the comments below!

Note that any deterrent that uses strong smells or essential oils will lose effectiveness over time. You'll need to replace these fragranced repellents on a regular basis.

5. “Burn” All Bridges

Mice can jump quite high ( 13 inches! ), but they prefer to climb. So, you need to make sure there aren't any “bridges” that give easy access from the ground to your RV. This includes any tubes hanging down… and your tires.

While you can keep any tubes from hanging down, what in the world are you supposed to do about your tires?!

Thankfully, one of our podcast listeners, named Bob, shared a valuable tip with us. You can click that link to listen to him explain it in detail. In short, you wrap sheet metal around your tires. Mice can't climb up the slippery surface.

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Mike Wendland is a multiple Emmy-award-winning Journalist, Podcaster, YouTuber, and Blogger, who has traveled with his wife, Jennifer, all over North America in an RV, sharing adventures and reviewing RV, Camping, Outdoor, Travel and Tech Gear for the past 12 years. They are leading industry experts in RV living and have written 18 travel books.

70 Responses to “How to Keep Mice Out of Camper (5 Best Ways)”

February 13, 2024at11:28 am , Sue Halstead said:

I have used Irish Spring soap to great results. I had a small camper in my back yard for 4 years (don’t ask) I cut up bars of IS into 4 pieces and purchased small drawstring cheesecloth bags. Placed them everywhere I could. Approximately 20 of them. When I opened the camper to clean it out for trade-in, there was absolutely no trace of mice. No damage. No smell. No shredded paper towel, toilet paper or Kleenex. I do live in the country where mice are abundant. Highly recommend and can be reused each year.

October 31, 2023at9:54 am , ROBERT HAMBURGER said:

Does anyone used the ultrasonic units that you plug into an outlet? I see these advertised and realize it might take several to do the coach and the basement, but they seem to be an option, my RV is plugged in to power all year. I had our pest guy put a bait holder underneath the RV, and I didn’t see any difference, except he had to replace the baits they devoured. Agree on the Irish Spring not working!

February 10, 2024at8:10 am , Debra Gager said:

Just sent my flashy ultrasonic unit with lights back. It was a joke. Also wasted $35 on peppermint spray for rats that I can’t send back. Soap didn’t work. Only saw one rat, but couldn’t get rid of it. We’re in a luxury RV park right now, not in a field. Just spent $250 to an exterminator. Job done! But will try the steel wool to keep them out since we’ll be parked in a rural area for the summer.

October 28, 2023at3:49 pm , Pat M said:

I’ve had good luck with Grandpa Gus rodent repellant. I’ve heard that the Fresh Cab pouches are made with materials that the mice will still eat while the Grandpa Gus pouches are not. I put several pouches in the engine compartment and ‘house’ area and refresh frequently with the rodent repellant spray.

October 31, 2023at10:35 am , Team RV Lifestyle said:

Thanks for sharing, Pat! Team RV Lifestyle

October 25, 2023at9:05 pm , Lou Scheideman said:

I had been using chunks of Irish Spring Soap under the hood of an older 4×4 which sat outside. Before I took it in to the shop for a tuneup I removed the chunks of soap from under the hood. During the tuneup the mechanic walked in to the waiting room holding a piece of Irish Spring Soap that I had missed removing. As we looked at it, there was evidence of tooth marks in the Irish Spring Soap. I guess it’s not a good deterent!

October 25, 2023at9:33 am , Barbara Longeway said:

Steel wool rusts and falls apart, and we discovered that mice actually chew through it. We used copper wool instead, because it doesn’t rust and is too sharp for the mice to chew through. Mice also will chew through spray foam insulation.

October 25, 2023at11:55 am , BECKY H said:

You can buy stainless steel steel wool that doesn’t rust.

October 28, 2023at9:21 am , Team RV Lifestyle said:

Thank you for sharing this, Barbara! Team RV Lifestyle

October 15, 2023at7:50 pm , Vanessa Welk said:

I tried the Irish springs trip and I’m not kidding they had eaten half a bar of one bars I sat out!! So I don’t think it works to great!

June 03, 2023at11:46 am , Julia Devine said:

I use bags of spices that are natural mouse deterrents with the side benefit that leaves the camper smelling nice. I grab the bags of cinnamon pine ones at the store and divide them into several large baggies or whatever you have that has holes. Then add star of anise, large cloves and dried chili flakes or peppers and place them throughout the camper. I use them year around with very good success. We saw some mouse droppings the first year we had our 5th wheel and have had nothing since. We do leave the Irish spring bars in the storage areas left out of the boxes with success as well.

June 05, 2023at3:45 pm , Team RV Lifestyle said:

Thanks for sharing, Julia! Team RV Lifestyle

May 31, 2023at2:07 pm , Larry Waggoner said:

I just spoke to a man who runs drilling rigs in North Dakota. He said they use Comet Clearner (the green sink cleaner) and spread it all around the ground around any place there do not want mice or rats. He said they all swear by it on how effective it is. I have not tested it.

June 01, 2023at2:24 pm , Team RV Lifestyle said:

We haven’t heard of this tip before! Thanks for sharing – sounds like one we need to try out– Team RV Lifestyle

May 31, 2023at1:50 pm , Mike O'Connor said:

Last winter was Irish Spring and Bounce sheets for us. No signs of Mice near the Bounce but the mice seem to like the soap enough to try it as a snack. If anything it seemed to attract them once they were in the camper.

June 01, 2023at2:22 pm , Team RV Lifestyle said:

Oh no on the Irish Spring!!!! – Thank you for sharing this. Team RV Lifestyle

May 26, 2023at4:17 pm , JW Eibeck said:

We tried Irish Spring but it didn’t work for us. A friend then told us about a mouse repellent called “Grandpa Gus” which contains pouches of scented oils. Those did work well for us. They are available on Amazon.

May 26, 2023at2:16 pm , Becky Thomason said:

Not mice, but one spring, when we got out trailer out of storage, we had a mama bird who had built a very nice nest and hatched four babies in our fifth wheel hitch. We didn’t discover it until 250 miles from home when we unhitched and heard them chirping in there. It was very sad but we had to remove them and mama got left behind in Utah so they didn’t make it. Now we fill that space when we park it for the winter and double check when we get ready to go.

May 27, 2023at9:12 am , Team RV Lifestyle said:

This is the first we heard of a bird nest in the hitch – that must have been quite the surprise! Team RV Lifestyle

February 10, 2024at8:03 am , Debra Gager said:

We deal with bird’s nests every spring. The first year, we waited until the baby birds left, but another set of eggs was there before we remembered. We weren’t traveling at the time. We put plastic trash bags in the opening now to prevent the mama bird from getting in the open area in the first place.

February 10, 2024at10:03 am , Team RV Lifestyle said:

Glad you found a solution! Thanks for sharing – Team RV Lifestyle

May 26, 2023at11:20 am , Mansel Young said:

While parked in the shed I put a strobe light under and inside the RV and spray coyote urine on the tires. I bought the strobes on eBay for around 10 bucks a piece and bought a quart of coyote urine from an on line trapper’s supply company. This is the most effective method I have found. I tried Irish spring but the mice ate it.

May 27, 2023at9:11 am , Team RV Lifestyle said:

Thanks for sharing this tip! Team RV Lifestyle

May 31, 2023at9:14 am , Janice L Roy said:

The mice ate our Irish Spring, too.

October 25, 2023at11:59 am , BECKY H said:

We actually found rodent nests and they had used coyote feces to build the nests, the coyote urine has not slowed them down at all.

October 28, 2023at9:22 am , Team RV Lifestyle said:

Oh No! that is absolutely disgusting! Team RV Lifestyle

May 26, 2023at8:37 am , Chris Paulsen said:

We had an encounter with deer mice. Parked next to a large wood pile where they lived. I trapped the three that invaded my basement. To prevent more I took care of the rodents outside. Take a plastic container and drill or cut large holes in the side. Mix Jiffy cornbread mix with baking soda 50/50 and add to the container. The container protects the mix from rain or other moisture. Put a few of these containers around the rodent problem will disappear. Seems mice and rats cannot burp or fart, so when the eat the cornbread mix laced with baking soda they bloat up and die. Not good inside the RV, but around the outside it works great, prevent the problem before it gets to your rv. Still need a trap or two if one if it gets inside, but a ready food supply of cornbread mix with baking soda within feet of my rv was more attractive than the RV in my case and my problem was gone. One note, the chipmunks were also gone, another rodent type animal. So if you are concerned about chipmunks and other rodent type animals this is not for you. If the RV is in storage, I would put a few containers with the mix in the storage building to get them before they get in your rv.

May 27, 2023at9:10 am , Team RV Lifestyle said:

Thanks for sharing — Team RV Lifestyle

October 25, 2023at9:47 am , Linda Candreva said:

Yes, baking soda works! You can mix it with peanut butter or just sprinkle a bit under cabinets. They walk through it and then clean feet and ingest it. Walla!

October 25, 2023at10:42 am , Chris Paulsen said:

The Jiffy cornbread mix with baking soda is a single kill also. So if a bird or cat eat the rodent killed with your mix it will not affect them. This is more desired than a double kill product.

May 26, 2023at7:09 am , Fred Habenschuss said:

Irish Spring did not work in my RV. We had at least 15 bars in there and still had mice.

May 26, 2023at8:21 am , Team RV Lifestyle said:

Oh, no!! Some swear by it — others say otherwise. Thanks for sharing, Team RV Lifestyle

May 26, 2023at9:29 am , Linda Scheideman said:

We tried Irish Spring, but the mechanic handed us the remaining bar that had teeth marks in it!

November 06, 2022at9:11 am , Steve Zappa said:

Moving into RV full time any tips or reading material that would be helpful

November 07, 2022at3:11 pm , Team RV Lifestyle said:

Hi Steve – Mike and Jen have a wealth of material on their blog page and on their YouTube page with all matters of things RVing from the 10-years plus they have had this business. Here is a link to the YouTube https://rvlifestyle.com/how-to-winterize-an-rv/ – would recommend checking out blog and YouTube for content pertaining to your rig and plans. Happy Trails! Team RV Lifestyle

October 14, 2022at12:53 am , Iris Smith said:

I appreciate you mentioning that you should check to see if there are any bridges that provide quick access to your RV from the ground. Along with my pal, I wish to go camping. We are looking for RV storage services in order to rent a vehicle. I’ll follow your advice to keep mice out of my RV. [Link deleted]

October 14, 2022at12:51 am , Mia Evans said:

It really helped when you said that it is easier to remove steel wool after putting our vehicle in an RV storage service once we plane to use it again. I will consider that to protect the vehicle from rats entering the system or the interior parts. This is the first time we will be storing it away once we find a facility that offers that kind of service, since it will be safer for it when the snow falls during the winter season. [Link deleted]

October 14, 2022at11:12 am , Team RV Lifestyle said:

Great! Thanks for the feedback and I hope the mice stay far away! Team RV Lifestyle

October 10, 2022at3:20 pm , Randy McCool said:

Get a cat!!! 🐀🐈‍⬛

October 12, 2022at7:22 pm , Barbara Barbara said:

Use one box of jiffy corn bread mix and equal amounts of baking soda…it is toxic to mice but not other animals..they leave the area looking for water… your cat can even eat the mouse with no ill effects..we use it in our storage barn where we park our RV..no mice now for 2 years running where it used to be a big problem…

October 08, 2022at6:16 pm , Dave Keller said:

Yes on the Irish Spring answers….they apparently loved eating the bars. Not a deterrent at all.

October 08, 2022at8:26 pm , Mark Jeynes said:

Yes! We had the mice ear the Irish Spring bar.

October 08, 2022at9:02 pm , Robert Garrison said:

Highly agree against Irish Spring. It might work for a few days, but after it dries out there is no oder at all. We have tried several things finding moth balls are the only thing that works. We place two small bowls inside and four underneath. No problems since we started doing this

October 07, 2022at12:01 am , theda kasner said:

FRESH CAB is the one and only mouse retardent that I use!!! I have tried all the other so called preventative measures and NONE of them worked. Even putting my linens in tubs did not deter the mice. Now I leave everything in its allotted place, ie: towels and washcloths in drawers, t paper on the tp stand, napkins and other paper goods right in the cupboard where they are used. ABSOLUTELY NO mice in my motorhome and it is stored sitting alongside our “shop” in the yard all winter.

October 07, 2022at9:59 am , Team RV Lifestyle said:

Thanks for sharing this tip so others can benefit, too. Happy Trails! Team RV Lifestyle

October 08, 2022at9:47 pm , Randy Smith said:

What is fresh cab could stand for many things???

October 09, 2022at11:52 am , R L said:

How much do you use and where do you put it?

October 19, 2022at7:58 am , Kristi Prince said:

Does the Cab Fresh work for Nov – April? Once we winterize ours, we don’t have access to it. We are in Michigan. I’m curious if you replace it during storage. Thank you.

October 04, 2022at12:48 pm , Frank Oboikovitz said:

I find you have to control the amount of mice in the area of your home or RV storage all year long. They reproduce so quickly that you won’t be able to keep up with the quantity trying to get in. I only use the small wooden snap traps with the small metal bait latch. I use peanut butter and do find sometimes they lick it off, but eventually with re-baiting, you will get them. I do not find the similar traps that do not use the metal bait latch successful for me. I also put the traps in a small cardboard box with small holes cut at each end allowing the mouse in and out, but not large enough for them to walk the trap out of the box. The box has to have enough height for the trap to snap closed It helps keep the whole situation cleaner and you can toss the whole kit away without handling the trap or cleaning up the debris around the trap. In the fall, I can trap 20 mice, in Jan/Feb/Mar, it stops, then a few in the Spring, then hardly none in Summer, but I keeps a couple traps with fresh peanut butter at all times I’m not using the RV for camping. I also check the traps every couple of days. I usually don’t have a problem when camping.

October 04, 2022at12:03 pm , Karl Richter said:

We have been using “Downey” fabric softener sheets for in excess of 30 years to keep the mice out. BUT, it has to be Downey I was told many many years ago. It has worked for us. I was just checking the trailer yesterday and all is fine, but, it has been stored for 2 years now due to covid and after writing this, I am going to put fresh Downey sheets in it.

October 04, 2022at6:13 pm , Barbara Wiborg said:

Is there a certain fragrance you use of the Downey Unstoppables? I see they come in several scents.

October 05, 2022at4:41 pm , Team RV Lifestyle said:

Interesting addition to this dryer sheet conversation! Thank you for adding this detail, Karl, and so glad it is working for you – Team RV Lifestyle

October 04, 2022at10:14 am , Cheryl Sheets said:

I tried Irish Spring in garage. It got chewed on.

October 08, 2022at6:32 pm , Tobie Shaw Molinari said:

They chewed right throught the box to the bar of soap.

October 04, 2022at9:39 am , Pearl Brown said:

I tried Irish spring soap and they ate it and left behind a Hugh mess of droppings and smells! NEVER AGAIN! STEEL WOOL IN HOLES AND OPENINGS, DRYER SHEETS, PLASTIC TOTES FOR CLOTHES AND BEDDING AND GRANPA GUS’S POTENT MOUSE REPELLENT IN EVERY ROOM! NOT A MOUSE IN SIGHT LAST YEAR! A lot of work packing up and unpacking but totes stay in camper!

October 05, 2022at4:40 pm , Team RV Lifestyle said:

Wow on the Irish Spring soap! So glad you found a method that works – Thanks for sharing so others can benefit, too – Team RV Lifestyle

October 04, 2022at9:08 am , Chris Jones said:

I would suggest using Copper wool or Stainless-Steel Wool in place of regular Steel wool. Regular Steel Wool will rust rather quickly and make a mess. I have plugged holes with copper and stainless wool and it has held up for several years even those which are exposed to the elements.

October 04, 2022at4:23 pm , Tom LeClerc said:

I totally agree on Stainless or copper wool. Rust stains are hard to remove and the copper and stainless far more permanent.

October 05, 2022at4:39 pm , Team RV Lifestyle said:

Thanks for this tip, Chris – Team RV Lifestyle

October 04, 2022at8:46 am , Tim Cooper said:

Several years ago we tried the dryer sheets. Not only did they not keep the mice away, they used them to make nests and have babies. This was before we were full-time, but the RV was only stored about 3 months. I trapped the parents but couldn’t catch the babies. They just licked the peanut butter off the traps. I finally got them with the can wired across the bucket method.

Oh no!!! They made nests out of them??? So glad you eventually got them all – thanks for adding this to the feedback! Team RV Lifestyle

October 04, 2022at8:30 am , Bob Thompson said:

The mice ate much of the Irish Spring soap I left in multiple places. I have tried cedar oil on cotton balls but expensive and results arent encouraging. For the last two years I used 3 battery powered Predator sonic repellers and many cheese cloth bags of cloves spread inside all cupboards and around inside perimeter. Scented dryer sheets cover the beds, couches, pillows, cushions and we haven’t had evidence of any mice moving in.

October 05, 2022at4:38 pm , Team RV Lifestyle said:

This is really helpful feedback, Bob. And we’re glad you found a method that works – Team RV Lifestyle

October 04, 2022at8:29 am , John Udovich said:

I would rather have see dryer sheets that lose their scent and provide premium bedding material afterwards in with the Irish Spring myths. I’m putting dryer Sheets with the other repellent methods show support for something that is in the same category as Irish Spring soap. Emphasis on repellents rather than. baiting should be covered since many wheel trap inside believing all other methods have failed an not realizing that they are just bringing more mice inside.

October 04, 2022at7:50 am , David Beuke said:

October 05, 2022at4:36 pm , Team RV Lifestyle said:

Thanks, David ! Team RV Lifestyle

October 04, 2022at7:44 am , Rita Guimond said:

I have tried the Irish Spring soap with no success. Last year I used Downy UNStopables, in-wash scent booster. I put approx 1 cup of beads per plastic bag, took a toothpick and made quite a few pin holes in the bag to let scent escape. I placed them under my cabinets and inside a few drawers and I did not see any trace of mice this year. I will be doing this again this year for sure.

October 04, 2022at6:25 pm , Barbara Wiborg said:

What scent works best?

Good to know! Thanks for sharing this, Rita – Team RV Lifestyle

October 10, 2022at11:32 am , Beverly Ovalle said:

Because I don’t own the indoor storage facility.

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Mice are notorious for wreaking havoc on our homes. But don’t forgot about vehicles too.

RVs, in particular, are especially prone to mice infestations because they often remain stationary for longer periods of time and often contain pantries full of food.

Dealing with a mouse problem in your camper can be overwhelming and stressful, but it doesn’t need to be. Fortunately, being knowledgeable on this subject greatly reduces unwanted stress. So…let’s get into it.

1 How do mice get into RVs?
2.0.1 Mouse droppings
2.0.2 Shredding/gnawing
2.0.3 Smell
2.0.4 Mouse noises
2.0.5 RV damage
3 How do I get rid of mice in my RV walls?
4.0.1 Food storage/cleaning
4.0.2 Steel wool
4.0.3 Peppermint oil/cotton balls
5 What can I put under my house to keep mice away?

How do mice get into RVs?

Like homes and other vehicles, RVs contain many entry points for rodents to enter through and many small, enclosed spaces for them to build a nest in.

Any small hole in a camper or trailer can be a possible entrance for mice. Common entry point areas in RVs are the underbelly, the shore power cord compartment, and openings above the wheels . Keep in mind that mice don’t require much room to wiggle through. A quarter inch diameter hole is large enough for them to squeeze through.

It’s important to do a thorough walkthrough of your camper, inside and out, and take note of all openings larger than or equal to a quarter inch diameter. Being aware of these entry points will help you prevent your mice from entering and could also help you locate their nest.

Top 5 Signs mice are in your RV

There are many possible ways to tell if mice are in your camper, and some ways are more obvious than others.

The most obvious way is by physically seeing a mouse inside your camper in the first place. If you see a mouse or two or three inside your RV, it’s pretty clear that you have rodents. The more often you see them or the more you see at once, the greater your problem is. Also, if you frequently spot them around the perimeter of the RV, it’s likely that you have a problem inside the RV, too.

However, as we all know, mice are elusive and very shy rodents. Many of them manage to go unseen, and so we are often left to depend on other ways to detect their presence. The best way to detect them without physically seeing them is to look for proof of mouse activity, and there a few great ways to do so:

Mouse droppings

Mouse droppings go wherever mice go. So, if you have mice in your camper, you will also have mouse droppings. While mice do a pretty good job of hiding themselves from us, they aren’t as careful with their poop. Their droppings are typically about a quarter inch in length. You can tell if they are fresh by the color: newer droppings are darker and shinier while older droppings look dusty and dry. Mice also tend to leave their droppings in larger concentrations in areas closer to their nest.

Shredding/gnawing

If you have mice, you probably have a mouse nest, too. Mice build their nests with whatever small, lightweight materials that they can get their little hands on. They typically shred and gnaw on paper, fabrics, small plastics, and other household materials to construct their nests. Look around the inside of your RV for evidence of shredded or gnawed on materials. Also, be sure to check your pantry, cabinets, closets, and recycling for any proof.

Mice aren’t known for their appealing smell. They’re known for just the opposite. Look out for musky, pungent odors that do not seem to have any other plausible origin. This stinky odor that you may notice is actually mostly mouse urine. If there is a dead mouse somewhere in the RV, the smell will be much more intense and overwhelmingly awful. It’s hard to mistake the smell of a dead animal for something else.

Mouse noises

Mice are noisy rodents. In most cases, they are silent crawlers (depending on the material that they crawl on), but in almost all cases, they are loud squeakers. Mice squeak to each other as a form of communication. They are loudest at dusk and dawn, although can be heard during the night. If you hear unusual, high pitched squeaks at night, it could be mice signing to each other.

Unexpected or sudden damage to your RV may be a sign that you have mice. For example, if heat isn’t coming out of all the vents, mice could have chewed their way through the HVAC ducting causing to air to leak out of holes throughout the ducting. Mice also commonly chew on wires which may be noticeable if appliances start malfunctioning or if dashboard visuals appear static and incorrect.

How do I get rid of mice in my RV walls?

If you have determined that you have mice in your RV walls, your options are limited. You probably shouldn’t smash through the walls, as this will cause avoidable damage and be expensive to fix, so instead, you have to get creative.

The best thing to do is turn your camper or trailer into a hostile location unsuitable for mice live in. To do this, you must eliminate their food sources while also actively using mouse traps to capture or kill the ones that currently inhabit the RV.

Traps, traps, traps. I cannot emphasize the use of rodent traps enough…they work! Try using snap traps with peanut butter, humane mouse traps, or rodenticides (rodent poison). Peanut butter is the best bait known to attract mice. Traps posted near entry points also tend to yield the best results.

How do I protect my RV from mice?

Whether you currently have a rodent problem or not, it’s imperative to properly protect your camper in the first place to prevent mice from entering.

Food storage/cleaning

The most important thing you need to do is keep all food stored away properly. This involves cleaning up all food scraps and crumbs throughout your RV, storing all food in tightly sealed containers, and routinely cleaning your camper.

Take a peek at your RV’s entire perimeter and underbelly looking for any small holes that a mouse could get through. Steel wool works wonders for these small openings.

Seal all small holes with some steel wool (be sure to use regular steel wool , not steel wool soap pads).

While steel wool acts as a great first barrier, it’s important to note that it’s sometimes possible for a some mouse to chew through it. This is rare, but should be noted in case it does happen.

Peppermint oil/cotton balls

Some people have claimed that peppermint oil can help keep mice and other rodents from entering a camper or RV. There is little evidence to back up this claim, but it’s worth trying out if you want to opt for an all natural repellent.

Because mice have an exceptional sense of smell, the thought is that peppermint oil’s very strong scent irritates their sensitive olfactory system and causes them to avoid areas in which the oil is concentrated in.

If you use this method, dampen a few cotton balls with peppermint oil and scatter the cotton balls near all suspected entry points inside your RV. Be sure to check and replace the balls frequently with cotton balls freshly soaked in peppermint oil. The oil will dissipate over time and thus the scent will lessen. Some people replace the peppermint balls daily, every other day, or once a week.

Also, peppermint oil can be toxic to dogs, cats, and other pets when ingested or absorbed by the skin.

So, please make sure to only place the oil only in areas that your pets cannot access!

What can I put under my house to keep mice away?

If you are concerned about your camper underbelly and the space underneath your house, first you must question your concern.

Are there actually openings large enough for a mouse to get through in theses locations? If not, then you shouldn’t bother messing around with these areas. If you do notice small entry points in and around the underbelly, plug all of the openings with steel wool. If there are substantially large openings or serious damage to the underbelly, you may have to have the entire surface re-sealed or replaced by a professional.

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5 ways to keep mice out of your camper or RV Naturally

Last Updated: February 17, 2024
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Mice can be a big problem if they get into your camper. There are simple steps you can take to deter them from taking up residence in your RV.

Every fall the time comes to get your RV put away for the winter. After winterizing your plumbing system, the biggest question is what are the best ways to keep mice and rodents from making a home in your camper during the cold winter months?

The best way to keep mice out of your RV is to stop them from getting in to start with, park on pavement or gravel when you are storing it for the winter, remove any food or items the mice can eat or chew and place strong smelling things like Bounce, Irish Spring or peppermint oil strategically throughout your camper. A combination of these and (most cruelty-free) strategies should keep your camper mouse free.

How do mice get into your RV?

Mice can get in through the smallest of cracks. Your first line of defense is to find and block any areas they can use to get access into your camper.

One way they can get into your RV is to scamper up your tires or in through your compartments. If you cover your RV they may also us that to gain access.

Cords plugged into the RV also give them an access point. Think of the rats that use docking lines on ships to get inside.

Once they are onto the RV they will get into the inside through any small openings that they can find.

This could be from wiring or plumbing that leads into the inside of the camper, or a small crack or gap that has opened up.

The dangers of having mice in your RV

Mice are notorious nibblers. This can be a big problem in your RV. They can chew:

Wiring and plumbing

Food products, paper products, bedding and blankets, bed pillows and throw pillows, books and documents, fabric on upholstered items like sofas and curtains, wood cabinetry.

Even after you have evicted the mice you will have to deal with the problems they left behind. It is important to clean up any feces and urine as they can carry disease, along with smelling terrible.

Other problems can include damaged furniture and soft goods that you have to replace due to holes, smells and stains.

The worst is if the mice damage the wiring or plumbing and you have to spend countless hours and dollars finding the source of problems and potentially replacing expensive components.

It is much better to deter the mice from entering to start with than to deal with the mess they leave behind. A few hours of preparation can you save you days or weeks of cleanup.

Five Best ways to keep mice out of your RV

Figure out where mice can get into your RV

Park your RV on gravel or pavement

Properly store anything that they will eat or chew to make a nest

Make your camper uninviting for them with strong smells

Traps, if needed, for the mice that insist on coming inside

1: Find out where they are getting into your RV

Check your RV thoroughly, inside and out, to see if you can find where the mice could get into your camper.

Check these areas:

Inside compartments looking for gaps that lead inside

Inside any access panels

Anywhere wiring or plumbing enters the RV interior

Gaps or cracks around doors, windows or slide outs

Open cabinets inside the RV and look for anywhere you can see daylight that you shouldn’t be able to

Fill any openings you see with caulking, expanding spray foam or extra panels (wood, metal etc) – depending on the location and type of opening. The less opportunities there are for the mice to enter, the better off you will be.

2: It is best to park on gravel or pavement too keep mice away.

Where You Park Makes A Difference…

It is going to be easiest to keep the mice away if you are able to park your camper on gravel or a paved surface. If you park on grass you are more likely to have rodents take up residence in your camper.

This is because they are more likely to be found scurrying around in the grass than they are on the pavement.

One summer I parked our RV part way on the grass in my driveway, and left food in the camper, and instantly had mice invade and start chewing.

All it took was 6 of the 36 feet to be on grass and one unopened bag of flour! I learned my lesson pretty quick. This brings me to step two…

3: Put away everything that is edible or will make a cozy nest

Don’t leave any food in your camper over the winter storage months. Remove any food items that might attract nibbling mice and bring them into your RV.

Canned food will be okay, but anything they can chew into will cause you problems. Be especially careful of open items like cereals, granola bars, flour, bread…

I would even advise removing things like open jars of peanut butter, condiments or unopened cereal boxes.

I know that when the lid is on or the box is unopened it should be safe in theory, but if there is even a bit of peanut butter or cereal smell it might cause problems.

Food is the obvious thing that most people remember to remove. Sometimes we forget the less obvious items that can also attract mice.

Simple things like paper towels, napkins and dishcloths are also very appealing to rodents. They chew them up and line their nests with them.

Throw pillows should also be stored. Don’t forget your oven mitts either – I lost these to mice one winter very early in my camping days.

Books and paper products could also pose a problem if left stored down low. I usually store mine up high in the overhead cabinets and have never had a problem with anything there.

Once you’ve tackled your kitchen and living area you need to move on to the bedroom and bathroom.

Remove all your clothing, hand towels, bath towels, face cloths, bedding and blankets and either store them in large plastic tubs that the mice can’t get into or move them into your house.

I also package up my pillows in the large plastic bags you usually get with comforters and such.

Don’t forget to remove or store any extra toilet paper in the bathroom. They are a rodents dream bedding material.

4: Make things uninviting

Put Bounce and Irish Spring soap throughout your RV.Or use peppermint or mothballs. Whatever you like best.

Mice don’t enjoy strong smells. Particularly peppermint and things like mothballs. I’m not a fan of the smell of mothballs so I’ve always avoided using those.

My mother in law has had several RV’s and she swears by Bounce dryer sheets and Irish Spring soap.

After my summer time mouse invasion I also used those to repel the four-legged invaders. It seemed to work really well.

So now, each winter I put Irish Spring bars and Bounce sheets everywhere in my camper. Zero mice last winter.

I put the combo of soap and dryer sheets in all the lower cabinets and drawers, and leave some on the bed and in the closets.

I also put some in all the outside storage compartments of the RV. I figure the lower to the ground that I can repel the mice, the better off I will be.

The best part of the Bounce and Irish Spring winterizing routine is that it re-usable.

In the spring I remove everything and use the soap in the shower and the dryer sheets in my laundry. Next fall I buy brand new boxes of both and put those in the RV.

My theory is that replacing the Bounce and Irish Spring each year keeps the smell at maximum potency.

I don’t re-use last years soap and dryer sheets because they no longer smell as strong, but they are perfectly good for their intended uses – washing you and drying with your clothes.

Another option that is popular is peppermint oil. Soak cotton balls in peppermint oil and place them in trays around your camper.

Many RV’ers swear by this method. I haven’t tried it yet myself, but the consensus is that it is highly successful.

To have the best success with peppermint oil, follow a similar process that I do with the Bounce and Irish Spring.

Soak cotton balls in peppermint oil and place them all around the inside and in the exterior compartments of your RV.
Where the cotton balls will be in contact with something you don’t want to get oily, like your carpet or a lined cupboard, put them in a tray.
In places like your outside compartments and engine you can just place the soaked cotton balls directly in position.
Replace them as needed if you feel they don’t smell as strongly.

All of these options also have the added benefit of making your camper smell great! The mice may not appreciate it, but you will in the spring.

5: Put out snap traps or poison bait if all else fails

Putting out traps should be your last line of defense. Hopefully all of the other steps you have taken will keep the mice away and traps will be unnecessary.

Traps are something you will need to check frequently if you choose to use them or you risk some terrible smells if you don’t remove the dead mice quickly.

Snap traps are more humane than glue traps as they kill the mice quickly.

Poison bait bags are one other option

The mice eat them and then are supposed to become thirsty and go outside in search of water.

I would never choose this option unless you already have mice in your camper, as the poison bait is just that – bait.

It is something that will lure the mice in, so if you don’t already have them, don’t use poison bait.

This is also a dangerous item if you have any pets or small children, so caution should be used.

If you are able to, check on your camper regularly during the winter months. This way you’ll be able to stay on top of any problems if the mice do somehow get inside.

It is also a good idea to start your engine and run it for a while periodically if your RV is motorized.

Checking for mice while doing this is a good opportunity and will keep them from nesting in your engine compartment.

If you find signs of mouse activity upon checking your camper, double up your efforts in the areas that seem to be having problems.

For instance, if you see a lot of droppings in your water compartment – add more smelly stuff (Irish Spring, peppermint, mothballs) and have a better look for any openings that you can block. Diligence is key to preventing problems.

Do dryer sheets work to keep mice away?

I believe it helps. Pick ones with a strong scent. The mice don’t like strong smells, but the smell of dryer sheets is generally pleasant to the human nose.

Does Irish Spring Soap help keep mice out of your camper?

Much like the dryer sheets, the strong scent of Irish Spring will help deter mice from entering your camper.

I like to use a combo of dryer sheets and Irish Spring soap for the best results.

What else can help keep mice out?

Peppermint or cinnamon oil and mothballs are also effective for keeping mice out of your camper with their strong scents.

Bleach and ammonia also work, but don’t smell any better to human noses than mouse noses and could damage your RV if they leak, so probably best avoided.

To block openings or cracks into their campers people use things like steel wool and aluminum foil as mice don’t like to chew threw them.

Hopefully if you follow all of the tips above you will have a mouse free winter and a camper that is ready to go in the spring!

About Author / Aaron Richardson

Aaron Richardson is an expert RVer and the co-founder of RVing Know How. Aaron, along with his wife Evelyn, has been living and traveling in their Keystone Fuzion RV since 2017. Their adventures span across the country and beyond, including memorable RVing experiences in Mexico. Aaron's passion for the outdoors and RVing shines through in his writings, where he shares a blend of travel stories, practical tips, and insights to enhance the RV lifestyle.

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How To Keep Mice Out Of A Camper

Published on January 6th, 2020 by Ray & Tammy Roman This post was updated on March 19th, 2024

Today we are going to learn how to keep mice out of a camper. We are going to divide this post into two sections. The first section is going to be how to keep them out of your RV , the second section is how to get rid of them if you have them. If you are in a hurry and just want the surefire way to keep mice out of a camper here it is .

The Difference Between Mice and Mouse

Mice versus Mouse is considered a “mutated plural”. For exampled “tooth” and “teeth”, “man” and “men”. “Mouse” is the singular name for one of the little rodents, whereas “mice” is the plural.

Sometimes a baby rat might be confused for a mouse. So let’s go over the differences. Neither one is worse than the other it’s just that rats get much larger than a mouse.

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How mice get in your camper.

Any opening a mouse can find is their entryway into your camper. Even the smallest opening will allow a mouse to get inside. Common places mice enter your RV include:

Poorly sealed slide-outs
Around doors and gaps in the flooring
Plumbing and wiring gaps
Gaps where the walls meet, specifically corners
Electrical panels, plumbing panels

Mice and other small rodents can wreak havoc for camper owners. Mice can neat at wires, upholstery, rubber, and plastic lines. These are all important components needed to run your RV efficiently and safely. In addition mice and known to spread over 30 diseases. There is a possibility you can get sick and that is the last thing you need to worry about when using your camper. These are just a few of the diseases mice and rats can spread.

Bubonic Plague
Salmonellosis
Rat-Bite Fever

You can learn more about the disease of mice and rats, directly and indirectly, spread on the CDC website .

It’s easy to tell if you have a mouse infestation. Here are some telltale signs:

Chewed food packages on counters and cabinets or any other food storage location
You may find rodent nests
Holes on your RV mattress or other upholstery and furniture
Mouse dropping along the walls, drawers, and cabinets.

One of the best ways to not have mice in your RV is to prevent them from coming into your camper. Preventing them from entering your camper eliminates any mess mice will make saving you money on expensive repairs.

Campers generally have lots of small entry points that a mouse can use to get inside your RV. Finding and blocking those entry points is the first step to keeping the little critters out.

Get under your camper and loot for gaps or holes. Even the smallest opening is big enough for a mouse to get through.
One good way to find gaps and holes is for someone to shine a flashlight underneath the camper while you look inside for signs of light shining through. You can also try this during a sunny day as well. I find the flashlight method works better.
Check closets, cabinets, and drawers for any sign of light coming through.
Take careful notice around plumbing and where wiring enters the camper.
Check slide-out seals and inside storage areas.
Check access panels and your bathroom.

Once you have identified all the holes and gaps it’s time to seal them. Expanding foam or silicone caulk works the best.

We recommend Great Stuff Expanding Foam and Gorilla Clear Silicone Caulk . Both are available on Amazon via the link provided.

How To Get Rid of Mice

So you’ve determined there are mice in your camper. You’ve seen the signs and now you just want to get rid of them. One way is to capture and kill them using a mousetrap. There are several on the market but the one I recommend and is the hight-rated on Amazon is the Authenzo Mouse Trap SX-5006 Mice Trap

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Features of the Authenzo Mouse Trap:

Efficient and sensitive: It kills faster and more effectively than typical wooden or metal mousetraps.
Reusable: They are made of polystyrene which makes then easy to wash and they do not absorb any odor
Easy to setup: Just press the tail of the mousetrap with your hands and you’re all setup
Hygienic: You don’t have to touch the mouse when removing it.

Authenzo also makes a no-kill mousetrap that you can use. This is the no-kill model we like. It is highly rated on Amazon.

Clean Your Camper To Reduce Disease or Health Risks

If after a week or so your traps are no longer catching mice it’s safe to assume you no longer have a rodent infestation. Now it’s time to thoroughly clean your camper . Here are some tips for thorough cleaning:

Air out your camper for 30-45 minutes
Use latex gloves so no potential pathogens get on your skin
Use one part bleach to 10 parts water and apply to all dropping and urine
Allow to sit for 5-8 minutes and clean it up.
Pick up and dispose of droppings. Use a paper towel to pick up the dropping and then place it in a sealed trash bag.
Do the same with rodent nests, but this time double-bag the sealed trash bag.
Disinfect all countertops, floors, drawers, and cupboards. Pretty much any hard surface where there was evidence of droppings or urine.
Steam-clean carpets and upholstery
Wash all bedding in hot water.

How To Use Peppermint Oil To Keep Mice Out Of A Camper

I have to admit I wasn’t familiar with using peppermint oil to deter rodents until doing my research for this article. I came across the Mountain Modern Life blog and their post on keeping mice out of a camper. Eric and Katie’s secret to keeping mice out of their RV is peppermint essential oil. This was after they tried other natural methods without success such as using Irish Spring soap bars and Bounce softener sheets.

The method that worked for them was using 100% Peppermint Oil and cotton balls. They soaked the cotton balls in the peppermint oil and strategically place the cotton balls around their camper where mice would try to come it or areas where there was evidence of mice. In some cases one cotton ball in an area was sufficient in other instances they placed two or three cotton balls.

Why Does Peppermint Oil Work To Deter Mice?

According to Eric, the reason peppermint oil works is because it has a very strong aroma that mice do not like. The aroma masks food odors and also masks the smell of predators for the mouse. A mouse that can’t smell food and feel safe is bound to go elsewhere.

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How To Keep Mice Out Of A Camper Summary

Mice in your camper is not a good thing. It creates a problem that can cost you lots of money to repair and is also a health risk to you and your RV occupants. Once you find evidence of rodent infestation you need to act quickly to remove the infestation. I hope what we’ve shared will help you eliminate mice from your camper and the use of peppermint oil will keep them away.

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How To Keep Mice Out Of Your RV

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April 3, 2024
Health & Wellness , RV Life , RV Safety & Maintenance

Heading out on adventures in an RV brings the joys of freedom, exploration, and the comfort of having a home on wheels. However, it can also invite some unwelcome challenges, including the potential for mice to take up residence alongside you.

These tiny intruders not only pose a nuisance but also carry risks to your health, safety, and the integrity of your RV.

This article delves into how mice find their way into RVs, the dangers they present, and, most importantly, effective strategies for keeping them out and dealing with any that get inside.

Let’s dive into learning how to keep mice out of your RV.

How Do Mice Get Inside RVs?

Mice can squeeze through tiny openings as small as a dime, making RVs particularly vulnerable to these unwelcome guests.

These rodents typically enter in search of food, warmth, or shelter, exploiting gaps and holes found around pipes, vents, hoses, and cable entries.

The proximity of RVs to natural habitats or storage areas increases the risk of mice infestations.

Identifying and sealing these potential entrances is crucial in preventing mice from making your RV their next home.

Mice in an RV Aren’t Just a Nuisance, They Can Be Dangerous

Mice are more than just an unwelcome annoyance in your RV; they can pose significant health and safety risks.

These rodents are carriers of diseases, such as hantavirus, which can be transmitted to humans through their droppings, urine, or saliva, leading to serious health conditions.

Moreover, mice have a penchant for gnawing on electrical wires and insulation, which can lead to shorts, malfunctions, and even fires, posing a grave threat to the safety of RV occupants.

Their nesting habits can also damage upholstery and personal belongings, leading to costly repairs and replacements. Thus, the presence of mice in RVs is a concern that extends beyond mere inconvenience, highlighting the importance of proactive prevention and control measures.

How to Keep Mice Out of Your RV

There are many ways you can help prevent mice from entering your RV and making your cozy home on wheels their home, too.

Look Over RV Exterior for Entry Holes

Regularly inspect the exterior of your RV for any gaps or holes. Focus on areas where pipes and cables enter the RV, as these are common entry points for mice.

Seal Holes and Cracks

Use caulking or foam sealant to close any openings you find during your inspection. Pay special attention to seams and areas where different materials meet, as these are often overlooked.

Use Mouse Deterrents

Place natural deterrents like peppermint oil, mothballs, or ultrasonic devices around your RV. These can help repel mice without using harsh chemicals or traps.

Never use rodent poison or any chemical deterrents. As an RVer, encountering wildlife (like mice) is inevitable.

Utilizing mouse poison poses a significant risk; if a mouse consumes the poison and exits your RV, it becomes a toxic meal for predators.

Owls, coyotes, bobcats, and other predators that consume mice can be fatally poisoned by ingesting a contaminated rodent.

Therefore, it’s crucial to steer clear of poisons and chemicals to prevent unintended harm to the ecosystem.

Light Under Your RV At Night

Mice prefer to move in the dark. Installing LED lights to illuminate the underside of your RV can discourage them from approaching and finding entry points.

Surround Tires in Sheet Metal

Mice can climb tires to access your RV. Wrapping sheet metal around tires can prevent them from getting a grip, effectively blocking this route of entry.

How to Get Rid of Mice Inside Your RV

Addressing a mouse infestation in your RV requires immediate action. Begin by thoroughly cleaning to remove food sources and nesting materials.

Employ traps strategically in areas of high rodent activity, such as near entry points and along walls. Regularly check and dispose of trapped mice to maintain effectiveness.

Kill Traps vs No-Kill Traps

Choosing between kill traps and no-kill traps depends on personal preference and ethical considerations. Kill traps offer a quick solution to eliminate mice but may not be suitable for those seeking humane options.

No-kill traps, on the other hand, allow for the capture and release of mice without harm, requiring you to relocate the rodents far from your RV to prevent re-entry.

Why You Should Never Use Mouse Poison

Using mouse poison in your RV poses significant risks beyond targeting the intended pests. As mentioned above, poisoned rodents can become lethal prey for local wildlife and birds of prey, leading to a harmful ripple effect in the ecosystem.

In addition, poisoned mice can cause significant risks to your own dogs or cats or your neighbors’ pets. If pets come in contact with the poison or catch a poisoned mouse, they also face being lethally poisoned.

Opting for safer pest control methods protects not only your RV but also the surrounding environment and beloved pets.

Wrapping up, keeping mice out of your RV doesn’t have to be a big headache. A little vigilance, some smart prevention tactics, and the right approach to dealing with any stowaways can go a long way. Stick to the tips we’ve shared, and you’ll be all set for mouse-free adventures. Remember, it’s all about enjoying the journey—without any tiny, uninvited guests tagging along. Happy and safe travels!

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The best way to keep a rodent infestation at bay might surprise you. It certainly surprised me.

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I tried several strategies to curb the mouse infestation in my Brooklyn apartment, including cutting off any supply of food and setting several mouse traps. The mouse deterrent that worked the best was also the safest. This $20 peppermint spray has kept my abode mouse-free for over a year. Better still, it's safe for pets and doesn't even harm the mice.

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5. tomcat bait station.

Poison bait stations were the least effective method I tried.

Poison bait traps represented my third attempt. These devices lure mice in with an enticing smell and offer a block of green, edible bait that's laced with poison. These didn't work at all. I never found so much as a nibble taken from the bait block. And the more I thought about it, these posed a far crueler fate for my unwanted intruders than even snap traps. They also mean dead and decaying mice scattered about your home.

Cost: $5 on Amazon.

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My first attempt was to remove temptation by overcleaning the kitchen. It worked to some degree, but this infestation required greater firepower.

My first approach was to starve the mice out by sealing up food as best I could and overcleaning the kitchen after every trip. It worked to a degree and I noticed fewer encounters, but my kitchen doubles as a busy meal-kit testing site; try as I might to keep food bits and odors from lingering for more than a few minutes, there's only so much one can do.

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3. Humane traps

I caught several mice with these humane traps but not enough to stem the tide coming from next door.

Next, I tried humane traps at the puppy-eyed request of my partner, a dyed-in-the-wool pacifist. These contraptions work by luring mice into the hull with food; when they enter, their weight triggers a door, trapping them inside. Then, it's on you to release the live mice, preferably far away so that they don't come back -- mice have a famously good sense of smell and direction -- and hope they become someone else's problem.

I set two, and they worked as advertised. I caught a mouse every few nights but it did little to dissuade others from following in their footsteps. Plus, having to relocate a mouse five blocks away every other morning got old fast.

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2. Classic snap traps

Snap traps captured a lot of mice but did nothing to keep more from following behind.

Snap traps were the most efficient at stopping the parade of hungry freeloaders. Unlike the trapdoor traps, these mousetraps do kill the mice but they do so with merciful efficiency. The snap traps worked well and I caught more mice than I can count, but still more came. And these devices posed a danger to my curious terrier, so they could only really be used safely up high on the counter.

Cost: $9 (6-pack) on Amazon .

1. Mighty Mint peppermint spray

I sprayed my kitchen's problem areas with Mighty Mint and haven't seen signs of mice for a month. That's $18 well spent.

Having exhausted most of my options short of an expensive appointment with an exterminator, I resorted to a 16-ounce bottle of peppermint spray for $19 on Amazon . (It's also available at Target for $10 .)

As directed, I sprayed the white peppermint solution near my kitchen baseboards, on the counter behind my toaster oven and in the crevice behind my wall oven. I reapplied the spray every couple of days. You can also use this spray in basements, attics, the engine of your car or any other spots you might not want rodents hanging out.

The peppermint smell was noticeable for the first few hours, but I found it pleasant. The spray went on clear, and there was no damage to the wood floors or marble countertops where I applied it.

Two weeks later (as of when I'm writing this) and I've seen no droppings or signs of mice at all -- the first time I can say that in months. To be sure it's working, I left two baited snap traps to gauge whether or not mice have been coming around. Neither one has been triggered.

Cost: $19 on Amazon .

Peppermint spray is safe to use around pets; a big selling point in this house.

Is peppermint rodent spray safe to use around pets and children?

Mighty Mint peppermint spray is made from natural ingredients and is safe to use around dogs and children. But you'll want to avoid getting in or near your eyes since peppermint oil can cause burning. It also contains soap, so it's not safe to ingest.

How does peppermint spray repel rodents?

Mice and other rodents hate the smell of peppermint. (Hard to believe, I know.) The spray contains a mix of peppermint oil (4%), water, glycerin, polyglycerol oleate and soap.

What are the uses for peppermint spray?

Peppermint spray is used to repel rodents from indoor spaces like mice and rats. It's also used to repel insects including mosquitos, spiders, aphids and ants. It can be used in gardens and sprayed on plants to deter invasive pests and vermin.

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