Wayfinder Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Well, it's been a while since I posted anything. Today I had to kick out some wrens building a nest in the air conditioner, on the driver's side, where there is open space under the cover. I temporarily added some screen material on the inside, but it will not stay without a better solution. I better add it to my pack-up check list to take down. Has anyone had this issue? Right now the trailer is in my driveway. Not where I want it, but for now, it must be. 1 1 Chris 2016 Legacy Elite II o--o Hull #110 o--o Wayfinder o--o Twin Bed o--o 2020 RAM 1500 Limited 5.7L Augusta, Georgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Kimsey Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Yep, I had the same problem last year in the same location. Carolina wren's love a good protected spot. I got a cover for the A/C, and I haven't had a problem since, but they could still get in if they tried hard. I will see how it goes this spring. Hmm, maybe I should go check now! 😃 1 2019 Ram 1500 5.7L V8, 3.92 axle ratio - 2020 LEll - Hull676 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator+ ScubaRx Posted February 19, 2022 Moderator+ Share Posted February 19, 2022 Great shots. 1 3 Steve, Tali and our dog Rocky plus our beloved Storm, Lucy, Maggie and Reacher (all waiting at the Rainbow Bridge) 2008 Legacy Elite I - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #026 | 2014 Legacy Elite II - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #050 | 2022 Silverado High Country 3500HD SRW Diesel 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Those are fantastic photos! I love wrens, I wish we had more around us. We have some great Canyon Wrens, however, they tend to stay around the basalt rock and cliffs. I guess I would get a cover like Ray said. Then you just have to remember to take it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted February 19, 2022 Moderators Share Posted February 19, 2022 Certainly a small air conditioner is a bunch cheaper and a bunch easier to buy and put on/take off as compared to a CalMark cover for the entire Oliver! 😁 Bill 1 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank C Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Same problem in the same AC vent when we were in Moab last year. The little birds were persistent. I’d clear out the twigs every day and they would start again right away. The only thing that kept them away was running the air conditioner. I’m planning to add some screening over the vents before we venture out for this year’s trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayfinder Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 I just tested the lower frame of the A/C unit. It's magnetic. I have a few old magnets from hard drives I can place on the screen inside. It would stay in place even in a hurricane. 2 Chris 2016 Legacy Elite II o--o Hull #110 o--o Wayfinder o--o Twin Bed o--o 2020 RAM 1500 Limited 5.7L Augusta, Georgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwen Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 OMGoodness. After reading this thread I decided to get up on the roof, remove the A/C cover, and gaze at the many ways a bird, or mud-dauber, or frog, or whatever, could end up under the cover. I'll be busy screening today! John 1 Oliver II #996 "Bessie", 2019 Silverado LTZ 5.3, Veterans https://wenandjohnsadventure.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 I had the same issue with birds--in my case, cactus wrens--building nests in my Dometic AC. I posted my upgrade to the Houghton low-profile 9.5k AC elsewhere on this forum, but I forgot to mention that among the benefits--much quieter, no need for shore power or generator, lower power usage--is that its smaller exterior openings should prevent nest building. 2 Onward through the Fog! EarthPicks of Cochise County Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faust Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 we traveled an hour away and while we were at the camp site I kept hearing baby birds. sure enough a day later I figured out they were in the AC unit! we felt sorry for them and packed up and went home. when we got back sure enough the parents picked up right where they left off feeding the hungry babies. I can't believe they survived the trip.... what an ordeal! 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted June 28, 2022 Moderators Share Posted June 28, 2022 Good for you guys on being caring "foster parents". However - once they are out of the nest I'd be making sure that the nursery is closed. A cover like Patriot has will do that job nicely. Bill 3 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 2 hours ago, topgun2 said: Good for you guys on being caring "foster parents". However - once they are out of the nest I'd be making sure that the nursery is closed. A cover like Patriot has will do that job nicely. Bill Here - for those who have the Dometic Penguin. So far mine has lasted two years and is still holding up well. -David 1 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor North Carolina 🇺🇸 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewdev Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 23 minutes ago, Patriot said: Here - for those who have the Dometic Penguin. So far mine has lasted two years and is still holding up well. -David David: I am guessing that you use the cover only when not camping and remove the cover when traveling. Is that correct? 2018 Oliver Elite II, Twin Bed, Hull #354 2024 RAM 1500, 4 x 4; Gas. 5.7L V8 Hemi MDS VVT Torque; 3.21 rear axle ratio Maine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 4 hours ago, dewdev said: David: I am guessing that you use the cover only when not camping and remove the cover when traveling. Is that correct? dewdev: I use the cover when we park our Ollie here at home never when camping or traveling. 1 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor North Carolina 🇺🇸 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyGS Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 I have been following this thread closely... We have the Dometic Penguin. I am a bit disappointed.... I have been checking the A/C regularly..... So far not a single Penguin. 4 1 Gregg & Donna Scott and Missy the Westie - The Flying Sea Turtle - Hull # 145 Western NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewdev Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 1 hour ago, ScottyGS said: I have been following this thread closely... We have the Dometic Penguin. I am a bit disappointed.... I have been checking the A/C regularly..... So far not a single Penguin. they are good at hiding. 1 2018 Oliver Elite II, Twin Bed, Hull #354 2024 RAM 1500, 4 x 4; Gas. 5.7L V8 Hemi MDS VVT Torque; 3.21 rear axle ratio Maine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 1 hour ago, ScottyGS said: I have been following this thread closely... We have the Dometic Penguin. I am a bit disappointed.... I have been checking the A/C regularly..... So far not a single Penguin. That was good!! You, and we live to far south in Western NC.😅 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor North Carolina 🇺🇸 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted June 29, 2022 Moderators Share Posted June 29, 2022 2 hours ago, ScottyGS said: So far not a single Penguin. Certainly you will know when they do move in!☠️🐧 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayfinder Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 The screen I placed in the side of the AC and held in with magnets held up well when traveling. And, no more birds. 1 Chris 2016 Legacy Elite II o--o Hull #110 o--o Wayfinder o--o Twin Bed o--o 2020 RAM 1500 Limited 5.7L Augusta, Georgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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