Fire Extinguisher Spot

I have a 2 1/2 lb in front of the drivers seat and a 5 lb in the back.

The front utilizes the mount that came with the extinguisher bolted to a Desert Does It mount panel that is attached to the seat jackets. The seat still has full forward / rearward movement.

The rear utilizes the mount that came with it bolted to a home made bracket.





Cheers,
Bob

 

Mounted my Fire Extinguisher to my custom built cargo box.

Fire Extinguisher
Cargo Organizer

 

Question, why is it a "cool factor" to have the extinguisher mounted in front of my seat? Nobody really sees it. Myself, I think snorkels and Raptor lights are way more of a "cool factor" than fire safety...

 

It will go all the way up but does start to rub the top of the extinguisher as it nears the end of the forward travel.

 

Awesome! Sorry for all the questions but what fire extinguisher are you running?
I will be jacking your setup xD

 

H3R Performance Max Out ABC Dry chemical

 

I don’t know. Us guys are weird. Some of us like to mount CB radios, have shit dangling all over the dash, put patches everywhere, molle panels in the front.

 

In Canada (previously the glorious and free before Turdeau)
Garrison ABC Dry Chemical Rechargeable Fire Extinguisher With Wall Mounting Bracket, 2-lb, Red
+ black metal vehicle mount off Amazoné

 

It's good for under-hood fires (most likely in a vehicle) when it first starts, that's why you want the quickest access.

For camping I carry a second extinguisher loose with my gear, and put it close to the grill or camp fire (and close to the tent if I sleep with the propane heater running).

 

What's the 2lb extinguisher's rating, 1A5BC? I went with a Kidde 2.5lb because it's 1A10BC. The canister is aluminum with no welds, as corrosion would otherwise be a concern in the footwell area.

 

That's right 1A5BC

 

I asked for two for xmas.
After feedback from the boys, sounds like need a second larger tank in the cargo trunk to actually put out a car fire (I'm not installing any in front of seat)

 

respectfully, as a career firefighter, very few vehicle fires are going to be controlled with a fire extinguisher. If a vehicle spontaneously goes up in flames, you more than likely have fluid involved at a continuous flow.

That said, I still carry an ABC extinguisher because absolutely anything can happen and it may make a difference, especially if it’s an off road/grass fire issue. But I’m just not giving up foot space for an extinguisher.

Not to mention, I have other personal experience lol

 

When I was a teenager in the '70's, my buddies engine caught fire in a McDonalds parking lot. Guy next door ran over with the smallest extinguisher I have ever seen. (The 2.5 lb I carry is a lot bigger) It did the job and we drove the car home. I have come to realize that most big fires started as little fires.
To paraphrase, "If it saves only one, it was worth it".

 

Ah, the mobile version of this forum doesn't show service badges. Always welcome to hear from a professional

 

cars weren’t built with an engine compartment full of plastic and other combustibles in the 70’s.

either way, doesn’t hurt to have one or use one.

 

This guy gets it.

I'm not carrying it for a issue i may run into on MY rig, but, a side of the road thing I may come up to, or camp fire that gets outta hand, or buddies, doing "watch this" things. Its not in my rig to put my junk out. Just there for the other "oh shit" moments. That said, i do carry two, small, out of my way units. And , everyone i travel with knows where they are, and i consider that done/good. Same with my emergency pack. That takes up little space. It wont cure cancer, or heal the planet, but there in case a few of us go wheeling/shooting/spelunking, whatever, and something could do the trick. No more, no less. That said, in 2 decades of horsing around, neither have been grabbed. But, i also will make some simple, out of the way space, for the option.

 

Whoa! What’s the story on that? That fender is aluminum I suppose?

 

shit if I know. Doing 75 and notice smoke, pull off highway and it’s beyond gone by the time we got out of the truck. Probably something with the fuel system. Aluminum melts fast lol

 

How did you mount/attach the CO2 tank bracket in back? Thanks.

 

This is the mount I’m using in my SxS.
I like it.

$25 Quick Release Fire Extinguisher Holder - Car Fire Extinguisher Mount Bracket Aluminum for Vehicle UTV Jeep Truck Polaris Ranger Cam-Am X3 - Quick Clamps Fire Extinguisher Mounting Bracket Heavy Duty

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BKM5GH...p_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM

 

thoughts on summer heat effects on extinquisher on cargo area mounting?

 

High temperatures aren’t an issue. Chemical is very stable.
Inside of my vehicle is well over 100 degrees in Texas.

 

The bracket mounts to oem mounts, its from power tank. The tank, i pieced together myself. Cheers.