Fire Extinguisher
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Fire Extinguisher
Okay, I searched and saw all the other threads on mounting their fire extinguisher, but I was wondering who else has done this since then and has pictures? I've seen and helped on a few fires and finally got my rear in gear and got a 5# extinguisher that I want to mount in the cab. I have a 2000 extended cab with 2 doors, 60/40 bench and both jump seats still and want to try to keep it that way. Any ideas on where i could mount it? I've thought about tryin to fab something onto the back of the seat rail so its sitting up right in between the seats for easy access or bolt it onto the floor by the back wall. Sorry for the long post, but any ideas would be awesome, thanks.
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idk how big a # 5 is but some pple do it on the a pillar of the truck... my cuzin did tht with his.. BAD IDEA... on hot summer day he was like goofin around with his buddies ridin their dirtbikes and took a break and his friend noticed his trucks interior was white and they went up to the truck and noticed that the can got so hot it exploded and rocketed out of the holster bounced off of the passenger seat an windshield about three times and then BAM!!!.. it went straight through the windshield... moral of story.. it might look kool to mount it there ... but can also end up very bad... but then again i dont kno how big a #5 fire extinguisher is ... sorry for makin it so long...
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Originally Posted by dngerzone
idk how big a # 5 is but some pple do it on the a pillar of the truck... my cuzin did tht with his.. BAD IDEA... on hot summer day he was like goofin around with his buddies ridin their dirtbikes and took a break and his friend noticed his trucks interior was white and they went up to the truck and noticed that the can got so hot it exploded and rocketed out of the holster bounced off of the passenger seat an windshield about three times and then BAM!!!.. it went straight through the windshield... moral of story.. it might look kool to mount it there ... but can also end up very bad... but then again i dont kno how big a #5 fire extinguisher is ... sorry for makin it so long...
Last edited by FireRanger; 11-05-2007 at 11:38 AM.
#8
I'm definitely not gonna mount it on a pillar. I have a fundamental problem with putting a 5# object in line with my head for accidents. Your head loses every time. I want it on the floor or on the wall but resting on the floor if that makes sense. So far I really like the idea of putting a blind nut through the floor and bolting the mount to the floor just behind the driver seat. Depending on how it faces I can just grab it through the middle from between the seats or pull the seat forward and grab it easily.
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That's an idea, but it is only a 2.5# extinguisher. The 5# I picked up is a bit bigger than that and won't fit there. I've been looking at local supply stores and I think that I will probably fab up a bracket that bolts to the back of the seat rails on the driver side. Basically a big C channel that bolts to each side, then bolt the extinguisher mount to it. It's close enough to the floor that it shouldn't have to support any weight of the extinguisher. It would also give me easy access to it.
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Just a question here? Why do you need a 5# extinquisher? If you have a fire that big you should have been long gone by then. What type is it? It would a shame to have one that big and it's not for the type fires you would find on a vehicle. Seen that happen too often.
I would return it and get a smaller one so you can mount it like shown by the seat so you can get to it easily. If you can't get to it quickly it won't do much good.
I would return it and get a smaller one so you can mount it like shown by the seat so you can get to it easily. If you can't get to it quickly it won't do much good.
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Originally Posted by Victory
Just a question here? Why do you need a 5# extinquisher? If you have a fire that big you should have been long gone by then. What type is it? It would a shame to have one that big and it's not for the type fires you would find on a vehicle. Seen that happen too often.
I would return it and get a smaller one so you can mount it like shown by the seat so you can get to it easily. If you can't get to it quickly it won't do much good.
I would return it and get a smaller one so you can mount it like shown by the seat so you can get to it easily. If you can't get to it quickly it won't do much good.
an ABC extinguisher is what is needed in a vehicle......
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A friends mini van caught fire on Sunday. I wasn't there but you never know. If a door is jammed and the car is going up an extinguisher can double as an extraction device too. It can never hurt to be prepared, plus I am going to get training as a first responder. I got my extinguisher at Costco for about $20, try Menards, Lowes or Home Depot, they have okay prices. Mine is also serviceable I won't have to buy a new oneafter use, but I would just get a new one.
#22
Originally Posted by madman4049
Just curious but why does everyone need a fire extinguisher in their truck unless you were a volunteer fireman or first responder. I thought that only ricers did that for looks and in case they blew up their engine? I have never met anyone whose car has caught on fire.
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I have stopped and helped on 4 different car fires. (I've only been driving for 4 years total) None of them were accidents either, they all just lit up going down the road. Like FireRanger said, it's there to save a life, if the car makes it, that's just a bonus in my book. I can replace my car, but people you can't replace.