Fire extinguisher..which one and where to mount?

[Emma&Al]

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I just read the above article and am confused as to which extinguisher to buy. I've had a few in my previous vans, but can't remember which ones they were. Im thinking of a fire blanket too.
Where did you mount yours?

Thanks all

[Winchweight]

Recommended to me by a fireman who owns a Syncro.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/PFE-1-Portable ... tinguisher" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Developed for use in space, high pressure, non toxic and safe in confined spaces (unlike BCF powder). Perfect for squirting under your dashboard when your electrics catch fire, or into your engine bay for a fuel fire.

No brainer. For next to the drivers seat, not in the back so you don't have to go back inside for it.

[Emma&Al]

Thanks winchweight - so you'd mount it next to the drivers seat as in, attach it to the seat?

[Winchweight]

Thanks winchweight - so you'd mount it next to the drivers seat as in, attach it to the seat?

Probably between the seats so the passenger can reach it or it could be reached from the rear. Most likely on the side of the passenger seat base opposite the handbrake. Certainly not in the back in a cupboard....

[CovKid]

Mine is strapped on to grab handle just inside sliding door, Seemed the most logical place to put it at the time.

[Emma&Al]

Thanks

[petethefeet]

I bought one of these at the camping show at the NEC earlier this year; has anyone used one in anger. I like the idea as they are so light and small compared to the large CO2 one I have.
The demo video looked good but I am a skeptical they just don't seem to produce the extinguishant for very long (if that is a word)

[garyd]

I decided to go for two extinguishers. The first is a small aerosol type 'First Alert' which I consider is mainly for kitchen based fires or possibly for easy squirting up into the dash in the case of an electrical fire. This is mounted to the driver's seat box behind the handbrake lever.

The second is much larger (2kg?). I opted not to go for the dry powder type because I just knew that I would be tempted not to use it early - trying to avoid the significant clean up that would follow. Instead I chose a water based foam (AFFF) type. This is what is now recommended for taxis and similar passenger vehicles.

This second unit is mounted across the back of the passenger seat box - easily reached from the sliding door. So in the case of a motorway engine fire,for instance, I could rapidly stop, exit through sliding door (safer side of vehicle) and discharge extinguishant (spell checker doesn't like it, Pete, but I agree that it's a proper word!) through the number plate flap or up under the side of the engine.

[itchyfeet]

I have 2x 2Kg powder, yes they make a mess but an engine fire needs as much extinguishing time as possible.
I also have one of the aerosol types winchweight reccomended for a first stab at an internal fire, if not enough I would use powder.
The powder are one under the front passenger seat, one by the sliding door, the aerosol is behind the drivers seat, they need to be easy to reach from drivers seat and if sleeping.

[CovKid]

Engine fire tricky from the off unless you can put it out through the number plate flap. Getting engine lid off (once you've removed the bed) could just make things even harder to put out. Best thing is NOT to get in that position to start with really. Another reminder to check fuel hoses annually.

[itchyfeet]

Not just fuel hoses,

There are two circuits on a WBX DG engine that are on the engine, attached to carb, old, crumbly and NOT fused
I have seen melted looms.
Ignition 12V to carb and Manufold heater circuit... you can add fuses in black box

[itchyfeet]

... and another thing, how many people still have a plastic fuel filter in the engine bay, by the.carb, above a hot engine.

Melting point of thin plastic is low

[dave lfc]

quite impressed by this product,quite a few vids on youtube and it seems really good at putting a fire out quite rapidly so i have just purchased one,hope i never have to use mine also

[Emma&Al]

garyd I like your idea, of having two and the placement of yours makes perfect sense to me.

[itchyfeet]

why have two when you can have three
One for each door (can't really use the tailgate)