Enthusiast III
Fire extinguisher
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Pathfinder I
I'd carry two 5lb before I carried a 10lb because the 5lb are typically easier to find good solid brackets to mount, and they are easier to handle. The last thing I want in a roll over is either size flying about my vehicle's cabin. Now if you're mounting it to the bumper on in a bed like on our local rescue squad rigs then a 10 is fine IMHO, I just don't one that big flying around IN the cab with me.
I typically strap my 5lb in the vehicles down with the "aviation/marine" brackets which double up on the steel straps to secure the extinguisher.
http://a.co/d/2MNrPS5
I typically strap my 5lb in the vehicles down with the "aviation/marine" brackets which double up on the steel straps to secure the extinguisher.
http://a.co/d/2MNrPS5
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Enthusiast III
Off-Road Ranger I
Currently, I have a 2.5 lb extinguisher on the back roll bar of Red Five. That will be moved later today to the driver's area and a 5 lb extinguisher will be mounted in its place. For most applications, a 5 lb is all you need. That size is considered appropriate for a small room and should be able to handle any problems you run across without being too large to mount/handle. If you use up the 5 lb extinguisher and the fire is still going... it is time to evacuate.
Just remember that using an extinguisher is as simple as PASS:
Just remember that using an extinguisher is as simple as PASS:
- Pull the pin
- Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire
- Squeeze the trigger fully
- Sweep from side to side covering the base of the fire
I carry a 2.5lb under the front of the driver's seat.
I'd like to mount a 5 lb in the bed area at some point as well.
I also keep a cable cutters in the driver's door pocket as sometimes the fire is being fueled by power and a quick snip of the positive cable can help stop the fire.
I'd like to mount a 5 lb in the bed area at some point as well.
I also keep a cable cutters in the driver's door pocket as sometimes the fire is being fueled by power and a quick snip of the positive cable can help stop the fire.
Enthusiast III
I carry 2, 2.5lbs. one up front under driver's seat, the other in the rear near the stove.
I used a Bracketeer bracket to mount an H3R Halon extinguisher to the base of the driver's seat in my Tacoma. I like Halon for this purpose since it won't ruin the interior of the truck if it were to leak the way a powder-based agent would.
bracket: extinguisher: Model C352TS | H3R Aviation Halon 1211 Fire Extinguisher
bracket: extinguisher: Model C352TS | H3R Aviation Halon 1211 Fire Extinguisher
Pathfinder I
Influencer I
Just remember that you will only get about one second of use per pound of extinguisher. So a 2.5 pound will only last about 2.5 seconds, 5lb--5 seconds and so on. As stated above the P.A.S.S. technique is the one to use. Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle and Sweep side to side.
Enthusiast III
I use these element extinguishers. They are compact, they don’t expire or loose charge bouncing down a trail. Pretty handy, Clean look mounted on the truck too!
Enthusiast III
I have the element fires extinguishers as well . I have powder ones as well and those I'll use on someone else's vehicle .
Influencer I
I really like those!
I use these element extinguishers. They are compact, they don’t expire or loose charge bouncing down a trail. Pretty handy, Clean look mounted on the truck too!
Do you know of,anyone else who sells these? The website you provided is only offering preorders. Thanks
I use these element extinguishers. They are compact, they don’t expire or loose charge bouncing down a trail. Pretty handy, Clean look mounted on the truck too!
Expedition Master III
Looks similar to the ones they use in South Africa (SA). I saw a similar one on 4x Overland with Andrew, and his friend Paul, who runs a Overland rental Company.
I think they also carry a small conventional, that has unexpired inspection tags, because Border Guards sometimes do not recognize the new style as a fire extinguisher. Many countries there require one as mandatory.
Enthusiast III
I don’t know for sure. However they were only doing the preorder when I ordered mine and I got them in about a week.
There are more for sale than you would need.
Element E50
ELEMENT E50 PROFESSIONAL NONTOXIC NONCORROSIVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER - BRAND NEW | eBay
Element E50
ELEMENT E50 PROFESSIONAL NONTOXIC NONCORROSIVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER - BRAND NEW | eBay
Expedition Master III
This where I would like to mount at least one. Quickly within reach, and strapped inI carry a 2.5lb under the front of the driver's seat.
I'd like to mount a 5 lb in the bed area at some point as well.
I also keep a cable cutters in the driver's door pocket as sometimes the fire is being fueled by power and a quick snip of the positive cable can help stop the fire.
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