Where do I mount a fire extinguisher?

[DiscoSaffa]

A silly question perhaps, but in light of another topic here and the fact that I carry one around anyway, where have others mounted theirs?

I am looking for somewhere to mount it that doesn’t get in the way, and I don’t want what could, in an accident, become a deadly projectile rolling around the car. With this in mind I currently keep mine in the nook where the tow hitch attachment is stored in the boot. This is not ideal for two reasons, one it isn’t easily accessible, and second that is right up against the sheet metal which means that nook gets very hot in summer, which poses it’s own problems with high pressure vessels like fire extinguishers……

Any suggestions/advice welcome!

[Basil135]

I am guessing you have a D3, which I am not familiar with.

That said, the preferred position for an extinguisher would be on the right side of the foot well on the passenger side, mounted to the transmission tunnel.

Wether this is suitable in the D3, I'm not sure, and the plastic would probably require some support behind it.

BTW - it is unlikely that your extinguisher will get hot enough in it's current location to cause any dramas. Worst case would be that the safety valve would operate, and discharge the contents inside the car...:(

[DiscoSaffa]

I am guessing you have a D3, which I am not familiar with.

That said, the preferred position for an extinguisher would be on the right side of the foot well on the passenger side, mounted to the transmission tunnel.

Wether this is suitable in the D3, I'm not sure, and the plastic would probably require some support behind it.

BTW - it is unlikely that your extinguisher will get hot enough in it's current location to cause any dramas. Worst case would be that the safety valve would operate, and discharge the contents inside the car...:(

I had thought about that location, but the transmission tunnel on the D3 is very wide, and it would encroach on Safari Baribie's foot space.....

As for discharging in the car, the mess would be well contained in it's current location, so maybe it is not such a bad thing after all.

[gghaggis]

I mounted mine (before the thieving scum who stole my car used it to spray the insides with) in the wine bottle holder in the rear driver-side door. Mounted a locking bracket above it to stop it being flung out during off-road 'maneuvers' :angel:

Cheers,

Gordon

[DiscoSaffa]

I mounted mine (before the thieving scum who stole my car used it to spray the insides with) in the wine bottle holder in the rear driver-side door. Mounted a locking bracket above it to stop it being flung out during off-road 'maneuvers' :angel:

Cheers,

Gordon

Thanks, that is a good idea!! Got the locking bracket, so should work a treat!


in the wine bottle holder in :Rolling:

[Basil135]

Wine Bottle Holder?? :o

Bloody snobs ;)

You shouldn't drink & drive. You might hit a bump & spill some.



The other option is on the floor in-front of the passenger seat.

Just remember, wherever you do decide to mount it, don't forget to take it out of the holder every month or 2 and turn it upside down, and roll it around a bit. This stops the powder settling and ensures that you have it when needed.

Also gives you a chance to check the pressure gauge. This should be added to all service routines, just like oil, air & water.

[DiscoSaffa]

Wine Bottle Holder?? :o

Bloody snobs ;).

Not quite sure why, but on the D3 each door has a seriously oversize bottle holder...... This is by far the best use I have ever seen suggested for it! (the wine, not the extinguisher that is) :angel:


You shouldn't drink & drive. You might hit a bump & spill some. Very good advice!! :)

[WhiteD3]

Using a long arm and a ring spanner, reach in through the jack access panel to fasten the extinguisher bracket to the liner. I had to use some fine wire (must be able to be broken by hand in an emergency) to hold the bottle in place during off road use.

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/8109/201002020931065.jpg

[gghaggis]

Using a long arm and a ring spanner, reach in through the jack access panel to fasten the extinguisher bracket to the liner.



You'd need a long arm to reach it! :wasntme:

Cheers,

Gordon

[DiscoSaffa]

Using a long arm and a ring spanner, reach in through the jack access panel to fasten the extinguisher bracket to the liner. I had to use some fine wire (must be able to be broken by hand in an emergency) to hold the bottle in place during off road use.


Thanks for that WD3! What size nuts bolts and washers did you use to secure the bracket?

[WhiteD3]

300mm from the closest edge of the hatch to the farthest bolt.
3/8" metal threads from memory.
BTW its only a 1kg bottle (which fits neatly and doesn't protrude beyond the liner) but I figured if I needed more I'd be in serious trouble anyway.

[rmp]

My extinguisher is mounted in front of the driver's seat on the floor. It's well secured. From experience, I can assure you that when you need an extinguisher you will need it FAST, and I mean fast so I would not mount one in the rear cargo area. The rear side door is another good location. A fire blanket is also a good idea as a secondary assist.

If ever you get an engine fire just crack the bonnet open far enough to get the ext under it, spray, and hope. Don't open the bonnet wide as the rush of air means you'll instantly regret it.

[Graeme]

The rear side door is another good location.
My extinguisher has a bracket that can easily be bolted through the bottom of the rear side door "wine carrier" if I make a little extension - a job for when I've finished the cuppa. It beats being hidden in the tow hitch cubbyhole where it was.

[RichardK]

My extinguisher is mounted in front of the driver's seat on the floor. It's well secured. From experience, I can assure you that when you need an extinguisher you will need it FAST, and I mean fast so I would not mount one in the rear cargo area. The rear side door is another good location. A fire blanket is also a good idea as a secondary assist.

If ever you get an engine fire just crack the bonnet open far enough to get the ext under it, spray, and hope. Don't open the bonnet wide as the rush of air means you'll instantly regret it.

Robert, some pics? I need to mount mine but had put it into the too hard basket and carried it around wrapped up to stop it being knocked

[ADMIRAL]

I have to find a home for my 1.5kg version, and I also favour in front of the drivers or passengers seat. The other common position used to be on the passengers side of the transmission tunnel. Haven't checked that is practical with the D4 as yet. I agree, when required, it needs to be quickly accessed, or you may as well reach for the camera to get a pic of a burning vehicle. I will let you know how I get on.

[DiscoSaffa]

My extinguisher is mounted in front of the driver's seat on the floor. It's well secured.

I had thought about this, but was worried about the possibility (albeit slim) of the extinguisher working loose and ending up under a brake pedal at an inopportune moment...... :( Also could get interesting if the safety gives up the ghost under the drivers feet and discharges the contents at 100km/h on the way home from an outing...... :o

I might try the Passenger side in front of the seat, but I still like the idea of the rear door wine cooler...... any reason you coudn't do that in the front door?? :confused:

[gghaggis]

I might try the Passenger side in front of the seat, but I still like the idea of the rear door wine cooler...... any reason you coudn't do that in the front door?? :confused:

None - but I usually need to get to the Shiraz quicker :D

Cheers,

Gordon

[DiscoSaffa]

None - but I usually need to get to the Shiraz quicker :D

Cheers,

Gordon

a very very good point!! :D

[stewmair]

Right rear door bottle holder, bracket screwed into door. Neoprene foam under and around base. The chrome version looks swish. Keep your bottle somewhere else.

[Bushwanderer]

Hi Guys,
Isn't it recommended that fire extinguishers be mounted "lying down" in a vehicle?

Best Wishes,
Peter

[jonesy63]

Peter - yes, that is what I understand as well. I think it reduced the chance of powder compacting at the bottom when standing up.

A rally racing friend also buys his extinguishers from boating shops. The reason being - the mounting brackets are more robust. Spring steel straps with cam locks, and steel mounting brackets. The idea is that plastic breaks too easily on boats.

Cheers,
Rob

[haydent]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=22235&stc=1&d=1265271462
(drivers seat-its bolted through the metal strip behind the plastic cover)

[RichardK]

That doesn't look like a D3 to me, there is no room on a D3 to mount it like that unfortunately.

[midal]

That appears to be an installation in a D1......there is not enough room for it in my D2 either.

Cheers
Mick

[camel_landy]

OK... We mount ours in one of two locations.


Just inside the load area on the RHS.
The base of the passenger seat (i.e. just under the passenger's legs).


Either way, the mounting needs to be bolted into something metal.

The cages for the extinguishers are metal and have a metal strap, with latch to hold it in place.

HTH

M

[haydent]

yeah sorry, d1

[SuperMono]

As wine is important to me I didn't want to loose the bottle holders, but did want 2x 1kg bottles solidly mounted. I choose the base frame of the rear seats, 1 each left and right. Pretty easy to reach and out of the way of your feet as you swing in and out. The plastic trim isn't up to the task so you need to add a couple of supports to take the weight. In my case I turned up a couple of aluminium bosses and bolted them to the frame.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1729.jpg

[WhiteD3]

Good thinking Supermono:)

[Tote]

The wine bottle holders are also just the right size to securely hold an 1125 bottle of Bundy.........

Regards,
Tote

[CaverD3]

They are champagne holders actually. :BigThumb:

[oldsalt]

Sure are ..... :D
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Owl]

They are champagne holders actually. :BigThumb:


Sure are ..... :D
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

...... but it needs to be on ice!

[oldsalt]

Maybe I could just turn the A/C down really low...??

[CaverD3]

They should have made them bigger to fit a magnum though.:D


I have a srip of rubber in mine to stop wine bottles ratttling around.

[oldsalt]

They should have made them bigger to fit a magnum though.:D


I have a srip of rubber in mine to stop wine bottles ratttling around.

Sounds like you have been sampling some of the bottles contents ... heh heh ... remember - "don't drink and drive - you may hit a pothole and spill some"