Fire extinguisher

[JohnnyPetros]

Where are you mounting your extinguisher?

 

[TheDocAUS]

Some use a bracket near the base of the passenger seat (or buy a bracket). I have one mounted on my cargo barrier using QuickFist brackets.

 

[Logsplitter]

Some use a bracket near the base of the passenger seat (or buy a bracket). I have one mounted on my cargo barrier using QuickFist brackets.

I have the same fixed to cargo barrier with quick fist brackets on 2 seat version

 

[drinkmorejava]

Under the front passenger seat. Literally just a couple of 3M velcro command strips. It's really sloppy but it works and moved the extinguisher way down the list of things to do.

 

[JackieTreehorn]

Depending on the size of the extinguisher, under the front seat is the most accessible in an area emergency. However, I fabricated a mount inside the rearmost pillar facing forward, as this is dead space and out of the way.
I was concerned about the structural rigidity of the plastic so I fabricated two aluminum backing plates and tapped M 5.0 x 0.9 thread machine screws, plus one additional self tapping screw with a collar.
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Used double sided tape to hold the aluminum in place.
The plastic is held in place with several plastic fittings and I was unable to find the last one but had enough room to perform the task. Be careful if you’re prying and drilling because there is a small section of wire loom running up/down the pillar

 

[JackieTreehorn]

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[Mac8086]

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This looks real good. Can the plastic be removed or is it easier to just drill in the plastic being carful to not hit wires

 

[parb]

I recommend this

Amazon.de : Element Fire Extinguisher E50 or E100 With UTVDISTRIBUTION INC Mounting Magnet (E100)

It weighs almost nothing. I have mine installed front of the passenger seat on a bracket. I'm considering getting a second one and mounting there.
Far superior to the old schools metal can, at a bit of a premium but that's worth it to me.

I got the E100 for 100 seconds rather than the 50 second version.

 

[angstorms]

I carry a E100 next to first aid kit in the front near me when I driving, and in the back I have 5lb Halotron right next to a Leatherman Raptor Rescue Emergency Sheers, with Glass break and Stap cutter.

 

[parb]

I have the same Leatherman, I put it in a pouch on the driver side door. I was worried that if I'm stuck with a smashed in door that I can't reach under the seat but I can get to the door pocket to cut myself out of the seatbelt and break glass to get out. I put the fire extinguisher in front of the passenger seat for the same reason. I'm considering adding one in front of the drivers seat as extra protection

I have had to use my fire extinguisher in another car and having it universally accessible from both front seats proved really useful.

 

[Ovrland Bill]

I carry a E100 next to first aid kit in the front near me when I driving, and in the back I have 5lb Halotron right next to a Leatherman Raptor Rescue Emergency Sheers, with Glass break and Stap cutter.

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A very comprehensive setup (but that rescue tool at least looks ready to take flight in the event of a crash).

 

[angstorms]

A very comprehensive setup (but that rescue tool at least looks ready to take flight in the event of a crash).

No that tool is locked it tight, there is clamp on the back.

 

[AaronS]

One Element in front of the passenger seat and on the cargo door; one halotron extinguisher in front of the driver seat.

 

[TheDocAUS]

If you have a FireStryker extinguisher, I mounted mine to the cargo barrier using Quick Fist brackets. Instructions and images here.

 

[Michael H.]

If you have a FireStryker extinguisher, I mounted mine to the cargo barrier using Quick Fist brackets. Instructions and images here.

As a variation on your theme, I mounted my FireStryker by replacing the bolts on the cargo barrier's plastic panels with slightly longer ones.

 

[GN4HIR]

Thanks for the ideas guys. I just got a halotron and I'm trying to decide where to keep it. I was going to put it in front of the passenger seat but I might put an Element there instead and mount the extinguisher like Gregory did. I also like Treehorn's idea, I'm just a little concerned if it will stay in place if there is a frontal impact.

 

[Ovrland Bill]

Thanks for the ideas guys. I just got a halotron and I'm trying to decide where to keep it. I was going to put it in front of the passenger seat but I might put an Element there instead and mount the extinguisher like Gregory did. I also like Treehorn's idea, I'm just a little concerned if it will stay in place if there is a frontal impact.

I agree about the question of extinguisher retention. Similar units mounted on the forward facing bulkhead in the cockpit of the Boeing 777 utilize two straps for this consideration.