Where do you mount your fire extinguisher?

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

Frankenchevy

Proverbs 16:18
Joined
Jan 3, 2018
Posts
6,083
Reaction score
7,758
Location
USA
First Name
Jeremy
Truck Year
Square
Truck Model
CUCV
Engine Size
Small
Here is where it currently lives. It’s just the right height to tuck in and just the right diameter to not catch on the seat.

You must be registered for see images attach

You must be registered for see images attach

You must be registered for see images attach


Here’s where I was thinking of mounting it in the future.

You must be registered for see images attach
 

MisterB

Full Access Member
Joined
Sep 9, 2019
Posts
676
Reaction score
845
Location
Northwest
First Name
AJ
Truck Year
1980
Truck Model
GMC K2500 4X4
Engine Size
350
Here is where it currently lives. It’s just the right height to tuck in and just the right diameter to not catch on the seat.

You must be registered for see images attach

You must be registered for see images attach

You must be registered for see images attach


Here’s where I was thinking of mounting it in the future.

You must be registered for see images attach
Cool. That's not bad at all

Sent from my SM-N975U1 using Tapatalk
 

MisterB

Full Access Member
Joined
Sep 9, 2019
Posts
676
Reaction score
845
Location
Northwest
First Name
AJ
Truck Year
1980
Truck Model
GMC K2500 4X4
Engine Size
350
I just saw these while searching for a fire extinguisher. Aerosol fire extinguisher cans. Wonder if they are any good? It gets really good reviews on Amazon, anyway. Might be able to throw one or two in the glove box

Edit. I dunno. Sounds like it's for putting out the taco fire on the stove

First Alert Fire Extinguisher | Tundra Fire Extinguishing Aerosol Spray, Pack of 2, AF400-2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002U0KGDY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5PlLDbFSYJWRX
You must be registered for see images attach


Sent from my SM-N975U1 using Tapatalk
 

Blue Ox

Turning Diesel Fuel Into Fun
Joined
Mar 27, 2018
Posts
5,218
Reaction score
12,015
Location
LI-NY
First Name
Derek
Truck Year
MCMLXXXV
Truck Model
K20HD
Engine Size
6.2L
A narrow one can fit horizontally between the door and the seat if you mount it high on the seat hump. Naturally you risk getting the valve beat up by people getting in and out. Another option is on the front of the seat hump at the back of the footwells. Also has a slight risk of getting kicked, but if the valves are placed inboard it's minimal. Unless the extinguisher came with a really good bracket you'll probably have to add a rear support to keep them from twisting out of the brackets during vertical excursions.
 

Blue Ox

Turning Diesel Fuel Into Fun
Joined
Mar 27, 2018
Posts
5,218
Reaction score
12,015
Location
LI-NY
First Name
Derek
Truck Year
MCMLXXXV
Truck Model
K20HD
Engine Size
6.2L
Here’s where I was thinking of mounting it in the future.

You must be registered for see images attach

If you're going to do it there, I'd consider turning it 90 deg and placing it next to the transfer case selector. Don't forget to move the seat through it's full travel to check for interference before you commit to that location.
 

eskimomann209

Full Access Member
Joined
Jan 9, 2019
Posts
1,849
Reaction score
2,005
Location
Modesto
First Name
Marcus
Truck Year
1973
Truck Model
C10
Engine Size
5.3
This is where I put mine
I tucked it as far in as possible. gotta look to see it


Here is where it currently lives. It’s just the right height to tuck in and just the right diameter to not catch on the seat.

You must be registered for see images attach

You must be registered for see images attach

You must be registered for see images attach


Here’s where I was thinking of mounting it in the future.

You must be registered for see images attach
 

82sbshortbed

Fuckemall!!
Joined
Mar 1, 2018
Posts
15,828
Reaction score
53,159
Location
SE Texas
First Name
Doug
Truck Year
1982, 1984
Truck Model
1500 shortbed, 1500 longbed
Engine Size
454, 305
Maybe look in boat section of Wal-Mart or outdoors for a small one. I had to have one mounted in my waverunner by law. It had a small one with a rubber strap mounted up front in the compartment.
 

Snoots

Full Access Member
Joined
Jan 23, 2013
Posts
8,751
Reaction score
18,198
Location
Georgia
First Name
Roger
Truck Year
1973
Truck Model
Jimmy Sierra
Engine Size
350 w/203
Here is where it currently lives. It’s just the right height to tuck in and just the right diameter to not catch on the seat.

Ahh! One of the 'MARINE' models! Very nize!
 

Blue Ox

Turning Diesel Fuel Into Fun
Joined
Mar 27, 2018
Posts
5,218
Reaction score
12,015
Location
LI-NY
First Name
Derek
Truck Year
MCMLXXXV
Truck Model
K20HD
Engine Size
6.2L
Maybe look in boat section of Wal-Mart or outdoors for a small one. I had to have one mounted in my waverunner by law. It had a small one with a rubber strap mounted up front in the compartment.

One thing to consider, as my old man learned by painful experience, there's nothing more frustrating than having the fire extinguisher go out before the fire. He almost lost the Dodge van that way. Fortunately the local fire department responded quickly and got to the fire before the fire got to the truck.

What he said was also frustrating was waving like crazy as the fire truck drove by repeatedly. He finally had to open the door and let the smoke pour out before they would stop. It was kind of Pavlovian.
 

Snoots

Full Access Member
Joined
Jan 23, 2013
Posts
8,751
Reaction score
18,198
Location
Georgia
First Name
Roger
Truck Year
1973
Truck Model
Jimmy Sierra
Engine Size
350 w/203
While the price is a downside, the size, burn time and no maintenance ( beating with a hammer) make it worth the cost.
No affiliation.

https://elementfire.com/pages/models

While it appears to be very nice to have, I'm really surprised that their add shows NO demonstrations!
All talk, no proof.

If they do work as now advertised, they are still cheaper than the damage repair.
 

1979k10

Full Access Member
Joined
Mar 3, 2019
Posts
55
Reaction score
140
Location
Nevada
First Name
Dave
Truck Year
1979
Truck Model
K10
Engine Size
350
While it appears to be very nice to have, I'm really surprised that their add shows NO demonstrations!
All talk, no proof.

If they do work as now advertised, they are still cheaper than the damage repair.

I saw one in use while on a tdy in Australia. I spoke with the guy who used it. They are very common down under and sold in many stores.
 

trukman1

Full Access Member
Joined
Apr 20, 2018
Posts
340
Reaction score
138
Location
USA
First Name
Gary
Truck Year
1988
Truck Model
K5 Blazer
Engine Size
5.7 L (350)
While it appears to be very nice to have, I'm really surprised that their add shows NO demonstrations!
All talk, no proof.

If they do work as now advertised, they are still cheaper than the damage repair.

Good point!
 

nvrenuf

Full Access Member
Joined
Jul 30, 2010
Posts
1,957
Reaction score
2,460
Location
Mobile, Al.
First Name
John
Truck Year
1991
Truck Model
K5
Engine Size
454
Check YouTube for videos on the Element sticks.
 

Latest posts

Forum statistics

Threads
44,166
Posts
950,718
Members
36,282
Latest member
Doug Hampton
Top