In a thread titled My first quick and easy mods! (http://thenewx.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=1052) in the Interior forum:
...I also got a fire extinguisher for the door cup holder...Here are some pictures.
I think they made this door cup holder specifically for this fire extinguisher!
http://www.sandsville.com/images/joe/fire_small.JPG


I bought the same fire extinguisher, at Home Depot, and put it in the cup/bottle holder in the passenger side door. I turned it so that the guage and safety pin are protected:
http://members.shaw.ca/dpatton/FireExt/100_0833.jpg

By itself, this extinguisher is not sufficient for an SUV, especially when used off-road, but it's better than not having any fire extinguisher.

This "Kitchen / Garage Fire Extinguisher" is made by Kidde:
http://www.kidde.ca/utcfs/ws-463/Assets/466294%20Datasheet.pdf

Kidde has another extinguisher, called an Auto Fire Extinguisher (http://www.kidde.ca/utcfs/ws-463/Assets/466335%20Datasheet.pdf), but it has the same rating and specs as this extinguisher.

By itself, this extinguisher is not sufficient for an SUV, especially when used off-road, but it's better than not having any fire extinguisher.


Funny Story:
One day I had to go to work early. I got up, showered, ate breakfast, then strolled out the door to load up my X.
As I was loading up I heard a guy yelling. I looked over and noticed a guy on a motorcycle, he was pulled over and had his helmet off. I was saying something but I couldn't quite understand him. I assumed he wasn't talking to me and I proceded to put my bag in the X. I then looked back at the guy on the bike and he looked right at me and said "blah blah blah.....fire" (i couldn't hear him) and he pointed down the street. So i looked down the street and didn't see anything. I looked back at him and he screamed at me "THERE IS A CAR ON FIRE!" I looked again but this time took a few steps back to better see down the street.
Sure enough there was a car on fire. I grabbed that $10 fire extinguisher from the drivers side door and ran down the street. I put out the engine fire, turned off the car, and then called 911.
Point of the story, that $10 fire extinguisher saved a man's life. I feel plenty safe with it. I'm planning on buying another one for the passenger side as well.

Sweet ....
Good story thatnks for sharing!!!!!!!!!

I've been through fire extinguisher training more than once and I'm always surprised how little you need to put out a fire if you know what you're doing.

Ask your local fire dept when is their next training. They are usually happy to train people.

You can save someone day even with a small 5BC extinguisher.

I have the Kidde Auto Model mounted in the "Beer Cooler" under the floor in the back. I thought about mounting on the rear door or in the drink holders but if you get hit there, that is a hella mess to clean. Plus my buddy who is a cop siad that sometimes the FE will blow in hot temps so I hope that if my does blow, that the floor cover will contain a lot of the mess.

The Extinguisher has always been an element in all vehicles I have owned. thanks god I have never had to use it

I have the Kidde Auto Model mounted in the "Beer Cooler" under the floor in the back. I thought about mounting on the rear door or in the drink holders but if you get hit there, that is a hella mess to clean. Plus my buddy who is a cop siad that sometimes the FE will blow in hot temps so I hope that if my does blow, that the floor cover will contain a lot of the mess.

Problem with that location is when you usually need it, you need it quickly.

What happens if you get T-boned? Wouldn't you risk injury if the FE is in the door?

What happens if you get T-boned? Wouldn't you risk injury if the FE is in the door?

You just gave up your location. LOL :) If it exploded, it wouldn't be that big of a blast. The dam thing is pretty sturdy. Maybe you'd get a handle in your leg if it happens just right? I like that location, if there is a fire it's right there, and it looks cool. No one has got T boned yet, but with sliders I seriously doubt anything would make it in that far, remember, the vehicle is going to give on the tires sideways. MC

off to home depot i go...i've been worried about not having an extinguisher...no excuses.

I have the Kidde Auto Model mounted in the "Beer Cooler" under the floor in the back. I thought about mounting on the rear door or in the drink holders but if you get hit there, that is a hella mess to clean. Plus my buddy who is a cop siad that sometimes the FE will blow in hot temps so I hope that if my does blow, that the floor cover will contain a lot of the mess.

Problem with that location is when you usually need it, you need it quickly.

I may be fat, but I am a swift fat bastard when fire is involved

I used a 10 BC to save a couple who crashed and caught fire, They both got knocked out and could not run. We (fellow driver) used the FE to fight our way to them and pulled them out. Mind you, that 10BC don't do much, just enough if you use it right. Now, had they had one in the door, we could have used it. He was a painter and the stuff he uses was exploding in the back of the truck. I'd say for sure, sure! It will keep a small fire from getting very large, but it has no hope of making a large fire small. I should go get one! MC

Bought my two today. They fit in the door perfectly as mentioned.
Thanks for a solid suggestion to improve the vehicle.

just thinking...maybe this should move to the 'trail gear' forum? just so it stays closer to the top?

I agree...

Moved.

So what kind and size of FE do you have? The dry chemical are very inexpensive but make a smelly mess. The CO2 are clean but cost more. Halon are clean and great but are very expensive. The small 2 lb FEs will only piss off a fire, 5lb are a minuim and a 10 lb would be great.

my buddy who is a cop siad that sometimes the FE will blow in hot temps
Carried one on floor next between seat and door (in AZ) over 5 years offroad. Never had any issues.. Anyone seen DefibVT's FE location? In the window sill (allowing for larger canister) in back w/ rubber straps holding it still. Very nice..

The only thing that worries me about the door location is the FEs flying around in a rollover. Same location could be made secure with some kind of strap or something.

Do you have any pictures of your roof after the fire?

The only thing that worries me about the door location is the FEs flying around in a rollover. Same location could be made secure with some kind of strap or something.

I know, old thread, but it was already brought to the top. :)

No worries about storing it in the door. It fits snug enough that during a roll over it's not going to come out.

Local Firefighters and EMT told me not to use Halon. It does work very well on electrical fires, however, the Halon gas is very dangerous if inhaled, along with all the other materials that are burning and turning to gas. Even for use outside, they don't recommend halon.
They also said to keep the extinguisher mounted within reach of the driver. You shouldn't have to get out or open up anything to get to it. Take a class from your local FD. Very informative.

#1 is to get people to a safe place away from the fire.
Unless it is really small and you know the vehicle, you should leave the fire fighting to the pros. The FD went out to fight a vehicle fire only two blocks from the firehouse in Cheyenne. They got there quick and the fire appeared small, but they still had on all their protective gear and breathing apparatus. The people were all out of the customized Civic and standing around it. Others in the neighborhood had come with their household extinguishers to help, but the FD made everyone get back as they approached what appear to be a small, smoldering incident. Suddenly there was a large explosion. Turned out there were flammables in the vehicle and the owner had installed his own Nitrous Oxide system.

Just got one for Christmas! Along w/ a new Maglite, two new interior mods I've been wanting AND needing for a looong time.

is this the 5 lb or the 10 lb that fits perfectly in the door?

I don't think you'll fit a 5 or 10lb in the door. 2lb is what fits in the door.

:clown: The two that I have in my doors are--

--(KIDDE) dry chemical, 3 lbs, Pt # YH-933819 (red) electrical/chemical-, and fit snugly in the door indentation--

-- :geek: :geek: --JIMBO

Thank you very much. I was looking at the bigger ones cause someone mentioned them before and i was like...hmm that wont fit

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b22/Thebuggyman/Truck001.jpg

:headbang: :notworthy:

Jimbo, Thanks for the specifics. I had been carrying a small halon until recently(see above).
and Shutterman0991 for the pic. Nicely done.

Just bought one of those little Fire extinguisher.

Brand name KIDDE. good for 6 years. $10.99 . Big box store did not have one. drats. Sucker fits like a glove Nice & tight.. no rattles.. IF does.. will stuff a sock on it.

One for the passenger side. Big one stuffed up in the Lobo Shelf For back up.

better safe then Sorry...

I really have to do this. I've looked at them but never see the right size.

Also where do you get the maglight mounts? I see maglights all over but not the mounts...

the mag lite mounts come in this pack...this is what i got
http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=707&memberId=12500226&storeId=226&catalogId=40000000226&langId=-1

I picked mine up @ Target for $12.00.

Cool thanks.

Also just bought one of the Kiddie extinguishers from Home Depot. I think I got the taller one that the original post pics but it still fits good. No rattles so far. Finally!