GhostPath Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Given the recent vehicle fires both among the board members and here in the Dallas area, I thought it'd be a good idea to install a fire extinguisher in my Pathfinder now, even though it's not running yet. (I normally keep one in each of my operational vehicles anyway.) So... where did you all put your extinguishers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Given the recent vehicle fires both among the board members and here in the Dallas area, I thought it'd be a good idea to install a fire extinguisher in my Pathfinder now, even though it's not running yet. (I normally keep one in each of my operational vehicles anyway.) So... where did you all put your extinguishers? Great question! .. I was just about to go down to walmart and buy a vehicle sized fire extinguisher and mount it.. After hearing about the car fires it reminded me that I need one in my pathy. 2 thoughts... #1. I would think it should be accessible from the drivers seat #2. And definitely secured.. my brothers fire extinguisher wasn't secured properly ... one morning he woke up to go to work and the inside of his car looked like a winter nativity scene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyole88pathy Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 (edited) I currently I have mine laying on the floor behind the passenger seat. However, I have a 2-door and I keep the rear seats folded down -- so that option might be out for you 4-doorer's out there... I am planning on mounting the fire extinguisher to the rear spare tire mount...but again many of you might not have that layout. I worry that it will make the fire extinguisher less accessible...but I'll just have to be extra quick on my feet if something bad ever does happen (God I hope not...) If anyone is interested I'll post pics of the modified spare tire mount in the future... Edited July 18, 2007 by rustyole88pathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I need to get 1...and will once the 87 is back fully operational...and I really thought about after reading Pavlows experience with 3 extinguishers I thought about installing a solenoid operated fuel shut off valve and/or a fire suppression system in the engine bay luckly for me my only close encounter was a battery melt down and my quick (stupid) reaction kept her from going POOF (the reaction was coast into parking space pop hood go @!*% SMOKE yelled at the gf to get out...grabbed my wrench out of the tool box and went to loosen the clamp (didnt even think about shock) the post pulled out of the battery battery quit smoking taped up cable and got the new battery installed and drove the last 200 miles home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Cargo area, passenger's side on the wall just inside the hatch. It's accessible via window or hatch from the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I currently I have mine laying on the floor behind the passenger seat. However, I have a 2-door and I keep the rear seats folded down -- so that option might be out for you 4-doorer's out there... why? my seats fold down just like yours. that's where mine is right now but it's most likely going to end up on the passenger's side of the center console. automotive fires are so quick that if it's not within hand's reach, you should just abandon ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerranoNZ Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I've got 2 1kg one's that I was going to mount under my knee's on the floor. I know they will get a bit dirty but I want them close by I might change my mind though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostPath Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 (edited) Cargo area, passenger's side on the wall just inside the hatch. It's accessible via window or hatch from the rear. I got two vehicle fire extinguishers from Home Depot ($9.85), which came with mounting brackets. I looked around and found the perfect spot in the car to mount one bracket and unit to - almost like a factory fitment. Accessible through the rear hatch/window or through the rear side door. One hard tug and it's in my hand. automotive fires are so quick that if it's not within hand's reach, you should just abandon ship. Eh... I've been in a few and fought a few. Depends on the car and the nature of the fire. Usually you have 15-30 seconds to get to your extinguisher and put it out - assuming it didn't catch in the oil immediately, in which case you might as well just watch it burn. One in the back ready to hand within 10 seconds should be fine - assuming you have a fire drill for your car and you practice (I do - getting stuck in a burning XJS tends to make you cautious). It is certainly better than nothing. That said, there's really no good place to put one in front (at least in my 93) where it won't either roll around or be awkwardly mounted. I'm going to make a bracket to tie the remaining one in latitudinally between the two front seat mount bolts. Edited July 18, 2007 by GhostPath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailChaser Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Here's a pic of where mine's mounted. I like it there. It's easy access and out of the way. I need to pick up another one for the same spot on the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Mines mounted on the tailgate, beside my maglights... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mookie Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 automotive fires are so quick that if it's not within hand's reach, you should just abandon ship. I agree. By the time you notice smoke or a fire, and if it's already caught the wiring, you want to be leaving your drivers seat with the extinguisher in your hand. I had no time to run to the back to get it out and it would have been hopeless if I was on the trail on uneven terrain. It now sits on the passenger side tranny hump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 In rear, as shown below: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I mounted mine on the front passenger seat support beam between the seat brackets. It doesn't interfere at all with passenger leg room or ingress/egress, and is very easy to access from the driver's seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Mine's on the sub box, but after the recent rash of BBQ Pathies I was thinking about relocating it somewhere a bit easier to access in case I need it. Might be awkward with a 2 door, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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