Most Listed (UL, etc) fire extinguishers are tested under rigorous conditions and they should be able to handle any temperature that your vehicle is going to travel in.


I am more concerned with the weather to keep them in the best shape. That is why I am thinking bed for space (10lb ABC will not fit under seat nicely or behind the back seat at all) and then a cover for protection of the elements.

 

good idea. i don't know why i never carry one in my daily driver but kept one in my old vw. one time i had to use it to save my friend's Bronco cuz a wire got loose and was on fire in the parking lot. good thing i happened to be driving the old vw!

 

I have a quick release mount that I'm mounting next to the glove box. But I have a column shift so it wouldn't work if you have a flow thro center console.

 

never thought about it...but now i have....... i have co workers that can make a cabinet with some scrap steel at work.we build mining sub stations.... guess depends on how much you love your truck...full fire suppression system.. could have a system installed for a price....lol
http://www.firetrace.com/assets/pdf/en-onroad.pdf
some ideas for others..

http://www.strikefirstusa.com/outdoo...-cabinets.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Larsens-Aluminum-Commercial-Fire-Extinguisher-Cabinet-New-Solid-Door-/251408713551?pt=BI_Security_Fire_Protection&hash=item3a8920874f

 

Hahahahahaha this made my night. I read "hate other peeps that have them" and was wondering wtf. Now I know! Lol

 

An Amerex 10# 4A:80BC extinguisher has a discharge time of 20 seconds, weighs 20 lbs. and stands 20 inches tall. It will operate in temps down to -65 degrees. In the hands of an experienced user, this size/rating will put out a lot of fire. It is important that you can access it quickly, so placement is key. A secondary benefit of an extinguisher this size is also self defense - it will shoot a stream of dry chem 15-20 ft., and as a last resort, it can inflict serious blunt force trauma when used as a weapon.

 

Typically you would only need a small extinguisher. Most ABC units have a very corrosive agent. This can do more damage than the fire.
An auto extinguisher like http://www.kidde.com/productcatalog/...x#.UsI1VPbN7f0 has a non-corrosive, non-toxic agent. Usually the agent is basically, baking soda. These are usually adequate for most car fires.

I carry both (an ABC and a BC). I would use the BC on the truck and the ABC for a fire on the trail or side of the road.

 

I was towing a camper trailer when my truck started on fire. I believe the catalytic converter overheated and started some oily buildup on fire. I ran back to the trailer and got the fire extinguisher that was located inside the door. It put the fire right out, however it rekindled a few moments later as it was still hot. The extinguisher was dead and useless. I ran back to a cooler and grabbed a couple of cans of beer. Shaking one hard, I opened it up on the fire and it blasted it out, saving the day.

A few years later, I used the same trick when a friend's motorcycle trike started on fire. Terrible thing to waste a beer on a fire but what can you do?

 

What brands are you carrying? BCs are corrosive too - Purple K? Ansul Redlines? Curious on the brands - I see you mentioned Kidde above.


Almost all dry chemical agents that are worth their weight and effective are corrosive. In most fires, they will be replacing most of the engine compartment anyways, you are trying to save the rest of the vehicle.



I guess it comes down to risk vs benefit as well as personal choice.


I am still weighing on the Ansul Sentry 10# ABC. From my experience and contacts, I will be able to get a great deal.

 

refilllable?, throw away ? Looking for ideas. Don't want break the bank