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Anyone fitted a Fire extinguisher
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hey guys

after a recent engine fire on a company truck I have considered mounting a fire extinguisher in the car has anyone else done this and if so where? any pictures would be appreciated
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I couldn't decide where to put mine,so i keep it in the draw below the drivers seat.You could put it either side in the boot but it could get knocked about when loading or unloading.
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(07-03-2014, 02:06 PM)eame64 Wrote:  I couldn't decide where to put mine,so i keep it in the draw below the drivers seat.You could put it either side in the boot but it could get knocked about when loading or unloading.

that's a good idea I have one of those van vaults in my boot so had considered bolting it to that.

was hoping someone had come up with a great place to mount it time will tell I guess
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Quote:Attached mine in its cradle in boot on side panel directly behind rear seat ( drivers side ) and it's never been dislodged in over 2 yrs taxi use ( yet !!! )
       
First pic taken from within boot area, Second pic taken from rear of cabin with seat folded forward.
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Got mine handy in the garage....
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(07-03-2014, 01:57 PM)steelviper Wrote:  hey guys

after a recent engine fire on a company truck I have considered mounting a fire extinguisher in the car has anyone else done this and if so where? any pictures would be appreciated

In my Mk3 mine wedges nicely in the passenger door storage area. I still have to pack it with a cloth to stop it rattling once it's in. Do sometimes wonder how safe this option would be, though, in the event of a prang.
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(07-03-2014, 06:32 PM)taxi Wrote:  
Quote:Attached mine in its cradle in boot on side panel directly behind rear seat ( drivers side ) and it's never been dislodged in over 2 yrs taxi use ( yet !!! )

First pic taken from within boot area, Second pic taken from rear of cabin with seat folded forward.

Good spot for it is that a powder extinguisher
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#8
Mine is temporarily wedged in behind the front passenger seat...

A good rule is to keep it very easy to reach.
If it takes more than 10 seconds to get to it, it's too late.

Remember, engine fires tends to grow big FAST. And there's a lot of really poisonous materials in that end of the car.
So if you're not spraying down the fire within 10 seconds, you should be running.
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If fire starts, I'll get out pronto. :eek:
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