Why u should always keep a fire extinguisher in Ur rig and all Ur buddies

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LadyJeeper

New member

• Aug 18, 2013

• #21

If you are looking for a good fire extinguisher solution, I highly recommend the Safari Straps holder. I put mine on the back of my passenger seat and I can reach it from my drivers seat if needed. Pretty cool if you ask me. Also, it keeps it low and out of the way/sun.

 

AllAmericanInfidel

Caught the Bug

• Aug 19, 2013

• #22

Wow, very lucky they got out. That was out of control!

 

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2007 JKU

Banned

• Aug 19, 2013

• #23

Halon....Have 1 in every truck I own.

 

Emptybrass

New member

• Aug 19, 2013

• #24

Well you can't purchase halon anymore. Dry chems make a serious mess when used. Standard abc types seem to be your best bet(minus the mess) pressurized water good for things other then your rig

 

Rottenbelly

New member

• Aug 19, 2013

• #25

Emptybrass said:

Well you can't purchase halon anymore. Dry chems make a serious mess when used. Standard abc types seem to be your best bet(minus the mess) pressurized water good for things other then your rig

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Are you referring to the halon clean agent extinquishers? Was just curious why.
I used the clean agent for electrical.
I have one of them and 2 of the tundra spray cans. Use these for all others.
http://www.firstalert.com/fire-extinguishing/tundra-spray/tundra-fire-extinguishing-spray/tundra

 

Emptybrass

New member

• Aug 19, 2013

• #26

They ceased production in 1994. Something with the ozone blah blah. They do make other clean agent ones now. The cheapest of which is probably co2. Also just an FYI for all who want to use a oxygen displacer unit. They do just that so make sure you have plenty of air clean air circulation

 

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LadyJeeper

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• Aug 20, 2013

• #27

Emptybrass said:

They ceased production in 1994. Something with the ozone blah blah. They do make other clean agent ones now. The cheapest of which is probably co2. Also just an FYI for all who want to use a oxygen displacer unit. They do just that so make sure you have plenty of air clean air circulation

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Halon is still widely available and won't be running out any time soon, even with no more production!



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GuillaumeC91

New member

• Aug 26, 2013

• #28

Thought I'd post here too. In a 2 door, space matters! So here are my custom ratchet straps to hold my new 5lbs extinguisher!


Don't follow me, I'm lost too! O|||||||O

 

jims68

New member

• Aug 26, 2013

• #29

This is how I got it! Transmission fire is what I found out caused it!

 

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2rescue01

Member

• Aug 27, 2013

• #30

As I always say..."It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it"!!!

 

David1tontj

New member

• Nov 27, 2014

• #31

Bump for a safety reminder!

 

cozdude

Guy with a Red 2-Door

• Nov 27, 2014

• #32

David1tontj said:

Bump for a safety reminder!

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Thank you for this David! I still need to add one to my rig :grayno:

 

catahoula

Caught the Bug

• Nov 27, 2014

• #33

Yup and not just in vehicle but home too!

 

David1tontj

New member

• Nov 27, 2014

• #34

cozdude said:

Thank you for this David! I still need to add one to my rig :grayno:

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Add one to your Christmas list! My dad saved our pickup on a family vacation (loaded with our dirtbikes and all our stuff) with a tiny, old, little fire extinguisher.

I've also used one as I witnessed a street racer crash into a wall while I was test driving my old work truck after a tune up. The people inside weren't even worried about Getting out fast- they were just arguing and I was yelling at them to open the hood... They finally did and I was able to get the fire out. Dumb asses.

Anyway- that's why I not only carry two In my jeep, but also one in my work rig.

 

cozdude

Guy with a Red 2-Door

• Nov 27, 2014

• #35

David1tontj said:

Add one to your Christmas list! My dad saved our pickup on a family vacation (loaded with our dirtbikes and all our stuff) with a tiny, old, little fire extinguisher.

I've also used one as I witnessed a street racer crash into a wall while I was test driving my old work truck after a tune up. The people inside weren't even worried about Getting out fast- they were just arguing and I was yelling at them to open the hood... They finally did and I was able to get the fire out. Dumb asses.

Anyway- that's why I not only carry two In my jeep, but also one in my work rig.

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Yea I really should add one or two to my list to add to the rear roll bars. Never know when you may need it!

 

JKWrang

New member

• Nov 27, 2014

• #36

I need one too. Stocking stuffers!!

 

chttrbx

New member

• Nov 27, 2014

• #37

I always have one onboard

 

HighwayTrout

Hooked

• Nov 27, 2014

• #38

About 15 years ago my dad and I were going to the NHRA Nats at Infineon Raceway. We were n/b on 880 in Fremont when a fuel line split and spewed gas all over the engine.

There was no amount of fire extinguishers that could have put that fire out. We jumped out as smoke filled the cab and watched the truck burn down.

I always carry fire extinguishers, only have them to spray a burning human not a vehicle......

 

LetsGoMuddin

New member

• Nov 27, 2014

• #39

So I see how important it is to carry a fire extinguisher, but how can you prevent it from being stolen off your Jeep's roll bar if the top is off?

 

JKWrang

New member

• Nov 28, 2014

• #40

LetsGoMuddin said:

So I see how important it is to carry a fire extinguisher, but how can you prevent it from being stolen off your Jeep's roll bar if the top is off?

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Really, you cant. You either mount it when its secured and dismount it when its not or you chance it.

The mounts can all be cut. Or otherwise defeated, its really a matter of how or by whom.