Fire Extinguisher questions

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Gregra44

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Kidde metal valve (post recall) 5BC, Kidde metal bracket, friction tape and couple hose clamps. Protected from elements, within reach from either seat while belted and all for under $25.

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renosxs

renosxs

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Used some pipe clamps to hold it to the post, also have some aluminum tape to reduce the risk of the extinguisher release accidentally opening. So far no issues. Also take an extra one when we’re out shooting due to fire hazard.

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Docwilles

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I keep one in the same place as FeelinReckless, mounted on the back upright bar. My wife made me a pouch out of neoprene with Velcro attachments. I also keep one in my truck.
 
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Sted1201

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Road Warriors,

How many of you keep a fire extinguisher in your Honda? How about your tow vehicle? Finally, do you also have one with/in your trailer?

If you keep one in your OHV, how and where do you mount it in the vehicle? Anything else you can add, please do.

Thanks in advance.

s/f Steve
One in the truck and definitely one on the pioneer. My second Polaris Ranger 900 burst into flames after a plug on the gas line came off and squirted gas all over the headers, flash fire! Watched helplessly as it burned to the ground. No injuries by only sheer luck. All my autos, boats, tractors, and UTVs have them now and readily available. They don’t do any good if you have to dig for them

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Jdh2971

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Have one mounted in my Pioneer 1000, one in toolbox on 20 ft trailer and one in my pickup at all times.
 
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oldgasser

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Road Warriors,

How many of you keep a fire extinguisher in your Honda? How about your tow vehicle? Finally, do you also have one with/in your trailer?

If you keep one in your OHV, how and where do you mount it in the vehicle? Anything else you can add, please do.

Thanks in advance.

s/f Steve
The Element is the way to go. Jay Leno's garage has a demonstration video on YouTube. Because of industry politics they are not yet UL Approved but they work and they never need to be tested or recertified.
 
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OldMan187

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Road Warriors,

How many of you keep a fire extinguisher in your Honda? How about your tow vehicle? Finally, do you also have one with/in your trailer?

If you keep one in your OHV, how and where do you mount it in the vehicle? Anything else you can add, please do.

Thanks in advance.

s/f Steve
I have 2 mounted on my Talon X4. I have one mounted on the rear roll cage for engine fires and another on the inside center roof roll bar between all 4 seats so anyone can reach it from inside and especially handy in case of a roll over. I also have a fire extinguisher, trauma kit and B.O.B. in every one of my daily driver vehicles.

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jz3r9n

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If your buying new, or it’s time to replace an existing traditional style extinguisher, the Element is the ticket for size, longevity of discharge, lack of gauge or mechanicals to fail and indefinite shelf life, and it’s ability to work in damp environments. When it’s time, I’ll switch over….👍

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Yah, the Element looks pretty cool for convenience. However, compared to the traditional extinguisher they are a bit pricey. $60+ for a 1 time use. I could see having them as a supplemental, but not a replacement.
 
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iloehr99

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I keep one in my camper, truck, & sometimes in the sxs. I always keep one laying around the generator while it's running. Safety first when filling a running generator with fuel lol
I keep the small cans of Fireaid. It is awesome stuff. My brother does Pro UTV Racing and Southern Rock Racing series. They showed a demonstration at one of the races and I was sold on it. It's good for all types of fires. Pretty low pricing too.

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Rick49274

Rick49274

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Yah, the Element looks pretty cool for convenience. However, compared to the traditional extinguisher they are a bit pricey. $60+ for a 1 time use. I could see having them as a supplemental, but not a replacement.
They don't use anything messy or that will do further damage to your machine. They were designed for areas like network servers that you can't afford to get foamed or wet.
 
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Jade

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Nov 10, 2018
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Utah
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Road Warriors,

How many of you keep a fire extinguisher in your Honda? How about your tow vehicle? Finally, do you also have one with/in your trailer?

If you keep one in your OHV, how and where do you mount it in the vehicle? Anything else you can add, please do.

Thanks in advance.

s/f Steve
I do not keep on in my Pioneer, but if I had a Polaris I would for sure, seen lots of them burst into flames. Was following a Razor as it burst into flames, the guy jumped out and put it out then continued driving like it was 'normal' also came up on a Ranger that was burning to the ground while everyone watched it.

I already haul around a lot of extra stuff, food, water, spare tire, jack, etc...beacon in case I get stranded in the middle of no where. thermal blankets and other emergency supplies. Probably 200 pounds of extra stuff, I don't want to really add more to it. Not sure I could find more room anyways, I have insurance I suppose in case but I've never seen a Pioneer on fire or burned down.

My extra stuff is more for myself and families survival than the machines, as we go so far in the backcountry, mountains or desert that it could take days to walk out.

I do keep one in my camping trailer though.
 
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OldMan187

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Dec 2, 2020
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I also have been considering mounting one of these under the rear cargo area directly above the engine on my Talon X4 for automatic fire suppression without having to worry about it. Has anyone used one of these?

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