Fire Extinguisher Inquiry

Bill Bagley · 05-24-2021, 12:22 PM

A question for those who carry a fire extinguisher in your tow vehicle and/or your enclosed race car trailer, what type-size-quantity do you recommend and why? I've always carried in both but just not sure if I'm equipped with the right thing.

I appreciate all who can offer some educated advice.

ss3011 · 05-24-2021, 01:04 PM

I have an 8 lb. Kidde for type A B C fires . One in the Motorhome and one in the trailer . This type of extinguisher covers trash , liquids , and electrical fires . I was in our local fire department , and learned about what types of fires you need to be able to cover and how to use the extinguisher .

Sean Marconette · 05-24-2021, 03:12 PM

The other important topic would be life of a fire extinguisher. Just because the gauge shows it is green does not take into account if the dry chemical is compacted. Fire extinguishers are cheap, after your rig is bouncing down the road for a few years it is a good practice to replace them. Also put a date on them when you installed it.

Sean

Eman · 05-24-2021, 11:31 PM

Honestly I'd have to look at them to tell you the size, most are ABC. I have one in my truck that's dry powder and an old Halon. I have 2 in my trailer on the walls near each door. I also have one in the storage compartment of my scooter and one in the car.
One thing is to take and shake the dry powder extinguishers so the powder doesn't get compacted.

prostockpete1 · 05-25-2021, 12:25 AM

I had a guy who works at a refill shop that yes good idea every so often to turn extinguisher upside down in your hand and give few taps on the end / sides with rubber / or plastic hammer to get the chemical unstuck to the insides of the can so it will then flow smoothly in when you have to pull the trigger in a fire

dragracerray · 05-25-2021, 07:23 AM

Bill I do not want to hijack your post but I saw another CR post that discussed a "fire extinguisher ball". They can be mounted right to the ceiling of a trailer and since they go off automatically it is almost like a "mini fire system" for your trailer. I plan on buying one for my trailer. Many different brands and sizes
Ray

05-24-2021, 12:22 PM	#1
Bill Bagley Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: East Texas Piney Woods Posts: 126 Likes: 107 Liked 48 Times in 11 Posts	Fire Extinguisher Inquiry A question for those who carry a fire extinguisher in your tow vehicle and/or your enclosed race car trailer, what type-size-quantity do you recommend and why? I've always carried in both but just not sure if I'm equipped with the right thing. I appreciate all who can offer some educated advice. __________________ Bill Bagley 4561 STK *Endeavor to Persevere!*

05-24-2021, 01:04 PM	#2
ss3011 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 900 Likes: 67 Liked 238 Times in 112 Posts	Re: Fire Extinguisher Inquiry I have an 8 lb. Kidde for type A B C fires . One in the Motorhome and one in the trailer . This type of extinguisher covers trash , liquids , and electrical fires . I was in our local fire department , and learned about what types of fires you need to be able to cover and how to use the extinguisher . Last edited by ss3011; 05-24-2021 at 01:14 PM. Reason: clarification

05-24-2021, 03:12 PM	#3
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 963 Likes: 679 Liked 196 Times in 64 Posts	Re: Fire Extinguisher Inquiry The other important topic would be life of a fire extinguisher. Just because the gauge shows it is green does not take into account if the dry chemical is compacted. Fire extinguishers are cheap, after your rig is bouncing down the road for a few years it is a good practice to replace them. Also put a date on them when you installed it. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

05-24-2021, 11:31 PM	#4
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 456 Likes: 14 Liked 117 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Fire Extinguisher Inquiry Honestly I'd have to look at them to tell you the size, most are ABC. I have one in my truck that's dry powder and an old Halon. I have 2 in my trailer on the walls near each door. I also have one in the storage compartment of my scooter and one in the car. One thing is to take and shake the dry powder extinguishers so the powder doesn't get compacted.

05-25-2021, 12:25 AM	#5
prostockpete1 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 241 Likes: 3 Liked 81 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Fire Extinguisher Inquiry I had a guy who works at a refill shop that yes good idea every so often to turn extinguisher upside down in your hand and give few taps on the end / sides with rubber / or plastic hammer to get the chemical unstuck to the insides of the can so it will then flow smoothly in when you have to pull the trigger in a fire

05-25-2021, 07:23 AM	#6
dragracerray Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Webster, New York Posts: 175 Likes: 363 Liked 149 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Fire Extinguisher Inquiry Bill I do not want to hijack your post but I saw another CR post that discussed a "fire extinguisher ball". They can be mounted right to the ceiling of a trailer and since they go off automatically it is almost like a "mini fire system" for your trailer. I plan on buying one for my trailer. Many different brands and sizes Ray __________________ Ray Bassett I/SA 1687, SS/DA 1687 "SuperPro is both", unknown