> Oh, I see you have a Vanagon roadster? > The engine is out in the open? > The engine is in an enclosed area,waaaaaay behind you. Not really... the whole underside is open... and halon flows down and out... not to mention the draft from the wind when moving... > If my Van started on fire I would want the fire out NOW. Not tomorrow. > Halon is the way to go. > In a matter of fact I think I will install a automatic Halon system in > the back of my Van. You're welcome to install what ever you want... but the fires are due to fuel hitting the hot exhaust pipes... perhaps halon will put it out, but after it blows away the fire will start again so make sure you carry a conventional fire extinguisher too Bill |
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