Date:         Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:02:11 -0700
Reply-To:     azsun99 <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         azsun99 <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Fire Extinguisher
Comments: To: "John C..." <Trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET>
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Two years ago, I bought a new extinguisher, a Halotron, 2.5LB, from a company in San
Diego. It was not cheap, but I figured it was time to replace the now 18 year-old OEM,
and I didn't want dry power.
I have it mounted vertically behind the driver's seat. This location may not work for
everyone, if you have the seat all the way back or tilted back, it will hit the
extinguisher.
Now, I am wondering how many have actually used the OEM unit, either for a fire or
just to test to see if it still worked?
There are newer, less expensive alternatives to the dry chemical, out in the last two
years.

Jerry

----- Original Message -----
From: "John C..." <Trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 9:29 AM
Subject: Re: Fire Extinguisher


> Hi All,
> Did we ever come to a consensus on Placement
> Of Fire Extinguishers?
>
> I have a 5lb extinguisher
> Approximately 4" dia  X  16" tall
> And then the spout on the side of course.
>
> The usual spot by the slider door is Easy,
> But is it best?
>
> The area behind the Drivers seat
> Makes the most sense to me
> For Immediate access.
>
> And on the road, this is what Is Needed.
> Whether our own busses or someone else on the road!
>
> Maybe I have answered my own question,
> But, I thought I'd put it out there
> For feedback from the list.
> Thanks in advance everyone !!! :o)
> Best,
> John C...
> SLC UT...