I bought a chrome fire extinguisher for my Supercrew, however, cannot find a suitable installation location other than in the load area. Does anyone have a better Idea?

2001 Supercrew 5.4L, Lariat, 4x2 all options plus more.

 

If you have a center console, mount it to the front. Be sure to use a backing plate inside the console.

 

I have mine mounted on the floor in front of the drivers seat.... I simply zip tied the bracket to the seat bar.... then clipped in the extinguisher......... the whole thing moves back & forth when I move the seat

it works well .... unclips easily...... and I hope to heck I NEVER have to use it.......

good luck

Mike

 

Thanks, Mike, I think your solution makes a lot of sense and it is readily available when needed.

 

Hey, that sounds pretty cool. I'll have to go check it out. Never thought about that.

 

Hey Mikebike,
Good idea. Do you have any photos? Based on the photo, it looks like you have a Lariat (Power seats). No problems with the power seats?

 

yep power seats ---------- not a problem

I will try to get the photos taken soon...... and post them here

later
mike

 

here they are ...sorry they are not better..... but it is not real roomy on the floor of the screw.... when you are 6'1 210

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https://www.f150online.com/galleries...ew.cfm?num=796

 

Looked at my truck and I see the rod (bar) that you're talking about. Just one question. Is there enough clearance when you lower the seat all the way? Seems a bit tight with the seat all the way down.

 

Dennis
I am not sure... have not noticed it binding... but I do like the front raised a bit.... as i have long legs

mike

 

Well, if it was only me driving the truck it wouldn't be a problem, but my 6'4" friend sometimes borrows the truck and he tends to drop the seat down. Me? I keep it up as high as it will go.

 

Mike,
Thanks for the pics. Looks like I have a project for the weekend....
SW

 

One comment on mounting fire extinguishers (and as you can tell by my name, I know a few things about these). If possible, mount the extinguisher horizontally in line with the direction of travel.

The reason? Dry chem extinguishing agents will compact when subject to the vibration encountered in vehicle use, which could leave you with a pretty red (or chrome) can during an emergency, but not a functional fire extinguisher. By mounting the extinguisher in the direction of travel, the chemical will be continuously mixed by the normal starting and stopping of driving.

One other thing...if you're gonna buy an extinguisher for use in your truck, get one with all-metal construction, not the plastic valve "auto" extinguishers you see most commonly. My grandparents had the misfortune once of opening their camper van only to find their cheapo extinguisher had ruptured and covered every surface inside with extinguising agent. Metal valves are much less likely to fail.

Just my $0.02.

 

Thanks for your comments, Safetypro, I was not aware of the safety issue - it makes sense. I will install the unit - my original thought in the bed. I have an ARE cover, so the extinguisher is safe there although not convenient to get to in an emergency.