Vehicle Fire Extinguishers: What Type is Best/Ways to Mount/How to Use

If you drive offroad or explore remote areas, a fire extinguisher is a must! We explain the best places to mount a fire extinguisher, two within arm’s reach. What class extinguisher to use for what type of fire. Merri will demonstrate the proper way to put out a small fire. And we run a time trail for putting out an engine fire, between extinguishers mounted within arm’s reach of the driver and one stored in the rear.
We have two extinguishers mounted in our overland vehicle. For fires under the hood we have a BC rated 2.5# HalGuard unit from H3R Performance. We mounted it using a universal front seat extinguisher mount. Another option we show is having it mounted on a molle seatback panel from Grey Man Tactical. For both we used an Extreme Duty Mounting Bracket. For common campsite fires we use the MaxOut ABC extinguisher mounted in the rear cargo area.
Links to products:
H3R Performance
HalGuard BC 2.5# Extinguisher: amzn.to/3boyffs
MaxOut ABC 2.5# Extinguisher: amzn.to/37szAAt
Universal Seat Mount: amzn.to/37tovz9
Extreme Duty Bracket: amzn.to/2N9n16p
Grey Man Tactical Seatback Molle Panel: greymantactica...
Want to know how to mount a fire extinguisher in a car?
We give our choice for the best offroad fire extinguisher mount and location.

[@akdefense]

Great video. My brother who is a firefighter told me to PUT ON LEATHER GLOVES, pop the hood, give some short (not micro) bursts all around under the hood to create a blanket, AND THEN, open the hood with finger on trigger.

[@JohnnyVeritas]

Thank you so much for the video!!! Being a former Marine, I can't help but point out that the American Flag in the background is hung backwards. The Field of Blue goes in the upper left corner when displaying the flag vertically.

[@vesselofknowledge]

Great Video: I bought the whole complete setup with extinguisher/Quick detach/separate mount to put on the passenger seat and it worked awesome .... that is until my wife got in and tried to move the seat forward about 6 inches! It broke the SEAL on the pin and the pin FELL OUT, and we ALMOST had an extinguisher accident ............ I thought I had calculated the proper distance, but on a long distance journey she moves the seat back and forth to different locations, such as when I am "night" driving, she moves it forward and then reclines the seat to sleep. During the day she slides the seat as far back as possible so she can relax and read. I have tried to somehow mount it so it moves with the set instead of mounted solid, but I have since removed it and will try and find some area in the back. Your second option behind the passenger seat is GREAT, but our seats are mostly DOWN as the back is packed with all the rest of our gear. I will try and mount on the REAR Window Molle, but of course that has stuff that will interfere as well. These are the FUN times on figuring out WHERE to put all the goodies. Again: Thanks for the great video and ideas.

[@lyfandeth]

Just a note, when I opened the hood that fed lots of air draft to the fire. You're better off just cracking the hood open an inch or two, and start discharging the extinguisher before you open it any further.

[@davidbourgeois856]

Nicely done, I had aviation firefighting training with the Navy and also had a house fire that almost took our babies life. I'm an absolute believer in fire extinguishers and knowing how and when to use them. Thank you for posting this!

[@barryboswell528]

Over the past 9 months, I've watched every one of your videos (even the FJ videos). Each of them is the perfect combination of information, entertainment, and perhaps most importantly inspiration. There are a lot of folks putting up videos about 4Runners. Without a doubt, your work is the best of the lot. Thanks for the contribution you are making to this community.

[@WanderlostOverland]

You win the comment of the week award! Thank you!

[@yangthao4612]

Yeah there’s a lot of hey look at me click bait trash videos on KZbin, this channel is very informative concise and comparative

[@SHWELL11]

Ive been running the Greyman Tactical Panels for years and LOVE them! Highly recommend them.

[@WanderlostOverland]

SHWELL11 they are awesome! I can think of so many uses for them.

[@johnnewell5025]

Fuses, fuses, fuses. People rewire without them or use fuses that don't protect the wiring. And fuel line fires are real. Almost had one myself as a result of a front brake fire. The fuel line was routed directly above the hub/caliper. Great vid.

[@WanderlostOverland]

yup

[@BladedAngel]

I don't offroad, but my 2 foot backfires brought me here. Better safe than sorry!! I ended up going with the non-corrosive one. I like my paintjob too much to want to ruin it! (Assuming I put out the fire quickly enough to save what's left!)

[@slickrickdarula9483]

What extinguisher did you go with i would hate to have my paint ruined

[@barryboswell528]

Well, I see my guess a couple of weeks ago on the fire extinguishers I saw on the bench was correct. I have set up my 4Runner in the same manner with a MaxOut on the panel in the rear and the HalGuard in front of the driver's seat. One comment - I've been trained to release (pop) the hood and spray first through the opening before opening it all the way. I did notice Merri was ducking and counting before engaging the fire. Another fantastic video. Thanks for all the great content!

[@WanderlostOverland]

Barry Boswell yep you were right. Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Thanks for watching. We really appreciate the kind words. And good idea regarding spraying into the opening before opening all the way.

[@areppa5543]

Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial. You guys can simplify anything. Hats off ❤

[@FNESSE]

This channel is awesome. I want to start building my SR5 into an overlanding machine. Your 4runner is a dream

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thanks 👍

[@lakeshalord-sunamoto9963]

You two are great! My wife and I love all of your videos. They are funny and educational :)

[@WanderlostOverland]

Lakesha Lord-Sunamoto thanks for watching. 😊

[@equals-kl9hm]

The most important part of any emergency is to get away from it. Expensive rigs can be fixed or replaced. If you have decided to fight the fire be prepared and fight smart. Watching the rig burn is better than being burned. I mount my quick release extinguishers to the roof rack and bumpers.

[@Bryan-fc9dv]

haha I love the outtakes at the end

[@andyryan2945]

You two are awesome; great info and loved the bloopers at the end!

[@WanderlostOverland]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kentuckywaves]

Great tips, thanks for making this video. I got a couple FireXO extinguishers for my cars. They are rated for any type of fire. Although they only have a 3 year warranty.

[@WanderlostOverland]

Very cool!

[@56Spookdog]

First let m congratulate you for having quality extinguishers Amerex and Sentry are two of the best made. I see so many yachts and very expensive RVs with the trash one you showed, it makes zero sense to have garbage cheap safety equipment wether it’s a huge investment or not. I don’t know of any extinguisher that will ruin or even damage paint (fire extinguisher service vehicles aren’t destroyed by extinguisher agents), corrosive not really it does melt and can be a real pain to clean. I love how clean Halon or Halatron is and great as you said for under the dash but it’s best used in a confined area as that other wise there’s not enough concentration, it’s not so good for outdoors, imagine shooting hair spray in a breeze the Halon/Halatron looks and acts in the same manner, it blows away. I was in the extinguisher business for decades.

[@zacharykorbet9690]

I 100% agree Amerex is the best mad

[@trailrunnah8886]

Great video! I just went through fire extinguisher training work, and all your descriptions were spot-on to what were trained. Quite a big time difference having the fire extinguisher at hand, and actually it should have been an even greater difference, having the rear swingouts already open were a big time-saver. I'm just starting to outfit my 4Runner now, so I'll definitely look into these companies that you mentioned.

[@WanderlostOverland]

It’s something you hope you never have to use, but if you need them you really want them at your fingertips!

[@trailrunnah8886]

@@WanderlostOverland for sure! A few days ago I was just reading about how a person I follow on Instagram had recently lost their beautiful K5 Blazer set up for overlanding to a fire. Definitely drives home the point of being ready!

[@blackackcl]

Great video, very informative as always.

[@WanderlostOverland]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@caifan444]

You guys are awesome !!!!! Hope to you around Illinois one day

[@AmericanMuscleTruck]

LOVE THE VIDEO!!! especially the end 🤣🤣🤣

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thanks Ross! And thanks for watching!

[@spelisha]

Your videos are SOOO GOOD!!

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thank you so much!!

[@5thdegreekempo]

That old Cheapy as you have called it is an Ansul Sentury and it is a quality ABC Fire extinguisher and NOT a Cheapy. Ansul Products were sold for high use to industry and public safety.

[@todbrown628]

Sir you are a genius and ma’m you are a wonderful hoot. Tod

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thank you kindly Tod!!!

[@GrandPapi95]

Thank you for the information. ❤ I have a new to me 95 Jeep ZJ and definitely want the added safety. I plan to mount 2. 🤙🏾

[@WanderlostOverland]

Glad we could help! Thanks for watching!

[@gregm8871]

I have a 10lb purple-K extinguisher I forgot to return to an up armored humvee once upon a time. Perfect for vehicle fires. I've noticed that for lack of an education on the subject, lots of offroaders pack household extinguishers which are much less if not at all effective against vehicle fires but are readily available everywhere.

[@zacharykorbet9690]

a 10lb purple-K extinguisher is a perfect choice also a foam Extinguisher is a good option for class A B fire

[@PhillipScull]

Thank you always love you guys is videos

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@fabienpics]

THANK YOU 👍👍👍👍

[@CorkKNIFE]

Great content but I had already given this thumbs up based on her smiling.

[@WanderlostOverland]

Fair enough!

[@KevinMartinez-gf5sc]

The bloopers made me subscribe lol

[@GoWokeGoBroke2023]

bloopers alone up vote

[@jamesray3920]

Grey man tacical something new I never hear of them , i already got my orangeboxx rear larger fold down table one I can have a place to carry my fire arms rifle and shot gun when over landing need protection from all things that might want to bother you thanks for new information on something

[@samora3]

great video

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thanks!

[@bassage13]

I'm thinking of putting mine under the passenger seat like you showed in the video. Can you move the seat back and forth normally, or does this limit how far forward you can go? Also, is it annoying for passengers maybe banging their feet on it?

[@WanderlostOverland]

Unfortunately we can't move our seat. Surprisingly the extinguisher doesn't get in the way.

[@mykalbee]

Excellent video as usual. I wasn't expecting that high of cost but it does seem worth it. I've been looking at Greyman Tactical products and I'm sold because although my BROG seat back panel works it does lack rigidity for heavier items.

[@WanderlostOverland]

mykalbee we were really impressed by them! Thanks for watching.

[@Beachcraft48]

Hi there; you probably haven't had to refill your halon extinguisher yet. But is there places readily available to do so?

[@WanderlostOverland]

I'm guessing a commercial fire safety equipment dealer would have the special agent to refill with.

[@charlesworrell5946]

Very costly, difficult

[@charlesworrell5946]

​@@WanderlostOverland😂

[@farmermike9262]

nice set up but im not paying 400 plus for a fire extinguisher set up. LOL!!!!

[@davidellenbaum1229]

like your rear of seat mount looks much cleaner and out of your way . where i work almost every vehicle has a 5 lbs abc with steel mounts riveted into rear storage box and or in back of drivers seat for the most point .

[@WanderlostOverland]

David Ellenbaum thanks

[@auntjanet2346]

I like how feisty Merri gets when she flubs a line.

[@WanderlostOverland]

Aunt Janet Ha Ha, can’t help myself!

[@bartonre]

Thanks for another great video. I have a 4unner as well. I am curious as to how you mounted your seatback MOLLE panel. I tried one in the past. Going around the headrest was no problem, but the lower strap that wrapped around the seat was in the way when someone sat in the seat.

[@WanderlostOverland]

At the bottom we wrapped the strap around the bracket at the floor.

[@MrPmc71]

Great video. Question: why the 2-count before spraying the engine compartment?

[@WanderlostOverland]

Good question! When the hood is opened it introduces a rush of air (oxygen). There may be a flash of flames. Give it a couple seconds before introducing your face to it.

[@slickrickdarula9483]

The link doesn't work anymore. Where can I get a single can of the one that doesn't destroy paint ect.?

[@WanderlostOverland]

Sorry about that. It looks like they're no longer on Amazon. Here's a link to their website. You can get one there. Thanks for watching! www.h3rperformance.com/

[@mikec5812]

Where did you find the Red mole basket attached to your rear side panel? Your video s have been very helpful.

[@WanderlostOverland]

That and the panels in the rear windows are from Orangeboxx Fab. Thanks for watching!

[@wtxoutdoors4493]

Does it block the seat airbag or cause any issues?

[@davej7426]

Where did you source the aluminum plates from that you used to attach the mount to the seatback molle panel? Do you know the hole spacing?

[@Tnuggz420]

hey guys, what is that red basket looking attachment on the molle panel in your rear window? i have been looking for something like that to mount my first aid kit.

[@WanderlostOverland]

That’s from Orange Boxx Fab

[@jordanb1759]

Rechargeable halotron extinguishers are expensive. How much is it to refill halotron, and do any places even do this?

[@zacharykorbet9690]

I wonder as well maybe you have to send the fire extinguisher to the manufacturer

[@tomsacadden]

The Fire Safety Stick is the future.

[@GoWokeGoBroke2023]

best acting ever

[@scottandrews4822]

If Im going to use the Molle back seat solution, where do I get the brackets? Do you sell them or does H3R?

[@WanderlostOverland]

H3R sells them.

[@scottandrews4822]

@@WanderlostOverland OK. thank you .

[@kevhmw1fjk768]

All fire training tells you to never open the bonnet/hood if there is a fire under it just crack it. If you open it the fire flares up and could even engulf you.

[@OSCRISTM]

en un incendio se levanta un poco el capot unos 10 cm. y se tira el polvo químico del extintor, la dea es no darle mas oxigeno al fuego

[@jcantavella]

El espacio del motor está completamente abierto por el frente y por debajo, abrir el vapor completo no hace ninguna diferencia.

[@OSCRISTM]

@@jcantavella con el capot abierto recibe mas caudal de aire y por ende mas oxigeno y los vehiculos traen cubre carter .

[@ernestodiaz-ro5mh]

Expensive

[@Didewro]

Im gonna buy 2 just because your wife is soooo cute.

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thanks Destaye ☺️

[@andrewpinson1268]

Am I seeing this wrong. Over two hundred dollars for a fire exinguisher. Yikes.

[@PanBoroda]

the stupidest thing you can do in a situation of fire in the engine is to try to open the hood. I was able to extinguish my engine much faster than your advice, lay down on the ground and extinguished the engine from the bottom up.

[@TopherDesPres]

U 2 r cute

[@svtbryan6107]

She bad