I didn't choose any fire extinguisher that was around, I
made a conscious choice on this one. Okay they were on sale at Home
Depot and Kiddie is a reputable name.
Additional
Parts:
Screws and Nuts
Tools
Needed:
Drill
appropriate tools for screws and nuts
File or Dremel
Installation:
Since
most clubs require you to have a fire extinguisher when you are out
on the trails and it is a smart idea to have one anyway's. I
have seen them mounted all over the vehicle. Clipped to the
roll bar, next to the drivers seat, stuffed into any small hole that
will hold it. I have also seen the lucky branch grab it from
the roll bar and even trigger it. I have also seen how far one
of these will fly if the head gets broken off. So since
I had already installed an old insta-trunk in the back I had plenty
of space to put one in a safe location. Now if it triggers it
is just going to spay the back and tree limbs shouldn't be able to
get to it. I do recommend getting the metal bracket that usually
comes separate from the extinguisher. One note on the Insta-Trunk.
This one is from my old 98, but it still bolts right up. The
big difference is that the new seat no longer requires the trunk to
be notched for the hinges, so I lose some space putting this one in.
You can drill steel, but the new plastic trunks are another thing.
1. I found a convenient space just in front of the Hi-lift Jack on my
Insta-trunk. I installed the fire extinguisher into the bracket
and then positioned it. I had another person remove the extinguisher
while I held the bracket in position.
2. Now I marked and drilled the holes for the bracket. I deburred
the holes and touched them up with some paint.
3.
Once you get the bracket bolted up all you need to do is install the
extinguisher and you are done. I may eventually move this over
to add a second extinguisher, or maybe even a larger one.
