Is it essential to have one

[Tumerc]

I have completely emptied the motorhome and due to weight of our new e bikes am being very careful what goes back, my question is regarding the fire extinguisher it weighs 1 kilo and have carried it and its predecessor all over uk and Europe this past 11 years and am considering leaving it behind to save weight BUT is it essential kit ? do some countries and insurers require you to carry one? regarding its intended use my gut feeling these day would be just get out and away, what do you guys think.

 

[Tombola]

Never.

Imagine the consequenses should you need it.
And as part of legally then no, I dont think there is , but common sense says yes of course.
Please dont throw out the smoke detector will Ya

 

[starquake]

Tumerc Look at getting a fire safety stick, weight a lot less than a standard extinguisher. Same protection (yes costs a bit more) but weights a lot less. (210 grams instead of a kilo).

 

[JimmE]

It’s one of those things you won’t miss until you need it.

If you really need to save weight, have a look at the Fire Safety Stick. Probably more appropriate for most MH fires as well, than the usual powder extinguisher?

 

[Jabstatt]

Imho powder extinguishers are the work of the devil.
Corrosive powder makes a colossal mess and if used on, say an engine, likely writes it off.

CO2, in the absence of Halon.

Tony

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[hja]

Tumerc Look at getting a fire safety stick, weight a lot less than a standard extinguisher. Same protection (yes costs a bit more) but weights a lot less. (210 grams instead of a kilo).

and lasts longer

 

[optimus-prime]

In Switzerland you must carry 6kg if you are over 3.5t... At least I was allowed to have 3 x 2kg, and placed them in such a way that they are accessible from any side...

 

[Ingwe]

Tumerc Look at getting a fire safety stick, weight a lot less than a standard extinguisher. Same protection (yes costs a bit more) but weights a lot less. (210 grams instead of a kilo).

And I believe it has a longer ‘shelf life’.

 

[Lenny HB]

And I believe it has a longer ‘shelf life’.

15 years and a lot longer extinguishing time.

 

[monzer]

1 kilo is nothing, get it in there.

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[dunnah01]

What - and miss the one chance to be a superhero by extinguishing somebody else's barbeque disaster - always carry one, you just never know when it could be your moment

 

[Lenny HB]

Being a tight arse would I be prepared to use my £70 Fire Stick on some one else's fire?

 

[PaulW2]

Are these fire sticks safe to use inside?

 

[Wombles]

Are these fire sticks safe to use inside?

These are https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...iscount-xmas-offer.308067/page-2#post-6422009

 

[PP Bear]

I carry 4, can’t honestly believe that you’re even asking. To save 1 kg, make sure you both poop in the morning and carry your potential life saver

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[Jimbohorlicks]

I carry 4, can’t honestly believe that you’re even asking. To save 1 kg, make sure you both poop in the morning and carry your potential life saver

But you need to "poop" away from your van. No use taking it with you if you're watching your weight.

 

[DerryW]

For the sake of 1kilo I wouldn’t even question it. You can bet your life. If you ditch it you can guarantee you’ll need it.

 

[jumar]

If your payload is governed by a 1kg reduction by excluding a vital piece of safety equipment. You better not fill up with water, diesel.gas or dare I add shopping..

 

[bobnick]

Up plate your van............simples.

 

[dryad]

Are you really serious Tumerc ?

extinguisher, smoke and co detectors along with fire blanket, all essential safety equipment as far as I’m concerned and happy and hope to never have to use..

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[Rapido925M]

I once bought an Adrian Flux policy (cancelled within an hour of getting the documents) and noticed in the T&Cs that I needed two fire extinguishers. I suggest that you check carefully

 

[Nirvanauk]

I can’t believe that for the sake of 1kg that the question is being asked.

 

[Spriddler]

..... is it essential kit ?

Only when you have a fire.

 

[Brize]

40 years ago we had a car fire and had no extinguisher. Luckily others stopped and helped with their extinguishers.

Always carry one - in your motorhome and in your car.

 

[IRHP]

Seriously? Put in a litre less fuel or water.

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[suavecarve]

Less doughnuts = fire extinguisher on board.

Other options might include leaving a jumper or 2 behind, a couple of less books, weeing in bushes instead of van, lose a telly, one less bottle of wine pasta instead of potatoes, no cutlery and eat with hands, use spray oil instead of litre of veggie oil, try naturism, less air in the e bike tyres, inflate numerous helium balloons to counteract the weight.

 

[Wee Bold Davy]

One kilo is what one litre of water weighs, just put 1 litre less water in your tank, problem solved!

 

[Tumerc]

I must admit my post was a little tongue in cheek, thankyou for all replies have ordered a fire safety stick just now ebay £75 I think this will be more suitable as lighter and not that awful powder which I always dreaded using.

 

[Minxy]

We had occasion to use a fire extinguisher once in our MH, if we hadn't had it I don't think we'd have still had a MH!

Fire extinguisher needed

My existing powder extinguisher is out of date so I need to renew it. I'm aware that powder ones aren't ideal due to the mess they create (first hand experience of this!) and also that the powder can compact down due to the constant movement of the MH and go solid thus rendering the...

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[Wombles]

I must admit my post was a little tongue in cheek, thankyou for all replies have ordered a fire safety stick just now ebay £75 I think this will be more suitable as lighter and not that awful powder which I always dreaded using.

In case you want any more & For anyone reading this - as mentioned above, Fire Safety Sticks are cheaper with Fun discount here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...iscount-xmas-offer.308067/page-2#post-6422009 It's £67.33 delivered for 1 x FSS50 or £114.75 delivered (so £57.38 each) for a twin pack