Fire extinguisher

[Woodster]

Are new motorhomes supplied as standard with fire extinguishers or do you have to purchase these yourself.

 

[Lenny HB]

Nope you have to buy your own.

 

[The Coops]

Mine came with one fitted and a smoke and CO2 alarm as standard, guess its what you buy, Aldi/Lidl do powder fire extinguishers for about £10

 

[The Coops]

Sorry Carbon Monoxide CO not Carbon Dioxide

 

[Odd-no-more]

Don't forget to check the date on the extinguisher, insurance companys will look for any excuse not to pay out.

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[jumar]

Some early threads on suitable extinguishers can be seen here on Fun....have a search for them....I have contributed with my suggestions..worth reading before buying you extinguisher....

 

[pappajohn]

If you go for a dry power one (messy but safe on all fires) make sure you remove it from its clip and give it a really good shake occasionally, the powder gets compacted with vibration from travelling and when you need it it may not work.

Dont just buy one, get 3 or 4....the small 1ltr ones don't go very far plus a single one may be in a position you can't reach because of the fire

 

[Kannon Fodda]

Mine came supplied, as did the smoke and carbon monoxide detector. But it's so buried away that I'd never get to it quick enough if there were a problem.

 

[deleted79651]

Isn't the advice to get out of the m/home, rather than risking life and limb? If that's true, then needing more than 1 extinguisher is a sure way of getting the family together to give you a good send off! Take the point about the extinguisher possibly being out of safe reach.

Steve

 

[jumar]

Isn't the advice to get out of the m/home, rather than risking life and limb? If that's true, then needing more than 1 extinguisher is a sure way of getting the family together to give you a good send off! Take the point about the extinguisher possibly being out of safe reach.

Steve

Being able to act quick and snuff out a small fire is good practice...having extinguishers placed in various locations around the van is also good practice...I have three, and am prepared to use one or all of them if needs be....

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[Beltie]

British 'vans are supplied with an extinguisher and smoke detector as standard. With imported 'vans it varies.

 

[CazPaul]

I wonder how many on here have actually had to use a fire extinguisher in their motorhome?

 

[Coolcats]

British 'vans are supplied with an extinguisher and smoke detector as standard. With imported 'vans it varies.

We had one provided on our new HymerCar along with a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. I suspect most manufacturers do these days

 

[Grummyb]

I think a good pair of running shoes would be a better option

 

[alex n]

Being able to act quick and snuff out a small fire is good practice...having extinguishers placed in various locations around the van is also good practice...I have three, and am prepared to use one or all of them if needs be....

If you have 3 in such a small area, how many do you have in your house?

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[jumar]

If you have 3 in such a small area, how many do you have in your house?

Just the one domestic size AFFF near the kitchen, and two on every landing in our apartment block.... sufficient to contain a small fire, which most fires are initially...only then would I await the arrival of a local Fire Crew, which by the way I was for 30 years.

 

[jumar]

I think a good pair of running shoes would be a better option

Believe me many wouldn't, its human nature to try something to save your loved possessions, and during the time you looked for your running shoes, laced them up, you could have called help, grabbed an Extinguisher and contained that small fire......every public building has Fire fighting means, its there to be used until the professionals arrive, stop a fire from getting out of hand, contain and preserve.......a small fire can be extinguished quickly if the correct means is available...a Hand held Extinguisher is a total must in every motorhome.

 

[Steve N Tracy]

And when fitting make sure it is fitted in a sensible place, mine can be reached from the outside of the doorway with both feet on the ground.

 

[Odd-no-more]

Along with the extinguisher I have a fire blanket on the wall, can be more use than an extinguisher and a lot less mess.

 

[Gellyneck]

We've got one in our van but was always wondering what we'd use it on?
Guessing the most likely cause of a fire in the motorhome would be something on the cooker and if that is the case would a fire blanket be better?

Just seen the exGasfella's response and must dig ours out the garage!

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[ElliesBoss]

Hopefully if your smoke alarm is working (we have two) you should get some advanced warning before resorting to extinguishers.

 

[Odd-no-more]

Hopefully if your smoke alarm is working (we have two) you should get some advanced warning before resorting to extinguishers.

Smoke alarms only work on certain types of smoke, FIL started a small fire by leaving a plastic pot on the electric hob black smoke filled the room, not a murmur from the smoke alarm. I have a heat alarm in the kitchen now.

 

[bigtwin]

British 'vans are supplied with an extinguisher and smoke detector as standard. With imported 'vans it varies.

I know British vans tend to be more leaky than imported vans but I didn’t realise that they were more prone to fires as well.

Ian

 

[Odd-no-more]

I know British vans tend to be more leaky than imported vans but I didn’t realise that they were more prone to fires as well.

Ian

Is it because of the fires they have the leaks? Damp vans don't burn as well

 

[ElliesBoss]

Smoke alarms only work on certain types of smoke, FIL started a small fire by leaving a plastic pot on the electric hob black smoke filled the room, not a murmur from the smoke alarm. I have a heat alarm in the kitchen now.

Sorry we don't have two smoke alarms. The one in the kitchen is a heat alarm so as not to interrupt my bacon frying.

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[jumar]

We've got one in our van but was always wondering what we'd use it on?
Guessing the most likely cause of a fire in the motorhome would be something on the cooker and if that is the case would a fire blanket be better?

Just seen the exGasfella's response and must dig ours out the garage!

If you Google how to extinguish a small fire, this should answer your question....smothering, excluding oxygen, cooling is a starter....this should stop you wandering what your extinguisher and blanket are suitable for.... I'm not trying to lecture in fire safety I ceased doing this 20 years ago, there is plenty of useful information on the internet or even You tube...stay safe..

 

[Pausim]

A Water Mist fire extinguisher is safe to use on most types of fire, including electrical, and does not cause the mess and damage of dry powder. I bought one from this supplier.

Water Mist Fire Extinguishers - For Most Types of Fire

Water mist fire extinguishers are suitable for Class A, B & C fires and safe for live electrical equipment. Free delivery on selected products. 5-year warranty.

www.safelincs.co.uk

 

[huck999]

Stick a couple of these by the door and just lob them on your way out...

ElideFire® - The Product

www.elidefire.fr

 

[Clive Mott]

And of corse you need to replace the fire extinguisher each year. Commercial sites subscribe to annual inspections. Weight, pressure, damp etc.. Especially important for dry powder extinguishers. But the small mobile units it's just replace annually.

 

[Woodster]

Many thanks for your help and suggestions very much appreciated. Mick

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