Caballus
Well-Known Member
Extinguisher in the trunk is probably better than on extinguisher at all.
Unlike first aid kit, safety triangle and reflective vests, which are required by all countries, some European countries don't require extinguishers. However, several mandate them even for cars that are just passing through (and they must be unexpired).
Normally the law translates something to the effect of, "must be within reach of the driver," or "must be within the driver's compartment." So, most often, it's up front. In practice, as with anything human, interpretation and inspection protocols vary. Some people mount it in the trunk--box checked.
For a long time, the one in this car sat unmounted behind the passenger seat. With the seat back, it didn't roll or bounce around at all. Now, after finally using the Brey Krause mount, I wish I had done it long ago. Mounted it on the passenger side, though it would have fit just as well under the driver's seat. It doesn't interfere at all with seat movement or the passenger's legs. To prevent rattling, I keep a strip of tape with a quick release loosely wrapped on the pin. Zero chance that it won't come off in if pulled.
Still, based on @RapidResponder's tip, I may get one of the fancy doo-hickies now.
Anyway, highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't have a roll cage and is looking to mount an extinguisher.
Edit: By the way, no drilling required.
Unlike first aid kit, safety triangle and reflective vests, which are required by all countries, some European countries don't require extinguishers. However, several mandate them even for cars that are just passing through (and they must be unexpired).
Normally the law translates something to the effect of, "must be within reach of the driver," or "must be within the driver's compartment." So, most often, it's up front. In practice, as with anything human, interpretation and inspection protocols vary. Some people mount it in the trunk--box checked.
For a long time, the one in this car sat unmounted behind the passenger seat. With the seat back, it didn't roll or bounce around at all. Now, after finally using the Brey Krause mount, I wish I had done it long ago. Mounted it on the passenger side, though it would have fit just as well under the driver's seat. It doesn't interfere at all with seat movement or the passenger's legs. To prevent rattling, I keep a strip of tape with a quick release loosely wrapped on the pin. Zero chance that it won't come off in if pulled.
Still, based on @RapidResponder's tip, I may get one of the fancy doo-hickies now.
Anyway, highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't have a roll cage and is looking to mount an extinguisher.
Edit: By the way, no drilling required.
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