I just saw another disco with a fire extinguisher. It looks like its built-in LR factory installation and not just the owners modification.
Does Discos suddenly burst into flames, like the old VW beatles of yore?
I just passed by a hardware store selling similar fire extiguishers, it just made me think about...
Do we need to install one just in case?
Thanks.

 

A fire extinguisher should be in any vehicle, especially when you take it off road. The price of the fire extinguisher is small compared to having to replace a vehicle that burned to the ground

 

That LR extinguisher is like $300. I got mine at Kragen for $20. It's and AB, not ABC, but will work fine.

 

...yeah, i was gonna say; i know you can get a "Land Rover" branded fire extinguisher but (of course) it's really expensive.

and like someone else mentioned... it's not that your truck is likely to catch fire at random but doesn't hurt to have as much safety gear on board as you have room for. some 4x4 parks and car shows actually require an extinguisher

 

There are the occasional engine fires that happen, but they don't happen too often. I remember when one of the (NCLR) club members had a tip over. There were 2 kids on standby both holding fire extinguishers should anything go up, while the adults were working on the recovery efforts. After getting the front driveshaft rebuilt, the fire extinguisher was my first "mod".

 

You can go to a RV dealer and get a fire extingusher and holder.
TBH, unless you catch the fire straight away, it is a losing battle.
But if it makes you feel better, go for it.

 

As we always say in the oil field, a fire extinguisher is an escape tool. If you can catch the fire right after ignition you maybe able to extinguish it before it gets too big. Once it gets too big you just use the extinguisher to fight down the flames enough to give you a way to escape. I always feel more comfortable having a fire extinguisher available on the outside chance I need it.

 

OK a fire extinguisher is on my "what to buy list"
Is there anymore just-in-case-this-happens-get-this thing I need to buy?
Someone mentioned to get an extra third brake light switch: just in case I can't get the gear out of park.
Anything more I need to add?
Cheers

 

The list can vary based on your needs and where/how much you wheel. Here's an extensive list of stuff I usually have on hand. Well except for the Hi-Lift and related accessories:

Spares Crate
spare rotoflex joint
air filter
spare serpentine belt
brake light switch (brake light switch must work to shift out of PARK)
top-off quantities of all fluids
tire patch kit
self fusing silicon tape
a few fuses of each required size
JB Weld quick setting epoxy
duct tape
bundle of wire and crimp connectors
electrical tape
hose clamps of various sizes
a few lengths of rubber tubing of various sizes
WD40
zip ties
steel wire
Tool Bag
basic tools, wrenches, sockets and ratchets
tool/wrench rolls
longer trips augment with full 1/2" drive socket set, torque wrench, breaker bar
OBDII Scanner
multi-meter
air compressor
lighter
multi-tool
flashlight
rubber mallot
Recovery Bag
D-shackles
nylon recovery strap
tree strap
15 ft 3/8" G43 chain
48" HiLift jack
HiLift jack accessories
gloves
Storage Bin
tarps
tent pegs and line to rig awning
hatchet
folding shovel and/or full-size shovel
saw
coveralls
binoculars
50 ft 5/8" truck rope
ratchet tie-downs
fire extinguisher
first aid kit
jumper cables
rags
Survival Crate
plastic bags (toxic spill kit)
4x 1 gallon milk jugs of water
fleece pullover
rain poncho
compass
compact lightweight emergency blanket
sleeping bag if temperature is near freezing or below
magnesium fire starter
stainless steel mirror
12vdc/110vac converter
fresh batteries
Primus backpack stove & fuel
couple cans of soup
pan
bug spray
cooler (depends on trip length)
dry stuffs and cans (depends on trip length)

 

D2G, do you just carry that for trips or is that in your truck at all times?