I want to fit a 1kg fire extinguisher to the wall of my 'van. Can anyone suggest the best fixing method? Is the innner lamination strong enough to allow the use of household cavity fixings or is there a specific 'caravan' type fixing available? Any info/experience welcomed. Ta
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fixing to caravan walls
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If you were to place the fire extinguisher so that it is resting on the floor, and then retain by attachment to the wall, then a normal lightweight fastening will probably suffice. However, most inner walls are made of plywood, or laminated board and will not support much in the way of fixing something like a fire extinguisher unless you can find one of the supporting battens and fix to that.
Is it not possible to attach it to a bunk end or furniture end, where the wood material is much thicker?
The other comment is what are really expecting a 1 kg extinguisher to actually do? It is pretty small. Most fires in a van will,involve the cooker hob and a fire blanket is possibly a better option. The other 'golden rule' is in the event of a fire, get the Hell outside and watch it burn. You have insurance and dead heroes are no use to anyone.
Is it not possible to attach it to a bunk end or furniture end, where the wood material is much thicker?
The other comment is what are really expecting a 1 kg extinguisher to actually do? It is pretty small. Most fires in a van will,involve the cooker hob and a fire blanket is possibly a better option. The other 'golden rule' is in the event of a fire, get the Hell outside and watch it burn. You have insurance and dead heroes are no use to anyone.
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These are very good
These are very good
as a qualified caravan service technician i have always used the 2nd fixings (metal cavity fixing) when securing items to the walls. and no problems
I always stock up on them when in France as they are readily available in Hypermarkets
They call them chevilles or something similar
They used to be cheap but who knows how much cheaper now that the Euro exchange rate is poor!!
They call them chevilles or something similar
They used to be cheap but who knows how much cheaper now that the Euro exchange rate is poor!!
I fixed the same size extinguisher high up on the wall near the door my Bailey caravan in 2003 and it is still in position having towed several thousand miles back and forth across Europe.
Method - mark the positions of the holes carefully. Drill small pilot holes and then use self tapping screws and cover the shank of the screws with plenty of "no more nails". Drive screws home and leave to set, job done. Hope this helps.
Method - mark the positions of the holes carefully. Drill small pilot holes and then use self tapping screws and cover the shank of the screws with plenty of "no more nails". Drive screws home and leave to set, job done. Hope this helps.
