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Tom_Barb
Explorer
Dec 13, 2016

Fire suppression system.

Would a fire suppression system added to the engine compartment of a diesel pusher be of any use. ??
  • YES.........

    Just like insurance. Great when you need it---but hope you don't!

    Motorhome fires.......engine compartments and axle/wheel areas
  • Although my rig was a diesel pick up and fifth wheel, I wished I'd had a fire suppression system. A diesel leak in August and it all went up in flames.





    I'm sure a fire suppression system in the engine would have made our insurance company happy.

    Jim
  • Tom/Barb wrote:
    Would a fire suppression system added to the engine compartment of a diesel pusher be of any use. ??


    If you had a fire, might be useful.

    I don't think it is something I would do. Just spend the money on insurance. If you're going to have an RV fire, the engine bay of a pusher is probably the least likely to kill you.

    We were stuck in traffic for about 2 hours in northern AZ, after this tour bus had an engine bay fire. Everyone got out safely.
  • No doubt one would be handy. Over your stove would be the better place I would think.