2007 Toyota Tundra Installation Report by WileETundra

2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 5.7L V8 Limited
Pyrite Mica, Standard Bed, 20" Alloy Wheels

Owner: WileETundra

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Installation Report: Fire Extinguisher

Project Description
I once worked with a guy that carried a fire extinguisher in his tiny two-door sports car. One day I asked him why he wasted valuable trunk space on it when he probably wouldn't ever use it. Two days later he was behind a pickup truck going down a steep hill with a heavy trailer. The truck started to smoke and the brakes caught on fire just as he got to the bottom. Fortunately my coworker was able to put out the fire before the whole truck went up in flames. I decided then that I would carry a fire extinguisher once I had a bigger truck, and now I have the huge Tundra so I headed off to the store to buy a decent automotive fire extinguisher. I probably won't ever use it but it is cheap insurance and it might help someone else one day.

Photos
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Parts & Cost

One automotive-grade First Alert fire extinguisher, found in the automotive section of Walmart, $19.97.

Tools
(just the major items, not a complete list)

None

Install Process

Lift up the rear passenger seat.
Set the fire extinguisher behind the jack on top of the spare tire tool bag.
Mine fit pretty snug and doesn't roll around but if your does then you can wrap it in a small rag or towel to keep it in place.

Total Time: ~5 minutes

Comments

Easy Access: I thought about mounting it vertically between the rear driver seat and the cab wall but this would have been too visible. I also thought about mounting it under one of the front seats but this would be a tight fit and would interfere with the power seat mechanisms.

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