You're 25 miles into nowhere and your vehicle decides to torch itself. What do?

Greg

Greg

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This got me thinking and doing a mental review of what gear I keep in the Taco.

 
Grab my go bag, then whatever else I can, and go. Assuming this scenario means my fire extinguisher did not help.

Edit: Actually watched the vid. Too bad he dumped good drinking water to fight the flames. Worth a shot but overwhelmed. He did good to fight the fire spreading.
 
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Dave said:
What to do? Go about setting up tripods and different camera angles for a documentary.
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I'll give him credit. He, mostly, didn't do that. Only after he gave up on the jeep did he start recording again.
 
In all seriousness though, I can't even imagine this. It's not something I'd wish on anyone, and I certainly don't like to think about it. Imagine your rig and most of your stuff going up in smoke.

What to save first? I certainly would not be that calm and conducting media ops... :panic

I probably wouldn't even film it. I would be beside myself with self reproach...
 
Dave said:
In all seriousness though, I can't even imagine this. It's not something I'd wish on anyone, and I certainly don't like to think about it. Imagine your rig and most of your stuff going up in smoke.

What to save first? I certainly would not be that calm and conducting media ops... :panic

I probably wouldn't even film it. I would be beside myself with self reproach...
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Again I have to give this guy props. Tried to use water after the fire extinguisher was exhausted but had presence of mind to not use all of his water reserving enough for survival. Cutting fire breaks around the vehicle to prevent the fire from spreading.

Me? I'm with you there.
This is me.
:panic
 
Hands down, first things, crack a beer then dance a jig. It would be the easiest way for me to get rid of my jeep. No worries about next owner handling a very modified rig. No craigslist. In PA you can't get 25 miles isolated. Maybe 10. I can walk 10 miles easy.
 
More reason to not wheel alone or without telling people your plan. Have a SPOT messenger or similar. Lastly don’t let me wire anything in your truck lol
 
Brett C said:
More reason to..blah, blah, overlandy wisdom... Have a...blah, blah...overland necessity...blah or similar. Lastly don’t let me wire anything in your truck lol
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All I got out of that was don't let Brett touch your truck. ;)
 
Just fuse properly and you will be fine!

Interested in what caused the fire.

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Yoga, yes Yoga will help you with your flexibility so you can bend over and kiss your &%(%# goodbye? :D Seriously SPOT or Inreach or similar are your friend.
 
woody said:
Yoga, yes Yoga will help you with your flexibility so you can bend over and kiss your &%(%# goodbye? :D Seriously SPOT or Inreach or similar are your friend.
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Yes, conveniently packed in the bag in the back seat, now consumed by flame... :D
 
Point well taken, much of 'immediate need' equipment seems to get buried in the load ie: first aid, fire extinguishers, recovery gear etc. Personally I clip my Inreach to my belt when exiting the vehicle, looks geeky but that's what it's for
 
Good reason to have a "jump bag" or "bug out bag". I use one, and I keep all my EDC bits and InReach, camera, phone, wallet, knives, flashlight etc etc in it at all times.

No way to be prepared for everything, but if I only grabbed that ONE thing, it would be OK.
 
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