On my truck, I'll have a fire extinguisher system in both the engine compartment and in the generator compartment. My refer is a Novakool that is a compressor type-no propane. My water heaters are all electric. I will have tire pressure monitoring system (like PressurePro)-with a hot brake, the tires will increase dramatically in pressure-which the PressurePro will detect. Will have a fire extinguisher system in my garage for the on board car. All 12v and 120vac systems will have fuses or circuit breakers. The only propane powered appliances are the stove and furnace-and will have a gas detector with propane solenoid cutoff. On that propane solenoid, will have a switch in the kitchen to keep the propane off except when needed.My point-the best way to fight a fire is to do as much prevention and sound construction methods to minimize the possibility of fire. Catching a fire when it is small is the most important way to prevent your bus from being completely engulfed in fire. Many fire extinguishers are good-but having automatic systems are good too. Good Luck, TomC
Two excellent case studies exist which detail causes of bus fires. They are titled “Bus Fires in Finland during 2000” (and 2001). They can be found on the internet at the following locations:2000 study: www.onnettomuustutkinta.fi/uploads/6hdieo2.pdf2001 study: www.onnettomuustutkinta.fi/uploads/gvty79bpq89a.pdf
Year 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 TotalAll Reported Recreational Vehicle Fires 183 202 181 197 200 963Fires Involving Motorhomes Only 108 115 90 95 107 515Fires In "Engine/Wheel area" 53 50 37 33 41 214