Cut outs near the tail gate?

[Dan T]

So am am looking to mount a fire extinguisher. I was thinking of putting it here where these cutouts are, but then was wondering what are they actually for. Don’t want to block it if it’s I could use it for something good. Also, any ideas or locations you guys mounted your fire extinguishers?
Thanks!

 

[Daw14]

factory bed lights .

 

[Travelin Ram]

I use a Bartact fire extinguisher holder, generally used to strap to roll bars in Jeeps or buggies. Mine’s strapped to the grab handle on the B pillar behind the driver.

 

[GTyankee]

2018 Ram OEM Bed Lights

 

[Daw14]

I think the extinguisher in the cab will offer the best chance of access in case of a fire , what if the gate doesn’t open ?

 

[Travelin Ram]

@Daw14 that never occurred to me, but you are right! In an electrical fire that powered tailgate latch may not work.

 

[Hagar1]

I have mounted mine under the driver's seat. I could pull it out as I get out of the truck if need be.
Brings up an interesting point ..... Has anyone ever had an Insurance company pay for your extinguisher when you use it for someone else's benefit?

 

[turkeybird56]

@Daw14 that never occurred to me, but you are right! In an electrical fire that powered tailgate latch may not work.

HINT: U leave outside in bed, U may go out one day and find out Someone else "borrowed" your fire extinguisher, just saying. And if under like a topper or bed cover, than there is the what is the gate not open since the new ones are all electronic now. Just an observation.

 

[Wild one]

The bad thing about mounting it inside ,is it becomes a hell'va projectile in an accident. Odds of being in an accident are higher then the odds of the truck burning to the ground. Just my .02 .

 

[Ralph Mauro]

If you have your vehicle insured it will be covered under fire and theft. I don't know about you but I'm paying a pretty penny for insurance and unless it's something major chances are I'm not putting a claim through in fear of rates going higher. If the truck catches on fire better off putting the flames out with gasoline. LOL.