The best option is prevention. Let's come up with some tips and suggestions to make us all safer.
Think about what you put in your trailer/garage in the way of Fuel or flammable items. I try to minimize storing fuel or solvent in my shop or trailer.
If you have a battery for the winch or lights, is it in a battery box with a lid attached?
If you think you are doing good having a standard 2.5 lb fire extinguisher in the trailer, think about this: it provides a 10 second squirt, then it's done!! I up-sized my trailer extinguisher to a 10 BC, but effectiveness is limited to small fires.
You should be carrying another extinguisher in your truck.
You can buy auto-triggering fire extinguishers that can be mounted in the trailer, or garage above the car.
Battery shut offs on trailer and car batteries.
If you do have a fire, don't open the rear door and allow air to get in.
Anyone else have tips or suggestions?
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