Engine/Generator Bay Operating Temperatures

[Ryan Wright]

On 2/21/08, Pete Masterson wrote:
>
> OTOH, I'm not convinced that an engine fire is all that likely. Some decent
sensors
> should be sufficient. It's a balance of the cost of the event vs. the chance
that it would
> happen. Of course, chances for an individual are 100% or 0% and none of us
want to be
> in the 100% group.

Right. You know I was thinking more about this, too, and really the
only purpose I can see for a fire suppression system back there is to
give one more time to get out. Once the engine's on fire, it's almost
preferable if the thing burns to the ground. If you really think about
it, who wants a fire damaged coach? Sure your insurance will pay to
fix it but you've just destroyed the resale value. I know I wouldn't
want a coach that had been on fire at one point in time. The smell may
linger for years and major repairs often come with annoying problems
due to repair shops cutting corners or general lack of knowledge.

-Ryan