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Installed in aluminium canopy on back of Ford Ranger Ute. Keeps drinks and food at about 2 degrees. Runs of the spare battery in canopy for over 2 days without starting car or putting out solar panels.
Purchased in January 2022 for $1,495.
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Have had no issues whatsoever, been camping multiple times since I got it and it hasn’t let me down. So much space! I was worried an upright would be a mistake but now I don’t think I could go back.
Purchased in January 2022.
Hi Georgia, we're happy to hear you like your new fridge. Hope you get many great camping trips. Tommy
- 2 reviews
Great fridge love it being upright instead of the engel where you pile everything in on top quiet mounted it in back of the ute canopy no problem very happy
Purchased in February 2022 for $1,650.
Thank you Pete - enjoy
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- 2 reviews
This fridge appears to have more usable space, is quieter and uses less power than our previous brand of fridge. Very happy with it in our caravan and would recommend it to replace an older brand.
Purchased in March 2022 at Bushmans online.
Thanks DaveL :)
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I originally bought the Dominic 85 L stand up right and was shocking bits broke and was efficient. Bought this and is awesome highly recommend and service was great too.
Purchased in March 2022 at Bushmans.
Thanks Ben - very happy to read your review :)
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Quality is great, took out one of the shelves to create more room, freezer is a good size. Overall very happy with this fridge and would recommend to other people.
Purchased in February 2022 for $1,450.
Thanks Anna!
A very efficient fridge, looks fantastic and well made. Fits into the Rhino slide on camper perfectly. Easy acess to food and beverages. The service by Steve at Bushmans in Research Vic was outstanding.
Purchased in February 2022.
Thanks Peter, we love the Rhino campers too, great setup. Tommy
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We have had our DC85 for 2 months now. We have installed it into the rear of the Prado and it hasn't missed a beat. Excellent low power consumption. Freezer compartment freezes quickly and the rest of the fridge is Perfectly cold. Sales team were fantastic!
Purchased in March 2022.
Great to hear! Thanks Raul
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Fits nicely in the back of the ute, very energy efficient and quiet.
Would recommend to anyone looking for an upright fridge.
So easy to get food and drinks out of, you can actually see what's in your fridge.
Mounting brackets would be handy for securing into the ute.
Purchased in February 2022.
Hi Doug, thanks for the review and your feedback. Much appreciated. BUSHMAN
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Love my bushman’s fridge perfect size and looks amazing. When I ordered it delivery was was quick. Looking forward to using it this weekend for the first time. Easy to install as well.
Purchased in March 2022.
Thanks Maree
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Uses very little power and yhe only issue is my beers get too cold!! But turn it down a notch or two and it's perfect. Highly recommended. The 3 year warranty bri g's piece of mi d but I honestly believe I'll never need it.
Thanks Tim, enjoy your cold beers -
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Needed a replacement for my power hungry inconsistent 3 way fridge. This is better than I was expecting, same overall size but I can fit an extra 30 litres in it! And draws sooo much less power.
Purchased in February 2022 at bushman for $1,645.
Hi TopShelf! So good to hear you are happy with your fridge. Those old 3-ways are very hungry on electricity. Cheers, Tommy.
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Uses bugger all power, nice and quiet. Only bought it this year but already enjoying it's functionality. Freezer works a treat and if it were just a little bit bigger, would be perfect. Highly recommend!
Purchased in February 2022.
Hi Kingy thanks for your review and the feedback. A slightly bigger freezer is something we have been thinking about for a while now. Maybe next year... we'll see. Enjoy :) Tommy
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- 2 reviews
The Bushman DC65-X is an absolute pleasure to use. It's a lot more convenient than other top load 12v fridges to use and it's Australian made what more could you ask for,
Purchased in January 2022 at Bushman fridges for $1,177.27.
Thanks Ash -
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Will recommend mates for this fridge, great size inside and very light. Will definitely be coming to buy more of Bushman's products. Fridge is very affordable and makes entry into 4wding possible
Purchased in January 2022.
Hi Jeremy, awesome! Thanks for leaving a review. DC85-X is our goldilocks upright fridge for sure. Tommy
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Questions & Answers
Hi!
I own a DC85-X and I put a thermometer in it and it doesn't feel like it always cools the same with the thermostat staying at the same setting (between 4 and 5). Sometimes the compressor starts when my thermometer indicates 4° and sometimes it does not start when it indicates 6/7° or stops running at this same temperature...
I have ice that accumulates quickly in the freezer part (10 days) and must defrost it each time while the door is well sealed (you hear the suction when you close it)...
What's happened to it?
Hi Valentin, thanks for the message.
The variance is most likely from the position of your thermostat, compared to the where the fridge measures the temperature. There will also be some radiant heat /...
Hi, we have a new set up with our canopy. We have a 130 Ah Battery and it is powering our bushman’s 85L. How long many hours/days can we get before using a solar panel or having to start the car? We have used it twice now. However the fridge compressor is cutting out and it keeps flashing one light as it has low voltage but there the voltage meter is on 11.
Hi Emi, thanks for the message.
The fridge should easily last 2 days and nights on the 130Ah battery (if it is fully charged and still in a good condition) without running the battery too far down. It...
G’day Tommy. I was wondering if the gauge is set to zero, is this an “off” setting for the fridge? I am looking into having a switch installed for it but this might not be needed if the dial works the way I am thinking it will. Loving the fridge by the way.
Hi Sparksy, definitely install a switch for the fridge circuit. When the thermostat is on 0, the compressor is still receiving power, so an isolation switch for the fridge circuit is the best. Tommy
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Details
Features
Designed specifically for off-grid living and mobile situations, these handy portable fridges are hardy in the hot Australian climate. This makes them ideal for using as caravan fridges, camping fridges, or even on a boat.
- The dual-zone capabo;oyu for these fridges and freezers makes them suitable for cooling a wide range of food and drinks.
- Suitable for both freestanding and built-in use, using a supplied mounting kit.
- Available in 50L, 65L, 85L or 130L capacities, allowing you to cater to unique space requirements.
- Can be powered by either a 12V or 24V battery, or alternatively connected to mains electricity via a power adaptor.
- A low power DC compressor requires less power usage, making these fridges energy efficient.
Points of praise for the Bushman DC-X Series
- While these fridges are less portable than others of their kind (as they’re also designed for built-in use), reviewers praised their compact design, which still affords a generous amount of storage space.
- Reviewers also appreciated the low power consumption and energy-efficient performance, no matter how high the mercury on the barometer rises.
- Bushman products are also known for quick and helpful customer service. These fridges come with a three-year warranty.
This is pretty cool news for Bushman - this year, its DC-X Series wins Best Caravan Fridge for the third year in a row. The Bushman DC-X Series of portable fridges/freezers was most valued for how easy it was to use when out adventuring, as well as the simplicity of cleaning and maintenance.
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| Category | Caravan Fridges | Caravan Fridges | Caravan Fridges | Caravan Fridges |
| Price (RRP) | $1,149.00 | $1,199.00 | $1,399.00 | $1,549.00 |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
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Hi Ferg, thanks for writing a review. All the best :)