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Enjoy flexible sizing of Bushman
Purchased for flexibility of storage size and as a freezer backup for thermal caravan fridge which could not keep food frozen under hot conditions. Have only used a couple of times as it is a new purchase. Very pleased with results so far. Poerm consumption excellent compared to a thermal fridge. Have not had opportunity to test it in hot weather as yet, have to wait for summer
Purchased in at bushman fridges for $1,543.
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Great fridge and best after sale service in Oz
Nearly 6 years and 130000 kms (mostly dirt road) in the back of the car never a problem.
Adam is never too busy to answer call if you need advice.
Best after sale service in Oz
Purchased in for $1,200.
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Fantastic Aussie Product!
Very quiet. Beautiful retro look. Functionally and aesthetically is robust and works amazingly. Proud to own an Australian gem.
Purchased in for $1,495.
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The best camping fridge I’ve tried
The bushman fridge is used in my 4x4 for shopping and camping trips we already have another one in out camper and it hasn’t failed after many years of service ….very very low power consumption
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Hi John,
That is a great photo, fits perfectly there too.
Thanks for the review :)
Tommy
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I have had mine for approx 10 yrs . Could not have got a better fridge or magnificent service they have provided to me
The fridge copes very well under all conditions (weather, and loads)
WE use it as our second fridge/freezer when traveling in our van
power consumption is very low and if run on its own will last many days off the 12 volt batteries
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Hi Jamie, so glad to read your review.
All the best :)
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Soild steel frame handles well built , solid baskets clips look a little small but work realy well can't see them braking , solid rubber footing on fridge and compressor,it will frezz if required in 35lt to 45lt there is a light hum when working but not as lound as expected , red and green light ,red for compressor on, red and green on for compressor off its good becouse u can just look see what going on not looking at app or the time fridge tell u internal temperature of unit controls
Turn on every 10 mins or so when at temp eg set ...
Purchased in for $1,450.
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Hi Earl,
Thanks you for writing such a lengthy review.
Wishing you all the best with your new fridge....
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Extremely happy with my Bushman's fridge and after-sales service.
Extremely impressed with the energy efficiency of this fridge. Used for 130 hours with 100 amp-hour lithium battery ( this included two restarts from normal room temp ). Very quite. With 3 basket system easy to organise food and surprised how much can fit when packed correctly. Had looked at a cheaper fridge but was so pleased I paid the extra. Have twice had to phone Tom at their office in Victoria. Happy to take the time to answer my questions and great not having to go via a third-party service center. Would highly recommend this product.
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Hi Michael,
Thank you for leaving a review :)
All the best with your new fridge.
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Nice idea but……
I really wanted to like this, but for the price, you can do a lot better-
The display light never turns off, so if it’s in the back of a truck, it’s visible to everyone, and it’s really bright.
The hinge and latch is really really poor quality. It’s about as well constructed as you would find on a child’s toy. Being made in China, kind of makes sense, but I expected better quality, at this price.
The “free” cable is really really low quality and the cover is really tacky.
Not a bad fridge, but at this price, you expect a lot more. If I had a chance to return I would have, and bought and Engle
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Hi Mark,
Thanks for leaving a review.
We are always happy to provide customers with a 100% refund if you are not happy wth a fridge. ...
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The fridge is great, the fact it's made in China and Bushman fridges hide this fact, is not great!
Disclaimer: Bushman's attempts to detract from facts and hide the fact their product is Chinese made, has made me correct my review from 3 stars to 1 star...
The fridge has been great so far, haven't had a single issue with it and that should be the case for a $1350 fridge/freezer.
My only gripe and the reason for writing this review is that many people (myself included) were/are under the impression these are Australian made fridges, when it turns out they aren't.
I've read a few reviews on this website from people who are claiming this is ...
Read morea "great Australian made product" and the reply they get from the Bushman staff (Tommy_Bushman) don't correct these people that the fridges are Chinese made and NOT Australian made which helps spread confusion. Personally, if I had of know these were Chinese made, I would have bought a Norcoast fridge which are hand made in QLD Australia!Purchased in for $1,350.
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Hi Hates,
Thanks for the review.
When I was a kid I used to come up to the Bushman factory in Research and watch Gary make fridges. Then many years later I started working here. Anyway - about 15 yea...
Wow, what a riveting waste of a response.
What does Bushman fridges previously being made in Australia have to do with the fact that they no longer are and that you hide the fact they're made in Chin...
Read morea, whilst not correcting those who believe they've bought an Australian made product when they haven't?Hi Hates,
We are one of the last Australian owned 12V fridge companies left in Australia.
Engel, Waeco, Dometic, Thetford, Vitrifrigo, Isotherm and Novakool are all both manufactured and owned by inte...
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Excellent after sales service
Bought the fridge in June 2016. Used a few weeks a year since. In late 2021 the fridge developed a leak which took some diagnosing with help from Bushman but fixed now. The fridge was 6 months out of warranty but Tom from Bushman offered to pay for repairs without being asked. To me this is almost more important than the good quality of the fridge as very few companies will stand behind their product in this way.
Purchased in for $1,295.
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Hi Len, thanks for taking the time to write a review. If we could review customers we would give you 5 stars too :) All the Best
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Great little fridge-freezer
We bought his for camping holidays. It works really well with the three zones keeping food frozen at the bottom for 2 weeks. The baskets make it easy to access, and still have standing room for wine and milk etc. Really compact footprint is great. Did not trouble our 100Ah Lithium battery yet, though only winter so far. Handles challenging 4WDing without an issue. Finally, customer service is great.
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Thanks 1-ZOOK! 100Ah lithium will be plenty for your fridge, if you have solar around 300W would be a great match. All the best :)
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Perfect design
The original Bushman fridge suits our needs perfectly. Having the adjustable size gives so much flexibility from a small fridge freezer through to a large fridge for longer trips. The added bonus was how good the company was to deal with.
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Hi Chris, thank you for taking the time to write a review. Best fridge ever!
Enjoy :)
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Lives up to its reputation!
We use this as a second fridge in the Ute for our drinks while caravanning. Great unit, keeps everything cold from beer to wine. The temperature is constant. A very sturdy and reliable product which looks great.
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Thanks John :)
It really is a bullet proof little fridge freezer.
Sounds like your use is perfect too.
Cheers, Tommy. BUSHMAN
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Love it
Clearly a very well made unit. Good service and care. Perfect capacity for our regular multi day family trips away.
I did a lot of research and was particularly drawn to the low power consumption. I use it with a 70kwh battery that lasts around 3 days.
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Thanks for writing a review Mike. All the best with your new fridge. Tommy. BUSHMAN
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Perfect camping fridge
Awesome fridge. Love the low power usage and ease of use with the baskets making everything easily accessible. Have used on all my recent camping trips and it has performed every time. Last trip we used it for two weeks solid and it did not skip a beat.
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Hi Mark, good to hear! Thanks for writing a review.
All the Best
Tommy
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Questions & Answers
Hi. I have a brand new SC 35/52.
I started it up for the first time yesterday. It will only run at -18degrees and freezes everything solid. I followed the instructions but can’t adjust the temperature at all.
What do you suggest.
Hi Jay, could be a couple of things:
1. Check the temperature setting is on C not F
2. There is a toggle switch on the back of the control panel, access with a ruler through the top vents. It should b...
Hello, I purchased an XCD100 about 4 years ago for shack lpg use.Only use it about 4 weeks a year. In the second year it started going warm even though pilot light still on. Then I have to turn it off, light it again and hope it gets cold. Happens every couple of days without warning. Thanks, David
Hi David, Thanks for the message. It. could be a few different things. Try rotating the main on / off / gas knob back and forwards a dozen times and really let it clunk. Sometimes the terminals behind...
Read more there can get dusty especially if the fridge is used sparingly. If that doesn't fix it please cal us on 03 8080 9990 so we can troubleshoot on the phone for you. Cheers, TommyMy sc-35 / 42 won't freeze I set it to -15 or -5 and all seems fine but in less than 5 minutes it goes to energy savour it's getting cold but won't freeze. I've tested it on 240 and 12 volt battery no different im thinking thermostat. It's around 18 years old and never missed a beat. Do I have to part with old faithful. It's showing the temp I want on the display but I know it's not right
Hi Boof, apologies for the delayed reply.
It could be the thermostat. Can you call our head office 03 8080 9990 and we can troubleshoot on the phone for you.
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The Bushman Original is a uniquely designed and robust portable fridge/freezer, that has been a top rated product for more than 20 years. It has been awarded as the best portable fridge for 2017 through to 2022 by ProductReview.com.au reviewers.
This dual zone fridge + freezer is an adaptable, energy efficient portable cooler. It can be powered by either a cars cigarette lighter or through mains electricity, and is equipped with a digital temperature display panel. One of the biggest selling points of the Bushman Original is its changeable capacity. With all-included extension kits, the fridge can be 32L, 45L or 52L in capacity, depending on your specific requirements.
Customer reviews praise the Bushman Originals durability in all temperatures, quietness and versatility. It's widely considered to be easy to use and energy efficient. Quick and helpful customer support appears to be another selling feature. Its functionality to price is one of the best on the market, though it's still a sizeable investment.
Impressively, the versatile and popular Bushman Original Series takes home its sixth Award win in 2022 for Best Portable Fridge. It owes the honour to three factors in particular: a durable build quality, ease of use, as well as ease of cleaning and maintenance.
Category | Portable Fridges / Freezers |
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Price (RRP) | $1,495.00 |
Type | Dual Zone Fridge + Freezer |
Capacity | 52L |
Power Source | Car (Cigarette Lighter) and Wall Outlet |
Features | Digital Display Panel |
Cooling Capacity | -22 °C to +10 °C |
Weight | 22.5 kg |
Dimensions | 380-545 x 690 x 380 mm |
Manufacturer Warranty | 5 year(s) |
Construction Material | Steel |
Release date | |
Manual | Download manual |
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Thanks Sarah,
Read moreTommy BUSHMANIt's funny the colour and design has come in out of trend a few times over the past 25 years!
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