Bushman DC85X 12/24v Upright Fridge/Freezer 85L

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Product Description

Bushman DC85X 12/24v Upright Fridge/Freezer 85L, 5 Year Warranty. 

Bushman 85 litre DC85X is a real ripper of a fridge, and the top selling 12V upright fridge. It fits easily into most campers, caravans, 4×4 canopies, tiny houses and boats. For such a compact fridge, the amount of usable storage space is excellent. They use an oversize refrigeration unit for this model, which creates an efficient cooling system with overall low power consumption. This makes the DC85X our go-to fridge for 4X4 canopies.

Features:

  • 12V / 24V DC Operation
  • 6L Freezer
  • Interior LED light
  • Tropical ‘T’ rating
  • Crisper drawer
  • Adjustable shelves
  • Reversible door
Design :
  • Extra low-power design
  • A deeper freezer gives more storage space
  • Large door shelves with rails
  • Stainless steel freezer door

Compressor :

  • Secop Danfoss BD35
  • German designed and owned for over 50 years
  • Powerful and Reliable
  • Variable speed drive (2A - 4.5A)
  • Average 1.25 Amp/hr over 24hrs (25º ambient, 4º fridge)

Finish :

  • Black / Black
  • Interchangeable front panel
 

User Tips:

  • This fridge is designed to run from a 12V DC power source such as your Caravan/Camping battery bank. Running the fridge from a 12V power source will help with the longevity and performance of this fridge. Bushman recommends that when 240V power is available, use a smart battery charger to charge your battery bank and keep your fridge running direct from the batteries. You can see a suitable range of AC to DC smart battery chargers HERE if needed.
  • A small number of customers may want to use this fridge in an 'offgrid living' setup and run the fridge from 240V AC power all of the time - in which case you will need a Power Adaptor to convert AC Power to DC in order to run the fridge. You can see this optional Bushman Adaptor HERE.
 Note: The mounting frame does not cover the bottom 2 inches of the fridge. This enables customers to use a timber bead or kickboard.
 
 

Bushman Product Brochure

Bushman DC-X Owners Manual

Bushman Fridges

Specifications

SKU DC85X

Brand Bushman

GTIN 797776962518

Warranty Period: 5 Years

Product Category Upright RV Compressor Fridges

Fridge Voltage 12 / 24 V

Product Type DC Compressor fridge for 12/24 volts

Total Capacity (Litres) 85

Freezer Compartment (Litres) 6 Litres

Fridge Depth (mm) 550

Fridge Width (mm) 475

Fridge Height (mm) 625

Net Weight (kg) 21.5

Compressor Secop Danfoss BD35

Popular Product Applications Caravan fridge,12V compressor fridge, caravan compressor fridge, camper trailer fridge, Bushman upright fridge

Installation Refer to the Product Manual / Installation Guide for installation instructions from the manufacturer. For optimal performance of RV compressor fridges

Cut Out Required 480 (W) x 630 (H) x 550 (D) mm

Colour Black


Videos

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Customer Reviews

Great Fridge Review by
Lightweight and low power consumption, Great Fridge.
(Posted on 30 April 2022)
Best service Review by
Great fridge, true to description and wish I purchased sooner.
(Posted on 23 August 2021)
Bushman 85L Upright Review by
Lightweight, tidy appearance, easy access fridge. Tried a different brand prior......no comparison!! Freezers great. Beers cold. Setup in a 4WD canopy, will never use a chest fridge again.
(Posted on 5 August 2021)
Bushman 85L Upright Review by
Lightweight, tidy appearance, easy access fridge.Tried a different brand prior......no comparison!!Freezers great. Beers cold.Setup in a 4WD canopy, will never use a chest fridge again.
(Posted on 5 August 2021)

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Fantastic Product Review by
I bought the 85L Bushman fridge. Absolutely wrapped in the fridge. The interior design is extremely well thought out. The freezer freezes very well. Above all it use very minimal battery power. Stoked (:
(Posted on 25 July 2021)
Really happy with my new 85ltr fridge Review by
Changed from a 60l Engle combi on a slide to the bushman 85ltr upright in my canopy set up to reduce weight and gain space. I’m super happy with the quality of this product how much room it has and is so easy to clean opposed to the chest fridge. Massive thumbs up from me.
(Posted on 21 May 2021)
Great product Review by
Great product, efficient. Fast shipping. A+
(Posted on 21 April 2021)
Great product Review by
Great product, efficient. Fast shipping. A+
(Posted on 21 April 2021)
Bushman 85L upright Review by
Great Product, Great Quality Great Price
(Posted on 18 April 2021)
Perfect Review by
Great timely shipping from when I ordered it, was unsure as I’ve always ran chest style fridges. Moving away from slides and drop slides this is the best option open your canopy door or wagon rear doors open and get a drink no mucking around. And you save weight too!
(Posted on 24 March 2021)
great product Review by
Great product exactly what i was after in a fridge for my canopy, heaps of room and easy access.
(Posted on 2 March 2021)
Best fridge i have brought Review by
Its a fair bit to spend on a 85 litre fridge, but you get what you pay for, so quiet, great investment.
(Posted on 21 February 2021)
Excellent Review by
I’ve eliminated about 50 kg of extra weight from the back of my car removing the 80lt Engle fridge and drop down slide with this great fridge and everything is so easier to get to.
(Posted on 12 November 2020)
5 Review by
Just what I wanted.
(Posted on 23 October 2020)
Great Fridge Review by
Fast delivery, easy install. Quiet, cold and exactly what I was looking for!
(Posted on 1 September 2020)
Good Review by
Excellent.
(Posted on 4 June 2020)
Good Review by
Great fridge have had it on for 2 weeks nonstop, looks great also. Have it in my canopy setup and is perfect, much better than the chest style engel I’ve been running for 10 years.
(Posted on 15 May 2020)
Good Start Review by
Haven't plugged it in yet as I'm painting the door white, fridge sits in my boats fly bridge with direct sunlight at times hard enough keeping beer cold without having to deal with a black door Being an ex Fridgie, it all looks great, will know more when I plug her in and write my next review.
(Posted on 20 February 2020)
Great Fridge Review by
Quick delivery and easy installation. As expected fired the fridge up and has worked perfect since. Setup in the canopy of my 4wd its a luxury to have a magnum whilst sitting around the fire!
(Posted on 31 January 2020)
Awsome little fridge after sales service great! Review by
Had it for a few weeks now very impressed love the clean look, inside is massive you can fit x2 10 packs of drinks on the bottom shelf alone and still have room left down there, freezer is great had it full of icepoles for Australia Day... light inside is bright, love the slots for cans in the door. Had a few questions about mounting inside a canopy. Gave tom a ring at Bushmans and they were full of useful info answered every single question i had. Only downside being it doesnt run on 240v unless you have a 240ac to 12v dv converter. Already got mates wanting to swap from there upright engel to a bushmans.
(Posted on 30 January 2020)
Very happy with the purchase Review by
It's like the "Tardis"- it's bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside.
(Posted on 4 January 2020)
Excellent Fridge Review by
Compact and lightweight fridge, avoids the need for a heavy drop slide.
(Posted on 8 January 2019)
Great little fridge Review by
We really like this little fridge .Its good on energy and easy to control, not to heavy, easy to keep clean.
(Posted on 25 October 2018)

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Product Q&A

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  • How deep is the internal shelf on the DC85X fridge?

    The internal shelf depth of the DC85X is 320 mm.

  • I'm looking at the Bushman Fridges, are they manufactured in Australia?

    Great question, all the Bushman fridges are manufactured overseas, however, Bushman is an Australian owned and operated business.

  • Hi just wondering how this fridge mounts to the floor? Are extra tie down brackets required?

    Hi Dean,

    This fridge is designed to fit in to a cavity and is secured using the Bushman Mounting Kit that is currently being supplied free of charge with the fridge.

  • Does A Caravan Fridge Need 240V?

    Hi John,

    Thanks for your question.

    Essentially no you do not always need a caravan fridge with 240V. In fact, some brands, such as Bushman, recommend a 12V fridge only. This is because of the follow reasons:

    1. The fridge will last longer - caravan fridges with 240V built in have a 240 transformer attached to the compressor. This transformer generates excess heat, which in turn reduces the life of the compressor.
    2. The fridge will cool down faster - by removing the 240V transformer from the compressor, the cooling system will produce less heat. This therefore makes it easier and faster for the fridge to cool down.
    3. A 12V fridge costs less - a 12V and 240V fridge requires a qualified electrician to install and service the fridge. Whereas a 12V only fridge is generally cheaper to buy, install and service.
     
    However, having a 240V fridge allows you to connect to AC mains power when available and run 12/24 Volt DC appliances. Usually a customer who intends to use their Bushman fridge in an 'off-grid' living set up will want to run the fridge from a 240V power source the whole time and therefore use an adaptor. 
     
    The better option for Caravan/Camping use is to run their 12V Fridge from their batteries. Bushman recommends that when 240V power is available, use a smart battery charger to charge your battery bank and keep your fridge running direct from the batteries. You can see a suitable range of AC to DC smart battery chargers HERE if needed.
     
    Thanks.
  • Hi there, can this fridge/freezer be used just as a designated freezer, cheers

    Hi There, No only the freezer compartment ( 6 litres) can be used as a freezer.

  • Does a 2 litre bottle of softdrink fit, in the dc85-x, laying down on the 1st or 2nd shelf?

    Hi There,

    As the shelves can be adjusted up and down, we see no reason why you could not lay down a 2 litre soft drink bottle on either shelf.

  • Is the Bushman DC 85 x suitable for sailing yacht designed to run while you are listed up to 30° angle. Thanks,

    Hi There,

    Bushman advise in the user manual that the fridge should not be exposed to angles greater than 30 degrees.

    We would recommend speaking with Bushman for clarification of their use on a boat if it is exposed to 30 degree angles frequently.

  • It looks like by the photos that you can't swap the door to open the other way? Can you order a fridge with the door hinge on the left looking at the fridge??

    Hi There,

    The door hinge can be swapped around on these fridges.

    All instructtions on how to complete this come with the fridge.

  • Hi thereCan you tell me what is the best size fridge to fit in our Jayco Eagle camper?The size of the space it nes to go into is750H x 585D x 510W

    Hi There,

    The following link will take you to our range of upright compressor fridges that should fit the opening you have in your camper.

     

    https://www.mygenerator.com.au/upright-caravan-compressor-fridges.html?fridge_depth_mm=450-585&fridge_height_mm=523-750&fridge_width_mm=345-510

  • My question is is if I purchased and it needed servicing or repairs to how would I go about this?? I is there some where local Mackay Qld

    Hi There

    If you required service, please either contact us or Bushman directly.

    They will put you in touch with your nearest repair agent.

  • Hi there just wondering I want to run the fridge of 12 V what is the recommended power cable to be run thanks

    Hi,

    For wiring optimum results, you will need the correct sized wire depending on the distance from your power supply to the fridge. Wiring must be directly from your fridge to your battery and should be continuous without joins.

    Please also ensure the earth is wired directly to your battery, not to a chasse. If your wiring is insufficient, your fridge may not perform correctly or may be even be damaged.

    For recommended wiring size and length see page 3 of the manual here: https://www.mygenerator.com.au/assets/images/resource/pdf/Bushman_DCX_Fridge_Product_Manual.pdf

  • Are these manufactured in Australia?

    No, Bushman is an Australian company, however their products are not manufactured here.

Warranty

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