Bushman DC230X 12/24v Upright Fridge/Freezer 230L

Specifications

SKU DC230-X

Brand Bushman

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) 230

Freezer Compartment (Litres) 45

Fridge Depth (mm) 575

Fridge Width (mm) 600

Fridge Height (mm) 1465

Net Weight (kg) 51

Compressor Secop Danfoss BD50

Cut Out Required 1465mm x 600mm x 575mm (hxwxd) (Allows a 50mm gap at rear when installed with the door sitting proud from the cabinetwork)

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Product Q&A

• 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.

• 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.
• Does the DC190 have adjustable temperature ranges?

  Hi There, Yes the cooling level can be set between 1 and 7. 7 is the coldest setting and 1 is the warmest.

• How many amps does it use on dc per hour

  Hi There,

  According to Bushman:

  - Average 2.0 Amp/hr over 24hrs (25º ambient 4º fridge)

• What is the width of the mounting brackets ?

  Hi There,

  Each section of the brackets are about 20mm or so in width.

• What amps does the DC190L Fridge /Freezer draw?

  Hi There,

  This model on avergae draws about 2 Amps/hr over a 24 hour period (25c Ambient temp, and 4c fridge temp)

• I currently live of grid, what is the power socket for the fridge is it a standard 12V plug or a normal household plug like on a tv etc.

  Hi There,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. .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. 

   

  Kind Regards,

• what is fridge and freezer temps at the coldest setting .... say after 24 hrs 25 deg ambient

  Hi There

  Bushman only specify the below, for further information, I would suggest contacting Bushman directly.

  • Temperature fridge

    4º ( +/- 2ºC)

    • Temperature freezer

      -12º ( +/- 2ºC)
• What are the main benefits of the Bushman DC190L and DC285L fridges?

  The Bushman DC190L and DC285L fridges offer long term peace of mind. This is because Bushman fridges come with:

  • The Bushman high quality build
  • Full steel fridge cabinet
  • Secop Danfoss Compressors
  • Three-year warranty
• The Bushman DC190L and DC285L fridges are said to use less power than other brands of the same size, why is this?

  The Bushman DC190L and DC285L fridges use less power than other brands of the same size because of three reasons:

  1. Thick insulation
     - 80mm freezer
     - 50mm fridge
      
  2. Big cooling system
     - Massive evaporator (cooling element) in freezer and fridge which cools down faster
     - Oversize condenser (heat exchanger) on back of fridge which gets rid of heat faster
      
  3. Fixed speed compressor
     - This compressor only draws 4.5 Amps when running, max, ever.
• Are these manufactured in Australia?

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

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