Bushman DC65X 12/24v Upright Fridge/Freezer 65L

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Product Description

Bushman DC65X 12/24v Upright Fridge/Freezer 65L, 5 Year Warranty. The Bushman DC65-X is an efficient and reliable upright 12V fridge.

This is a popular model for boats, camper trailers and smaller caravans.

A long and skinny freezer provides extra room to stand up large bottles. The shelves are height adjustable and the door balconies have rails to prevent your items moving when you’re underway.

Install the DC65X using the free mounting kit or mount flush to your cabinetwork. If you have any questions, please contact the team at Bushman anytime.

Features:

1. Proven Reliable

  • 5 Year compressor warranty
  • Genuine Bushman designed cooling system
  • Secop Danfoss BD35 compressor
  • Compressor is German designed / Japanese owned
  • Designed for off-road use
  • Crisper Drawer

2. Light on Power

  • Extra low-power design for superior performance
  • Extensive ventilation options
  • Variable speed drive compressor (2A – 4.5A)
  • Average 1.0 Amp/hr over 24hrs (25º ambient, 4º fridge)

3. Easy to Use

  • Easy to use thermostat
  • Large door shelves
  • Room to stand up tall bottles
  • Anderson plug connection

 

Design:

  • Extra low-power design
  • A deeper freezer gives more storage space
  • Can stand bottles up on the top shelf
  • 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 1.0 Amp/hr over 24hrs (25º ambient, 4º fridge)

Finish:

  • Black
  • Interchangeable front panel
 
  • Small, light and big on storage. Get heaps of storage space for the overall size and weight of your fridge
  • Super strong, yet simple design. Get fast cool-down and use less power with Bushman’s efficient and reliable cooling system. Plus, upgraded HD wire shelves to handle all the bumps.
  • Enhanced features. It’s the little things that make a Bushman fridge great. Like our super-soft custom made rubber feet that give your fridge a smooth ride.

 

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

BushmanDC-X Owners Manual

Bushman Fridges

Specifications

SKU DC65X

Brand Bushman

GTIN 797776962549

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) 65

Freezer Compartment (Litres) 4 Litres

Fridge Depth (mm) 515

Fridge Width (mm) 450

Fridge Height (mm) 525

Compressor Secop Danfoss BD35

Popular Product Applications Caravan fridge, small compressor fridge, 12V compressor fridge, camper trailer fridge, 2 way caravan fridge, Bushman fridge

Minimum cut out (flush mount) Height 530mm, Width 455mm, Depth 515mm (Allows a 50mm gap at rear when installed with the door sitting proud from the cabinetwork)

Climate Class T

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

Power consumption (DC 12V) Variable speed drive (2A - 4.5A)

Weight (kg) 21.3

Temperature freezer -12º ( +/- 2ºC)

Cut Out Required 455 (W) x 530 (H) x 515 (D) mm

Avg Power Consumption Average 1.0 Amp/hr over 24hrs (25º ambient, 4º fridge)

Colour Black

Temperature fridge 4º ( +/- 2ºC)


Videos

Honest Bushman Upright Fridge Customer Review: DC65X

 

Bushman DC65-X | 4x4 fridge review | Michael

 

Customer Reviews

great build quality Review by
Early days but this fridge has great build quality. the door was easy to reverse and I installed it in a fairly simple self built ply cabinet with appropriate ventilation into my canopy. So far the fridge seems to use no more power than my 50l Waeco which it replaces. The light is handy and the doors are set up to keep cans and bottles firmly in place.
(Posted on 19 August 2021)
Bushman beats the rest for quality and value ! Review by
I made the gross error of purchasing a much cheaper import same size fridge for my campervan, only to regret it and return it..... I will not mention names. The construction was inferior and it did not even have an inside light ! It had a start up current draw of 7Amps which played hell with my solar set up! I gave up with it same day and sent it back for credit. I figured I should be able to trust an Aussie manufacturer's product so took the plunge and ordered my Bushman DC65X. It fitted like a glove into the cavity where my old Waeco sat and I only had to add a couple of metal strips to the frame to hold it in place. Turned it on.....and BINGO! Perfect start up and running smoothly. Freezer box was soon icy cold. Oh.....and yes....the inside light being there meant I could actually see what was in the fridge at night. It looks great in my Hiace Campervan. Now I can relax in the knowledge that I have a reliable product that enhances my OFF THE GRID solar set up perfectly !
(Posted on 4 February 2021)
Great product! Review by
Quality of this product is off the chart compared to the likes of the dometic crx range. Well thought out design.
(Posted on 24 December 2020)
Great fridge Review by
Keeps everything icey cold. Quality built product. Mounted in cargo area of 200 series so do notice a little bit of compressor noise.
(Posted on 17 November 2020)

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Love this fridge for my van!!! Review by
Love this fridge. I'm doing a van conversion, and the fridge is perfect. Draws bugger all power, of around 30w, and even on level 2 it keeps stuff pretty cold in the fridge. 7 is the highest setting and 2 is doing great so far. Maybe I'll up it to 3, so see how we go. So far so good. Really happy.
(Posted on 3 November 2020)
Perfect Review by
We bought this as our primary fridge in our expedition truck. The install was made easy with the mounting kit that came with the fridge. Quality and finish is second to none. We have been running the fridge non stop on it has used hardly any power. The shelf design is great for tall items and fully adjustable. I would happily buy this again if I was in the market. Great product.
(Posted on 15 April 2020)
Perfect Review by
We bought this as our primary fridge in our expedition truck. The install was made easy with the mounting kit that came with the fridge. Quality and finish is second to none. We have been running the fridge non stop on it has used hardly any power. The shelf design is great for tall items and fully adjustable. I would happily buy this again if I was in the market. Great product.
(Posted on 15 April 2020)

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  • 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.
  • hello - does this come with the mounting kit?thanks.

    Hi There,

    Yes the DC65X comes with a mounting kit in the box.

     

  • Are these manufactured in Australia?

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

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