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190L Top Mount, 285L Top MountLyle CarterWheatbelt, WA
- 2 reviews
- Bushman DC-L Series
- Verified purchase
Happy Happy Happy
Yes to all of the above, what the makers claim the unit to do it does. Our Bushman replaced an "evaKool lemon" which unfortunately didn't meet the grade. Bushman very quiet running, actually had to go outside to make sure it was operating. Has held it's temperature in hot conditions (35-40 deg) as stated in review
Purchased in February 2021 at DP REFRIDGERATION for $1,995.00.
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- DC285L-B (285L, Black)
- Verified purchase
best by far
Living off grid we have tried numerous fridges in the past and never thought we would find a fridge so efficient on power.
We have had friends visit and they also fell in love with the size and efficiency of this fridge and are now looking into purchasing one for them selves
Purchased in March 2021 for $2,395.00.
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Graeme MooreWestern Australia
- DC190L-W (White)
- Verified purchase
very happy with our decision to replace our Waeco with the Bushman
I have placed temperature recorders in both the freeze and fridge compartments, also monitored power usage and I am happy with the temperature recorded and the power used in the mid 30's ambient. It is very stable.
One aspect I don't like is that the fridge doesn't have its own switch to turn it off. It means the main power supply to has to have a master switch installed or pull the circuit breaker / fuse in the supply line. This annoying and I believe a shortfall.
Would I recommend Bushman or purchase again? Yes
Purchased in December 2021 at Manufacturer.
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John BriggsMurray Mallee, SA
- DC285L-B (285L, Black)
- Verified purchase
So Good
I cant believe how big the freezer is compered to my old gas / 240 which was the same size externally.
This fridge has so much more room, if opening often it becomes hard to open (suction) which is not a deal breaker, just a comment.
The fridge works really well as in constant temp in the main compartment, the freezer is much much better than i thought it would be and leaves the old fridge for dead.
The only criticism i have is when turning the fridge off, the control dial is really hard to get on the off setting. As the fridge is hard wired into my houseboat its the only off point i have, maybe it will get easier but it just feels like the switch will break given the amount of pressure you need to turn off.
Purchased in December 2021 for $2,395.00.
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Lance F.Gippsland, VIC
dc190l in custom built caravan .
Was persuaded to buy Bushman DC190L for my Wallaroo van . Missus loves it, I love it . Robust hinges, firm seals, great vegetable crisper and froze my fish to a " crisp" in about a day in the freezer ! . And sooo quiet of a nightime !! . The door lock is a winner on rough roads as well . Nice one Bushman !! .
Purchased in October 2021 for $1,800.00.
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A bit disappointing at first!
Bought a DC285L and it must have had a faulty thermostat and wouldn't hold a steady temperature - but the Bushman guys were quick to replace it in a jiffy! Excellent communiation and fantastic service!
Purchased in December 2021.
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Hi Ame, I know we have communicated about this in person, but I also want readers to know we are onto it! Something is definitely not working correctly with this fridge and we are sending you a new on... Read more
e this week. Thanks for your patience and understanding so far. Tom. BUSHMAN.We should always be open to discuss problems and concerns with the products we buy - advertisements aren't always honest and reliable! I'm generously offered a replacement and if it's working fine I w... Read more
ould surely revise my revision - not everything is perfect in our world: I'm just remembering the failing solar charge controller and the batteries which refused to charge too! We all are paying heaps of money for things we don't know and it getting more and more of a gamble to buy something! BUSHMAN is providing a fair deal and won't let you down when you're desperate to keep your beer cold! How does that sound, Tom?Bushman FridgesBushman Fridges
I agree with you Ame :)
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MalcomFar West, NSW
Only A Bushman Fridge
After having 3 x 190L 12V Dometic Fridges replaced under warranty in our 1 year old Motorhome due to continually running and not preforming in mild conditions we were offered a brand of our choice from our Motorhome supplier.
We chose the DC 190L 12V Bushman fridge. What a surprise we got. The power consumption is excellent as we camp off the grid most times. The fridge temps are -12 to -15Deg for the freezer and 1Deg for the fridge.
The Bushman has an oversize condenser that is attached to the back of the fridge and not built inside the back...Read more
Purchased in July 2021.
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Hi Malcolm,
Thanks for the nice review.
There are many 12V fridges around that were designed for use in central Europe. When they get imported to Australia they just don't work properly.... Read more
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LindaBraidwood
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- DC285L-SS ( Stainless Steel)
- Verified purchase
Fantastic
Loving the fridge, running well on solar. Only thing it arrived with a dint in the door. Found after unwrapping plastic. Saving on gas now. Temperature is good on low settings.
Purchased in December 2021 for $2,000.00.
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PatchPort Lincoln
- DC285L-W (White)
- Verified purchase
Best fridge around
Only uses 2 amps on 24 volts. Well less than 50% cycle.That is in winter/spring. I will measure power use over summer and post here. I still can’t believe a fridge of this size only needs this amount of power to run. Used in shack for weekends and holidays. Replaced a full size gas fridge that used 4 x 45 kg gas battles a year.
Shelving design excellent and having a big freezer section is a bonus. The staff at Bushmans were a pleasure to deal with, they know they have the best products so they don’t have to hard sell.
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Mark CerffWide Bay-Burnett, QLD
- DC285L-SS ( Stainless Steel)
- Verified purchase
Perfect off grid fridge
Perfect for our off grid 12 volt set up. Can't believe how big the freezer is and freezes perfectly and so quiet when running,and users so little power for its size. It's as good as any 240 volt fridge I've owned. To operate as efficiently as it does on 12v Dc still blows me away
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Questions & Answers
Melissa Jasked
We've just bought a 190 litre DC-L series & are using it in an off-grid house. It's freestanding in an open plan room with good cross breezes & ventilation, current ambient temp is approx 31 deg. What's the best number on the settings dial to start at? I don't want to turn it all the way to 7 if I don't need to.
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Maybe 5 if hot. We run fridge on 4 most days depends on how full fridge is. Freezer though is ok for meats and meals not ice cream and bread and milk. I dont know why!!!
H Rhodesasked
can you keep ice-cream in this fridge what is the max minus temp
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Freezer can go to -10. Ice cream doesn't stay hard. Did put a litre of milk on top of other frozen food, 3 weeks later not frozen BUT not off either!
My freezer temp is around the 13.5 when not being opened. Freezing of fish, red meat and ice is as good as you would want. I have had ice cream at the back of the freezer and it was ok, not rock hard but still frozen.
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Hi, the freezer compartments in our DC upright fridges are calibrated to sit around -12º. This a a fine freezing temperature for short to medium term use. If you want to deep freeze things for long term storage you would need a deep freezer which can go to -18º to -2º. A deep freezer will use more power so they are not as well suited to mobile and offgrid low power situations. Thanks!
Aidan H.asked
What is the max power consumption in Amps at 12 volt of the 190 L. I am aware that consumption varies with amb temp and other factors
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Sorry we dont measure individual appliances. We only have a small solar system 4 panels.
Aidan, I have a 285L and the maximum reading I have was 2.4 amps at 24 volts which equates to 4.8 amps at 12 Volts
I have a 285L which draws 4 to 4.5 amps at 12 volts
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Lyle Carter
After having extreme problems and holiday turmoil with two other upright fridges in our off road van the Bushman has proven a lifesaver