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Go anywhere and do anything fridges
Super efficient fridges for 4WD's, cars, trucks and buses
Ideal for mobile use in caravans, RV’s & camper trailers
12V / 24V upright fridges for convenience
No power? No problem with LPG
Our full range of 12V fridges
Slides, battery chargers and high quality kit
Replacement parts available
1982 was a long time ago. E.T the movie, Cats the musical and Cheers the TV series were all released, and so was the Commodore 64 computer! Everything Bushman started from our humble beginnings way back then. Reflecting on the journey, the world has changed, technology has changed, but having a reliable fridge is just as important now as it was then.
Our mission has always been the same, to build the most efficient and reliable off-grid fridges for our customers. We pride ourselves on knowing our fridges will handle whatever you can throw at them. From the Great Australian Bight to the Gulf of Carpentaria, wherever you go, you’ll find Bushman fridges doing what they do best.
While you are out enjoying your adventures, we are here at Bushman HQ to support you every step of the way.
We man the phones and emails every day to provide personalised customer service and support. Wherever you are, whatever you need, and whenever you need it, we are always here for you. So get out there and enjoy the outdoors, knowing if something goes belly up, we’ll have a solution for you.
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Over 100,000 Bushman Fridges Sold
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Rated 4.9/5 Stars by Thousands of Happy Customers
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More than 40 Years of Awesomeness
At Bushman, we believe that simplicity is the key to reliability.
We think that a fridge should stay cold regardless of what you throw at it and should always perform regardless of the external environment and conditions. That’s why we build all our fridges with steel and top quality components. We don’t make our fridges with excessive plastic or include unnecessary gimmicks like wifi or bluetooth. If you’re after Australia’s most reliable, efficient and easy-to-use fridges, you’re in the right place.
Gary founded Bushman in Research, VIC way back in 1982. He still shares his knowledge and expertise with customers to this day.
Paul is Garys mini-me. He continues the Bushman traditional of family owned and operated.
Tommy joined in 2015 with a background in small business, he handles the nuts and bolts of IT, sales and marketing.
Adam is at the coalface of customer orders, managing our trade customers every day.
The guy who knows pretty much everything. Every business needs a Steve'o
Nothing leaves the warehouse without Lee-roy, nothing!
Gary Kottman founded our official company, DP Refrigeration, way back in 1982 in Research, Victoria. With a background in engineering and a passion for genuine customer service, DP Refrigeration grew quickly. Within a couple of years, Gary had developed a national distribution network for LPG gas fridges in Australia.
Over the subsequent 17 years, DP Refrigeration became one of Australis largest importers of LPG gas fridges. This was well before 12V fridges had taken off. We offered first rate customer support to customers and distributed high quality gas fridges and freezers to some of the most remote parts of this great land.
In 1989, Bushman Portable Fridges was established. Bushman developed The Original Bushman 12V Camping Fridge over 2 years from 1989 to 1991. During this time the Bushman was subjected to all manner of abuse in a wide variety of off-road applications and any weaknesses assessed and modified until the final prototype was achieved. In essence, this is the same fridge we sell today.
Since then, our product range has grown to meet our customers’ needs, from 4WD canopy fridges, to caravans, vans and boats. We have a national independent dealer network for Bushman, which covers all major towns and cities in Australia.
Our goals going forward are simple; make the best quality 12V fridges and accessories possible and continue to support our customers and independent retailers. The last 40 years have been great; the next 40 will be even better.
1987
Our first business trip. Kangaroo in toe and a trailer full of fridges.
1989
Our very first Bushman 12V Fridge brochure. How fancy were our design skills!
1992
Our DP Refrigeration work ute. Quality signage right there.
2000
Showcasing our finest product at the Henty Field Day. "Lotta good people there."
2006
Paul on the blower. Not much has changed. Paul's still on the blower.
2012
Our first Bushman branded LPG Gas Fridge brochure. With a logo upgrade.
2016
The Articold and DP Refrigeration brands are now all under the one Bushman umbrella. We mark the occasion with our third rebrand and launch a new website.
2017
12V upright fridges join the product line, as gas fridges are slowly waning in popularity.
2025
Fast forward to today. Same team, same robust products (with a few additions to the range), same shenanigans.
Bushman is an ongoing supporter of many charities, fundraising initiatives, sports clubs and social gatherings. From the Variety Children’s Charity and Shxtbox rally, Vanlife Gathering and Offgrid festival, to local football clubs in our area, you’ll find Bushman fridges being used by event organisers, participants and as raffle items and giveaways. We love being able to give back to this wonderful country and support as many organisations as we can every year.
