How To’s: Guides for Fridges and Freezers

How to clean, fix and other DIY solutions for your fridges and freezers.

full canopy interior with all three fridges

My three-year-lap of Australia: A review of Bushman 130L upright fridge and 30L drawer fridges

I’ve been travelling around Australia for the last three-years and can very confidently head off grid for extended periods and know that I can rely on my Bushman fridge/freezer set ups to perform for years and in tough conditions.

Ronny accessing the DC-130X in his 4WD canopy

Bushman DC-130X Fridge/Freezer: Honest review and performance test

Ronny Dahl is one of Australia’s most loved 4WD and overlanding experts with years of experience and almost 600K YouTube subscribers. Bushman asked Ronny to give us an honest review of our 130L upright fridge and freezer.

Bushman SC35-52 Portable FridgeFreezer

16 Year Review of the Bushman SC35-52 Portable Fridge/Freezer: The Most Underrated 12V Camping Fridge in Australia

I don’t make decisions lightly – but after a massive sixteen years of hammering this fridge on off-road trips through some of Australia’s most punishing terrain, I can confidently say the Bushman SC35-52 is one of the best value portable fridges on the market – and easily the most underrated.

Ronny Dahl packs in his portable fridge

What Ronny Dahl packs in his portable fridge for a 900km off-grid trip

Join Ronny Dahl as he reveals exactly how he packs, powers, and keeps food fresh in a 130L portable fridge on a scorching 900km off-grid adventure across WA’s most remote tracks.

7 day outback meal prep

7-day outback meal prep: How we pack and fit it all in our 12V fridge

Discover how we pack a full week of delicious, pre-prepared meals into a compact 12V fridge. Making off-grid travel easier, tastier, and completely stress-free.

How to install and wire a 12V Bushman Fridge

12V fridge compressors have a very specific operating range. The Secop Danfoss compressors we use require the following minimum voltage for the compressor to attempt start up (cut-in) or to continue running (avoid cut-out). There is also a maximum allowed voltage for the compressor to operate.

How to install your Bushman fridge for optimal ventilation and air flow

To keep your fridge running efficiently, you need to create an environment that allows for maximum air flow and ventilation to the compressor area.

How to install your DCL fridge the right way

How to install your Bushman DC-L series upright fridge

When it comes to mounting your DCL series upright fridge, there are two different ways you can go about it. Here we will cover off the 2 main options.

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How to pack your Bushman upright fridge for efficiency

The way you pack your upright Bushman fridge will impact how efficiently it runs.