How To’s: Guides for Fridges and Freezers

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

All Roadie (15L) OG Bushman (35L, 52L) DC-X Upright (50L, 65L, 85L, 130L) DC-L Upright (190L) Drawer (30L)
  • How to Guides
  • OG Bushman (35L, 52L)
  • DC-L Upright (190L)
  • Roadie (15L)
  • DC-X Upright (50L, 65L, 85L, 130L)
  • Drawer (30L)

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.

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  • How to Guides
  • OG Bushman (35L, 52L)
  • DC-L Upright (190L)
  • Roadie (15L)
  • DC-X Upright (50L, 65L, 85L, 130L)
  • Drawer (30L)

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.

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keeping your fridge cool in the summer
  • How to Guides
  • Roadie (15L)
  • DC-X Upright (50L, 65L, 85L, 130L)
  • Drawer (30L)
  • OG Bushman (35L, 52L)
  • DC-L Upright (190L)

How to keep your Bushman fridge cool in summer

Direct sunlight and radiant heat can affect the performance of your 12v fridge. Of course, sometimes this is unavoidable(especially in summer), but whenever possible keeping your fridge protected from direct sunlight and radiant heat will help it cool faster, and use less power. Read on for our top tips for protecting your fridge from radiant heat.

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  • How to Guides
  • Roadie (15L)
  • DC-X Upright (50L, 65L, 85L, 130L)
  • Drawer (30L)
  • OG Bushman (35L, 52L)
  • DC-L Upright (190L)

How to clean your fridge

Everyone loves a clean fridge! And keeping your fridge in tip top shape is easier than you think.

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  • How to Guides
  • Roadie (15L)
  • DC-X Upright (50L, 65L, 85L, 130L)
  • Drawer (30L)
  • OG Bushman (35L, 52L)
  • DC-L Upright (190L)

How to properly store your fridge when it’s not being used.

So you might be wondering, what is the best way to store your fridge depending on how long it’s out of action?

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Setting up your 4X4 Canopy insulation and ventilation for a fridge
  • How to Guides
  • Roadie (15L)
  • DC-X Upright (50L, 65L, 85L, 130L)
  • Drawer (30L)
  • OG Bushman (35L, 52L)

How to setup your 4X4 Canopy insulation and ventilation for a fridge

Setting your canopy up correctly will make a massive difference in how well your fridge works.

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