Bushman - DF40-HD
Bushman DF40-HD 40L 12V/24V Drawer Fridge
Ideal for 4WD canopies, caravans, camper trailers and touring vehicles needing maximum chilled food and drink storage in a heavy-duty drawer format.
- Genuine Bushman heavy-duty drawer fridge
- Maintains +4°C in ambient temperatures up to 50°C
- Automatic 12V and 24V DC operation
- Three-year fridge and seven-year compressor warranty
- Expert support available before and after purchase
The Bushman DF40-HD is a heavy-duty 40L-class 12V/24V drawer fridge designed to maximise chilled food and drink storage without demanding more installation space than the DF30-HD. Its deeper 35L usable tub accommodates up to 34 standard 375ml cans upright, making it the more practical choice for everyday refrigeration in a 4WD canopy, caravan, camper trailer or touring vehicle.
Engineered for hot Australian conditions, the DF40-HD can maintain +4°C refrigeration in ambient temperatures up to 50°C. It can also provide mild freezing down to -10°C in ambient temperatures up to 40°C, but customers requiring a permanent -18°C deep freezer should choose the DF30-HD instead.
The Secop BDN50K compressor, twin cross-flow fans, stainless steel runners and steel slam latch support demanding mobile installations. The cabinet can be flush fitted and shares the DF30-HD external dimensions, allowing both models to be installed side by side or double stacked with the optional Bushman kit. Correct ventilation, rear clearance and direct-to-battery wiring remain essential.
Key Features
- 40L-class heavy-duty drawer fridge with approximately 35L usable tub capacity
- Designed primarily for high-capacity food and drink refrigeration
- Maintains +4°C refrigeration in ambient temperatures up to 50°C
- Mild freezing down to -10°C in ambient temperatures up to 40°C
- Automatic 12V/24V DC operation with 1.5m Anderson power lead
- Genuine Secop BDN50K compressor
- Twin cross-flow heat-extraction fans with closed-cell insulation
- Stainless steel drawer runners with steel hardware and slam latch
- Fits up to 34 standard 375ml cans upright
- Same external footprint as the DF30-HD for flexible paired installations
- Three-year fridge warranty and seven-year compressor warranty
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bushman |
| Model | DF40-HD |
| Product Type | Drawer fridge with mild-freezing capability |
| Nominal Capacity | 40L class |
| Usable Drawer Tub Volume | Approximately 35L |
| Internal Tub Dimensions | Approximately 530 × 330 × 195mm |
| Temperature Range | -10°C to +6°C |
| Hot-Weather Performance | +4°C in up to 50°C ambient; -10°C in up to 40°C ambient |
| Input Voltage | 12V/24V DC, automatic detection |
| Compressor | Secop BDN50K |
| Maximum Current | 6.8A at 12V; 3.35A at 24V |
| Maximum Power | 80W at 12V; 78W at 24V |
| Average Consumption at +4°C | 0.6Ah/h at 25°C ambient; 1.2Ah/h at 40°C ambient |
| Average Consumption at -10°C | 1.2Ah/h at 25°C ambient; 2.0Ah/h at 40°C ambient |
| Refrigerant | R600a, 20g |
| Climate Class | T |
| External Dimensions | 440mm W × 840mm D × 310mm H |
| Recommended Cut-Out | 445mm W × 880mm D × 315mm H |
| Rear Clearance | Minimum 40mm |
| Ventilation | Two vents with 300cm² free area each |
| Power Lead | 1.5m Anderson lead |
| Net Weight | 22.5kg |
| Gross Shipping Weight | 27kg |
| Colour | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years on fridge; 7 years on compressor |
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