Bushman 12volt Fridge Fan Upgrade Controlled by Thermostat Canopy Travelling Australia Off Grid

Another "how to" install on 12 volt fan controlled by thermostat. The idea is to get better air circulation, which equals less run time and better power consumption of the fridge.
Parts Used:
- 80mm 12v Sirocco Fan
- 300mm of 3mm Twin Core Cable
- 2 x Crimp Connectors
- 2 x Female Connectors

[@johlhayes1508]

Thanks for the video, and thanks for your service.

[@dirtmulisha_6891]

I came for the fan install, but stayed for the bird shit content.

[@roamin_in_a_ram]

🤣👌

[@Accolades70]

Noice... I did similar using one from Karls Kool RV

[@roamin_in_a_ram]

Thanks mate 👍

[@marksinclair4536]

Hey mate, nice job.
I copied your set set up and the fan works a treat. My brand new fridge when set on 4 is 1.3 degrees in the morning and 6.1 degrees in the afternoon. My fridge is in a canopy like yours with the doors open in a locked shed and doesn't get opened at all during the day. It is hooked up to a fully charged 240ah lithium battery on permanent charge.
Is a 5 degree variation acceptable for an unopened fridge for a bushmans? Ive had engels all my life with zero problems like this.
Cheers mate

[@roamin_in_a_ram]

To behonest mate I don’t no looking on the FB page and other videos everyone is a little different also could come down to if your door needs adjusting, ambient temperature, if it’s empty/half full/full etc etc. I have seen some get better results with fan blowing on freezer and some that get water dripping when blowing on freezer. So maybe just play around with it if you can and find what’s best for your fridge and setup🤙

[@marksinclair4536]

Thanks for your reply, all the best 👍

[@philo2721]

Great Vid thanks and just wondering which size fridge it is? Also noticed none of the plastics or drip tray around the freezer?
Thx Burg

[@roamin_in_a_ram]

That’s the 130L mate. Plastics? That’s how it came

[@rogernader501]

Good video mate where do u buy the fan from? Jaycar?

[@roamin_in_a_ram]

Yeah mate 👌

[@gabrielavalduga2506]

Would be ok to use an 7.5A twin cable?
Thanks for the great video

[@roamin_in_a_ram]

Yeah I think I used the same in twin core

[@gabrielavalduga2506]

Awesome, thanks for that. I just bought some today and was a bit worried that could be too thin.
Cheers

[@roamin_in_a_ram]

@gabrielavalduga2506 yeah the fan draws under 1amp so will be fine 👌

[@garywinkworth3380]

why do you need to put a fan in the fridge? does it not cool the lower shelves?

[@roamin_in_a_ram]

Hey mate it doesn’t get as cold on the lower shelves especially when you have a lot in the fridge and also help stopping ice buildup on the freezer area. Isn’t just the Bushman’s fridges this all the up fridges on the market

[@MorgynH]

Have you got an update how its been going mate? What sort of temps and settings have you got now?

[@roamin_in_a_ram]

Hey mate biggest thing I have noticed is less run times so less power usage, less ice up in freezer.

[@MorgynH]

@roamin_in_a_ram yeah nice, but hasn't been a huge difference in temperature?

[@roamin_in_a_ram]

@morgynhodge6742 yes the beers are definitely colder haha 😄. It all still depends on canopy temp, thermometer location etc etc however in mine I have notice ruffly 4deg drop compared to before. Hence less power usage and run time

[@roamin_in_a_ram]

@@MorgynH and would I do it again. Yes

[@MorgynH]

@roamin_in_a_ram keeping the beer cold, priceless 👌 mint, I'm going to do this in mine, cheers for the vid!