How to Install a Bushman Upright Fridge Into the Fridge Cage || Upright Fridges vs. Chest Fridges

In this video I will show you how to install the Bushman DC85-X upright fridge into the fridge cage in a canopy setup.

I will discuss upright fridges vs. chest fridges, which is the better style of fridge to suit a canopy build, the weights of the Bushman upright fridge and all the costs involved in the install.

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=== TABLE OF CONTENTS ===
00:00 - What this video covers.
01:25 - Why you need the fridge cage for canopy mounting.
02:05 - Upright fridges vs. chest fridges.
03:13 - Comparison chart of Bushman DC85-X vs comparative chest fridges.
04:13 - Upright fridge weighs less than a chest fridge when you add the mounting accessories.
04:45 - The Bushman DC85-X is cheaper than the chest fridges once you add mounting accessories.
04:56 - Clearview ES220 true weight = 47kg.
06:18 - Upright fridge has smaller footprint.
06:50 - Store things on top of cage and still access fridge.
07:00 - Access all the contents at once.
07:10 - Use the fridge cage to add tie down points.
07:45 - Chest fridges hold more than upright fridges of the same capacity.
08:15 - Chest fridges offer more flexibility in fridge/freezer arrangement.
08:33 - Chest fridges can hold things more securely.
09:18 - Why I chose the Bushman DC85-X.
10:42 - Initial product weights.
11:30 - How to change the Bushman fridge door hinge.
12:47 - How to move the Bushman fridge handle.
15:18 - Planning and measuring where to mount the base of the fridge cage.
16:50 - Base plate is not reversible.
17:15 - Knowing how far forward the fridge will sit on the base plate.
17:44 - You can raise the fridge inside the cage instead of raising the cage.
19:36 - Mounting the base plate with self-drillers or nutserts?
20:30 - Raising the fridge inside the fridge cage.
22:15 - Drilling the fridge cage base plate to the floor and maintaining waterproofing.
23:18 - Terminating the fridge cables into an Anderson connector.
25:43 - Using the back of the fridge cage to mount other things.
27:03 - How to fit the Bushman TLX 4X4 fridge cage.
29:42 - How high can you raise the fridge inside the fridge cage?
30:30 - How many amps does the Bushman DC85-X draw? 4.5 amps.
31:02 - How much does the Bushman DC85-X REALLY weigh? 24.46kg
31:42 - How much does the Bushman DC85-X fridge cage weigh? 11.39kg
32:03 - All other install components weight.
32:48 - Flip the lid of the fridge cage to have a lipped storage space.
33:55 - Looking at the final product.
34:29 - Conclusion and price list.
36:00 - Mazda BT-50 costs and weights.


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