Bush Palace Dominator User manual

THE BUSH PALACE
DOMINATOR
SETUP GUIDE
March 2017
Version 1.0

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INTRODUCTION
Thanks for hiring the Bush Palace Dominator. It is supplied with everything you need to take it away
and enjoy your holiday.
These instructions assume that you have never used a hard floor style camper before; if you have
there may still be some steps that are unique to this camper. Please follow the instructions carefully to
minimise the setup time and to ensure that the camper remains in excellent condition.
Please also read the ‘Additional Manufacturers Information’ which covers some important care items
that you are responsible whilst hiring the camper
The instructions may appear daunting, but in practice they are easy to follow and you will have the
camper set up in no time!
We hope that the Bush Palace Dominator has everything that you need; if there is anything that
you are not happy with we would ask that you contact us and give us the opportunity to fix it
for you. If you have any issues you can contact us on-
Kathryn – 0435 918405
David – 0407 780281
Email [email protected]
We would love to hear your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a comment on Camplify,
and send us a photo of where your adventures have taken you!
Happy camping,
Kathryn & David

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 3
BEFORE YOU SET OFF ........................................................................................................................................ 4
SETTING UP .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
ARRIVAL AT SITE ................................................................................................................................................... 5
RAISING THE ROOF ............................................................................................................................................... 6
SETTING UP THE INTERIOR .................................................................................................................................... 7
KITCHEN SETUP ................................................................................................................................................... 9
MISCELLANEOUS SETUP ....................................................................................................................................... 9
SIT DOWN & ENJOY! ............................................................................................................................................ 10
PACKING UP ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
INITIAL STEPS ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
HOOKING UP ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
FINAL CHECK ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
POLE GUIDE ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
INVENTORY ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
OPTIONAL ITEMS ............................................................................................................................................... 18
TV/DVD ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
SATELLITE DISH ................................................................................................................................................. 18
Unpack ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Pack away .................................................................................................................................................... 20
INFLATABLE KAYAKS ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Setup ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
Packing away ............................................................................................................................................... 21
GAZEBO ............................................................................................................................................................. 22
GIC BLACK SERIES TRAILER CARE GUIDE ................................................................................................... 23
ANDERSON PLUG: .......................................................................................................................................... 23
WINCHES ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
JOCKEY WHEEL .................................................................................................................................................. 23
STABILISER LEGS ............................................................................................................................................... 23
CANVAS & TENT SECTION ................................................................................................................................... 24
BATTERY GUIDE ................................................................................................................................................. 26

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BEFORE YOU SET OFF
• Make sure that all 4 corner jacks are raised.
• Make sure that the hitch is connected properly and the latch is closed on the ball.
• Check chains and make sure that the shackles are done up. It is usually best to cross the
chains underneath the drawbar.
• Connect the 12 pin socket to car, using the portable brake controller if required.
• Connect Anderson plug to vehicle if available
The camper can not be towed unless the electric brakes are connected to your vehicle
• Make sure that the trailer handbrake is off
• check all lights for proper operation
WATER
If you intend to free camp, please note that the camper is supplied with the water tank empty to keep
the towing weight down. Remember to fill the tanks with potable water when you are close to your
destination, using the drinking water quality hose provided.

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SETTING UP
ARRIVAL AT SITE
• Park the camper on a level area
• If required use a levelling ramp to level the camper left to right (a bubble level is in the side boot;
place this on the A-frame))
• Once level left to right, engage the handbrake, undo the chains and electrical connections.
• Place a chock against each wheel
• Put the jockey wheel into its bracket and tighten
• Disengage the hitch (remove pin)
• Raise the camper with the jockey wheel
• Move the vehicle away from the hitch
• Level the camper front to back using the jockey wheel to adjust the height, again using the
bubble level.
• Drop each corner jack by pulling the blue handle
• wind them down using the winder handle in the front boot.
• Replace bubble level to side boot
The corner jacks should not take the weight of the camper and so just need to be down enough to be
stable.
Corner Jack (handle is
blue on this camper)

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RAISING THE ROOF
• Remove any load from the roof rack
• Unclip the roof rack and swing to its upright position. Make sure that it locks into place.
• Unlock all hatches & door.
• Open the control panel hatch and turn all switches on
• Undo the roof clips.
• Connect front winch to hook at centre rear of floor section
• Winch the roof open (you may need to lift the roof slightly before winching)
• As the roof comes past vertical it will drop under its own weight; the gas struts will slow the fall
however be careful not to have hands etc in the way.
Opening the Roof Rack
Front Winch
Winching roof

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SETTING UP THE INTERIOR
At this stage the camper should look like this.
• If you are setting up the awning roof (refer to the pole diagram as you do this, it helps to
understand which pole goes where):
o Zip the awning roof to the camper
o Insert 3x Pole #1 at each end and centre of the camper – these are the roof supports.
Refer to the pole diagram as needed. These poles connect to the circular connector
on the internal frame hoops.
o Use pole #4 as the upright for the centre pole
o Use poles #3 for the end uprights
o Use 2 x pole #2 between each of the upright poles
o Add a spreader pole #7 to each side of the roof
o Add support poles #5 to either side or awning
o Pull the awning roof across the poles and connect with the Velcro tabs and elastic
hooks
• Open the camper door and lower steps.
• Remove solar panel, camp chairs and kitchen support leg which are stored inside.
o Now is a good time to unpack the solar panel and connect to Anderson plug at front
of camper (it is important to take every opportunity to charge the batteries)
• Inside camper, raise each of the internal frame hoops to their highest position, without
stretching the canvas.

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• Insert internal poles #13 at the front of the bed. They go into pockets in the canvas and clip
onto the forward support hoop. Make sure that the outside canvas is not pinched under
these poles or it will allow water to seep through the canvas.
• Use 4 x spreader poles #7 to support the edges of the internal roof; these clip to the support
hoops.
• Clip the tent to the body of the camper using the press studs & Velcro as appropriate.
The basic tent setup is now complete. It is worth going around and adjusting all poles &
spreaders now to make sure they are tensioned properly without being too tight. If they are too
tight is can stretch and damage the canvas, and will also increase the risk of heavy rain seeping
through seams.
Basic setup without awning
Setup with awning roof
Setup with full annex and ensuite
These are the three broad configuration options

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KITCHEN SETUP
• Pull out the kitchen and support the end using the support leg provided
• Extend the sink drain and direct it away from the camper. If you are installing the walls and floor
place a bucket (folding bucket provided) under the drain.
• Connect the blue water hose to the water bayonet
• Plug in the kitchen light (small electrical connector next to water spigot)
• Connect the orange gas hose to the gas bayonet at the rear of the camper.
• Turn gas on at gas bottle
MISCELLANEOUS SETUP
• Set up the window awnings if needed using 2 x pole #8 and spreader pole #6 for each one.
Front and rear window awnings use spreader pole 0
• Set up the water heater using the instructions provided.
o The water heater can be connected to the water pump by running the water hose to the
kitchen area and plugging it into the water connection there.
o Connect the gas regulator for water heater to second gas bottle
o Turn water heater on using switch under heater
o Connect the shower hose
o Note that the water heater should be hung onto the end of the front window pole only.
o Make sure that nothing is above the water heater as very hot air comes through its
exhaust
Water heater in correct place

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• If required, zip the annex walls to the awning roof and close
• Velcro the annex floor to the annex walls
• Velcro the ensuite room onto the left hand side of the awning. Support using 2 x external #4
poles and guy ropes
• Pass the shower head through the small zip at the top of the ensuite tent
• Place chemical toilet in ensuite room and add chemicals as per instructions on bottles
SIT DOWN & ENJOY!
That’s it! All that’s left to do is set up the table and chairs, and relax. Enjoy your holiday!