News Tips & Tricks (Flat Out Blog)

Hi everyone! Welcome again to Flat Out Monthly, thank you for all your feedback from recent editions of this or YouTube/Facebook/Instagram. We love hearing from you and sharing our journey with you. I have been doing Caravan expos for 8 years now, early days we would often have customers pop over just to tell us how much they love our products, and many say they've had them for multiple years "Still going strong don't need a new one yet!", it's the best! But lately we have just as many people pop over to talk about recent videos we've published, and...

A small hole in your drink water hose does not always mean the whole hose needs replacing. With a Flat Out End Repair Kit or Join Repair Kit, you can repair the damaged section and keep using your hose on the road. Follow along as Zoe demonstrates how to repair your Flat Out Drink Water Hose. What You’ll Need Flat Out End Repair Kit or Join Repair Kit Screwdriver Sharp hose cutter or suitable cutting tool How to Repair Your Hose Step 1: Find the Damaged Section Locate the hole or damaged area in the hose. Mark it clearly so...

Do You Have the Right Extension Lead for Your Van? Choosing the right extension lead for your caravan is becoming more confusing than ever. Recent changes to Australian Standards have introduced new recommendations for caravan power leads, and at the same time many travellers are discovering that not all 15A leads are built the same. One of the most overlooked differences is the thickness of the copper conductors inside the cable, commonly referred to as the cable's core size. Whether you're looking at a Flat Out lead or one from another manufacturer, you'll typically come across two common options: 1.5mm²...

It's been a busy few weeks at Flat Out. We've survived our first National Conference, spent time with customers at shows around the country, filmed more educational content, and taken a moment to reflect on where things stand six months after the Zone RV collapse. We've also uncovered a box of long-forgotten Flat Out T-shirts that we're practically giving away. Here's a quick look at what's been happening. Never Waste a Good Crisis Zone RV Update: We're Actually Stronger Now When our biggest customer went bankrupt six months ago, we were given some advice that was difficult to accept at the...

As we continue to grow, it feels important to share more about the people behind what we do. And this month, we’re mixing things up and introducing someone who’s been a big part of the Flat Out journey. Meet Michael: an adventurer at heart who’s turned his passion for the road into part of our journey. Before joining us, Michael built a career helping others gear up for adventure. Through his time at ARB, he worked closely with customers to equip their vehicles for the road ahead. Over time, that passion turned into something more personal: he wanted to create...