News Tips & Tricks (Flat Out Blog)

A bit over year ago, a few people we know got in touch to say they had seen a product on the market that looked a lot like ours. So we bought one. That felt like the only sensible thing to do: stop speculating, put it on the bench next to a Multi-Reel and have a proper look. From the front, in a photograph, you would struggle to tell them apart. Up close it was a different story. Bigger reel. A narrower hose, which is the American way of doing it, and which behaves differently when you are trying to...

There’s a lot out there celebrating heroes… emergency services, defence, construction crews… and calendars to match. 🙄 But this Father’s Day, we wanted to celebrate a different kind of legend. The men behind the desks, the emails, the warehouse doors and phone calls. The silent warriors who strategically keep businesses, families and dreams moving in the background while helping others chase adventure. So, we've teamed up with some of our favourite adventure brands to create the Dads at Desks draw. Enter now for a chance to win $5,000 worth of adventure gear for your next escape, and meet some of these heroes...

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...