News Tips & Tricks (Flat Out Blog)

Hi Everyone! Zoe writing here. This month is dedicated to a huge milestone: Flat Out is turning 25! It’s hard to believe it’s been a quarter of a century since Flat Out first started helping travellers and trades tame their tangled hoses and leads. To mark the occasion, we’re taking a little trip down memory lane and sharing the origin story of how we went from one frustrated moment, to a slightly crazy idea, to where we are today. Peter and Lenie Van Mill, my late in-laws, loved motorhome travel. They also hated the sub-par hose storage options available at...

Have you ever set up at a campsite only to find yourself wrestling with a twisted electrical lead, a tangled drinking water hose, or a bulky grey water hose that simply won’t cooperate? You’re not alone. For many caravanners, setup and pack-down can be the most frustrating part of an otherwise relaxing trip.That’s exactly why we were absolutely thrilled to be featured recently by Max Taylor, Managing Editor of Go RV, who took the time to review the Flat Out system and share his honest insights from life on the road. It’s always exciting to be included on such a trusted...

  While many of our Flat Out products are made right here in Australia, not all of them are. We’ve made some changes over the last couple of years that have caused a bit of confusion, and it has never been our intention to mislead anyone. We're sharing this now so people can understand the "why" behind our decisions. We know many companies move production overseas just to increase profit margins, often resulting in a drop in quality. That is not who we are. If our goal was simply to make more money, we would have handled this very differently....

Hi Everyone! We want to shine a light on inspiring women who, like us, started with a simple idea and turned it into something that makes life on the road easier. These female-led businesses have built trusted RV and caravan brands designed to support real travel experiences.  Last month, we came together to collaborate on a prize draw worth over $1,500, and the draw took place on 20th February. Congratulations to our winner, Eric Warwick! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who entered and supported this collaboration. Here’s a little about each of these amazing womentheir journey into the RV world,...

Hi Everyone, As we wrap up the year, I wanted to send a little update from our team and say thank you for being part of the Flat Out community. Whether you picked up a new bit of gear, told a mate about us, sent us a message, or simply cheered us on from afar, it has meant more than you know. This year brought some big moments for us. We launched the new teal range and added extension leads to our line up. We designed new storage bags to make organising your setup even easier. We also stepped into...