Why Flat Out Doesn't Do Black Friday

Are we doing a black Friday sale?

People are asking "Do you do Black Friday sales?". Our answer is no, but hear us out.

Most companies can offer sales because they build the discount into the price from day one. It starts high as its default so they then have room to cut it down and then call it on sale. This "sale" price is usually closer to what the product is actually worth. The rest of the year you are paying the difference. We don't do that.

Why our prices are where they are

We know Flat Out isn't the cheapest gear on the shelf. But our prices aren't up there so we can slash them in November.

They're up there because of the materials and the workmanship. For example, our Sullage Hose: the whole thing is made right here in Australia, from the industrial elastomer hose material to the Multi-Reel its wound onto. It's designed to make your caravan pack up easier, and give you about 20 years of full-time outdoor use. Sun, rain, cold mornings at pack-up, being wound up and stowed in the boot day after day.

That kind of quality costs what it costs to make.

Minimum viable margin, every day

So instead of pushing our prices up so we can mark them down later, we charge what is called a minimum viable margin. Our prices are set to keep us in business, so we're still here to help you with your travels for years to come.

That's also why you won't see us running specials through the year. There's nothing extra built in to take off.

Our Black Friday tradition

Our Black Friday tradition is not having one.

That way you never have to wait for the right week, wonder whether you paid too much, or feel like you missed out. Whether you're kitting out a new van before your first trip or finally replacing that stinky hose, you get the best price we can give you, every day of the year.

So if you're sorting out your setup this season, have a look through the Flat Out range and buy when it suits you. The price will be the same.