News Tips & Tricks (Flat Out Blog)

Every so often, we come across a story that reminds us exactly why we do what we do – and this one's a special one. Meet Paul, a long-time Flat Out legend who first picked up his Original Red Multi-Reel™ back in 2003. That’s almost 25 years of service... hundreds of trips, thousands of winds, and one very loyal Multi-Reel that’s still going strong. Fast forward to October 2025 when Paul stopped by our stand at the Canberra Caravan Lifestyle Expo. He let us know about his trusty old reel, still in great working order after all these years. Needless...

At the recent Zone RV Muster SA, a community of passionate Zone RV owners came together to raise funds for Outback Cleanups Australia. What began as a shared love for adventure turned into something much bigger, a show of generosity that will help protect the very landscapes we all enjoy.

Zoe's latest live video was packed with exciting updates: from the results of our bag design vote to new additions to our range. Here’s a quick recap of what you may have missed.

We've received comments asking for a storage unit for our Multi-Reels, because being a Flat Out fan means being a fan of tidiness. So, we've been busy behind the scenes coming up with new ways to store gear that’s both functional and stylish.But instead of guessing what you'd love, we thought, why not ask the people who matter most, you?That’s why we’ve narrowed it down to three unique designs and we want your feedback. Your vote doesn’t just influence a choice, it helps bring the next favourite Flat Out piece to life. Watch the video to see each bag in action...

This little clip takes us back a few years, when Dexter was still small enough to think being in front of the camera was fun. These days, he’s a pre-teen and far more interested in hiding from it! Flat Out has always been a family story. Zoe’s father-in-law – known as “Opa” to the grandkids – started the business with a simple idea and a whole lot of ingenuity. Over the years, Dexter has been part of that journey too, from lending a hand in the workshop to appearing in videos like this one. With Father’s Day here, it’s a...