Travelpro handle repair? DIY?

[Wankel7]

So, I have the 22" roller board and the handle is stuck in the partial up position. I called the repair place in DFW and they had 40 bags waiting for handles. Something about the last batch Travelpro got was wrong and everything is backed up.

Anybody ever fix these things your self?

James

 

[Dutch]

Yeah, call up travelpro and they'll send you a replacement part. Easy 20 minute repair.

 

[Wankel7]

Yeah, call up travelpro and they'll send you a replacement part. Easy 20 minute repair.

This is where I would suggest actually reading my post!



Wankel

 

[yaya]

Rynn's Luggage 1400 I-35 East Suite 108 Carrollton, TX 75006 800-247-7966. They fix Travel pro.

 

[Dutch]

I read it and I still think that you should get the parts from Travelpro. Trying to fix the handle without replacement parts would be difficult. Also, quit being such an ASS.

 

[Wankel7]

I read it and I still think that you should get the parts from Travelpro. Trying to fix the handle without replacement parts would be difficult. Also, quit being such an ASS.

LOL, I guess you missed my . It was in jest ...

I want to get it fixed by Travel pro but the prospect of waiting over a month for a part...makes me wonder if anybody has gone the DIY route.

Wankel

 

[John Pennekamp]

LOL, I guess you missed my . It was in jest ...

I want to get it fixed by Travel pro but the prospect of waiting over a month for a part...makes me wonder if anybody has gone the DIY route.

Wankel

You don't get it. Travelpro farms out repair to local shops. That's there the backlog is. They will also ship YOU the necessary parts and with a little mechanical ingenuity, you can fix it yourself.

 

[Wankel7]

You don't get it. Travelpro farms out repair to local shops. That's there the backlog is. They will also ship YOU the necessary parts and with a little mechanical ingenuity, you can fix it yourself.

I guess I admited defeat to early...I will call Travel Pro monday and see what the deal is.

Thanks

 

[Truckdriver]

If you call Travelpro, and not one of their worthless repair shops, they will UPS you the repair parts and you can fix it yourself. Unless the parts warehouse is completely out of handles, you should get one at your door within 10 days. Look up the number for customer service on the website and call them. If the bag is still under warranty, there will be no charge. I've even had them send me a pair of wheels for free with no shipping. Stay away from the "approved" repair shops because they will just gouge you. And next time, don't buy a Travelpro!

 

[yaya]

If you call Travelpro, and not one of their worthless repair shops, they will UPS you the repair parts and you can fix it yourself. Unless the parts warehouse is completely out of handles, you should get one at your door within 10 days. Look up the number for customer service on the website and call them. If the bag is still under warranty, there will be no charge. I've even had them send me a pair of wheels for free with no shipping. Stay away from the "approved" repair shops because they will just gouge you. And next time, don't buy a Travelpro!

UHM, EXCUSE ME..... Last I checked, Rynn's was not a worthless shop. Never paid a dime after getting my back fixed there. Just go drop it off. Under warantee. I put roller blade wheels on my bag. Just takes a screw driver.

 

[Truckdriver]

UHM, EXUSE ME..... Last I checked I hadn't heard of Rynn's. So unless there is a Rynn's in every city with a major airport, they are worthless to me. Call travel pro and fix the bag yourself. Also, why pay for rollerblade wheels that wear out in about 6 weeks when Travel Pro will send you new ones free of charge???

 

[Thedude]

To fix the handle .... chunk the piece of crap. Travel Pro is proabaly one of the worst bags I have ever has the misfortune to own.

Witht that being said. Find a local dealer of Travel Crap...I mean Travel Pro and they should have a local repair shop that will fix the handle for ya. I just had my back up bag, the travel pro, repaired for the exact sam reason.

 

[Wankel7]

TruckDriver - Yeah , those stock wheels were crap. I went and bought roller bladewheels and bearings. It was amazing how it transformed the suitcase. It really wanted to go...very fast. I was impressed when I was running through the terminal to catch flights.

 

[PropPiedmont]

TravelPros are junk. If you're looking for a cheap bag, the best bag to go with is an Atlantic. Built to last a little longer, but still a cheap bag.

 

[Axel]

The cable from the button to the release pins has broken. I gave up on TravelPro the second time it happened to mine. It is easily repaired, but it's going to happen again.

 

[Speedtape]

What "mm" wheels work with the Travel pro?

 

[saabservant]

My 22" travelpro has the same problem. Have to wrestle with it to lower it, or karate chop it. Very amusing for passengers.
Thanks for the broken cable explanation. Anyone tried removing the pins?
Would that work. Can that be done by yourself?

to the nwa fa's: bravo!! We're proud of you. At least we are not the only ones telling mgmt. "kiss my a**, that is all you need, and all you get."
nwa- 100 million dollar profit in July, BEFORE imposition of cuts!!
Bet nwa alpa and machinists are mad as hell (at themselves).

 

[Vanguard]

TravelPro handle repair

Unzip the linning on the inside of the suit case. There you will find the handle track. There are ball plungers that pop into holes on the track when the handle is extended. Take WD-40 and spray the ball plungers. Move the handle up and down and few times, before you know it the handle will work great. You can also spray WD-40 into the top of the handle where it enters into the bag. I also replaced the wheels with roller blade wheels, it is like a new bag.
Good Luck.

 

[saabservant]

Vanguard: Thank you very much! Will do it today...is there anything wd-40 can't fix?

 

[Vanguard]

WD-40 and Redneck chrome (duct tape) what more do you need.