Handle Replacement on Patagonia Freewheeler/Freightliner Luggage
Inleiding
Ga naar stap 1The telescoping handle is a crucial component of any wheeled luggage. When it gets bent or worn out, it can stop moving smoothly or get stuck altogether, which can be quite frustrating.
This guide will demonstrate how to replace the handle of the Patagonia Freewheeler and Freightliner Roller Luggage. In some cases, however, a simple lubrication might do the trick. If that's the case, check out this guide to fixing a stuck luggage handle: Stuck Luggage Handle Lubrication.
Replacement parts are currently unavailable. To get your luggage fixed, take it in to a local Patagonia retail store for repair evaluation or send it in to Patagonia through their mail-in repair service.
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Gereedschap
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Open the zipper at the base of the bag, then open the zipper in the compartment liner to expose the handle mechanisms.
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If there is a possibility that the handle is sticking but not damaged, try lubricating it first.
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Use a Phillips PH1 screwdriver to remove the four screws at the top handle bracket.
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Then remove the two black plastic retaining clips that were kept in place by the red screws.
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Press the handle release button to retract the toggle buttons on the handle.
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If the toggle buttons won't retract, use a pointed object (like a screwdriver) to depress the buttons into the handle housing manually.
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Pull the handle up and out of the handle housing. Use a repeated side-to-side movement to free the black plastic sleeves on the bottom portion of the handle.
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Discard the damaged handle responsibly.
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While holding the release button on the top, use a repeated up-and-down movement to insert the new handle into the handle housing.
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Replace the retaining brackets and screws to the original positions.
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Test that the handle works properly. Move the handle into all positions and ensure it locks securely at each position:
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Fully extended
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Middle position (medium and small bags only)
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Fully collapsed into the handle housing
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The toggle buttons should move freely when the handle release button is pressed.
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Close the interior liner zipper and main zipper compartments.
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I depressed the pins. It worked once or twice. But now, I have to depress the pins every time to get the handle to work OR even with the pins depressed it will still not retract or if retracted it will still not open.
What is the solution?
I love this suitcase otherwise, but the handle has always been tricky needing just the right angle on the way in and having to jiggle it to get it out.
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Hi Sharon,
The solution to depress the pins was meant to be a temporary solution when your handle is stuck in the extended position. Unfortunately, it means that your handle needs to be replaced as the handle trigger mechanism and pins are not functioning properly. Contact Patagonia for a new handle. You can either call us and we will can ship you a new one and you can replace yourself, or you can go to a Patagonia Retail Store and get a new handle there, afterwhich you can use the handing guidelines for replacement. Please visit our website for phone number and to locate a store near you. Copy and paste this URL in your search engine bar or click on the link.
