Is it possible to have the wheels on a roller suitcase repaired, and if so, where (in BKK)

[BangkokHank]

Just over a year ago, I bought a relatively expensive Eagle Creek roller suitcase. I loved it - until my last trip - after which a sizeable chunk of one of the wheels broke off. And a wheelie suitcase without a wheel is next to useless. So my questions: Are the wheels on suitcases replaceable? And if they are, does anybody know of a place in Bangkok where I might have this done - if possible in my neighborhood (around the Seacon Square area)?

[GammaGlobulin]

I could use the same service, wheel repair, but in CM, instead.

 

[BangkokHank]

On 11/6/2024 at 2:04 PM, GammaGlobulin said:

I could use the same service, wheel repair, but in CM, instead.

 

Maybe there's  business idea there - for some enterprising Thai craftsman.

[Keeps]

There was definitely another thread about this somewhere between 6-12 months ago on here. Pretty sure it covered both Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Haven't got the gumption to try and find it though. You'll have to search the site. I do seem to recall though that it involved shopping malls and also people who could repair zips on suitcases.

 

Try having a search on the site and it might flag up a few useful suggestions.

 

Best of luck. Agree though that it's hugely annoying to have one wheel bust on a decent suitcase and it basically writes it off.

[impulse]

I hope this thread stays active, since I'm sure there are solutions in Thailand.  In the USA, you can get on EBay and order the wheels, with dimensions for a lot of different styles and brands.  In China here, the wheels are available online for about 1/4-1/2 of the EBay price. If you're comfortable with AliExpress, that's an option.  I ordered quite a bit on AliExpress, delivered to Thailand.  Never had a problem.

 

There seem to be a few dozen standard configurations that the manufacturers design their cases around.  I'd look at Lazada.th, but it's blocked here right now, probably temporarily (I hope).

 

Here's an example on Ebay:   https://www.ebay.com/itm/314622449848   (These guys sell by the piece.  Others sell by a set of 2 or 4)

 

In any case, someone should have a Thai-centric solution.  But I don't imagine it's a real money spinner for anyone looking to make a killing.  And I've found that knowing that there is a solution keeps me from giving up.

 

 

Edited 8 hours ago by impulse

[arithai12]

On 11/6/2024 at 2:04 PM, GammaGlobulin said:

I could use the same service, wheel repair, but in CM, instead.

 

Mr Bag Fix will do wheels, handles, locks, just about everything. If you drive from Big C Hang Dong to Airport Plaza, they are about halfway on the left side. 

[BangkokHank]

1 hour ago, impulse said:

I hope this thread stays active, since I'm sure there are solutions in Thailand.  In the USA, you can get on EBay and order the wheels, with dimensions for a lot of different styles and brands.  In China here, the wheels are available online for about 1/4-1/2 of the EBay price. If you're comfortable with AliExpress, that's an option.  I ordered quite a bit on AliExpress, delivered to Thailand.  Never had a problem.

 

There seem to be a few dozen standard configurations that the manufacturers design their cases around.  I'd look at Lazada.th, but it's blocked here right now, probably temporarily (I hope).

 

Here's an example on Ebay:   https://www.ebay.com/itm/314622449848   (These guys sell by the piece.  Others sell by a set of 2 or 4)

 

In any case, someone should have a Thai-centric solution.  But I don't imagine it's a real money spinner for anyone looking to make a killing.  And I've found that knowing that there is a solution keeps me from giving up.

 

 

Yes, but once you get the replacement wheels, how difficult is it to install them? When I looked closely at the wheels of my bag, I don't see any way to change them - although I suppose there must be a way. Maybe I'll ask AI for advice about this.

[thaibeachlovers]

5 hours ago, BangkokHank said:

Yes, but once you get the replacement wheels, how difficult is it to install them? When I looked closely at the wheels of my bag, I don't see any way to change them - although I suppose there must be a way. Maybe I'll ask AI for advice about this.

Need a photo of the wheel.

If it's the castor type wheel it's usually riveted on which is easy to replace with a visit to any big hardware store as long as have a drill and a popriveter.

If it's the built in sort, harder to replace.

[thaibeachlovers]

5 hours ago, BangkokHank said:

Yes, but once you get the replacement wheels, how difficult is it to install them? When I looked closely at the wheels of my bag, I don't see any way to change them - although I suppose there must be a way. Maybe I'll ask AI for advice about this.

Either sort of wheel is usually riveted on.