How to fix stuck luggage handle!

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
  • The date was Thursday April 0, 2019. I had just arrived in San Francisco and was on the Bart Simpson train to meet a buddyroo. As the doors closed and I settled in my seat, I went to lower my handle. It was stuck halfway. I furiously jimmy jangled the handle to no avail. It just wouldn't go down. Eventually I reached into the bag and felt around the lining. To my disbelief, a rhino lizard horn was impeding the progress of the handle. I put that lil lizard in its place and now we can all talk about it.
    Special thanks to Tim the Enchanter who helped me with the space tunnel:
    / @timtheenchanterofyoutube
    This was my other description idea:
    I fell on the way to meet Mrs. CheapAssReviews for lunch last Thursday. It was on a crowded street in a thick group of people. One girl laughed and ushered her friend away, that didn't hurt so bad, not like the guy. That one stung. He gave me a real dirty look and he kept on giving me that look for two whole blocks. Looking back over the collar of his hounds tooth jack like I was some sort of low life degenerate. Well jokes on him--I know how to fix the handle on carry-on luggage.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 473

  • @OneCheapEric
    @OneCheapEric  5 років тому +9

    Tim the Enchanter really helped me with the space tunnel. Check out his channel: ua-cam.com/channels/Zi8k6GPoqqJPEtzuI35GHQ.html

  • @freakfreak12345
    @freakfreak12345 4 місяці тому +5

    Engagement is important for UA-cam. This is incredibly helpful, people were looking at me as if I were crazy when I was trying to make one last attempt to fix my handle in the lineup to my flight. Thaaaank you

  • @fenmoods
    @fenmoods 2 роки тому +53

    Took me 2 hours at the waiting lounge trying to fix this. After watching this video, I was able to fix it in 20 seconds! Thank you very much!

  • @IbyMyself
    @IbyMyself 10 місяців тому +3

    Live saver 🙏 thank you !! I randomly Googled how to fix stuck handle while waiting in the lounge with no hopes of actually finding anything lol. Fixed in one second !! Thanks

  • @deviledarts
    @deviledarts 3 роки тому +41

    This helped me a ton, thank you lots, saved me an embarrassing conversation when I would have put it in the top of the plane with its arms are fully extended

  • @a.brooks6439
    @a.brooks6439 9 місяців тому +4

    This literally took 2 minutes. So easy and simple. Thank you. You saved me from embarrassment at the airport.

  • @drstephengregson6639
    @drstephengregson6639 2 місяці тому +2

    You sir are a genius. Had this problem for over a year, solved within 10 secs of watching your video.

  • @jennyechev1
    @jennyechev1 6 місяців тому +1

    I WAS SOOOOOOO FRUSTRATED. I thought to myself, you google everything, lets google this. I found your tutorial and it worked like a charm!!! THANK YOU!!!!!

  • @rockycvs3
    @rockycvs3 4 роки тому +1

    Thank sweet baby Jesus I found this. The day before my trip to Singapore my handle was jammed, worked like a charm, now I don't have to buy new luggage for a bit. Lifesaver!!

  • @saruchuu
    @saruchuu 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you so much! Just finished testing this and it totally worked! I was not only worried since I'm taking a trip in a couple days but also bummed about my 'busted' suitcase since I really like it a lot. You saved us!

  • @aarongutfreund5799
    @aarongutfreund5799 2 роки тому +3

    Fantastic! Handle got stuck as I'm about to board the plane. Thanks to your video, I reached right in through the zipper and got it to close. Thank you!

  • @kerikaylin6344
    @kerikaylin6344 5 років тому +11

    I never thought a video on how to fix suitcase handles could make me laugh that much 😂😂👍👍👍
    Love your reviews as well!! Made my day!

    • @OneCheapEric
      @OneCheapEric  5 років тому +1

      Glad to hear it! :) Hope you got your bag fixed!

  • @atasteofchelli7288
    @atasteofchelli7288 17 днів тому

    I was already getting embarrassed by holding up a line because i couldnt put my luggage up the cabin! I placed it there with the handles still up 😅😂 so as not to hold the line. But tried to fix the issue with like this and it did.
    This video is very helpful. Thank you 🫶

  • @cindysmith6772
    @cindysmith6772 Рік тому +1

    I seriously did not think this would work but I am so glad I was wrong! It has had me frustrated no end without a handle!! Thank you so much :)

  • @colinrachelolive
    @colinrachelolive 3 роки тому +8

    Wanted to let you know this totally helped after being super frustrated by our suitcase before a trip! Thank you so much!

  • @user-ih5fw6xx5f
    @user-ih5fw6xx5f 6 місяців тому

    This is a great fix. Was going to throw away my favorite bag because it was stuck. This “temporary fix” has been a permanent fix for me. Thanks!

  • @feministiqe
    @feministiqe 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you soooo much! This worked! I was going to buy a new carry on cause it was jammed but saw they were $89+. So thankful I came across your channel!

  • @scottdoscher5607
    @scottdoscher5607 3 роки тому +5

    This worked great. What I used was "true" duct tape. The kind that is like a heavy duty tin foil. It is much more durable but also flexible and hopefully last a lot longer. Thanks for the video.

  • @wendyjoshua4857
    @wendyjoshua4857 3 роки тому +3

    It freaking worked I have been battling with my luggage for 3 hours I have loosed the nuts it didn’t work I screwed all nuts back and just decided to google and 3 videos came up thank God I picked yours thanks soooo much 💜💜

  • @heidituttle8751
    @heidituttle8751 2 роки тому +2

    YIPPEE!! Fixed my luggage in less than a heartbeat! Easy Breezy!! Thank you for this post - greatly appreciated!!

  • @akhir1
    @akhir1 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi Tim! It was so easy I was not expecting the way you explained. Really, thank you too much for excellent help and service to mankind.

  • @infiredpumpkins1970
    @infiredpumpkins1970 3 роки тому +5

    This helped, thank you!! My mum was saying that we should dispose of the trolley but gladly i found your video :)
    For those who aren't able to get this to work, make sure that the folded tape properly fits into the small hole, but also that it doesn't get lost inside the tunnel of that long bar and that it's held in place properly by the tape over it.

    • @shguards9510
      @shguards9510 2 роки тому +1

      Man I found it on a sidewalk and said it was free. The only thing that wasn’t working was the handle and this just helped it lmao. Tape always gets the job done ✅ 🥴

  • @JesseCanchola
    @JesseCanchola 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you, @OneCheapEric! The handle wouldn't retract on two of our older but too-sentimental-to-get-rid-of carryon suitcases. Worked like a charm on my wife's. Similar but decidedly different issue with the one on mine. Will figure it out and LYK what was the issue.

  • @sarolynmorgan8210
    @sarolynmorgan8210 Рік тому +2

    You’re so brilliant!!! Thank you! My little bag didn’t have a zipper, but I was able to press the button through the liner without cutting the liner. Took less than a minute!

  • @christinegogoglak8760
    @christinegogoglak8760 26 днів тому

    First time I saw. Was amazed that you had a way to temporary fix. I’m going to try it out but have to ask my daughter first. It was hers. Thank you. If I try this I hope it lasts a long time. Otherwise if under warranty might be something to consider first.

  • @mimipanzica581
    @mimipanzica581 4 дні тому

    I didn’t believe it would work, but it did. Works in reverse too! if it’s stuck down, open it up and tape over the hole so it can’t lock in. it will then be permanently loose, but it’s infinitely better than no handle.

  • @mxtan8956
    @mxtan8956 2 роки тому

    Me and my family were ik the middle of the airport and couldnt get the handle down, we were flying with fricking Ryanair... my dad was getting pissed of. After half an hour i searched this up and it worked. Can't thank you enough🙌

  • @LindiMoo
    @LindiMoo 2 місяці тому

    You and that ridiculously cute way you deliver information saved me as I was kinda freaking out before a return flight. You are by hero!! Thanks mooooooooocho 😊

  • @Charlotte-mt2vh
    @Charlotte-mt2vh 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much for this video. You have saved me a tonne of stress and money. Your instructions were easy to understand and you’re very funny! 😁

  • @MariaRivera-jn4xs
    @MariaRivera-jn4xs Рік тому

    Dude! It worked! Thank you! My husband was going nuts with the handle. Your video saved our luggage!

  • @JM-jb1bh
    @JM-jb1bh 5 років тому +15

    Great quick fix, thanks!Any video on how to fix permanently?

  • @risingaries3376
    @risingaries3376 Рік тому +2

    Thanks a ton, you just saved me from last minutes embarrassment as I am about to catch up my flight for long vacation and my luggage got stuck...somehow I managed to fix this thing and hope to continue my journey

  • @sarahtorgerson6717
    @sarahtorgerson6717 4 роки тому

    ERIK YOU’RE THE BEST!!! My suitcase wouldn’t open & I had to carry it through madrid. Found your video & it worked like a charm! Now it’s up and rolling! Thanks for the video

  • @azeem01232000
    @azeem01232000 Рік тому

    Thankyou sooo muchhh
    My school bag's trolley wouldnt close and this worked ...i really wasnt up for buying a new bag cuz i have an emotional attachment to this one!
    Thankyouu!!!

  • @cwize
    @cwize 3 роки тому +4

    I have the same roll-aboard, same problem. I opened the thing up. Removed the assembly, added a tiny drop of 3-in-1 oil at each hole. Things got about 40/60 working over sticking. So I took a Dremel and rounded over the edges of the hole that the lizard/rhino horns come through, and ever so slightly beveled the side of the lizard/rhino horn itself. So far so good, we’ll see if it lasts and I don’t end up cussing out my luggage again on a crowded flight with people trying to get past me.

    • @OneCheapEric
      @OneCheapEric  3 роки тому +1

      That's what I like to hear Clay! Hope it's a long term fix.

  • @TheFlores9659
    @TheFlores9659 8 місяців тому +2

    To fix, I pressed the button on the handle, and sprayed WD40 into the holes along the length of the handle. I quickly opened and closed it, so the WD40 could spread around in the interior. Now, it works!

  • @raisvasti
    @raisvasti 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much. I was not able to use the bag for 2 years! Now works fine. Nothing is simple unless you know it.

  • @markthomas7279
    @markthomas7279 Рік тому +3

    Great help. Found the mechanism and was able to loosen it with some WD40. It works fine now.

  • @missleahmarie23
    @missleahmarie23 2 роки тому +2

    Seriously, thank you!!! I never even noticed the zipper in my suitcase! I rarely fly, but will be traveling soon and needed to get out my regulation sized suitcase that I previously thought was busted :D

  • @sadieweston6256
    @sadieweston6256 Рік тому +2

    This was super helpful, thank you! Going to ride this until the lizard rhino horn wears out

  • @krishnaspoorthy6023
    @krishnaspoorthy6023 2 роки тому

    Damn! Smart me, typed in for a fix for my carryon..lol(wasn’t expecting anything)
    And there comes your video like Christmas!
    and Saved me $50 buy…..
    thanks man!🤩

  • @NIKINIKI_9
    @NIKINIKI_9 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for making this video. This problem has been agonizing me for years now, and just like that,its gone. Problem solved.👍👍👍

  • @shirlgirl8989
    @shirlgirl8989 Рік тому

    It worked!!! I cut a small piece of a
    wine cork and squished it in the hole before taping. Thank you!!

  • @Evie.j
    @Evie.j Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for saving my life! I'll a flight tmr and my carry on luggage got stuck 😭 This worked like magic!

  • @user-le9mw3qv6p
    @user-le9mw3qv6p 8 місяців тому

    Been struggling with my luggage in my trips for the last 1-2ish years of trip. Either i successfully push the handle down or not at all. I always spend time in the boarding gate pushing it down and board the plane without retracting the handle. Thanks for this video!

  • @sharyblossom488
    @sharyblossom488 Рік тому +1

    You are a genius! I placed a dime against the button to keep in place and wrapped it with duct tape. In the meantime, I'm going to make a claim with samsonite to fix this issue. Thank you!

  • @twilastamler432
    @twilastamler432 4 роки тому +2

    This worked great. I was resigned to the handle eventually getting broken off on my next flight. Thanks a bunch

  • @tinkleondabeach
    @tinkleondabeach 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you very kind Eric man, the illustration was wonderful too! Watched this on a bus on the way to the airport so you saved my booty. I was going to wedge the lever against a pillar to get it unstuck until I saw this and fixed it at the airport :)

  • @LynApostolic
    @LynApostolic Рік тому

    I was at the airport and less than 20 mins until my flight board and found your video. You rock! It worked but I don’t have any tape but was able to get the handles down in time.

  • @JanetNimundele
    @JanetNimundele 3 роки тому +1

    First of all I like your humor 😂😂 and secondly! THANK YOU!!! It worked!!

  • @janelouw2022
    @janelouw2022 Рік тому +2

    Thanks so much this was super helpful!! So glad I can still use my bag for longer than I thought! Shot dude!! 👊🏻

  • @laurelmalone4698
    @laurelmalone4698 Місяць тому

    This worked great! My wrist and back thank you for the avoidance of pain on my trip back!

  • @user-gp9jy1tp7i
    @user-gp9jy1tp7i 2 роки тому

    didnt even have to watch the whole video, it helped me right away....Thanks (Canada)

  • @user-mu2mu2oe9n
    @user-mu2mu2oe9n 9 місяців тому

    This worked really well for me. Thank you for posting! I really appreciate this video!

  • @missmultimedia
    @missmultimedia Місяць тому

    Thank you it kind of worked here. My handle was stuck down and wasn't coming up. The push button is stuck but your trick worked for temporary travel

  • @thomaslee841
    @thomaslee841 2 роки тому

    U a genius dawg. A straight common sense genius.

  • @TimtheEnchanterOfYoutube
    @TimtheEnchanterOfYoutube 5 років тому +1

    Oh my god the rhino lizard was just beautiful and perfect.
    And yes, the stargate sequence in 2001 was just a representation of what your mind goes through when you're dealing with stuck carry-on luggage handles. Very on point.

    • @OneCheapEric
      @OneCheapEric  5 років тому +1

      Damn Rhino Lizards ruining lives... 🦏🦎

  • @chigenerator
    @chigenerator 2 роки тому

    "jam it in the hole"... lol My problem was that it was stuck in the down position, but your tip still worked. Thanks from Sweden!

  • @darlamorgan4519
    @darlamorgan4519 Рік тому

    Thank you! This worked. I didn’t have any tape but at least I got it down. TSA almost wouldn’t let me go through.

  • @uponangelwings
    @uponangelwings 2 роки тому +1

    I spilled shampoo in my luggage, and after hosing it out and letting it dry, something inside must have gotten rusty inside the sliding handle. Thanks for showing me an easy fix! The button for me is right near the top so I can easily slide my hand in there and press the button down manually, instead of keeping it taped down. Better than having to buy a whole new suitcase, at least for now 😝

  • @DanAbsalonson
    @DanAbsalonson Рік тому

    Could not get my handle down. Tried for 5 minutes. Watched this video, took me 20 seconds to fix it. Thanks!!!

  • @matthubbard1962
    @matthubbard1962 2 роки тому +1

    Legend! I don’t have a broken bag, but I watched this video anyway. Now I know how to fix a thing.

  • @adityakishwar2600
    @adityakishwar2600 11 місяців тому

    Thanks, pal. It worked. Worth the trouble of unpacking a big suitcase. Love you ❤

    • @OneCheapEric
      @OneCheapEric  9 місяців тому

      This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship

  • @beverlybellevue
    @beverlybellevue Рік тому

    Struggled for hours trying to fix it, then I saw your video… Fixed it in 2 secs lol

  • @tortugamarina1572
    @tortugamarina1572 8 місяців тому

    IT WORKED PERFECTLY YOY LITERALLY saved my life they wouldn't let me board with the suitcase like that

  • @Turnupyourmakeup
    @Turnupyourmakeup 8 місяців тому

    Thanks so much for this. After watching this video I got my luggage fixed.

  • @MilesandSophie
    @MilesandSophie Рік тому

    This worked. I cut a piece of square from an old credit card and used it to block the hole. You saved me $80!

  • @kevinsalazar8753
    @kevinsalazar8753 Рік тому

    I was at the airport trying to figure it out I got on UA-cam
    Works like a charm ! Thank you

  • @uday-s3r
    @uday-s3r Рік тому

    Thanks dude, my bag was stuck since 3 years, I am able to avoid awkward conversations with cabbies now. 😂

  • @nazifamohd4864
    @nazifamohd4864 9 місяців тому +1

    So quick and easy problem solving 👏🏼

  • @rovshanallahvediyev4617
    @rovshanallahvediyev4617 Рік тому

    I almost never put comments or like any video. But I loved that point drawn hand😂😂

  • @prisciladiniz6141
    @prisciladiniz6141 Рік тому

    Thank you , thank you , you help me so much ! Leaving today for a trip of my life time , I was ready to go out to buy a new luggage . More money to expand in other things

  • @rachelmorgan7203
    @rachelmorgan7203 Рік тому

    O My Lanta this trick works! 😳 I was here about to unscrew this whole covering ☠☠😉☠☠🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks! so much

  • @Eldin873
    @Eldin873 3 роки тому +1

    Dude, you helped me a lot. It got stuck in airport.

  • @aashukhan232
    @aashukhan232 4 місяці тому

    It's been 1 and half year I was struggling how to fix its just 10 seconds Wallahi .. thanks brother 🙏

  • @meltrel2000
    @meltrel2000 2 роки тому

    Man you’re the best!! After losing my mind I found your video and now I’m at peace dude!! A+++

  • @sethnaak
    @sethnaak Рік тому

    Thankyou very much, I thought of throwing away my Stroller before going to India. Now after your Video, it's fixed. I can let it repair in India 😃👍

  • @JeffLenney
    @JeffLenney Рік тому

    This worked, used it on my away suitcase just now after watching your video, 15 seconds and it's fixed, thanks!!

  • @vyvu2086
    @vyvu2086 Рік тому

    I was just thinking about that solution and testing it while coming over your video. You confirmed my thought that it would work. Thank you for your video!

  • @patriciasantana6432
    @patriciasantana6432 Рік тому

    OMG!!!! Thank you! Haven't used my carry on luggage because of the handle and with your tutorial, i fixed it in 5 seconds. Yeahhhh

  • @genacampbell5853
    @genacampbell5853 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for this helpful advice. It was my favourite bag and now is working perfectly again ❤️

  • @vikrantyagnick
    @vikrantyagnick 2 місяці тому

    Thank you. Thank you. Stuck handle on a trip to DC on my carry on. This helped

  • @steverhodes82
    @steverhodes82 2 роки тому

    Without a doubt this is the best tutorial on YT

  • @karlaortiz7947
    @karlaortiz7947 Рік тому

    I was ready to break the handle but you save it :) ,thank you so much

  • @johnmuldoon5620
    @johnmuldoon5620 15 днів тому

    Worked well, thank you for the advice. I’ll have to buy a new one when I get home.

  • @trevorwindel6812
    @trevorwindel6812 4 роки тому +8

    My wife called me from the airport...worked like a charm. Thank you!

  • @jenniferc1655
    @jenniferc1655 2 роки тому

    OMG this is exactly the idea I needed. THANK YOU!!! Now I just need to figure out how to buy tape in Italian.

  • @mrsreddick4645
    @mrsreddick4645 11 місяців тому

    10 seconds! Fixed! OMGoodness. Thank you

  • @waynebinky
    @waynebinky 4 місяці тому

    Thanks man! I didn't even know I had a zipper there. i'm sure customs knows more about my baggage than I do.

  • @jennifermoraes4593
    @jennifermoraes4593 Рік тому

    Thanks.saved me a trip to the city just to fix it.

  • @klausrostock4163
    @klausrostock4163 Рік тому

    Thank you so much, going to try this on my “luxury” luggage that’s been retried in the attic , I’ll get back to you on the outcome , thanks again

  • @jayricedorff380
    @jayricedorff380 Рік тому

    Alright so thought this was a joke, no, absolutely genius and super helpful

  • @Ladypeace12312
    @Ladypeace12312 3 роки тому

    😂😂 Thanks got help and laughter at the same time! What a beautiful day

  • @UrmilaJanardan
    @UrmilaJanardan 2 роки тому

    this did not have to be as beautiful as it was. thank you.

  • @dakshita8394
    @dakshita8394 2 роки тому

    Thanku so much I was struggling a lot but this helped me a lot

  • @rdubitsk
    @rdubitsk Рік тому

    Thanks. I didn't have tape so I tightly wrapped a swimming cap around it. It worked!

  • @joepaiii
    @joepaiii Рік тому

    Thanks helped us get one back from FL to DFW!

  • @erichkruschitz1636
    @erichkruschitz1636 8 місяців тому

    You are a genius ! Thanks for the great idea !

  • @ysmnro
    @ysmnro 2 роки тому

    this helped a LOT! thank you so much!!!!

  • @charlieklahn1729
    @charlieklahn1729 3 роки тому

    This wasn’t the problem with mine but it still helped because it gave me the idea to check in the suitcase for the problem. Thank you!!