If you have a good hardware store and get the tension caps/hats, maybe also use some thread lock (dealers choice on red vs blue) or epoxy. (Noted none near you hence the old-school cotter pin approach.)
Cool I had same idea. I used a finishing nail instead and just bent it. Thanks for video. FYI. Galvanized washer are 13 cents each and 2 pack of cotter pin is 66 cents. Priced at my local Lowe’s.
Very nice, my local Home Depot only has cotter pins in 20pks ($1.71) and washers at 43cents each, but in naming the video, I figured other stores would have smaller cotter pin packs. Thanks for sharing your pricing!
That's definitely the cheapest fix if your local hardware store sells hat nuts. I wasn't able to find them locally when I needed to fix my cooler, and shipping was cost prohibitive.
Thanks for the vid. I have exactly this problem right now... The retaining rings basically disintegrated (who knows what cheap material they're made of)... Why can't people just make reliable products these days... jezus
Maybe if it starts 100% full of ice! I use this as a food cooler when camping - it starts out with cold food and 1 bag of ice, and we add 1 bag of ice per day. Because of our use, it is opened & closed quite a lot. I also use a Yeti Tundra for drinks and find it performs similarly (I think the Yeti cooler is a little better but not much).
That's the easiest fix if you can get them... they weren't available locally to me when I made this video so this was my solution at the time. It's held up well so far (over 5 years).
That would work (or even a plastic washer if you can find one). After a bit of use, I don't really notice the sound and have never really thought about it after making this video.
I included it to prevent the cotter pin from digging into the plastic wheel. You can probably do without... alternatively, you could buy a plastic/nylon washer. I never bothered to fix mine after making this video as the cans inside rattle enough while I'm wheeling it around.
RubberCheese Reviews I appreciate the response and that makes sense to me! Thank you again for this video. I fixed our cooler by following your example and would not have thought of this otherwise. You are appreciated!
You can order from Coleman but it is expensive! My local hardware store sells 3' solid aluminum dowels... you could likely find one near you and cut to size.
So far, so good. This modification is much more robust than the original design, the only real way for it to fail is if the axle snaps which I don't anticipate happening.
This is the second video I’ve watched that doesn’t show how to take off the cap 🤦🏻♀️ that’s all I need I understand the rest of it just need help with the actual first step. On to find a third or fourth video to see if anyone shows it.
Found a video to remove the caps, use a pair of channel locks and squeeze the flaps of the cap until the majority snap off then you can pull the cap off, chain wheels and put a new pressure cap on.
@@mcdonaldshenanigans7270 Thanks for the post and follow-up. I made this because my cap fell off on its own so I never really thought of it (I removed the other cap with pliers and a vice when the axle was already off)
If you have a good hardware store and get the tension caps/hats, maybe also use some thread lock (dealers choice on red vs blue) or epoxy. (Noted none near you hence the old-school cotter pin approach.)
I used my cooler once and the wheel fell off. Thank you, I'll fix it this weekend!
Thanks for this video! Just fixed my friend's cooler using an old washer and cotter pin I had lying around in my toolbox.
Thank you sir. I have the same exact problem with my cooler. You saved my summer and a lot of heavy lifting 🤪
I did the repair today. Cooler wheels is back in service. Thank you for sharing!!!
Excellent, glad it helped!
Cool I had same idea. I used a finishing nail instead and just bent it. Thanks for video. FYI. Galvanized washer are 13 cents each and 2 pack of cotter pin is 66 cents. Priced at my local Lowe’s.
Very nice, my local Home Depot only has cotter pins in 20pks ($1.71) and washers at 43cents each, but in naming the video, I figured other stores would have smaller cotter pin packs. Thanks for sharing your pricing!
great fix! the cotter pin could be shortened using some wire diagonal cutters...
What size drill bit did you used ? My brand new cooler is having the same exact problem 😡
I used the smallest bit that the pin would fit through. I did some test drills into a piece of wood or cardboard just to ensure the pin would fit.
Where can I buy a solid rubber tire replacement for this cooler
How to hold the bar that holds wheels to cooler
Why not just buy another hat nut to pound on it at Ace Hardware for .10 cents?
That's definitely the cheapest fix if your local hardware store sells hat nuts. I wasn't able to find them locally when I needed to fix my cooler, and shipping was cost prohibitive.
Thank you!!
What size hat nut? I see Home Depot shows 1/2", 3/8", 3/16", 5/16"
Thanks for the idea!
any ideas what size the axle is?
this video helped me; thank you!
You're welcome, glad to hear it helped!
Thanks for the vid. I have exactly this problem right now... The retaining rings basically disintegrated (who knows what cheap material they're made of)... Why can't people just make reliable products these days... jezus
How do I keep Rod from popping off from insert? Do you a have some kind of idea? 😑
I don't understand your question - are you having the rod/axle detaching from the bottom of the cooler?
Hello! Cool video! Where did you get the wheels? Thanks!
These are the original wheels that came with the cooler; my issue was that a wheel came off and I couldn't find anywhere to buy a 'tophat'
does this cooler really hold ice for 5 days? i need a cheap cooler that would last at lease 3 days. i was looking at this cooler with mixed reviews
Maybe if it starts 100% full of ice! I use this as a food cooler when camping - it starts out with cold food and 1 bag of ice, and we add 1 bag of ice per day. Because of our use, it is opened & closed quite a lot. I also use a Yeti Tundra for drinks and find it performs similarly (I think the Yeti cooler is a little better but not much).
We are going to try buying a Steel axle cap nut and hammering that in there.
That's the easiest fix if you can get them... they weren't available locally to me when I made this video so this was my solution at the time. It's held up well so far (over 5 years).
An additional rubber or plastic washer to separate the metal washer and cotter pin.
That would work (or even a plastic washer if you can find one). After a bit of use, I don't really notice the sound and have never really thought about it after making this video.
I’m assuming you used a drill press to make the hole?
No, just put the axle in a vice and used a hand drill. The metal is fairly soft and easy to drill out.
Yes indeed it help me out. Thanks for sharing. Blessings your way.
Glad it helped!
Thanks got it done!
What was you purpose for using the washer? I’m wondering if I could skip it to avoid the clanging. Also, thank you so much for posting this!
I included it to prevent the cotter pin from digging into the plastic wheel. You can probably do without... alternatively, you could buy a plastic/nylon washer. I never bothered to fix mine after making this video as the cans inside rattle enough while I'm wheeling it around.
RubberCheese Reviews I appreciate the response and that makes sense to me! Thank you again for this video. I fixed our cooler by following your example and would not have thought of this otherwise. You are appreciated!
You're welcome - glad to hear you were able to get your cooler fixed!
where can you find the rod?
You can order from Coleman but it is expensive! My local hardware store sells 3' solid aluminum dowels... you could likely find one near you and cut to size.
How do u get the cap off?
Mine fell off and got lost. You can likely remove the caps with a pair of pliers.
Did this repair last?
So far, so good. This modification is much more robust than the original design, the only real way for it to fail is if the axle snaps which I don't anticipate happening.
Thanks!
thank you so much!!!
This is the second video I’ve watched that doesn’t show how to take off the cap 🤦🏻♀️ that’s all I need I understand the rest of it just need help with the actual first step. On to find a third or fourth video to see if anyone shows it.
Found a video to remove the caps, use a pair of channel locks and squeeze the flaps of the cap until the majority snap off then you can pull the cap off, chain wheels and put a new pressure cap on.
@@mcdonaldshenanigans7270 Thanks for the post and follow-up. I made this because my cap fell off on its own so I never really thought of it (I removed the other cap with pliers and a vice when the axle was already off)
Until the whole axle pops off the back like they all eventually do.
Just use a cap nut