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Phil & Teds Explorer - info on fixing the footwell so it does not rub - cost 50p!
stuckhere
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After my last post I did not realise it was such a commong problem so I will tell you how I have fixed mine - it has not rubbed now for 6 months, perfect solution and cheaper than replacing footwells every few months!
The problem is that the design that the footwell is too deep!! Go to your local haberdashery store and get some Velcro, wind it underneath the footwell making sure that it is strapped just above the 2 poppers in the middle that hold the cover onto the frame (Obviosuly take the cover off first - you will find 3 sets of 2 poppers) then for the last couple of winds, take it underneath the poppers so when the cover is on it holds it just into place a little bit more - and this holds the footwell up in just the right position perfectly. If it can withstand my son getting in and out then it will do the same for yours. However Out & About told me that it was not for kids to stand in hen getting in and out (How on earth they think they get in and out is beyond me) and gave me a lecture about this. Anyway, I got a special kind of velcro that is double sided rather than the two piece sort and when you wind it around the frame (you can't see it as the cover hides it I promise) it sticks to itself - ask them at the haberdashery store or market and they will know what you are taking about. I did not know about it, it was suggested to me, I got it in black so it is the same colour as the frame and under the footwell. You'll need to get a meter for it to wind up enough for it to stay in place. It's a bit trial and error getting it on to be honest but once you get the hang of getting the velcro on and in place you'll see the difference it has made - don't do it while in a hurry though as it won't be right, do it when you have half an hour to get the kids in and out of the buggy to try it with pressure on it. This has cured the problem totally and it cost about 50p!! Bargain. Plus it stops all of that insane noise from the rubbing of the wheel and trying to push the buggy against the extra weight on it.
Please ask if you hve questions or need something clarifying. If your footwell is totally knackered you can get them from Out & About in Bedford but then get the Velcro at the same time to stop damage to the new one!!
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The problem is that the design that the footwell is too deep!! Go to your local haberdashery store and get some Velcro, wind it underneath the footwell making sure that it is strapped just above the 2 poppers in the middle that hold the cover onto the frame (Obviosuly take the cover off first - you will find 3 sets of 2 poppers) then for the last couple of winds, take it underneath the poppers so when the cover is on it holds it just into place a little bit more - and this holds the footwell up in just the right position perfectly. If it can withstand my son getting in and out then it will do the same for yours. However Out & About told me that it was not for kids to stand in hen getting in and out (How on earth they think they get in and out is beyond me) and gave me a lecture about this. Anyway, I got a special kind of velcro that is double sided rather than the two piece sort and when you wind it around the frame (you can't see it as the cover hides it I promise) it sticks to itself - ask them at the haberdashery store or market and they will know what you are taking about. I did not know about it, it was suggested to me, I got it in black so it is the same colour as the frame and under the footwell. You'll need to get a meter for it to wind up enough for it to stay in place. It's a bit trial and error getting it on to be honest but once you get the hang of getting the velcro on and in place you'll see the difference it has made - don't do it while in a hurry though as it won't be right, do it when you have half an hour to get the kids in and out of the buggy to try it with pressure on it. This has cured the problem totally and it cost about 50p!! Bargain. Plus it stops all of that insane noise from the rubbing of the wheel and trying to push the buggy against the extra weight on it.
Please ask if you hve questions or need something clarifying. If your footwell is totally knackered you can get them from Out & About in Bedford but then get the Velcro at the same time to stop damage to the new one!!
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