Post mount long enough to safisfy USPS mailbox ht requirements? Are any additional pieces required to install? Is this adequate for harsh winters?
492549
Yes. No. No this product will not survive the punishment from passing snow plows pushing snow off the road. It is going to require some type of protection to block the snow being plowed off the road.
492550
Yes, you have to buy a post, I think it is a 4 X 4 inch post. I got a pressure treated one and filled the hole with quickcrete. Make sure the post is correctly aligned or the box will be crooked to the road.
492551
Yes, it is long enough for the requirement here in Jersey but it does need a wooden block/pillar to mount the mailbox by your sidewalk... We had to get it professionally installed...
492552
Yes it meet postal hight, very dourable. Only addition requirement is the 4X4 post that the post sleeve slides over. I have had mine for over 15 yrs and very satisfied.
492553
The height requirement varies depending on where you are. You only have to get a post long enough to get the box at the required height. Nothing else is required (except the post) to mount it. It can survive harsh winters since a heavy berm thrown up by a plow will merely knock the box off the mount. Dig it out of the ditch and put it back on, or in anticipation of heavy snow, take the box off until the plows have gone by. It just slide on and off from the front.
1832065
we mounted ours on a post approx. 30"-36" tall and I like it better. In our situation, the transmitter is better protected, reads cars better and is not where a snow removal process would damage it. Ours has had snow on it and it still worked fine.
20843
my mailbox is mounted to a wood fence. My son in law placed it on a piece of wood and nailed it to the fence. Hope this helps you.
259473
You have to have a vertical post and a horizontal thing on which to screw the box down to. But...I do not recommend this mailbox at all if you are getting it to prevent mail theft. It's easy for someone with a relatively slim arm to reach in and grab mail.
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If you are mounting to a 4"x4" wooden post, you can use a wood or solid composite board measuring 4"x 12" maximum. This board will fit perfectly in the recessed bottom channel of the mailbox. Predrill 4 holes to allow (4)3" lag bolts to secure to the top of the 4"wood post. Place the interior table (separate metal plate included with the Geneva mailbox) as a template to mark your mounting holes. Purchase 4 sets of mounting bolts and nuts (1/4" x 3" with washers, stainless steel or galvanized coated preffered) to mount the Geneva Mailbox on to this 4" x 12" table. Countersink lag bolts (if you are capable) into the surface of the table for best results. If you are mounting to a 4"x4" wooden post, you can use a wood or solid composite board measuring 4"x 12" maximum. This board will fit perfectly in the recessed bottom channel of the mailbox. Predrill 4 holes to allow (4)3" lag bolts to secure to the top of the 4"wood post. Place the interior table (separate metal plate included with the Geneva mailbox) as a template to mark your mounting holes. Purchase 4 sets of mounting bolts and nuts (1/4" x 3" with washers, stainless steel or galvanized coated preffered) to mount the Geneva Mailbox on to this... » Read More If you are mounting to a 4"x4" wooden post, you can use a wood or solid composite board measuring 4"x 12" maximum. This board will fit perfectly in the recessed bottom channel of the mailbox. Predrill 4 holes to allow (4)3" lag bolts to secure to the top of the 4"wood post. Place the interior table (separate metal plate included with the Geneva mailbox) as a template to mark your mounting holes. Purchase 4 sets of mounting bolts and nuts (1/4" x 3" with washers, stainless steel or galvanized coated preffered) to mount the Geneva Mailbox on to this 4" x 12" table. Countersink lag bolts (if you are capable) into the surface of the table for best results. « Show Less
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Ours is mounted. Although the back and bottom of the mailbox are flat, not sure if the lid would make it top heavy and therefore, unsteady and unable to sit up on it's own without falling forward or to the side.
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I just put it beside my door...which wouldn't work in NYC on a post! I just went out and looked at the back. It does have two grooves that I would suppose be placed over the head of two screws. It is made of plastic and you could drill holes on the side and attach it with wire I suppose. I just think it may be a little wide to be secure if the post is more narrow. This would be a second choice if I couldn't find something purposed to a post or more durable to the elements. The top goes up and down by two hinges on the back. Hope this helps a bit.
1742959
I screwed a 2x6 atop the post and then layed the mailbox on top if it and screwed it in. This supported the whole box and there are holes in the base to do so. Very nice for the price
848205
No it will not fit over a post. This works with Liberty Hardware's APANCHR-HSG-U Vortex Mailbox Ground Anchor
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The sending unit is 4 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches. It mounts on the inside of the mailbox door so you shouldn't be concerned with weather although it does appear weather proof. I would recommend mounting it high up on the inside of the door. Hope this answers your questions.
695093
The mail box post surrounds the 4 x4 and attaches with a lag bolt from the back side. Used the one provided and have had no problems with it.
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Minimum 3/4" on wood, 3/8" steel plate, after that it you can go as thick as you want, mount bracket is 3/4" angle iron - L shape
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I don't think the USPS will care as long as it doesn't interfere with their work. The only issue is that it works by sensing when it has turned upside-down so to speak. So it needs a mailbox door that opens up or down. Side opening isn't going to work. The other question is: Don't they load the mailboxes from the back? If you attach it to your access door in the front, that also isn't going to work. Check out this one which uses a magnetic switch: http://www.amazon.com/Safety-Technology-International-STI-34200-Transmitter/dp/B0051AC9EY/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1392501028&sr=8-7&keywords=wireless+mailbox+alert It will work with any kind of door. It just senses the magnet moving away from the sensor. You could also mount the magnet to the door in back, if need be. Might need a little cooperation from your friendly mail person while he/she has it open. I have not used the other version mentioned above. The distance to your house may be a problem, especially if the unit is buried in the middle of a big metal mailbox cluster.
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Yes, this mailbox requires an adaptor specifically designed for this mailbox to be attached to a 4 x 4 wooden post. They sell this adaptor on Amazon. It is required and it really stabilizes the mailbox on the 4 x 4 wooden post. Really simple to install, fits like a glove, and it looks nice. Good Luck!
876072
I do not think a mailbox could be mounted on it. It would not come out far enough.
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If you have an electric drill, you could adapt it. I had to make some adjustments on my mail box, but once installed, it works fine. Saves me a lot of useless trips to the mailbox.
989009
This is nice looking and works for us, but I've only had it for a couple of months, during summer. It's light weight plastic. if it's empty it would blow around. You could fill it with sand or something but I don't know how well it would hold up thru a winter with snow, ice and wind. And has already been stated, this is made to hang, not sit on a post. I'm not sure how you would mount it. I'd suggest you look for something heavier and sturdier that's made to be mounted on top of a post.