Hi BigHorn. Good question, there's a clip on the inside of the top door. The mail carrier simply opens the door and slides the mail out of the clip. Unfortunately, you won't be able to mail out large items. That said, for security reasons, I usually drop off out going mail off at work or the post office since it's more secure.
You never mentioned the mounting plate that you purchased. I also bought the same mailbox and mounting plate, but the mounting plate does not seem very well suited to this mailbox. For one thing, the bolts are ridiculously small and would require the purchase of extra washers.
Hi Scrippslarry. Good point, I recorded this in chronological order, laying out the parts I "thought" I needed. When it came to the actual install, the existing wood worked perfectly fine as a base.
Hi elgs1980. There's a clip on the inside of the door that is used for outgoing mail. You just slip the outgoing mail into the clip which prevents it from dropping down into the box. That said, I've been using USPS Collection Boxes for years.
Wouldn't the thief be able to stick their hand into the box thru the slot and grab the mail? It looks pretty big to me. Is that possible? My current mailbox locks and when I forget the key then I sometimes reach thru the slot as well. LOL
I have this. While I love the box, the locks are junk. For the price, I'd have expected much better. I'm fully expecting to have to replace them at some point. Nice vid. Thank you. 👍
Hello, what's the height of the opening for incoming mail? (How thick a box will fit inside the slot?) Thanks.
Hi mjsadvocate1, the opening is 9.7 inches wide and 3.5 inches tall. Hope this helps.
@BIsForBudget, Perfect - thanks! And thanks for posting this - very helpful.
@@mjsadvocate1 My pleasure.
How does the mailman get mail if you put the flag up?
Hi BigHorn. Good question, there's a clip on the inside of the top door. The mail carrier simply opens the door and slides the mail out of the clip. Unfortunately, you won't be able to mail out large items. That said, for security reasons, I usually drop off out going mail off at work or the post office since it's more secure.
You never mentioned the mounting plate that you purchased. I also bought the same mailbox and mounting plate, but the mounting plate does not seem very well suited to this mailbox. For one thing, the bolts are ridiculously small and would require the purchase of extra washers.
Hi Scrippslarry. Good point, I recorded this in chronological order, laying out the parts I "thought" I needed. When it came to the actual install, the existing wood worked perfectly fine as a base.
This was so helpful
Fantastic. Thanks.
If you have a lock, how would the postman get your outgoing mail?
Hi elgs1980. There's a clip on the inside of the door that is used for outgoing mail. You just slip the outgoing mail into the clip which prevents it from dropping down into the box. That said, I've been using USPS Collection Boxes for years.
Hey @@BIsForBudgetI got locked out of my mail box do u think u can twist the lock without the key?
What type and size of screws do I need?
Hi rsosta7328. I used 5/16th bolts that were 1.5 inches long.
Wouldn't the thief be able to stick their hand into the box thru the slot and grab the mail? It looks pretty big to me. Is that possible? My current mailbox locks and when I forget the key then I sometimes reach thru the slot as well. LOL
No, my neighbor tried, and his hand got stuck 😂😂😂
Hi @Gregdud777. Although the slot is large, due to the angles used by the door, it's impossible to get a hand in there to grab mail. Thanks.
The problem with today's locking mailboxes did do not hide the keyhole and then it gets stuck where you can open it
I have this. While I love the box, the locks are junk. For the price, I'd have expected much better. I'm fully expecting to have to replace them at some point. Nice vid. Thank you. 👍
It's only been a year, but the locks are still working as designed. (knock wood) Please keep us updated on your lock. Thanks!