Frequently Asked Questions

No. For single individual mailboxes a postal carrier will not carry a key.

Entry for the mail carrier on the standard mailbox is by tossing the mail into the top incoming mail slot. The mail then drops down into the locked compartment where only you can remove your mail.

Entry for the mail carrier on the larger mailboxes is simply by opening the top unlocked door and tossing your mail into the incoming mail slot just like the smaller mailbox. The mail then drops down into the locked compartment.

When this option is added, outgoing mail is placed in the standard mailbox between the top incoming shelf and the locked door below. You can fit about 2-4 average letters there. Outgoing mail must slightly stick out of the mailbox. Be aware that the outgoing mail can not be locked with this setup.

Sending outgoing mail in all the larger mailboxes (fortress, vacationer, and senator) is simplified with a special compartment behind the top, unlocked door. This door also covers the incoming slot, keeping mail “out of sight, out of mind”. Plus it keeps the mail out of the weather as well.

No, your outgoing mail is not locked up by postal standards. Remember, mail carriers will not carry a key. Outgoing mail is optional, but we suggest you take important outgoing mail directly do a post office or locked postal box. Incoming mail will always be safe and secure. (credit card statements, checks, insurance forms, etc.)

Our popular slam-lock can be added to any of our mailboxes, and is included on some models (senator and package box). If you receive several packages through the mail, then we suggest adding the popular slam-lock. Here is how this lock works: when you open the mailbox with your key, and remove the mail from the mailbox, you will leave the door slightly ajar. The mailbox will appear to be locked, and will have no mail inside. The door is then ready for the mail carrier to open using the included knob. The mail carrier places your mail and packages inside of the mailbox and then shuts the door and it automatically locks. You will come with a key to get your mail out. If you are gone several days, the mail carrier will still have access to the top slot to deliver your mail. The package box does not come standard with a slot, but can be added.

Yes, you can have a rear locking door added to all fort knox mailboxes so that you can access it from the back of the mailbox, and still have access to the front as well. Rear access is available on all post mounted fort knox mailboxes. We do charge $68 for this special order with three different options. See rear door options when ordering.

1/4″ steel is what they are made of. Most skyscrapers and bridges are made of the same material. Now it’s used for making the strongest mailbox on the market today. Check out this page by clicking here on how durable our mailboxes really are. The m1-lt is made out of 1/8″ steel (11 gauge).

Yes, by working with these mailboxes for over 20 years now, we have replaced many other mailboxes that claimed to be indestructible. Still there are no reports of a fort knox mailbox being damaged beyond repair. All mailboxes installed are still up and running to this date.

All fort knox mailboxes except for the m1-lt mailbox are 1/4″ steel. We believe 1/4″ steel is the way to go to defend your mail. Sometimes that isn’t needed in certain situations. 1/8″ steel is still thicker than anything you can get at a hardware store. With the design of the mailbox, it will certainly keep your mail safe from most attempts of break-ins.

All fort knox mailboxes are welded, no rivets. Welding actually bonds the two metals together while riveted boxes are held together by just the rivets. The seam on a riveted box can be a potential entry for thieves.

You should search out how powder coating is better than paint for the environment. There are many more advantages, and we then take it a step higher. We not only use a high performance powder coating, but we also double coat all of our products.

We have a 5,2,1 guarantee. Read about our guarantee here.

Unfortunately, accidents happen, and also vandals can do the unthinkable. Our mailboxes can take a great deal of punishment, but the best coating available on these mailboxes can be damaged with the proper beating. Gratefully, we have a paint that matches our powder coating standard colors for a quick fix to keep your mailbox looking good again. Check out our paint options here for more information.

View a diagram for installing a Fort Knox mailbox. We see this as the best way of installing. Tools and materials needed: post hole diggershovelleveltape measure(2) 60 lb. Bags of concrete and all that is needed for mixing the concrete.The mailbox w/ post and bolts and wrench (hardware included with post purchase).A strong back, or some help! (mailboxes weigh anywhere from 38 lbs. – 300+ lbs.)

We understand installing these heavy mailboxes can be a project. We offer local installation in the rogue valley of southern oregon. If your existing mailbox is in a sidewalk, we can do that too! This includes taking out your old mailbox and replacing it with a new fort knox mailbox. All materials for the installation will be included in the installation price. We are not able to haul off your old mailbox though. Just about any “handy man” in the phone book or newspaper can install our mailbox. It’s basically like putting in a fence post.

Yes, we can if you are in our installation area. If we are doing the install, we do charge $30 extra for this type of install. If you are doing the install then it could be difficult without the right tools. We suggest you use a cement cutting saw and even a jack hammer. You will cut through the cement and install the post in dirt through the sidewalk and pour in the new concrete mix after you have put in the new post. Another option is to let us know the height of the post you need and we can get you a breakaway (surface mount) post. Recommended height is 41″-48″ from the road surface to the top of the mailbox. Let us know if you are on a curb with a sidewalk, or if you are ground level. We can then determine the proper post height needed.

Yes. See the previous question. Let us know the height you prefer and we can make it accordingly. The standard height for a break away post is 36″, but we like to be even more accurate. Depending on the size of mailbox you have and if you are ground level or up on a curb will help us determine the best height. We want to make sure your post is at the proper usps required height.

No, the price does not include the steel post. You can order the mailbox with or without a post.

To begin with, the posts are different between the m1-lt mailbox, the small standard mailbox, and all the other larger mailboxes. The only difference is the width of the post. (2.5″ x 2.5″ for the m1-lt mailbox, 4″ x 4″ for the small standard mailbox, and 5″ x 5″ for the larger mailboxes) mainly just for looks, but both offer the same strength. They are all made of the same 1/8″ steel square tubing. They then have a welded plate for mounting the fort knox mailbox which is then fastened with carriage bolts on top of the post.

Yes, many of our mailboxes have been installed in many encasements. Special orders have been made to install in a fence with rear retrieval. Many special orders have been used, but for brick, stone, you can install them as is. Some will ask for the flag separate in order to place it in the brick column. Let us know what type of install you are looking to do, and we can offer some assistance.

Yes, you can get just a post from us. You can order from our post page here.

You can order online or give us a call. On our website, you will see an “add to cart” button, and it will take you to an ordering page. Another option is to e-mail us at orders@fortknoxmailbox.com and give us your order that way. (no credit card numbers over e-mail please).

OUR DISCOUNTS START AT TWO MAILBOXES. THE MORE YOU ORDER, THE MORE YOU WILL SAVE. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CALL US SO THAT WE CAN WORK WITH YOU AND GET YOU THE BEST PRICE. (1-800-206-8067 ).5% OFF WITH 2 – 3 MAILBOXES WITH POSTS OR CUSTOM RACKS.

• 5% OFF WITH 2 – 3 MAILBOXES WITH POSTS OR CUSTOM RACKS.
• 10% OFF WITH 4 – 10 MAILBOXES WITH POSTS OR CUSTOM RACKS.
• 15% OFF WITH 11 – 15 MAILBOXES WITH POSTS OR CUSTOM RACKS.
• 20% OFF WITH 16 – 20 MAILBOXES WITH POSTS OR CUSTOM RACKS.
• 21+ MAILBOXES, PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL HERE FOR DISCOUNTS.
• PRICES ON THE “CBU“ UNITS ARE PRICED SEPARATELY, PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL FOR A QUOTE.
• DISCOUNTS ALREADY FIGURED INTO CUSTOM STEEL RACK PRICING (PRICES SHOWN BELOW).

IF YOU DO SOME INVESTIGATING AND CHECK OUT THE PRICES OF OTHER LOCKING MAILBOXES, YOU WILL NOTICE THAT OUR PRICES AREN’T REALLY SO HIGH WHEN COMPARING. MOSTLY IT’S JUST THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE USED TO THE TRADITIONAL $10 MAILBOX. STEEL IS NOT A CHEAP MATERIAL TO USE, AND NEITHER IS POWDER COATING. PLUS, OUR MAILBOXES ARE PERSONALLY HAND MADE AND ALL WELDED WITH A LOT OF TIME INVOLVED. WE DO ENCOURAGE YOU TO CHECK OUT OTHER MAILBOXES AND SEE THE DIFFERENCE FOR YOURSELF. THIS IS NOT SUCH A HIGH PRICE WHEN COMPARED TO THE COST INCURRED WHEN YOUR MAIL IS STOLEN, OR YOUR MAILBOX IS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR! Check out the security of our mailboxes.

WE ACCEPT CHECKS, CASHIERS CHECKS, MONEY ORDERS, VISA, MASTER CARD, DISCOVER, AND AMERICAN EXPRESS.

IF WE HAVE THE MAILBOX THAT YOU WANT IN STOCK, THEN IT SHIPS WITHIN 1 BUSINESS DAY. IF THE MAILBOX YOU WANT IS NOT IN STOCK THEN EXPECT ANYWHERE FROM 3 DAYS TO 4 WEEKS. CALL US TO SEE AVAILABILITY OF MAILBOXES AND TIME FRAME.

Yes, we do! Please call or E-MAIL us for possible dealers in your area.

YES, WE DO SPECIAL ORDERS ALL THE TIME. DEPENDING UPON WHAT SPECIAL PROJECT OR ADJUSTMENT TO YOUR MAILBOX, WE DO HAVE A MINIMUM ONE TIME CHARGE OF $18 FOR SPECIAL ORDERS.

DEPENDING UPON THE QUANTITY OF THE ORDER, AND WHAT PRODUCT YOU CHOOSE DEPENDS ON WHAT CARRIER WE USE. WE HAVE THE ABILITY TO USE FEDEX OR UPS GROUND FOR SINGLE SMALLER MAILBOXES, BUT THEN USE MANY DIFFERENT FREIGHT COMPANIES FOR DELIVERING LARGER ORDERS.

WE SHIP EITHER FEDEX OR UPS GROUND OR FREIGHT DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF THE ORDER. THE REASON FOR NOT HAVING SHIPPING CALCULATED IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT WE SELL MANY OF OUR MAILBOXES LOCAL FOR PICKUP AND INSTALLATION. DON’T HESITATE TO ASK US FOR A QUICK DELIVERY OR INSTALL QUOTE IF YOUR LOCAL!

YES, YOU CAN PICK ANY SOLID COLOR YOU WANT. YOU CAN EVEN SEND US A SAMPLE OF WHAT COLOR YOU WOULD LIKE AND WE CAN MATCH IT AS BEST AS POSSIBLE. KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE ARE COLOR AND TEXTURE VARIATIONS FROM PAINT TO POWDER COATING. THERE ARE ALSO COLOR VARIATIONS FROM MONITORS WHEN PICKING COLORS ONLINE. THERE IS A $98 DOLLAR ONE TIME CHARGE FOR CUSTOM COLORS. FOR MULTIPLE SPECIAL COLOR MAILBOX ORDERS, THERE IS ONLY THE ONE TIME $98 CHARGE.

YES, WE DO THAT QUITE OFTEN. ASK US, AND FOR FREE WE WILL PUT YOUR STREET NUMBER ON THE FRONT DOOR. IF YOU WOULD LIKE SOME LARGER NUMBERS AND THE STREET NAME ON THE SIDE OF THE MAILBOX THERE IS A CHARGE. THE NUMBERS AND LETTERS WE USE ARE DURABLE VINYL LETTERING. ASK US ALSO IF YOU WOULD LIKE REFLECTIVE LETTERING AS WELL. YOU CAN SEE MORE PHOTOS ON EACH INDIVIDUAL MAILBOX PAGE.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED THEN PLEASE CONTACT US BY EMAIL. DISTRIBUTOR@FORTKNOXMAILBOX.COM

GRANTS PASS, OREGON. (SOUTHERN OREGON) We are located here!