Mailbox vandalism is a real risk you may face, especially if your mailbox stands out or if you live on a rural road. A durable, vandal-resistant mailbox like the Mail Manager, Package Master, or Mail Boss offers a high level of protection against vandalism.
What is mailbox vandalism?
Mailbox vandalism typically refers to deliberate acts of destruction towards a mailbox. In this comparison, we'll be considering all kinds of damage, deliberate and non-deliberate: collisions with vehicles, snow plows, trailers, and more
What makes a mailbox vandal-resistant?
The level of vandal resistance depends mostly on the strength and durability of the mailbox. Heavy gauge steel construction is going to provide greater protection against vandalism than thin aluminum or plastic.
However, thoughtful design can increase vandal resistance, too. You may notice some mailboxes mounted on levers or swivels so they can handle the impact from a snow plow, for example. The Mail Manager provides a high level of protection against vandalism, while the Mail Boss and the Package Master provide the ultimate defense.
Great: The Mail Manager
The Mail Manager, made of 14- and 16-gauge galvanized welded steel, provides great protection against vandalism. At 23 pounds, your average baseball bat attack is not going to destroy the Mail Manager. The side of the mailbox may suffer some cosmetic damage, but the mailbox itself should still be fully functional. However, the Mail Manager would probably not be functional after being hit by a car or truck.
Best: The Mail Boss and Package Master
In comparison, the Mail Boss and the Package Master provide the very best level of protection against all forms of vandalism. Made of 12- and 14-gauge galvanized welded steel, and weighing in at 40 and 53 pounds respectively, a baseball bat will do almost no damage to either of these heavy-duty curbside mailboxes. Due to the innovative Fast-Trak design, both of these mailboxes are very likely to survive impact with cars, trucks, snowplows and more.
While the Mail Manager does provide great protection against some vandalism, if you're looking for a locking mailbox that can take a serious beating, the Mail Boss or the Package Master are your best bets. Regardless, you can rest easy knowing our models will keep your mail- and your investment- safe.
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