Step2 540200 MailMaster Plus Mailbox, Spruce

Love it and my mail lady loves it too!

Nice mailbox, poor engineering. Mailbox does not come with installation (post) instructions. Virtually all other similar mailboxes mount on a standard 4x4 post (actual dimension 3 1/2 X 3 1/2). So that is what I bought and set in the ground. When I installed the mailbox, the post fits into the recess designed for it but protrudes approximately 1/2 (recessed area too shallow to entirely enclose the post). When you fasten the included cover piece it does not enclose the post and looks terrible. All other aspects of the mailbox is nicely done so was totally disappointed with the installed look. I had to bevel the top of the post make it look somewhat complete and will have to purchase and paint the exposed post to try and blend it with the enclosure for aesthetics (see pics included). I would recommend a different manufacturer as there seem to be many to choose from.

We were looking for a sturdy mailbox after the plow took ours down. We also live in an area where the soil is hard clay so didnt want to dig, pour cement etc. This also replaced the need for a separate newspaper tube. We chose to purchase a 24 inch stake and mount the 4x4 post on to it. The post was 2 ft. Everything went together like a charm and the mailbox is firm in the ground. I know some reviews mentioned the stake method being wobbly but I really think it depends on your soil. The mailbox is clean looking too and not many parts. All in all I think we put thus up in under 15 minutes and has been up for weeks now without issue. Love that it is made in the USA too. I do think when winter comes I will do as many others, put plywood up to protect it.

This is the second Step 2 that I have purchased in 12 years. The intense Florida sun faded the finish and the only reason I bought a new one was to put our best foot forward when selling our home. The new Step 2 was easily installed over the existing 4X4 that I used for the first Step 2 over 12 years ago.Its a fine product made by a company that has a great customer service department. They sent me replacement numbers at no cost after the intense sun dried the adhesive.

Great value for a well made product. The only improvement that would make the mail box better, would be to make the rear panel a little wider to completely cover the rear opening.

Installation ease depends on the type of soil you are trying to dig 2 feet deep into. For me, it was clay and gravel used as a base under the curb and gutter. In other words, it was awful. The post (Not included) is not cheap with lumber prices these days. Otherwise, the mailbox is waterproof and stays closed during very gusty winds.

The mailbox is installed and functioning well. Well see how it holds up in our snowy winters when the plows come down the street. I was a little surprised to see how small the actual mailbox is.

Exact replacement for one run over.

By far the best quality plastic mailbox for the money I could find. Straight forward install on a 4x4 post. Id recommend that Step 2 make it single sided for most people. The double sided opening can result in mail being pushed out the back by the carrier and/or the newspaper getting wet through the back flap. We just screwed the back doors shut.

The only thing I don’t like about this mailbox is that the back door sometimes flies open when a large truck passes by so, we screwed it shut and then it works just fine.