Does MailboxSavior® really work? Is it strong enough to protect a mailbox from the passing plow?

Yes, it works! Check out actual footage here of MailboxSavior® (and the mailbox) standing up to snowplow slop after a wet, heavy New England snow. There are a multiplicity of outdoor conditions and other variables impacting mailbox protection. MailboxSavior can be an effective part of a homeowner’s efforts to prolong the life of their mailbox and post.

Since MailboxSavior® attaches to the mailbox post, doesn’t it just transfer the force of the snow to the post?

No, it does not. The properties of the flexible shield and other components of MailboxSavior® make it so that the force of the snow is dissipated without being fully transferred to the post. Keep in mind, we can only recommend that MailboxSavior® be installed on a post that is in good condition, without cracks or rot. Unfortunately, MailboxSavior® can’t save a post that’s already been compromised.

Why is the shield flexible instead of rigid like on other devices?

The magic of MailboxSavior® is indeed it’s flexible shield. The secret lies in the way it dissipates the force of the snow and redirects that snow away from the mailbox itself instead of trying to stop it abruptly.

Instead of MailboxSavior®, can’t I make a device out of 2x4’s and plywood and put it in front of my mailbox?

Many homemade devices exist like this and some of them may work quite well. Unfortunately, many of those devices create roadside hazards, are unsightly and, in some cases, may even make the problem worse when installed too close to the mailbox.

Why would I use MailboxSavior® when I can use a large-diameter steel pipe cemented into the ground as a mailbox post?

For safety and other reasons, it’s important that a mailbox post follow U.S. Postal service guidelines which can be found here. As the U.S. Postal service states, we should “Avoid unyielding and potentially dangerous supports, like heavy metal pipes, concrete posts, and farm equipment (e.g., milk cans filled with concrete).”

Can I install MailboxSavior® on a mailbox with something other than a 4”x4” post?

As of now, MailboxSavior is specifically designed to be installed on a mailbox that has a nominal 4”x4” post (or larger) that is in good condition (free of cracks or damage). In the future, we plan to have ways to install it on other posts types such as round wood.