Single Molded Plastic Mailmaster Mailbox with Wood Support in Type 5 Foundation

Report Number(s): 0-6946-R2

Description: The mailbox configuration used for this test consisted of a two-piece molded plastic mailbox assembly mounted on a nominal 4 × 4 × 54-inch long wood post embedded 2 ft-6 inches in soil. The Step 2 Home Mailmaster® Plus plastic mailbox (Model #540200) was supplied with lag screws and wood screws, which were used to secure it to the support post at a height that placed the bottom of the integral mailbox at a height of 42 inches above grade.

Test Level: 3

MASH Test Number: 3-61

Proprietary/Non-proprietary: Non-proprietary

Pass/Fail: Pass

Evaluation: Full-Scale Crash Testing

Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation