Gibraltar Mailboxes Patriot Plastic, Mailbox Post, Black, GMB115B

This is just the mounting kit and post. It also comes with a 2 X 4 with a point so you have extra support for your post. Seems like good quality also. We took the picture before putting it up because we live on a very busy road and it would be hard to get one.

At first glance the box itself seems to be made out of some flimsy plastic but it feels pretty durable and thick. It is larger than our previous mailbox, allowing for more mail or packages to be place inside without cramming them in. It is both wider and longer length ways. Installation is better with a hand sledge, a drill and drill bit if you don't have them. The instructions say to leave the stake at least 13 inches above ground which is roughly half the length. So you can drive the stake pretty deep. The post then slides over the stake and rests on the ground according to the instructions. I decided to sink mine into the ground about an inch for added stability. Afterwards grab your drill because you are going to need it. After securing the post to the stake it's just a matter of more drilling to secure the mount to the post and then that's about it. Install the box and it's all pretty secure from there. Overall not bad and all and has grown on me. Apart from the install which can be annoying, but that's to be expected with a new mailbox.

This mailbox post and mounting kit are well made and sturdy. The black plastic post is substantial, classic and attractive. The installation was simple but did require some "muscle" to drive the stake into the ground deeply enough. The mounting kit (included) allowed easy attachment of the Gibraltar medium black plastic mailbox. Time will tell if it holds up to our sun and occasional harsh weather.

This post and mounting kit was a simple improvement but made a big different. It looks so much better than my old wooden post that I previously had. Combined with the mailbox, it maxes a beautiful new set and improves curb appeal a lot. I'd definitely recommend it.

I love that the wooden stake that is driven into the ground was included. It saves the consumer from having to fuss with finding the right size , etc. Stake easily goes onto the and the post slips right over. Just a few screws to secure to the stake and a few to secure base to attach the mailbox. Very easy assembly!

I received the mailbox post and mounting kit along with the instructions. You need some basic tools for the install A hammer, a drill, 1/16 drill bit, phillips head screwdriver. It took me about 45 minutes in total to install the mailbox post and mounting kit. While it is very easy to install that anyone can do it. Most of the time was searching for the proper tools. It involves hammering in a wood post into the ground that the black square post goes over. I wish the wood post was almost the same size as the sleeve that slips over as it would have made, in my mind anyways, a feeling that the post would be more sturdy. However it feels just fine after install. I was missing a couple caps that go over the screws once they are installed. I have yet to call them to get replacements due to them closing at 5 P.M. EST. So if i am able to update i will after i call them to see if i can get the missing parts. It looks good installed and i do not think anyone would notice, as it is just a black cap.

I received the Gibraltar mailbox post from the Spark Reviewer program. The plastic post is constructed of sturdy plastic and came with a 3 in. by 3 ft. wood post for the inside. I gave 4 ☆'s because the wood post was cracked from the pointed tip up the center almost a foot. We had some extra wood on hand so my husband cut a new wood post for it and it is very sturdy. The base for the mailbox was a breeze as it just snaps on to the underside of the mailbox and the included screws hold it all together. I believe this post will last for many years and am very happy with the look. I recommend this product!

I installed this post kit and it's matching mailbox in about 15 minutes. The ground was soft from recent rains so pounding the stake in was not difficult. The post sleeve goes over the furnished stake and is screwed to it. The sleeve is 3-3/16" square inside measurement. The stake measures 1-1/2" by 2-5/8" and about 30 inches long. All hardware needed is furnished, even screw covers. Installing the box takes about 5 minutes after post is secured.

This is a cheap post. I chuckled when I opened the box. It is a cover that goes over a piece of wood about 2 feet long that you pound into the ground. It would not be very strong to hold the mailbox This would need something else to make it stronger, something like a steel post. If you replaced the wood with a steel post or similar then it would be fine. The plastic would probably last a long time and not fade with the weather. I would recommend this product with some added strength.

The Gibraltar plastic mailbox is large & seems sturdy and will hold ample pieces of large mail. All hardware was included for attaching it to the plastic post. But the wooden stake seems inadequate and too small to securely hold the post in the ground and I had difficulty and was forced to purchase a larger stake to feel confident that the post would stay stationary and hold well.