Types of Supports

There are two general types of mailbox supports and specific hardware associated with each type of support:
  • Single Mailbox Support:
     Any of these supports can be used to support a single mailbox.
    • Thin-wall Steel Tube:
       A 2 to 2½ inch diameter thin-wall steel tube. This type of post can be used with a small, medium, or large sized mailbox.
    • Wing Channel Post:
       A 2 pound/ft wing channel post. This type of post can be used with a small or medium sized mailbox.
    • Recycle Rubber Post:
       A rubber post. This type of post is used only for a small size mailbox.
  • Double Mailbox Support:
     This support is used to support two mailboxes on a single support.
    • Thin Wall Steel Tube:
       A 2 to 2½ inch diameter thin wall steel tube.
    • Wing Channel Post:
       A 2 pound/ft wing channel post.
  • Multiple Support:
     Either of these supports can be used for three or more mailboxes.
    • Coat Hanger Support:
      A 2 inch diameter thin-wall steel tube support frame that has a shape similar to an upside down coat hanger. See Figure 9-8.
    • Constant Radius Support:
      A 2 3/8 inch diameter white powder-coated semi-circular pipe with a constant radius. See Figure 9-9.
Coat Hangar Multiple Support (click in image to see full-size image)
Figure 9-8. Coat Hangar Multiple Support
Constant Radius Multiple Support (click in image to see full-size image)
Figure 9-9. Constant Radius Multiple Support