The Vacationer Large Capacity Indestructible 1/4 Inch Steel Mailbox
The Vacationer — Spacious. Secure. Ready for Your Getaway
12" x 18" x 23" @ 136 LBS.
The Vacationer is built like our best-selling Fortress — but with 6 extra inches of depth for extended mail holds.
This mail safe is designed to store 3–4 weeks of mail. It features:
- Covered incoming slot (1.75" x 11.5") with pull-down handle
- ¼” steel shell
- Reinforced 3/16” recessed doors
- Designated outgoing mail compartment (3" x 5" x 11.5")
- ¼” steel flag built to last
Peace of Mind While You’re Away
Whether you’re off-grid or out of town, the Vacationer has you covered.
At 136 pounds, it’s a serious deterrent — and a secure safe for your mail. No need to pause delivery or call in favors. Just enjoy your trip and come home to everything exactly where it should be.
Expecting Packages?
Pair the Vacationer with our Slam Lock to securely accept larger deliveries.
With the Slam Lock, interior package space for packages is 10” x 11” x 16” — ideal for high-volume mail and parcel protection.
Meets All USPS Requirements — Here’s How It Works:
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The mail carrier pulls down on the handle, revealing the incoming slot at the top (11.5” W x 1.75” H).
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Mail drops into the locked compartment — only you have the key.
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Outgoing mail: when the handle is pulled down, a separate enclosed outgoing shelf is revealed below the incoming slot.
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Outgoing mail cannot be locked by postal standards, but it stays out of sight, behind a door.
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The Vacationer is pre-drilled on the bottom (4 holes, 6 ¾” apart), designed to fit our Large Posts and Racks. It can also be mounted to existing surfaces.
Special Features of the Vacationer Mailbox:
- 136 lbs of solid steel for extreme mail security
- Holds up to an average of 4 weeks of mail
- Incoming slot: 1 ¾" x 11 ½"
- Outgoing section: 3" x 5" x 11.5" (behind top unlocked door)
- ¼" heavy-duty steel flag
- 2" continuous welded steel hinge
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8" recessed slot design
- (accepts small packages, prevents prying, keeps hands out)
- All hand-welded (no spot welds or rivets)
- 7-pin tubular lock (upgradable)
Included with Every Vacationer:
- Free 1 ¾" vinyl adhesive numbers for the front door
- Request specific numbers at time of order
- 3" side numbers available for an additional cost
- Request specific numbers at time of order
- Pre-drilled for our steel posts or racks
- High-performance powder coating inside and out
- Standard colors: Slate Gray or Glossy Black
- Special/custom colors available (see online color chart)
Custom Options & Upgrades:
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Lock upgrades:
- Slam Lock → Accept larger packages through the locked door
- Medeco® Lock → Hardened steel upgrade
- Vault Lock Extreme → Maximum security with Medeco®
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Rear door access (2 options, same price):
- Front door replaced with fully welded steel plate
- Rear door is keyed alike (upgrade applies to both doors)
- Upgraded lock will be on both doors
- Custom powder coat colors available (extra charge)
- 3" side numbers available at an additional cost
Add a Large Steel Post:
- In-Ground (5" x 5" x 57") — for down in the ground cement installation
- Surface Mount (5" x 5" x 32") — for mounting on existing sidewalk
Shipping and Lead Time
All Fort Knox Mailboxes are built in the USA and ship directly from our facility in Grants Pass, Oregon. Each unit is fabricated for maximum quality and securely packaged to handle the stress of transit.
Production Time
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In stock: The Vacationer Mailbox ships the same or next business day.
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Not in stock: Production could take up to 18 business days.
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Multiple units: Contact us for current lead times.
Transit Time
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FedEx Ground: Typically, 2–5 business days, depending on location.
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Freight: 1–10 business days for oversized or multi-unit shipments (quote required).
Shipping Carrier
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FedEx Ground for approx. 1–3 Vacationer Mailboxes without steel racks.
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Freight for 4+ units or orders including racks (often more cost-effective for larger quantities).
Tracking
Tracking information is automatically emailed as soon as your order leaves our facility in Oregon.
Need it sooner?
Rush builds are sometimes available, depending on the production schedule. Contact us before ordering to confirm the fastest ship date and current stock status.