Whether a parcel fits in your letterbox does not depend on the outside but on the free space inside. With a parcel letterbox, the internal dimensions and the shape of the opening are decisive. Below you can read how to estimate in advance which parcel format fits, with a focus on the models.
With a parcel mailbox, the external dimensions are mainly a matter of architecture and how well it fits into the facade. What a courier can get into it is determined by the internal dimensions: the usable width, height and depth behind the flap or the door. A generous exterior therefore does not automatically mean that a large parcel will fit, and a slim model can swallow a surprising amount if the interior space is cleverly arranged.
When comparing, pay attention to three things. First, the insertion opening: the narrowest passage a parcel has to pass through. Second, the clear depth: a parcel may be wide and tall enough but still not fit because it is too deep. Third, the shape of the compartment: a wide, low compartment accommodates different parcels than a narrow, tall one. For your own parcels, note down the three dimensions in centimetres and compare them with the interior of the model.
Because we do not want to state exact millimetres that vary by model and version, you will find the precise internal dimensions on the technical sheet of each model. That way you avoid surprises and order with full knowledge of the facts.
The Fenix Front is a parcel mailbox with a protruding, closed front that incorporates a parcel compartment. That compartment is suitable for parcels that stay within the insertion opening and the usable depth, such as shoeboxes, small shipping boxes and sturdy envelopes. The clean line is preserved, while the courier can still leave something that would not fit through an ordinary mailbox.
The Dropbox works with a fold-down or hinged flap through which parcels drop into a more spacious compartment. This model is interesting if you regularly receive medium-sized parcels, for example webshop boxes that are just too big for a classic mailbox. The shape of the opening largely determines which parcel goes in smoothly.
The Bulkbox is the most spacious of the three and is aimed at those who want to receive larger parcels or several parcels at once. Think of boxes of a size you can just about carry with one hand, or several small parcels side by side. Here too, the interior is the benchmark, and the technical sheet gives the exact figures for each version. If you want to compare models side by side, take a look at the overview under All models or compare directly on the pages for Parcel mailbox and Large parcel mailbox.
First, map out what you usually receive. Measure a few parcels you received recently and note down the largest dimensions. Then check whether they fall within the insertion opening and the clear depth of a model. If you are unsure between two sizes, choose the more spacious option if you often receive webshop boxes, or the slimmer model if the facade and the architecture are decisive.
Also consider usage. A parcel compartment that is easily accessible for the courier and clearly arranged for you prevents parcels from being left behind or getting stuck. A combination lock, as on certain models, also lets you decide who has access to the parcel compartment. That way the mailbox remains usable for both post and parcels.
Still unsure? A recognised sales point or the technical sheet will help you further with the exact internal dimensions per model, so that you can choose with certainty a parcel mailbox that suits what you receive.
Further reading: Large parcel mailbox · Parcel mailbox · All models
That depends on the internal dimension of the model, not on the outside. The passage opening, the free depth and the shape of the compartment determine which parcel fits. Compare your parcels with the inside dimensions on the technical sheet of the Fenix Front, Dropbox or Bulkbox.
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