For many owners, a motorhome is a substantial financial investment, often saved for over years. It enables flexibility for holidays, extended trips, and getaways, yet it also stands as one of the costliest possessions beyond their property.
Unlike cars, motorhomes are frequently kept away from home, unattended for extended periods, and parked in remote locations. These factors heighten vulnerability to coordinated theft.
False Sense of Security
At Trackerfit, many owners assume their motorhome is secure due to having locks, alarms, or secure storage. Yet, thefts frequently happen despite such measures. Sophisticated thieves can bypass alarms, override security, and remove a vehicle quietly and swiftly.
Once stolen, physical security is irrelevant—there’s no way to know its location. This is the security blind spot trackers are built to fill.
Why Motorhomes Are Targeted
Motorhomes are high-value assets that are relatively easy to move, making them prime targets to theft rings. Upon gaining entry, basic security can be bypassed in minutes with relay tools or cloned keys.
Often, these vehicles are stored in industrial units or moved across regions to avoid recovery. Without location data, owners must rely on luck.
How a Tracker Improves Recovery
Trackers use GPS for positioning and GSM/GPRS to communicate in real time. Should unauthorised movement occur, alerts are triggered either directly or via a monitoring centre.
Early response is vital. Acting quickly greatly increases the chance of recovering the vehicle before it is hidden or dismantled.
Modern trackers offer additional features like motion detection, tamper notifications, and geo-fencing. This gives continuous oversight even during long-term storage.
Other Tracking Methods Explained
Some systems, like those by Tracker, use VHF (Very High Frequency) instead of GPS. VHF is less susceptible to signal blocking and works via a proprietary MESH system, allowing signals to relay between equipped vehicles.
In the UK, police assets are equipped to detect VHF signals, enabling law enforcement to intervene during recovery using this system.
Protecting During Inactivity
Motorhomes often remain parked for long durations, especially in winter. Trackerfit offers low-power consumption systems that continue tracking even during inactivity. Owners can remotely check location and receive alerts of any movement.
This is particularly important for vehicles kept in compounds, farms, or other shared facilities.
Installation Matters
Correct installation affects reliability. Poorly installed units are easier to find, suffer power issues, or struggle with connectivity. Trackerfit’s TASSA-approved engineers install discreetly and test performance before handover.
Installation can take place at your convenience, on-site, or during purchase. Most fittings are available without long waits.
Tailoring Protection to Your Usage
Motorhome use varies—some travel year-round, others store seasonally, and some go abroad. Trackerfit offers a range of options including:
- Monitored trackers with subscriptions
- Self-managed units
- No-subscription trackers
Advice is tailored based on your vehicle use, storage location, and desired recovery response.
Safeguard Your Motorhome Investment
A tracker adds practical defence through visibility, rapid detection, and a clear response route if the vehicle is taken.
View the full range online or speak to the Trackerfit get more info team on 0800 756 5100 for advice specific to your needs.