To many people, a motorhome is a major financial investment, often saved for over years. It enables flexibility for holidays, extended trips, and escapes, yet it also represents one of the most valuable possessions beyond their property.
In contrast to typical vehicles, motorhomes are often stored off-site, unattended for prolonged periods, and parked in remote locations. These factors increase the risk to coordinated theft.
Why Locks and Alarms Aren’t Enough
At Trackerfit, many owners assume their motorhome is secure because it is locked or alarmed. Yet, thefts frequently happen despite such measures. Experienced criminals can disable alarms, override security, and remove a vehicle quietly and swiftly.
Once stolen, physical security is useless—there’s no way to know its location. This is the gap trackers are built to fill.
Why Motorhomes Are Targeted
Motorhomes are lucrative assets that are mobile, making them prime targets to theft rings. Once inside, alarm systems can be quickly defeated with electronic devices or replicated fobs.
Often, these vehicles are hidden in industrial units or moved across regions to evade detection. Without location data, owners must rely on luck.
How a Tracker Improves Recovery
Trackers utilise GPS for positioning and GSM/GPRS to transmit location data. 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 while still mobile.
Modern trackers offer additional features like motion detection, anti-tamper alerts, and geo-fencing. This gives continuous oversight even during long-term storage.
Alternative Tracking Tech
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 unique network, allowing signals to relay between equipped vehicles.
In the UK, police assets are equipped to detect VHF signals, enabling law enforcement to actively locate stolen vehicles using this system.
Protecting During Inactivity
Motorhomes frequently sit idle, especially in winter. Trackerfit offers long-life systems that remain active even during inactivity. Owners can remotely check location and receive alerts of any movement.
This is particularly useful for vehicles kept in compounds, farms, or other shared facilities.
Installation Matters
Correct installation affects reliability. Poorly installed units can be spotted by thieves, drain batteries, or lose signal. Trackerfit’s TASSA-approved engineers install discreetly and test performance before handover.
Installation can take place at your convenience, on-site, or at a dealership. Most fittings are quick to arrange.
Choosing the Right Tracker
Motorhome use differs—some travel year-round, others store seasonally, and some go abroad. Trackerfit offers different solutions including:
- Subscription-based monitored systems
- Self-managed units
- No-subscription trackers
Guidance is provided based on your vehicle use, storage location, and desired recovery response.
Safeguard Your Motorhome Investment
A tracker adds realistic protection through visibility, rapid detection, and a clear response route if the vehicle is taken.
View the full range online or speak to read more the Trackerfit team on 0800 756 5100 for advice tailored to your motorhome.