For many owners, a motorhome is a major financial investment, often saved for over years. It enables freedom for holidays, longer journeys, and getaways, yet it also stands as one of the costliest possessions beyond their property.
Unlike cars, motorhomes are frequently kept away from home, left unused for extended periods, and located where oversight is limited. These factors increase the risk to organised theft.
Why Locks and Alarms Aren’t Enough
At Trackerfit, many owners believe their motorhome is secure because it is locked or alarmed. Yet, thefts often occur despite such measures. Sophisticated thieves can bypass alarms, override security, and remove a vehicle quietly and swiftly.
After the vehicle is moved, physical security is useless—there’s no tracking unless technology is in place. This is the security blind spot trackers are built to fill.
What Makes Motorhomes Attractive to Thieves
Motorhomes are lucrative assets that are mobile, making them appealing to theft rings. Once inside, alarm systems can be quickly defeated with electronic devices or cloned keys.
Often, these vehicles are stored in industrial units or moved across regions to evade detection. Without location data, owners are left guessing.
How a Tracker Improves Recovery
Trackers utilise 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. Prompt action greatly increases the chance of recovering the vehicle before it is hidden or dismantled.
Modern trackers offer additional features like movement alerts, tamper notifications, and location-based security zones. This gives owners peace of mind 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 trained engineers install discreetly and verify each system before handover.
Installation can take place at your convenience, on-site, or during purchase. Most fittings are quick to arrange.
Choosing the Right Tracker
Motorhome use varies—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 greater recovery chance if the vehicle is taken.
View the full range online or speak to the Trackerfit website team on 0800 756 5100 for advice specific to your needs.