Securing Your Motorhome: Why a Tracker is Essential
To many people, a motorhome is a substantial financial investment, often saved for over years. It offers flexibility for holidays, extended trips, and getaways, yet it also stands as one of the most valuable possessions beyond their property.
In contrast to typical vehicles, motorhomes are frequently kept away from home, left unused for prolonged periods, and parked in remote locations. These factors heighten vulnerability to coordinated theft.
False Sense of Security
At Trackerfit, many owners believe their motorhome is secure because it is locked or alarmed. Yet, thefts often occur despite such measures. Experienced criminals can bypass alarms, override security, and remove a vehicle without drawing attention.
After the vehicle is moved, physical security is irrelevant—there’s no way to know its location. This is the security blind spot trackers are designed to fill.
What Makes Motorhomes Attractive to Thieves
Motorhomes are high-value assets that are mobile, making them appealing to theft rings. Once inside, basic security can be bypassed in minutes with electronic devices or cloned keys.
In many cases, these vehicles are hidden in industrial units or moved across regions to evade detection. Unless tracking is in place, 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. Prompt action greatly increases the chance of recovering the vehicle before it is hidden or dismantled.
Modern trackers offer additional features like movement alerts, anti-tamper alerts, and geo-fencing. This gives continuous oversight even when away for weeks.
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.
Why Trackers Matter When Stationary
Motorhomes frequently sit idle, especially in winter. Trackerfit offers low-power consumption systems that continue tracking even during inactivity. Owners can verify position and get notified of any movement.
This is particularly useful for vehicles kept in compounds, farms, or other less monitored locations.
Installation Matters
Correct installation affects reliability. Poorly installed units are easier to find, suffer power issues, or struggle with connectivity. Trackerfit’s trained engineers install discreetly and verify each system 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:
- Monitored trackers with subscriptions
- Self-managed units
- No-subscription trackers
Guidance is provided based on your travel habits, storage location, and response preference.
Protect What Matters
A tracker adds realistic protection through visibility, early alerts, and a clear response route if the vehicle is taken.
View the full range online or speak to the motorhome tracker Trackerfit team on 0800 756 5100 for advice specific to your needs.