To many people, a motorhome is a substantial financial investment, built up through long-term savings. 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 often stored off-site, left unused for prolonged 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 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 without drawing attention.
Once stolen, physical security is irrelevant—there’s no way to know its location. This is the gap trackers are designed 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 quickly defeated with relay tools or cloned keys.
In many cases, 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 transmit location data. Should unauthorised movement occur, alerts are triggered either directly or via a monitoring centre.
Speed matters. Acting quickly greatly increases the chance of recovering the vehicle while still mobile.
Modern trackers offer additional features like motion detection, 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 bounce 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 continue tracking even during inactivity. Owners can remotely check location and receive alerts of any movement.
This is particularly useful for vehicles kept in rural storage, farms, or other less monitored locations.
Why Professional Fitting Is Crucial
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 home, in storage, or at a dealership. 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
- Discreet, self-monitored options
- One-time purchase systems
Advice is tailored based on your travel habits, storage location, and response preference.
Protect What Matters
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 website to the Trackerfit team on 0800 756 5100 for advice specific to your needs.