For many owners, a motorhome is a major financial investment, built up through long-term savings. It offers freedom for holidays, extended trips, and escapes, yet it also stands as one of the costliest possessions beyond their property.
Unlike cars, motorhomes are often stored off-site, left unused for extended periods, and located where oversight is limited. These factors heighten vulnerability to coordinated theft.
False Sense of Security
At Trackerfit, many owners assume their motorhome is secure because it is locked or alarmed. Yet, thefts often occur despite such measures. Experienced criminals can disable alarms, override security, and remove a vehicle quietly and swiftly.
After the vehicle is moved, physical security is useless—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 electronic devices or replicated fobs.
In many cases, these vehicles are stored in industrial units or moved across regions to avoid recovery. Unless tracking is in place, owners are left guessing.
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.
Speed matters. Prompt action greatly increases the chance of recovering the vehicle while still mobile.
Modern trackers offer additional features like movement alerts, anti-tamper alerts, and location-based security zones. 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.
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 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 ensures functionality. Poorly installed units are easier to find, drain batteries, or lose signal. Trackerfit’s trained engineers install discreetly and test performance 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
- Discreet, self-monitored options
- One-time purchase systems
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 greater recovery chance if the vehicle is taken.
View the full range online or speak to the Trackerfit motorhome trackers team on 0800 756 5100 for advice tailored to your motorhome.