To many people, a motorhome is a major financial investment, built up through long-term savings. It offers freedom for holidays, longer journeys, 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, 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. Experienced criminals can disable alarms, defeat locks, and remove a vehicle quietly and swiftly.
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 built to fill.
What Makes Motorhomes Attractive to Thieves
Motorhomes are high-value assets that are relatively easy to move, making them appealing to theft rings. Once inside, basic security can be quickly defeated with electronic devices or cloned keys.
Often, these vehicles are hidden in industrial units or shifted across regions to evade detection. Unless tracking is in place, owners are left guessing.
Trackers: How They Work
Trackers utilise GPS for positioning and GSM/GPRS to transmit location data. If the motorhome moves without permission, alerts are triggered either directly or via a monitoring centre.
Early response is vital. 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 when away for weeks.
Alternative Tracking Tech
Some systems, like those by Tracker, use VHF (Very High Frequency) instead of GPS. VHF cannot be jammed easily and works via a unique network, allowing signals to bounce between equipped vehicles.
In the UK, police vehicles and helicopters 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 verify position and get notified 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 home, on-site, or during purchase. Most fittings are available without long waits.
Tailoring Protection to Your Usage
Motorhome use differs—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
Guidance is provided based on your vehicle use, storage location, and desired recovery response.
Protect What Matters
A tracker adds realistic protection through visibility, rapid detection, and a clear response route if the vehicle is taken.
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