Protecting Your Motorhome: The Importance of Fitting a Tracker
To many people, a motorhome is a major financial investment, built up through long-term savings. It enables flexibility for holidays, longer journeys, and getaways, yet it also represents one of the most valuable possessions beyond their property.
Unlike cars, motorhomes are often stored off-site, unattended for prolonged periods, and parked in remote locations. These factors increase the risk to coordinated theft.
False Sense of Security
At Trackerfit, many owners assume their motorhome is secure due to having locks, alarms, or secure storage. Yet, thefts often occur despite such measures. Sophisticated thieves can disable alarms, defeat locks, and remove a vehicle without drawing attention.
After the vehicle is moved, physical security is irrelevant—there’s no tracking unless technology is in place. This is the gap trackers are built to fill.
Why Motorhomes Are Targeted
Motorhomes are high-value assets that are mobile, making them prime targets to theft rings. Once inside, alarm systems can be quickly defeated with electronic devices or replicated fobs.
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. Acting quickly 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 location-based security zones. This gives owners peace of mind even when away for weeks.
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 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 low-power consumption systems that remain active even during inactivity. Owners can verify position and receive alerts of any movement.
This is particularly important for vehicles kept in compounds, farms, or other less monitored locations.
Why Professional Fitting Is Crucial
Correct installation affects reliability. Poorly installed units can be spotted by thieves, 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 during purchase. Most fittings are available without long waits.
Choosing the Right Tracker
Motorhome use varies—some travel year-round, others store seasonally, and some go abroad. Trackerfit offers a range of options including:
- Monitored trackers with subscriptions
- Self-managed units
- No-subscription trackers
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 more info the full range online or speak to the Trackerfit team on 0800 756 5100 for advice tailored to your motorhome.