For many owners, a motorhome is a substantial financial investment, built up through long-term savings. It offers freedom for holidays, longer journeys, and getaways, yet it also stands as one of the costliest possessions beyond their property.
Unlike cars, motorhomes are frequently kept away from home, left unused for extended periods, and located where oversight is limited. These factors increase the risk to coordinated theft.
Why Locks and Alarms Aren’t Enough
At Trackerfit, many owners assume their motorhome is secure due to having locks, alarms, or secure storage. Yet, thefts often occur despite such measures. Experienced criminals can disable alarms, defeat locks, and remove a vehicle quietly and swiftly.
Once stolen, physical security is useless—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. Upon gaining entry, alarm systems can be quickly defeated with relay tools or replicated fobs.
Often, these vehicles are stored in industrial units or shifted across regions to evade detection. Without location data, owners must rely on luck.
Trackers: How They Work
Trackers utilise GPS for positioning and GSM/GPRS to communicate in real time. If the motorhome moves without permission, 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.
Other Tracking Methods Explained
Some systems, like those by Tracker, use VHF (Very High Frequency) instead of GPS. VHF cannot be jammed easily and works via a proprietary MESH system, allowing signals to bounce between equipped vehicles.
In the UK, police vehicles and helicopters are equipped to detect VHF signals, enabling law enforcement to intervene during recovery 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 get notified of any movement.
This is particularly important for vehicles kept in compounds, farms, or other shared facilities.
Why Professional Fitting Is Crucial
Correct installation ensures functionality. Poorly installed units can be spotted by thieves, drain batteries, or struggle with connectivity. Trackerfit’s TASSA-approved engineers install discreetly and verify each system before handover.
Installation can take place at home, in storage, 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 different solutions including:
- Subscription-based monitored systems
- Self-managed units
- No-subscription trackers
Advice is tailored based on your travel habits, storage location, and response preference.
Safeguard Your Motorhome Investment
A tracker adds realistic protection through visibility, early alerts, and a greater recovery chance if the vehicle is taken.
View the full more info range online or speak to the Trackerfit team on 0800 756 5100 for advice tailored to your motorhome.