Protecting Your Motorhome: Why a Tracker is Essential
For many owners, a motorhome is a major financial investment, often saved for over years. It enables freedom for holidays, longer journeys, and escapes, yet it also represents one of the costliest possessions beyond their property.
In contrast to typical vehicles, motorhomes are often stored off-site, unattended for prolonged periods, and parked in remote locations. 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. Sophisticated thieves can bypass alarms, defeat locks, and remove a vehicle quietly and swiftly.
After the vehicle is moved, physical security is useless—there’s no tracking unless technology is in place. This is the security blind spot trackers are built to fill.
What Makes Motorhomes Attractive to Thieves
Motorhomes are lucrative assets that are mobile, making them appealing to theft rings. Once inside, alarm systems can be bypassed in minutes with electronic devices or replicated fobs.
Often, these vehicles are hidden in industrial units or moved across regions to avoid recovery. Unless tracking is in place, owners must rely on luck.
Trackers: How They Work
Trackers use 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.
Speed matters. Acting quickly greatly increases the chance of recovering the vehicle while still mobile.
Modern trackers offer additional features like motion detection, anti-tamper alerts, and geo-fencing. This gives continuous oversight even when away for weeks.
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 relay 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.
Why Trackers Matter When Stationary
Motorhomes often remain parked for long durations, especially in winter. Trackerfit offers low-power consumption 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 ensures functionality. Poorly installed units are easier to find, 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 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 a range of options including:
- Monitored trackers with subscriptions
- Self-managed units
- One-time purchase systems
Guidance is provided based on your vehicle use, 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 read more full range online or speak to the Trackerfit team on 0800 756 5100 for advice specific to your needs.