Securing Your Motorhome: Why a Tracker is Essential
For many owners, a motorhome is a substantial financial investment, built up through long-term savings. It offers flexibility for holidays, longer journeys, and getaways, yet it also stands as one of the most valuable possessions beyond their property.
In contrast to typical vehicles, motorhomes are often stored off-site, unattended 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 assume their motorhome is secure due to having locks, alarms, or secure storage. Yet, thefts frequently happen despite such measures. Sophisticated thieves can bypass alarms, override security, 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 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.
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.
Speed matters. 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 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 is less susceptible to signal blocking and works via a unique network, allowing signals to relay 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.
Why Trackers Matter When Stationary
Motorhomes often remain parked for long durations, especially in winter. Trackerfit offers long-life systems that remain active even during inactivity. Owners can remotely check location and receive alerts of any movement.
This is particularly important for vehicles kept in rural storage, farms, or other shared facilities.
Installation Matters
Correct installation affects reliability. Poorly installed units are easier to find, suffer power issues, or struggle with connectivity. Trackerfit’s TASSA-approved engineers install discreetly and test performance before handover.
Installation can take place at your convenience, 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
Advice is tailored based on your vehicle use, storage location, and response preference.
Safeguard Your Motorhome Investment
A tracker adds practical defence through visibility, early alerts, and a clear response route if the vehicle is taken.
View the full range online or speak to here the Trackerfit team on 0800 756 5100 for advice specific to your needs.