For many owners, a motorhome is a major financial investment, built up through long-term savings. It offers flexibility for holidays, longer journeys, and escapes, yet it also stands as one of the most valuable possessions beyond their property.
Unlike cars, motorhomes are often stored off-site, unattended for prolonged 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 frequently happen despite such measures. Sophisticated thieves can bypass alarms, override security, 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 designed to fill.
What Makes Motorhomes Attractive to Thieves
Motorhomes are high-value assets that are mobile, making them appealing to theft rings. Once inside, basic security can be quickly defeated with relay tools or cloned keys.
Often, these vehicles are stored 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 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 motion detection, 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 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 low-power consumption systems that remain active 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 less monitored locations.
Installation Matters
Correct installation affects reliability. Poorly installed units are easier to find, suffer power issues, or lose signal. 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:
- Subscription-based monitored systems
- Discreet, self-monitored options
- One-time purchase systems
Guidance is provided based on your travel habits, 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.
View the full range online website or speak to the Trackerfit team on 0800 756 5100 for advice specific to your needs.