To many people, a motorhome is a substantial financial investment, often saved for over years. It enables freedom for holidays, extended trips, and escapes, yet it also stands as one of the most valuable possessions beyond their property.
In contrast to typical vehicles, motorhomes are frequently kept away from home, left unused 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 believe their motorhome is secure because it is locked or alarmed. Yet, thefts frequently happen despite such measures. Experienced criminals can disable alarms, defeat locks, and remove a vehicle without drawing attention.
After the vehicle is moved, physical security is useless—there’s no way to know its location. This is the gap 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. Upon gaining entry, 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. Without location data, owners must rely on luck.
Trackers: How They Work
Trackers use GPS for positioning and GSM/GPRS to communicate in real time. Should unauthorised movement occur, 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 motion detection, tamper notifications, and location-based security zones. This gives continuous oversight 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 unique network, allowing signals to bounce 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.
Protecting During Inactivity
Motorhomes often remain parked for long durations, especially in winter. Trackerfit offers low-power consumption systems that continue tracking even during inactivity. Owners can remotely check location and receive alerts of any movement.
This is particularly useful for vehicles kept in compounds, farms, or other shared facilities.
Why Professional Fitting Is Crucial
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 at a dealership. Most fittings are quick to arrange.
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
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Advice is tailored based on your travel habits, storage location, and response preference.
Safeguard Your Motorhome Investment
A tracker adds practical defence through visibility, rapid detection, and a clear response route if the vehicle is taken.
View the full range online or speak to the Trackerfit team on 0800 756 5100 for advice specific to your needs.