For many owners, 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.
Unlike cars, motorhomes are frequently kept away from home, left unused for extended periods, and located where oversight is limited. These factors heighten vulnerability to organised theft.
False Sense of Security
At Trackerfit, many owners believe their motorhome is secure due to having locks, alarms, or secure storage. Yet, thefts often occur despite such measures. Sophisticated thieves can disable alarms, override security, and remove a vehicle without drawing attention.
Once stolen, physical security is irrelevant—there’s no tracking unless technology is in place. This is the security blind spot trackers are designed to fill.
Why Motorhomes Are Targeted
Motorhomes are lucrative assets that are mobile, making them prime targets to theft rings. Upon gaining entry, alarm systems can be bypassed in minutes with relay tools or replicated fobs.
In many cases, these vehicles are stored in industrial units or moved across regions to evade detection. Without location data, owners must rely on luck.
How a Tracker Improves Recovery
Trackers use 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.
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, tamper notifications, and geo-fencing. 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 is less susceptible to signal blocking 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.
Installation Matters
Correct installation affects reliability. Poorly installed units can be spotted by thieves, 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:
- Subscription-based monitored systems
- Discreet, self-monitored options
- One-time purchase systems
Guidance is provided based on your travel habits, storage location, and response preference.
Safeguard Your Motorhome Investment
A tracker adds practical defence through visibility, early alerts, and a greater recovery chance if the vehicle is taken.
View the full range online or speak to the here Trackerfit team on 0800 756 5100 for advice tailored to your motorhome.