For many owners, a motorhome is a substantial financial investment, built up through long-term savings. It offers flexibility for holidays, extended trips, and escapes, yet it also represents one of the costliest possessions beyond their property.
Unlike cars, motorhomes are frequently kept away from home, unattended for extended periods, and parked in remote locations. 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 bypass alarms, override security, and remove a vehicle quietly and swiftly.
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.
Why Motorhomes Are Targeted
Motorhomes are high-value assets that are mobile, making them prime targets to theft rings. Upon gaining entry, basic security can be bypassed in minutes with relay tools or cloned keys.
In many cases, these vehicles are stored in industrial units or shifted across regions to evade detection. Without location data, owners are left guessing.
How a Tracker Improves Recovery
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, tamper notifications, and location-based security zones. This gives owners peace of mind even during long-term storage.
Alternative Tracking Tech
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 assets are equipped to detect VHF signals, enabling law enforcement to actively locate stolen vehicles using this system.
Protecting During Inactivity
Motorhomes frequently sit idle, especially in winter. Trackerfit offers long-life systems that continue tracking even during inactivity. Owners can remotely check location and get notified of any movement.
This is particularly important for vehicles kept in rural storage, farms, or other less monitored locations.
Why Professional Fitting Is Crucial
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, on-site, or during purchase. Most fittings are available without long waits.
Tailoring Protection to Your Usage
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
Guidance is provided based on your vehicle use, storage location, and desired recovery response.
Safeguard Your Motorhome Investment
A tracker adds realistic protection through visibility, rapid detection, and a clear response route if the vehicle is taken.
View the full range website online or speak to the Trackerfit team on 0800 756 5100 for advice tailored to your motorhome.