For many owners, a motorhome is a substantial financial investment, often saved for over years. It enables freedom for holidays, longer journeys, and getaways, yet it also stands as 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 coordinated theft.
False Sense of Security
At Trackerfit, many owners assume their motorhome is secure due to having locks, alarms, or secure storage. Yet, thefts frequently happen despite such measures. Experienced criminals can bypass alarms, defeat locks, and remove a vehicle without drawing attention.
Once stolen, physical security is irrelevant—there’s no way to know its location. This is the gap trackers are designed to fill.
Why Motorhomes Are Targeted
Motorhomes are high-value 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 hidden in industrial units or shifted across regions to avoid recovery. Unless tracking is in place, owners must rely on luck.
Trackers: How They Work
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, 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 cannot be jammed easily and works via a proprietary MESH system, allowing signals to relay 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.
Why Trackers Matter When Stationary
Motorhomes often remain parked for long durations, especially in winter. Trackerfit offers low-power consumption systems that continue tracking even during inactivity. Owners can verify position and get notified of any movement.
This is particularly important for vehicles kept in rural storage, farms, or other less monitored locations.
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 test performance before handover.
Installation can take place at your convenience, on-site, or during purchase. 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 different solutions including:
- Subscription-based monitored systems
- Discreet, self-monitored options
- No-subscription trackers
more info
Guidance is provided based on your travel habits, storage location, and desired recovery response.
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 the Trackerfit team on 0800 756 5100 for advice tailored to your motorhome.