Securing Your Motorhome: Why a Tracker is Essential

To many people, a motorhome is a substantial financial investment, built up through long-term savings. It offers flexibility for holidays, longer journeys, and escapes, yet it also represents one of the costliest possessions beyond their property.

In contrast to typical vehicles, motorhomes are frequently kept away from home, unattended for prolonged 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 because it is locked or alarmed. Yet, thefts often occur 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 lucrative 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 replicated fobs.

In many cases, these vehicles are hidden in industrial units or moved across regions to avoid recovery. Without location data, owners must rely on luck.

How a Tracker Improves Recovery

Trackers utilise GPS for positioning and GSM/GPRS to transmit location data. 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 while still mobile.

Modern trackers offer additional features like motion detection, anti-tamper alerts, 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 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 actively locate stolen vehicles using this system.

Why Trackers Matter When Stationary

Motorhomes often remain parked for long durations, especially in winter. Trackerfit offers long-life systems that continue tracking even during inactivity. Owners can verify position and receive alerts of any movement.

This is particularly important for vehicles kept in compounds, farms, or other less monitored locations.

Installation Matters

Correct installation ensures functionality. Poorly installed units can be spotted by thieves, suffer power issues, or lose signal. Trackerfit’s TASSA-approved engineers install discreetly and verify each system before handover.

Installation can take place at home, on-site, or at a dealership. Most fittings are quick to arrange.

Tailoring Protection to Your Usage

Motorhome use varies—some travel year-round, others store seasonally, and some go abroad. Trackerfit offers different solutions including:

Monitored trackers with subscriptions

Discreet, self-monitored options

No-subscription trackers

Guidance is provided based on your vehicle use, storage location, and response preference.

Safeguard Your Motorhome Investment

A tracker adds realistic protection through visibility, rapid detection, and a greater recovery chance 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.