To many people, a motorhome is a major financial investment, often saved for over years. It offers flexibility 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 often stored off-site, unattended for prolonged periods, and parked in remote locations. These factors heighten vulnerability to coordinated 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 bypass alarms, defeat locks, and remove a vehicle quietly and swiftly.
After the vehicle is moved, physical security is irrelevant—there’s no tracking unless technology is in place. This is the security blind spot trackers are designed to fill.
What Makes Motorhomes Attractive to Thieves
Motorhomes are lucrative assets that are mobile, making them appealing to theft rings. Once inside, basic security can be quickly defeated with relay tools or cloned keys.
In many cases, these vehicles are stored in industrial units or moved across regions to evade detection. Without location data, owners are left guessing.
Trackers: How They Work
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 before it is hidden or dismantled.
Modern trackers offer additional features like movement alerts, anti-tamper alerts, and location-based security zones. This gives continuous oversight even when away for weeks.
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 assets 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 remain active 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.
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 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
Advice is tailored based on your vehicle use, storage location, and desired recovery response.
Protect What Matters
A tracker adds realistic protection through visibility, early alerts, and a greater recovery chance if the vehicle is taken.
View the full range online or click here speak to the Trackerfit team on 0800 756 5100 for advice tailored to your motorhome.