For many owners, a motorhome is a substantial financial investment, built up through long-term savings. It offers freedom for holidays, longer journeys, and getaways, 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 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 way to know its location. This is the security blind spot 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, alarm systems can be bypassed in minutes with electronic devices or replicated fobs.
In many cases, these vehicles are hidden in industrial units or shifted across regions to evade detection. Unless tracking is in place, 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. Prompt action 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 location-based security zones. 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 cannot be jammed easily 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 intervene during recovery using this system.
Why Trackers Matter When Stationary
Motorhomes frequently sit idle, especially in winter. Trackerfit offers long-life 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 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:
- Monitored trackers with subscriptions
- Self-managed units
- No-subscription trackers
Guidance is provided based on your travel habits, storage location, and response preference.
Safeguard Your Motorhome Investment
A tracker adds practical defence through visibility, rapid detection, and a clear response route if the vehicle is taken.
View the full range click here online or speak to the Trackerfit team on 0800 756 5100 for advice specific to your needs.