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 stands as one of the most valuable possessions beyond their property.
In contrast to typical vehicles, motorhomes are often stored off-site, left unused for prolonged periods, and located where oversight is limited. These factors increase the risk to organised theft.
Why Locks and Alarms Aren’t Enough
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, 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 designed to fill.
Why Motorhomes Are Targeted
Motorhomes are high-value assets that are relatively easy to move, making them appealing to theft rings. Once inside, alarm systems can be quickly defeated with electronic devices or cloned keys.
Often, 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 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 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.
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 useful 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 your convenience, on-site, or during purchase. Most fittings are available without long waits.
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:
- Subscription-based monitored systems
- Discreet, self-monitored options
- No-subscription trackers
Advice is tailored based on your travel habits, storage location, and desired recovery response.
Protect What Matters
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 website 0800 756 5100 for advice tailored to your motorhome.