To many people, 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. Sophisticated thieves 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 relatively easy to move, 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 moved 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 unique network, 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 frequently sit idle, especially in winter. Trackerfit offers long-life systems that remain active even during inactivity. Owners can remotely check location and receive alerts 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 TASSA-approved engineers install discreetly and test performance before handover.
Installation can take place at your convenience, in storage, or at a dealership. Most fittings are quick to arrange.
Tailoring Protection to Your Usage
Motorhome use differs—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
- One-time purchase systems
Advice is tailored based on your travel habits, storage location, and response preference.
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 here speak to the Trackerfit team on 0800 756 5100 for advice tailored to your motorhome.