Motorhome Insurance

Tracking devices for motorhomes

We offer a 25% motorhome insurance discount when fitting a Caravan Guard approved tracking device.

Tracking Devices are very effective at recovering stolen motorhomes. A motorhome tracking device can immediately and accurately pinpoint the location of a stolen motorhome and guide police to a speedy recovery.

On this page:

Approved tracking devices
Unacceptable tracking devices
Top tips for choosing a tracking device
Caravan Guard Recognised Tracking Device Certifications

Caravan Guard approved motorhome tracking devices

(Underneath this table are some tips on what to look for when buying a tracking device)

Name	European Cover	Proactive / 24hr Monitored	Caravan Guard recognised Certification

Autotxt (RVCS6)			Thatcham CAT 6

Autowatch (Track & Trace 1)			Thatcham CAT 6

Autowatch (Track & Trace 5)			Thatcham CAT 5

British Tracking Systems (Predator)			Thatcham CAT 5

CobraTrak (Plus / Plus Web / ADR / First / First Mobile / Q / Q Attivo) Request more info			Thatcham CAT 6

CobraTrak (5 / 5 Web / NavTrak ADR 5) Request more info			Thatcham CAT 5

Global Telematics Ltd (Group 999 CAT 5)			Thatcham CAT 5

Hal-Locate (Hal 1000 - must be ProActive) Request more info			Thatcham CAT 6

NavTrack (ADR5)			Thatcham CAT 5

Outsmart the Thief (Defender)			Sold Secure

Phantom (Pro II/Pro Active)			Sold Secure

RedWeb Technologies Ltd (RX10)			Thatcham CAT 5

Road Angel (Trac-It)			Thatcham CAT 6

Scorpion (Track / Track HD)			Thatcham CAT 6

SmarTrack (Alert 24 Keyguard / Protector Plus / Protector Pro / Toad Track TT1000 / Trident) Request more info			Thatcham CAT 6

SmarTrack (CAT 5)			Thatcham CAT 5

Toad (Toad Track 1000)			Thatcham CAT 6

Tracker (CAT 5 Plus)			Thatcham CAT 5

Tracker (Locate / Response)			Thatcham CAT 6

Tracker (Retrieve Battery Powered)	Selected Countries	Non Proactive	Thatcham CAT 7
Acceptable when fitted to 2013 Swift, Autocruise, Bessacarr and Escape Motorhomes. For fitment to other motorhomes please contact us.

Trak (Global Solutions Ltd) (Swiftrak)			Thatcham CAT 6

Trafficmaster (Trackstar 5)			Thatcham CAT 5

Trafficmaster (Protector 2)			Thatcham CAT 6

Discontinued Devices (No longer on sale but still acceptable)

Metasystems (TVM CAT 5)			Previously Thatcham CAT 5

Masternaut (MCU2)			Previously Thatcham CAT 5

Neo-Trac (One)			Previously Thatcham CAT 5

Scorpion (Pursue, 5)			Previously Thatcham CAT 5

SmarTrack (Alert 24)			Previously Thatcham CAT 6

Trackstar (Trafficmaster) (TM100 / TM400 / TM450)			Previously Thatcham TQA / CAT 6

Vari-Trac (One)			Previously Thatcham CAT 5

If your tracking device doesn't appear on this list but you know it is Thatcham Category (CAT) 6 or Thatcham Category (CAT) 5 approved, it is likely we will approve the device. Please call us to check this on 01422 396 769.

If you are an existing customer and we have previously approved a device not on the approved list above, your motorhome insurance cover will remain in place providing your device remains operational.

Tracking Devices that are not accepted for motorhomes (for new customers) include:

Any self track devices
Any pay as you go track units
Any self fitted device
Glopos
iMob
Locator
Mtrack
Metis Trackers
Navman
Orchid
Phantom Target/Non Pro Active
Sky Tag Tracker
SureTrack
TrackBak
Tracker Echo
Tracker Horizon
Tracker Monitor

Top tips when choosing a motorhome tracking device

European cover
Make sure the tracking device you choose can operate in the countries you plan to visit. There are different types of European cover offered by tracking devices. Some devices will simply be able to tell you the location of your motorhome when it is stolen abroad, whereas other devices offer full European monitoring and recovery with locally accredited monitoring centres to co-ordinate police response on your behalf in European countries.
Proactive tracking devices
Such devices can alert you and your tracking device company as soon as thieves disturb or move your motorhome, allowing for the quickest possible recovery.
24 hour monitoring centre
Leave the monitoring and recovering to the professionals. We do not accept self monitored devices.
Certifications
Tracking devices that have been certified as Thatcham Category (CAT) 6 or Thatcham Category (CAT) 5 - click here for details about security certifications.
Low battery alert
If your motorhome is not used for long periods, battery power to your tracking device could soon run out, rendering your tracking device useless. Some devices will alert you if battery power runs low.

Please note: The above comparison is for information only and is correct to the best of our knowledge. We do not accept any responsibility for any inaccuracies. We do not endorse or take responsibility for any product or service offered by the companies mentioned above.

Caravan Guard Recognised Tracking Device Certifications

Sold Secure Approval

Sold Secure is a well known security certification in the caravan industry. A device that has this certification is understood to have undergone rigorous testing to prove its effectiveness against caravan and motorhome theft. Please note that not all Sold Secure approved products will meet all our approval criteria.

Thatcham Category 6 approval

These tracking systems are monitored and due to their proactive nature can identify unauthorised movement of a motorhome. These devices allow a motorhome to be tracked by the monitoring service to precise street map level.

Thatcham Category 5

These Tracking systems are designed specifically for powered vehicles such as motorhomes (not caravans) and are effective against the current trend of thieves breaking into houses to steal vehicle keys. Owners are supplied a separate driver identification tag or card which is intended to be kept separate from your motorhome keys. If your motorhome is moved using keys but the driver's identification tag is not present in the motorhome, the tracking device monitoring centre immediately identifies your motorhome as likely to be stolen. CAT 5 devices allow police to immobilise a stationary vehicle under controlled conditions. Such systems tend to be a more expensive to install and monitoring fees can cost more than a CAT 6 or 7 device.

Thatcham TQA (Thatcham Quality Assured) approval

Thatcham Quality Assured (TQA) tracking and location devices are tested to prove that the device meets minimum insurance requirements. The TQA accreditation has been replaced by the CAT 6 and CAT 7 accreditations. There are certain devices (such as Trackstar TM100) that we continue to accept as they did carry TQA approval but which have since been superseded by newer devices that adhere to CAT 6 standard.

Please note, we may still not accept a device that has one or more of these certifications. Please refer to the list above for more information.