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Caravan tracker installation
A touring caravan can be hitched to a stranger's car and gone in minutes, and most spend months parked with no power. That is why caravan trackers work differently from car trackers. Trackerstop arranges professional fitting of monitored caravan trackers across Great Britain, with the right power supply for how your caravan is stored.
The problem with an unhitched caravan
A car tracker takes its power from a running engine. A caravan has no engine, and when it is in storage the leisure battery may be removed or flat. So most caravan trackers carry their own long-life battery, with some lasting several years on standby, and wake up to report when the caravan moves.
Ask the installer what the unit's standby life is, how you know when the battery needs changing, and whether it can also run from the leisure battery when you are on site.
What insurers usually ask for
Caravan insurers more often ask for an S7 monitored tracker than an S5, because there is no driver to carry a tag. Some still accept older Category 6 or 7 systems that are already fitted. As always, get the exact wording, and any named devices, from your insurer before you book.
Many insurers also want the caravan's CRiS registration up to date, and a hitch lock and wheel clamp used whenever it is left.
CRiS, CaSSOA and the paperwork that helps recovery
CRiS is the UK register for touring caravans, used by police and buyers to check the keeper, finance and stolen status. Keep your registration in your current name and address, so a recovered caravan can be traced back to you quickly.
CaSSOA accredits caravan and motorhome storage sites and rates them by security level. Some insurers give better terms for caravans kept on an accredited site. A tracker does not replace good storage, but together they make a caravan a poor target.
Fitting a caravan tracker properly
The installer hides the unit inside the body or under the floor, away from the obvious places, and tests GPS and mobile signal in the caravan's normal storage spot. If it will be stored indoors or in a barn, mention it: signal can be weaker there, and some units handle that better than others.
Ask how alerts reach you, whether the monitoring centre acts on them, and what the subscription covers after the first year.
Layer it with physical locks
A hitch lock, a Sold Secure rated caravan wheel lock or clamp, a security post at home and a well-lit spot all make a caravan slower to take. The tracker is the layer that still works once those are beaten.
Common questions
Does a caravan tracker need mains or leisure battery power?
Most run on their own long-life battery so they keep working in storage. Some can also be wired to the leisure battery. Ask the installer about standby life.
Will my insurer give a discount for a caravan tracker?
Some do, and some require one on higher-value caravans. Ask your insurer which category and devices they accept and how it affects your premium.
Is a tracker still needed on a CaSSOA storage site?
An accredited site lowers the risk but does not remove it. A tracker covers the times the caravan is at home, on site or on the road.
Can the tracker be moved to my next caravan?
Sometimes, depending on the product and subscription. Ask about transfers before you buy.
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Caravan tracker guidance reviewed November 2026. Confirm device approval with your insurer before ordering.