A tracker can prevent your ’van from being stolen and, if the worst happens, it can help recover it quickly. That’s why we have just had Moving Intelligence’s iTrack Ultimate solution fitted…
Words ❚ Peter Vaughan
Campervan trackers have developed rapidly over the last couple of years with the most sophisticated units now offering theft prevention in addition to live tracking and effective recovery. They have already proven to be an excellent way to improve recovery rates in the case of theft, and now we can benefit from enhanced features, including immobilisation, driver recognition and tailored alerts.
Sadly, with campervan theft increasing at an alarming rate, it’s of paramount importance to invest in protection now. As Ben Cue, General Manager and Director of Operations at Comfort Insurance, told us, “Trackers are becoming more and more essential in people being able to protect their second most valuable asset. Unfortunately, we are at a time that it is not so much about the discount that someone would receive but whether they would be insured if they don’t have one.”
So, Road Test Editor, Peter Vaughan, has fitted the latest iTrack S5 Ultimate from Moving Intelligence to his much-loved VW T6 CMC HemBil Urban campervan. Having booked an appointment, a local fitter came to the house to fit, expertly explaining the system all within an hour.
Ben describes the iTrack S5 Ultimate as, “one of the best and the Rolls Royce of technology that is in the marketplace, it is definitely something people should be considering.” It incorporates an immobiliser (deactivated automatically when you carry the electronic tag) alongside the tracker, tow alerts, and power cut alerts.
NOT JUST FOR NEW ’VANS
The popularity of campervans remains exceptionally high, and, with recent demand outstripping supply, prices have risen, making them even more attractive to criminals. With a tracker you can stop thieves in their tracks.
Moving Intelligence reports a highly impressive 94% recovery rate for its tracker solutions, with the quickest recovery time being just 15 minutes (the average is 70 minutes). Recent successes include two Adria Twins recently stolen in Leeds and both quickly recovered and returned to their rightful owners.
Moreover, it's not just newer vehicles being stolen, either, as the limited availability and high cost of spares mean that older v
