Trackstar - Massive Discount For Funsters (1 Viewer)

[Jim]

All excited, your off on your holidays. First stop the supermarket to stock up on bacon and beer. With a trolley full of shopping, you come out of the store and stand in shock. your motorhome has gone, stolen! Are you going to see your motorhome ever again? How are you going to get home? Holiday ruined, possessions lost, weeks or months of delay while your insurers haggle over how much they are going to pay you.

Motorhomes are rarely if ever stolen by joy riders, they are stolen to sell on or ship quickly out of the country. With a tracker fitted, your motorhome could be located in seconds, you could be putting your beer in the fridge in less that a couple of hours and continuing with your holiday

We seem to have had quite a discussion about Trackers of late which prompted me to shop around and see if I could get a deal for funsters. While some are happy to leave it to their insurers to sort out; the more I think about it the more the tracker appeals, this coupled with insurance deductions and I am definitely getting one fitted. So I set about finding a deal for Funsters..

It seems that any system worth having costs around £300 for fitting and the first years monitoring fee and no one would budge on that price.... except Eddie from VanBitz :thumb: who has agreed for a limited period only to supply and fit the award winning Trackstar to Funsters for just £249, this includes the fitting and the first years monitoring subscription. Check around like I did, this is a fantastic deal that won't be around for long and is strictly funster only.

To get a system fitted at this fantastic price follow these simple instructions.

1. Pay a £50 Deposit using this link Trackstar Deposit

2. Fill in Broken Link Removed. You will then be contacted by VanBitz and a suitable fitting date agreed.

3. Travel to VanBitz, have the Trackstar professionally installed and pay the £199 balance on completion. You can even make it a mini break by staying on VanBitz award winning campsite.​

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Full details of the Trackstar system is on Eddies site Link Removed

Thanks Eddie, you're a star:thumb:

 

[chrisgreen]

£249 fittedwhat a bargain:thumb:
well done eddie:thumb:
and well done jim:thumb:

 

[Chris]

£249 fittedwhat a bargain:thumb:
well done eddie:thumb:
and well done jim:thumb:

Really good.

I would go for it but I don't really have the time to get up to Taunton until probably late Summer as all the school holidays are taken up with going away.

Having read all the posts though I think I will go for it at full price when I have the time:thumb:

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[Popeye]

Thanks Jim and good work, and thank you Eddie for coming to the party and laying on a good spread. Put me down for one of those. I've read here recently how good they are. Better put my money where my mouth is.......Griff.

Of course the spin off here is that I'll want more than just the tracker, I'll end up with solar panels and New Batteries. I can see Eddy now rubbing his little hands together and trying to conceal his big smile. :thumb:

 

[scotjimland]

Well done Jim and Eddie ... :thumb:

also, not forgetting the fella that started it all off .... motorhomelover..

 

[Welsh girl]

Almost wishes i never had one now. all the excitement ...seriously though we have a tracker and it does give you peace of mind knowing you will have your home back with all or at least most of your belongings back is worth the money for us never mind the hassle we would have looking for a place to stay while the insurance took a few weeks to sort something out.

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[haganap]

Can I ask some questions please Eddie.

My parent's live in Watchet, so could tie something in as it's my annual trip sometime in May... Is the offer for a limited time? Can you pay the deposit and have fitted later?
As Im sure you would understand, the deal is only good if Im coming that way as I would have to add on another £100+ for fuel otherwise.

Or do you fit at shows?

For a layman, how much would it cost each year after fitting and my first year had finished? is it gaurunteed to stay at the quoted price for the future years? or might they double it and leave me high and dry?

Can it be taken with you when you change the van or is it not cost effective to do that?

Lastly,

How much insurance discount can one expect for having one fitted?



I like the idea of one, but want one fitted because I want one fitted and not because im called dumb stupid or ignorant for not having one

 

[eddie]

Well done Jim and Eddie ... :thumb:

also, not forgetting the fella that started it all off .... motorhomelover..

To be fair to Jim he has been nagging at me for ages about sharpening the pencil and trying to do a "special deal" with Trackstar!

Eddie

 

[hilldweller]

Motorhomes are rarely if ever stolen........
Full details of the Trackstar system is on Eddies site Link Removed
Thanks Eddie, you're a star:thumb:

Without doubt a great deal, but, as you say above ( with careful editing ) thefts are few and far between. Personally I don't want something else to go wrong and something else to keep paying for and if it gets nicked, then like GJH we get to choose a new van. Simples.

"OK dear let's do the check list - Alarm/Tracker/Breakdown cover/Insurance/Medical Insurance/Phone Insurance/Pet Insurance/Burial Insurance/Van insurance/iPos Insurance/Spectacles Insurance. Yes we can go".

In reality no-one needs more than the incomparable Motorhome Security Handbook.

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[Drew]

A question from a layman

"until further notice units sold from January 2011 are not CAT5 approved"

what does this mean in terms of the units effectiveness and are there any insurance implications?

I'm sure it is probably something and nothing but I am curious.

Drew:Cool:

 

[eddie]

Can I ask some questions please Eddie.

Of course

My parent's live in Watchet, so could tie something in as it's my annual trip sometime in May... Is the offer for a limited time? Can you pay the deposit and have fitted later?

To be fair I have no idea how long the deal will be offered. I don't envisage that the deal will have finished by May though. If you want to be 100% sure pay your £249.00 now, and a unit will be allocated to you, but not activated so you loose nothing on the monitoring period.

/quote]As Im sure you would understand, the deal is only good if Im coming that way as I would have to add on another £100+ for fuel otherwise.

Yes I understand but also don't forget that your getting an award winning system, installed for you by an award winning specialist motorhome installation company and staying free of charge on an award winning campsite while the work is done Some things are worth travelling for, and you save loads of money and get to see your parents

Or do you fit at shows?

No absolutely not. Not good for your motorhome, your personal possessions, our staff. We have two clean, organised workshops with all the tools and expertise to deal with any eventuality at Cornish Farm. Irrespective of the weather the job is undertaken in a controlled environment. I liken it to when I had my vasectomy, if the Doctor had said "It's a lovely day lets do it in the car park" I would have been happy in the theatre!

For a layman, how much would it cost each year after fitting and my first year had finished? is it gaurunteed to stay at the quoted price for the future years? or might they double it and leave me high and dry?

The £249 includes the first year subscription monitoring. If you wish you can pay Trafficmaster an additional £299 as a one off payment and then you will not pay another penny all the while you own the motorhome.

Can it be taken with you when you change the van or is it not cost effective to do that?

Depends on what deals are around at the time Jim is very persuasive and protective of his Funsters you know:thumb:

Lastly,

How much insurance discount can one expect for having one fitted?

I am not qualified to give insurance advice or recommendation (FSA quote) However discounts of up to 30% can be expected with mainstream motorhome insurer's, but you must get qualified advice.

I like the idea of one, but want one fitted because I want one fitted and not because im called dumb stupid or ignorant for not having one

I am used to being called names as I am married

Eddie

 

[Drew]

OK second question,

It depends on a mobile phone signal to the O2 network, I know for a fact that where my van is parked I can just about get a signal on Vodaphone and O2 doesn't work. If the vehicle leaves in one direction all mobile signals are lost, in the other we have them.
However what about jammers? do they exist and do they work? is it something that we should be aware of and how would one prevent such technology making trackers non-effective?

Sorry I have an enquiring mind

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[Drew]

Perhaps I should read it all and then post the questions but I'm getting forgetful in my old age so this works better for me

Question 3

If theft is not verified and a false alarm has occurred

Trackstar will require a date of birth and mother’s maiden name to confirm that you are
the authorised vehicle driver.

If these cannot be provided, Trackstar will call the Police.
or

If they are provided, the UK Customer Service Desk will advise the registered vehicle
driver to have a health check carried out on their system.

Would this require a return to your lovely (although I haven't had the pleasure yet) award winning campsite?

 

[Drew]

OK second question,

It depends on a mobile phone signal to the O2 network, I know for a fact that where my van is parked I can just about get a signal on Vodaphone and O2 doesn't work. If the vehicle leaves in one direction all mobile signals are lost, in the other we have them.
However what about jammers? do they exist and do they work? is it something that we should be aware of and how would one prevent such technology making trackers non-effective?

Sorry I have an enquiring mind

OK read to the end and it says that jammers won't work with this system:Cool:

 

[andyman]

The system is GSM based, I always thought you could jam a moblie phone system. I think blockers are illegal in the UK, but if someone is steeling you bus I doubt they would be bothered.

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[eddie]

OK second question,

It depends on a mobile phone signal to the O2 network, I know for a fact that where my van is parked I can just about get a signal on Vodaphone and O2 doesn't work. If the vehicle leaves in one direction all mobile signals are lost, in the other we have them.
However what about jammers? do they exist and do they work? is it something that we should be aware of and how would one prevent such technology making trackers non-effective?

Sorry I have an enquiring mind

There is no evidence of jammers effectively being used to foil tracking systems that have resulted in the loss of the vehicle.

When there is no GSM signal the unit cannot send the information, however, the info is sent as soon as the signal is restored, also the GSM data requires very little signal to operate in comparison say to a picture message or a voice telephone call.

In essence most tracking devices work in the same way. A GPS device knows where the box is and the GSM bit sends the information to a control room.

In the case of Trafficmaster, it is sent to a purpose built £10,000,000.00 control centre with hundreds of staff to ensure that the very best service can be provided for you. Trafficmaster is the biggest selling stolen vehicle location system on the markets

• Trackstar deploys the latest GPS Stolen Vehicle Tracking technology to immediately locate and track your vehicle, liaise with the police and recover your vehicle in the shortest possible time.
• Trackstar pinpoints the location of a stolen vehicle every 20 seconds. If your vehicle is moved illegally we locate it using the Global Positioning System (GPS) in your Trackstar vehicle tracking unit. If your vehicle is moved without the use of its keys, the unit will notify us and we will contact you immediately.
• Trackstar is the only Jaguar, Land Rover, Range Rover and BMW approved Stolen Vehicle Tracking & Recovery product, and is approved for installation throughout the UK automotive industry.
• In just 6 months Trackstar recovered a total value of £1,082,062 worth of BMW's alone; with the shortest recovery time of only 8 minutes!

In essence we have seen so many smaller tracking companies go bust, we decided a long time ago that we would stick with one of the two big players. So it was RACTrackstar or AA Tracker as they were known then.

With respects if you don't want a tracking system fine, this deal has been set up to be an excellent deal for those members who have either been told that they have to have a tracking devices as a condition of insurance, or have decided that they don't like the idea of someone breaking into their home, stealing their motorhome keys and driving their motorhome away (this is of course now, due to increased vehicle security the easiest way to steal a vehicle)

The deal was not meant to try to persuade you to believe in tracking systems if you don't

Regards

Eddie

 

[eddie]

Perhaps I should read it all and then post the questions but I'm getting forgetful in my old age so this works better for me

Question 3

If theft is not verified and a false alarm has occurred

Trackstar will require a date of birth and mother’s maiden name to confirm that you are
the authorised vehicle driver.

If these cannot be provided, Trackstar will call the Police.
or

If they are provided, the UK Customer Service Desk will advise the registered vehicle
driver to have a health check carried out on their system.

Would this require a return to your lovely (although I haven't had the pleasure yet) award winning campsite?

Most problems are explainable, being low loaded but the control centre not notified, in the caravan version the caravan being towed but the motion sensor not correctly switched etc.

But ultimately yes, if there was a malfunction that couldn't be resolved long distance we would have to inspect the system. However, I can count on one hand how many times this has been necessary since the late nineties that this has had to happen. We have tens of thousands of motorhomes that we have installed security systems in, and a good percentage of these have tacking

Is that three or four I too am getting old

Eddie

 

[wivvy's dad]

10 years or so ago, we had out VW Type 4 stolen in Rome, and the Rome Police were about as useful as the proverbial chocolate teapot, although I called them some far stonger names at the time.......under my breath of course.

My question now is.....Does this sytem work abroad, and what would those local Police have to do to retrieve my motorhome?

I'm sure I'll think of more in the fullness of time.....

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[hilldweller]

The deal was not meant to try to persuade you to believe in tracking systems if you don't

Regards

Eddie

So I hope you didn't mind my comment on tracking.

Security.

If anyone reads through the whole of FUN they will see almost zero drive away thefts of motorhomes but they will see many petty but disturbing burglaries.

So I will say again, because it's a service to FUNsters......

Jim's Book on Motorhome Security is ten times more valuable than all the trackers put together.

 

[icantremember]

Jim's Book on Motorhome Security is ten times more valuable than all the trackers put together.

I'm sure your commission cheque from Jim will be in the post shortly

 

[Drew]

Thanks Eddie I wasn't being critical just trying to get my head around how it works and what might go wrong before making a decision:thumb:

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[eddie]

So I hope you didn't mind my comment on tracking.

Security.

If anyone reads through the whole of FUN they will see almost zero drive away thefts of motorhomes but they will see many petty but disturbing burglaries.

So I will say again, because it's a service to FUNsters......

Jim's Book on Motorhome Security is ten times more valuable than all the trackers put together.

Nope no problem at all, I actually agree and have often said that if you have a lump of money and can have an alarm or a tracker have the alarm as that will help protect you and the motorhome. If there is a bigger lump of money have both.

However, many many people now cannot insure without a tracking device, and with insurance reductions of up to 30% available, people with high premiums would be daft not to consider it purely as a financial saving

My comments are more aimed at people in effect saying "Go on then! sell me a tracker" To which I would answer No!

If your saying I want a tracker why should I buy Trackstar I would happily chat all day

Eddie

 

[eddie]

Thanks Eddie I wasn't being critical just trying to get my head around how it works and what might go wrong before making a decision:thumb:

Sorry Drew just re read my reply to your post, I wasn't aiming at you, you were asking good questions:thumb: I just write like I talk: Too much and go off on tangents

Eddie

 

[hilldweller]

I'm sure your commission cheque from Jim will be in the post shortly

He gave me the book to proof read before he published, commission enough. It really is very good on a very broad "how to survive" spectrum.

I'll bet most are too lazy to read it whereas just handing over a CC for some security device is easy. "I've done that, I'm now safe, back to the wine bottle".

This did not work for the FUNster in Spain, standard divert to one side of MH, opposite door opened, handbag right there on the seat, gone. "I wouldn't be that stupid", you won't if you read The Book.

Book £6.75
Tracker £249 plus pay every year.

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[icantremember]

He gave me the book to proof read before he published, commission enough. It really is very good on a very broad "how to survive" spectrum.

I'll bet most are too lazy to read it whereas just handing over a CC for some security device is easy. "I've done that, I'm now safe, back to the wine bottle".

This did not work for the FUNster in Spain, standard divert to one side of MH, opposite door opened, handbag right there on the seat, gone. "I wouldn't be that stupid", you won't if you read The Book.

Book £6.75
Tracker £249 plus pay every year.

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Quite agree Brian....I already have both a Tracker and Jim's book, which I have read and return to from time to time:thumb:

Brian

 

[slobadoberbob]

so I am not the only one

Sorry Drew just re read my reply to your post, I wasn't aiming at you, you were asking good questions:thumb: I just write like I talk: Too much and go off on tangents

Eddie

So I am not the only one Eddie that does that.. but I also fail to do the spell check... predictive text has put some serious mis-spell words in my messages at time.. as some like to tell me.... I wish I was perfect.

I have just spent 20 minutes reading the blurb out to Sue.. a lot of it does repeat it's self.. a nice simple sheet of one off facts would be good. .. I know it is checked every 20 seconds and you have to get a crime number.. etc etc., but being told once is normally enough for most of us.

I have your very good alarm system.... well it was not at 02.15 this morning.. but that is a different story.. mouse traps set.. we will see... long journey to you if not. That is the only thing that stops me signing up for one the long journey if it goes pear shape.. I know you have counted them on your fingers, but I bet it would be me that makes you use the toes...

I have no experience on any of the products.. but like you say, if I had sheds of money would have gone with it.. but spent the dish (dosh.. see changed the word) on the Strike Back.


Bob:thumb:

 

[pudseykeith]

Hi Eddie
what a great deal. If we lived nearer we would have one in a flash. :thumb:
Pudseykeith and Rasalie

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[ShiftZZ]

Which version of Trackstar is it?

 

[Sundowners]

We'd like to say it is a great deal being offered by Eddie, but we would like to advise Funsters of our experience.

4 years ago had a Tracker fitted to our previous Dodge Ram, a tracking device was a condition of the insurance company. Once fitted we were informed that if using ferries we would need to contact Tracker to advise as the vehicle would be in motion without keys in the ignition.

We broke down on the M25 and had to be recovered, the vehicle on the breakdown truck without keys in the ignition, same as being on a ferry, we were in another vehicle in front of the breakdown truck going up the M11 when we realised we had not called Tracker and expected to hear the police chasing the recovery driver, but two days later still had not heard from Tracker. We gave them a call and when they checked they said the Tracker was not working. They came out and checked it and got it working, so how can you tell if your Tracker is working??

Because of this, we decided on our next Dodge Ram that we wanted a system whereby we could also check it's location, so we have now had fitted a tracking system from Smartrack, we just log an and at anytime we can see it's location, we are much happier and we can confirm it is working and not paying the annual subscription fee of around £130.00 for nothing. We have also been called by Smartrack on a couple of occasions when we have been working on the vehicle and the battery has been disconnected. This NEVER happened with Tracker even when we had our vehicle in storage, the batteries were always disconnected when we left it.

We have not read any information on Eddies system, so can't compare it with our experiences, but thought you might like to hear our story.

Nigel and Pamala

 

[canopus]

Nigel, I've often wondered about Tracker UK. It took me umpteen phone calls to tell them to stop billing me, as Id paid for a lifetime subscription. Coudnt even get the paperwork right, so god knows what theyre like recoveing a vehicle. Very quick asking for money but customer service is pants :Angry:

For all we know ours might not be working :Sad: As you said, how do you know !

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