Help Protect Your Motorhome from Thieves with this Cheap Tracker

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I explain the setup of a cheap, subscription free tracker.
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@alanjackson4646 2 жыл бұрын

Great info. Thanks AJ

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

No problem AJ. Glad you found it useful 👍

@ravenwing8842 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, thanks Ads! Really great info and love the way you deliver it. Keep vlogging, we love watching you and Zoe give advice on motorhome life, camp sites, etc. Stay well, Sandi

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Sandi 👍👍

@brianm3972 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great info in this video. I reckon I can manage this so I’ll get one. Right vid at the right time👍

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian. I glad you found it useful.

@ruthjackson4469 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the instruction, just set mine up , its working just as you said! Nice to have another layer of security for peace of mind.

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

That's great, Ruth. I'm glad you found the video useful. 👍👍

@Jambo5179 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for producing this video Ads. After watching I ordered one which arrived today and thanks to your video was so easy to setup. Just need to find a suitably hidden place to position it, but that's quick to access for recharging. Thanks again - love the channel.

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James. I'm glad you found the video useful. 👍👍

@janepowell5679 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful information here Ad. Thank you fir posting. Being a complete technophobe I need step by step instructions so was very informative for me. I will be ordering one 👍

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

That's great, Jane. Glad you found it useful.

@MichaelWebMason Жыл бұрын

We have that tracker installed in our car and it's fantastic. It previously lived in the glove box and believe it or not it got stolen. A few days later I managed to recover it by waiting for the thief to return home. Can't make it up.

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

Wow! That's brilliant news. Thanks for sharing, Michael 👍👍

@alastairchestnutt6416 3 жыл бұрын

very helpful thanks.

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think you'll be getting one, Alistair?

@daviddavies8939 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for a excellent video easy to understand to the point, a joy to watch 👍👏

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video, DAVID DAVIES. Thanks for commenting.

@James-zv2ho 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just ordered one. Cheers Ads.

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Tom 👍👍. Did you also order a SIM?

@James-zv2ho 3 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad I’ve just ordered one from giffgaff. Cheers Ads 👍

@Hjeanb71 3 ай бұрын

Watched this video a nearly two years ago, bought one and it’s brilliant. I check it often on the app. The app tells you how much charge is left. I Just charged it this week (8/3/24) reading 20%. It’s been in the caravan since our last trip early September. I think that’s a very good result!

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad you think so, @Hjeanb71. The 2G network will be switched off in the UK soon so we'll have to get the newer version of it. Thanks for commenting 👍👍

@Hjeanb71 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant advice for a newbie caravan owner. Thank you!

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

Thanks Hayley. I'm glad you found it useful 👍

@Hjeanb71 Жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad the SIM card link you’ve given takes you to a 4g card. Is that correct?

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

Hmm, it sounds like they've changed it, Hayley. I'll take a look and get back to you. Thanks

@Hjeanb71 Жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad We have now bought both tracker and sim 2g. Thank you very much.

@Paul-ue8tn 3 жыл бұрын

Been using a tk905 with the Winnes GPS for over 18 months and it's great. Also has a shock sensor so every time a door is opened it picks that up too. I use giffgaff with a 500mb data bundle which is sufficient.

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

That's great, Paul. Thanks for sharing

@laikatravels 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll get one, cheers 👍

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

That's great, Laika Travels. Don't forget the SIM

@davidnicolson4961 17 сағат бұрын

Video is exactly what I needed to explain how to set the tracker up. I am just about to purchase the newer 4g version. One question, when I bring my motorhome out of storage and go on holiday, will it bombard me with alarms because it is out of geofence area, and is going at 50mph etc? or can you tell it that you are legitimately moving it. Thanks again, Dave.

@stevenbarrett7648 Жыл бұрын

I’ve just ordered both from Amazon and will let you know how I get on installing it and setting up etc. I want to geo-fence a car so this one looks quite useful

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

That's great, Steven. Yes, let us know 👍👍

@Motorhoming_Fun 3 жыл бұрын

These are brilliant I have the same one with a Tesco payg sim. I keep mine permanently connected on 12v

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes Tesco is another SIM. I think they are both on O2

@topgroover 3 жыл бұрын

Is it connected to your leisure battery as a permanent source? I was hoping to connect a usb to my fuse box from the leisure battery. Then not worry about charging it etc.

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Wayne, it has its own battery and charges via USB micro.

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Now everyone knows where your tracker is 😉👍🚐

@donbrown8001 3 жыл бұрын

I've had a couple of different trackers over the years but this seems a good price. I have a fancy tracker which came free with my motorhome (free for 1st year) - if my vehicle is stolen I have to get a police number and then ring them up and they will track it 👍 however my vehicle is in storeage and it may be several weeks before I find out it's been pinched!! So I'm going to get one of these which will tell me it's been pinched and then I can ring the police !

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

That's right, Don. You can see it on a map whenever you want and/or you can set up a geofence and an alarm to tell you if it has left the area 👍👍

@stephendavies6506 2 жыл бұрын

Ive tried a few of these. Theyre ok but i found that the Trutrak is the best one ive used. it's wired up to the vehicle battery and uses little to nothing in the way of power. it comes preloaded with a sim. the app and the web pages are really easy to use. £5 a month or cheaper the more months you buy. ive tracked my travels across the EU this year.

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Why is the Trutrak better, Stephen? I see they are a similar price but this one doesn't have a subscription and surely it must do the same thing?

@glenpowell968 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid. Looks good. I imagine it needs to be permanently connected to a power source as I personally have found the battery life in these type of trackers to be poor. I spent a little more £135 and bought a motorcycle tracker called Monimoto (also subscription free using a 2g sim) that has replaceable lithium batteries that last over a year and is also weatherproof so can be mounted anywhere. I’ve had it over 2 years problem free.

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

This tracker is also weather proof, Glyn According to manufacture, the battery lasts up to 3 months but that could be when it's in standby mode. I haven't tested that myself but it's not permanently connected. It depends on what mode/how often it updates. There are 3 modes; real time (once every 30 seconds); power saving (once every hour) and standby (once every 24 hours). I've set it to power saving

@alanhat5252 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for this being the first comment, it's answered my question immediately

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, Alan 👍👍 Are you getting one or do you have one already?

@DunkfaeOotnAbootWiUs 3 жыл бұрын

Yip I was going to ask the power thing as well but too late I see lol still very good wee vlog Ads

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

No problem, Duncan. Thanks. According to manufacture the battery lasts up to 3 months but that could be when it's in sleep mode. I haven't tested that myself.

@777tiswas 3 жыл бұрын

excellent, great info

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roy. Glad you found it useful. Do you think you'll be getting one? It's not just for motorhomes of course

@777tiswas 3 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad Already got and about to set up and install Ads

@777tiswas 3 жыл бұрын

All done, very impressed. Thank you Ads

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

That's brilliant, Roy 👍👍

@777tiswas 3 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad just one more thing. Do you know if you can use two mobiles on it?

@mrmrst9020 3 жыл бұрын

We have a curve smart tracker from Vodafone £20 to buy it £2 a mouth it’s brilliant knocks spots off the £300 ones factory fitted ones I can watch it in real time and it’s tiny hide it anywhere good video tho 👍

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr and Mrs T. Good to know 👍👍

@JohnnyBurr 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one Ads informative and funny altogether in one video 😂😂😂 but now I’ve got a stiff neck 😂😂😂😂

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting, Johnny. Which part was funny or have you commented on the wrong video? 😉

@JohnnyBurr 3 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad the outtakes at the end!!

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Haha you've commented on the wrong video 🤣😂

@ye_oldsilversurfer 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve just added one of these to my own collection of trackers (CyberSpy TT2), I started with an permanently fixed hard wired version ( CyberSpy GT2) from Global Trackers fitted to my personal car, came in a box all set up ready to go (self install).., then I had the need of another tracker for my newly purchased Motorhome so got my hands on this 2nd generation (Initial purchase price of £55 - no setup fees) of this tracker, again from Global Trackers, which has an internal rechargeable battery size of 10000mAh which is twice the size of this Gen1 model. I choose Global Trackers because they ask only £4.80 a month and for that you get Internet explorer based tracking in real time along with 24/7 support, no need to get your won 2g or any setting up, its ready out of the box…, I have one suggestion.., I’ve got mine and put it inside of a ordinary self-seal plastic bag just to reduce any weathering or muck getting built up around the unit once in place - although you do have plenty of non-external places you can fit the unit in a 7m long motorhome! Keep on trucking!

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Old Silver Surfer. Does the self seal plastic bag make it obvious when in place?

@ye_oldsilversurfer 2 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoadWhere I’ve got mine you can hardly see it…, the self-seal bag fits the tracker snugly and is completely clear, doesn’t have any white write-on label bands so there’s nothing to see.., the bag is a little overkill but its what I’ve done with the spare key in its magnetic mounted box as well!

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@welshieonwheels Жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel 👍how’s the tracker working after 2 years , is it still relevant,have you an update thank you very much well done good luck 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🇨🇦

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel, Micky. We still use the tracker. I've not added any more credit to it either.

@drexelspivey6472 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video ,how often will the sim need to be topped up roughly

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

That's something I'm still looking at, Drexel. It depends on what mode/how often it updates. There are 3 modes; real time (once every 30 seconds); power saving (once every hour) and standby (once every 24 hours). I've set it to power saving and it's used 0.6Mb in the last 30 days according to my bill. I hope this helps

@tiddyirvine9830 3 жыл бұрын

Great vlog Ads. How often do you top up the sim.?

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

That's something I'm still looking at, Tiddy Irvine. It depends on what mode/how often it updates. There are 3 modes; real time (once every 30 seconds); power saving (once every hour) and standby (once every 24 hours). I've set it to power saving and it's used 0.6Mb in the last 30 days according to my bill.

@garrieleefowler4838 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ad, stumbled across your video whilst looking into the TKSTAR which is another variant of the one you were talking about I'm guessing. Found the info you supplied clear and concise, so much so I have already received my sim (which has been activated and I have the number to) I'm just waiting for the tracker itself, at which point I will finish the set-up. I have one question. Do you happen to know if the the tracker switches itself off if you take out the sim card, or does it go into some form of standby?. I only ask as I will not be using it all the time, yes that sounds strange, but for what I want it for I was just wondering if a power off (take sim out) is possible. If you haven't tried or don't know that's fine, I will find out in due course ... with regards Garrie

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Garrie, I'm glad you found the video useful. When the sim is pushed in then the tracker lights turn on. So, i assume that it is turned on/off by pushing the sim in/out. I hope that helps

@surfreadjumpsleep 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great. How often do you have to top up? I guess you switch it on only when you take your trips?

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

I've not topped it up since making this video, Matthew.

@Phelix27 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Ads. I was going to buy one a few months ago until the reviews said that the battery life isn’t anywhere near what it states. I’ve thought about hardwiring it to the motorhome but even with solar in the Winter it might drain my battery. Can you please do an update at some stage on how you’ve found battery life. Thanks 👍

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

According to manufacture, John and Nici the battery lasts up to 3 months but that could be when it's in sleep mode. I haven't tested that myself.

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Also, it shouldn't drain your battery if you have solar. In takes 5v 1Amp to charge it via a USB.

@prestonbowers1114 3 жыл бұрын

Great video . How long does the battery charge last ?

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

According to manufacture, Preston the battery lasts up to 3 months but that could be when it's in sleep mode. I haven't tested that myself.

@cheerfultravels9300 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ads. That look's just what we need for our new to us motor home that we are hopefully getting at the end of next week. Thanks. Have you or can you do a fitting and review of the electric motor's you fitted to your bikes, We are of a age now where we need a bit of help and new ones are such a price. Thanks. Graham. Alison.

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

That's great, Graham and Alison. I bet you're getting excited? Have you got the crockery and cutlery yet? Have you got anywhere booked yet? What are you getting? As for the ebike, I've already made a video. You can watch it here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y5eRaa2hs9WxYqs.html

@cheerfultravels9300 3 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad Sorry I forgot to say, Yes we have a few sites booked as well as Scotland for next April that we have had to move from this year.

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great. We need to go back to Scotland. Just a few more sleeps to go to pick it up 👍👍

@lyndyashton4971 2 жыл бұрын

I have bought one of these & have the sim you mentioned. Can you tell me what is the cheapest way to run the tracker. Do you have to pay monthly?

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lyndy, the sim in the video is pay as you go. You add credit to the sim (ie top up) and the credit is removed when you use it. I get a bill each month telling me what I've spent and it’s about 0.5Mb I hope that helps

@80evolution 7 ай бұрын

Freaky timing, My van was stolen on Friday, I have this exact tracker and it alerted within 2 minutes of leaving the geofence and I tracked and directed police which recovered motorhome within 1hr 16mins. I use a Sky sim using o2 signal includes 100mb data and unlimited calls. If I need more data I use my piggybank balance to topup £0 cost per month. This sim is normally sent with a device such as tablet. Currently going through insurance as they drive without using clutch or brake pedal with clutch claw fitted. Fear of potential gearbox damage on top of ignition barrel and some items taken.

@HermanHitstheRoad 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting, @80evolution. That's interesting about still being able to drive it with a clutch claw fitted. I'd be interested in knowing more about that. I really hope you get your motorhome sorted and it's isn't out of service for too long. Good luck 👍👍

@80evolution 7 ай бұрын

Driving without clutch is a case of using engine revs and timing to get it into gears. If competent at doing this then you wouldn’t incur any damage. If however you are not good at this then you will fairly quickly crunch through and destroy your gearbox quickly. Motorhome is now with repairers, non urgent as we don’t have anything planned until end of January. It’s just awful having to go through this and extra expense. I’m investigating installing outsmart the thief system or vanbitz growler system £749 as apposed to top end £999 including bike lock alarmed with internal sirens. Keep up the videos. Love watching and enjoy you n Chas doing repair work and upgrades. Best wishes to you and Zoe over the festive period and a prosperous new year.

@jimmaxwell2259 2 жыл бұрын

Ads...does the instructions indicate whether you can keep the unit plugged in permanently? I have an unused load output on my PWM solar controller and a discreet spot for locating the tracker, if it can be left charging permanently. Thanks for a useful video.

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, the instructions don't mention whether you can or can't constantly charge the tracker. It says to only use the USB cable that came with the tracker and that's about it. I hope that helps.

@jimmaxwell2259 2 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad Cheers Ads

@johnmillard9725 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ad Great Video as usual but i have a question, How much Data does this use from your sim, how often will you need to top it up

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, I've got it set to stand by mode which updates it's position once a day. This costs around 0.5Mb in 30 days

@johnmillard9725 2 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad Thanks Ad, Keep on making the great videos and hope to meet you both one day on site

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John 👍👍

@JustMyFish Жыл бұрын

It’s been a year since you installed this tracker is it still working?

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's still working, JMF

@paulfenwick6005 Жыл бұрын

Hi, is you device still working and tracking. Any follow up thoughts after 1yrs use?

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, yes ours is still working, tracking and I've not added any more credit to the SIM since I made this video. My only gripe, and it's my own fault, is that when I really want it working (our moho is at a garage 150 miles away) the battery has run out so I can't track it. The battery lasts about 3 months. I'd like to connect it to the solar panel but still have it hidden somehow.

@raykeogh1972 3 жыл бұрын

Have to say thanks again, my brother-inlaw are indebted to you. We did not read any instructions just followed what you said and it was all so simple. Not sure how long you have had yours and as I said we have not read anything, Do you know how long the battery will last? I know cold has a lot to do with that but I mean in general. Sorry just been reeding other questions on here and read 3 months charge then edited this to say so, must be a pain answering the same questions over and over,.The other thing is mine is working fine ( I think ) but theirs is solid blue where as mine flashes blue then orange, any idea's to why this is? Thanks again Ray K UK YNWA.

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Ray and me thanks. In the video at 3mins 20 I say that the solid blue lights means no GPS. Go outside so you know that the satellite signal is getting through and see if it works. I hope that helps

@raykeogh1972 3 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad yes I did hear that but mine is working and I am setting it up in my van not the house , the tracker is on my vans window ledge as I set it up.Finders the van perfectly, just thought it to be strange that is works but flashing blue and orange that’s all. : - )

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

It's supposed to flash both colours. When a colour is solid it means something is wrong.

@raykeogh1972 3 жыл бұрын

Hi great video my brother in-law and I have both ordered the package we have the GPS now waiting on the SIM card tomorrow. How long does the Sim last? Is it free just for GPS? Or do you pay a monthly charge to Giff Gaff? Thanks again Ray K UK. YNWA

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ray, it's a pay as you go SIM. No monthly charge and doesn't expire.

@raykeogh1972 3 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad Thanks I was thinking you meant that but my sister lives in the US when their iPhones where no good here and the SIM card use to run out because it was not used. The number then went to someone else. Great advice you give also nice to pass it on. Oh I bought a new Shurflo water pump fitted it my self. But now I find or I think I do the over flow on the heater is gushing out when I fill up. I work away from home did not have time to get to the bottom of it yet but at least now I have a bit of water I can use my taps with. Hahaha

@Tony95192 4 ай бұрын

What will you do when the networks are turning off all signal below 3G, in the coming couple of years?

@HermanHitstheRoad 4 ай бұрын

There is a 3G and a 4G one already available, @Tony95192. The one I have has only cost me £50 including the network costs

@craigr306 Жыл бұрын

how did you power it how long dose battery last you missed all the vital things.

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

It charges via a USB micro cable, Craig. I must get a couple of months out of a charge.

@danielmunt3336 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video how long does the battery last?

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

According to manufacture, Daniel the battery lasts up to 3 months but that could be when it's in sleep mode. I haven't tested that myself.

@briancummings4912 3 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad I have one under a different brand name. It will last 3 months, best to charge it before it dies though as you have to give to a few charges after to bring the battery up to speed. It will text you it’s battery status and I charge around 20%. I use mine on the trailer or anything I consider needs it.👍

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Great info, Brian. Thanks 👍👍

@lizcampbell2354 Жыл бұрын

collecting van soon ,do we need a tracker to get motorhome insurance thanks

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

I don't believe so, Liz but it might lower the cost of insurance. You'll have to ask the insurance company.

@lizcampbell2354 Жыл бұрын

Many thanx liz

@cyrianbassey9382 2 жыл бұрын

What about the voice monitor? I like to know how to make voice monitor work.

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think it has a voice monitor, Cyrian. It has a knock sensor

@cyrianbassey9382 2 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad thank you sir

@irishlad2326 Жыл бұрын

How much does the sim it cost on average?

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

Hi Irish Lad. I originally put £15 on it and it has about £7 left after almost 2 years. I work out that it's costs about 30p per month. I hope that helps?

@Bob-thenomad Жыл бұрын

Hi so what will you do when 2G is switch off later this year??

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure Bob. Probably buy another tracker? It's was only £40

@sweetfreedomGB Жыл бұрын

No, switch off is now 2033

@twinturbo5212 Жыл бұрын

mine wont go online other than that fully setup and i can connect to it from my mobipe but it stays offline

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

Do you have any lights flashing, twin turbo? It needs to be a 2G SIM

@stevenbarrett7648 Жыл бұрын

Update: So found an old iPhone that used to be on O2, inserted the giffgaff SIM and set up the phone (hours later) rang the SIM, texted the SIM all worked fine so put the SIM back in the GPS unit and tried everything again …worked fine ! What a faff, it seems the GG card wont work out of the box in data only mode, wanted to be activated in a real mobile phone, lucky for me I had one knocking about, anyway all sorted. Tomorrow I need to shove it into the car and see if it does the job, bit concerned that it needs to ‘see’ the sky but I will try a few locations and see what happens….like throw it into the boot etc

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

Excellent news. BTW it doesn't need to see the sky. It works fine in a cupboard for example

@stevenbarrett7648 Жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad I had to go out and pick someone up just now so I tried it on the dashboard then in the glovebox, worked fine both times. I’ve downloaded the app and trying to make a bit of sense out of it, the geofencing looks interesting but looks quite complicated to work out….maybe another video from you on the subject ??!!

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

With the app, don't put your reg into it. It's not necessary and it could be a security risk. With geofencing you create a point with a radius and that is you fence. If the car leaves the fence then you'll be alerted. 100 metres is too narrow and you may get notifications that your car is traveling when it is not.

@stevenbarrett7648 Жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad Yes I didn’t bother with the car reg but I will revisit the geo-fencing bit, again many thanks for all your help

@stuart121972 3 жыл бұрын

I’m surprised these devices are still using 2G technology. My MIL had to change her phone recently as her provider was in the process of phasing out 2G.

@HermanHitstheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

I guess it uses less power, Stuart 🤔

@raykeogh1972 2 жыл бұрын

Did you not say this sim card was a one off payment or am I misunderstanding ? Many thanks Ray K UK YNWA.

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

The sim is a pay as you go card. I bought mine for 50p and topped it up by £10 which gave me another £5. I think the time limit to use the credit is 24 months but I could be wrong. I hope that helps, Ray

@Halfin330 2 жыл бұрын

Hi i activated my sim with £20 payg option but im sending messages to it and no response?

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Bila, have you pushed the SIM in the tracker? Are the two lights flashing (yellow and blue)

@peterhartill3047 3 ай бұрын

Clicked on the link to buy a tracker but it says page not available Just letting you know 👍👍👍

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for letting me know, @peterhartill3047. I will do an upgrade video at some point

@chazlazo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ads, just bought one of these, and a Giffgaff SIM card unfortunately the gprs yellow light is permanently on, the blue gps light is flashing. Is this the initial problem you had.. Charlie

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, have you registered the sim yet?

@chazlazo 2 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad hi unfortunately yes, I tried it on an old phone and called it to make sure it was working.

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Charlie, this sounds like the same problem I had. What sim did you buy?

@chazlazo 2 жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad Hi Ads, I bought a Giffgaff sim, the packaging looks identical to the one you used. When it arrived there was a sticker attached with a description of the sims capability, with a blacked out area over the gprs description. I have contacted the sender asking that they send the product as described in there advert. I was just a bit to keen to take it out the packaging and get up and running. Never mind it was only pence and hopefully the correct one will arrive next. We have just bought our Motorhome not even used it yet, so I find your KZfaq clips a real help. Charlie & Sue

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, that would be the problem then. You've just bought your moho? That's exciting, Charlie 👍. Do you have any trips planned? Are you new to motorhoming?

@jameslynch8029 Жыл бұрын

I alway use an old iphone 4,5,6,7,etc as a tracker hard wired to the vehicle giff gaff payg sim, keeps a live signal with no top ups whatsoever, i then go into my cloud and use find my phone and there it is on the map, for FREE

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great idea, James Lynch. I may try that 👍

@darrenbrookes7719 Жыл бұрын

I went to purchase and somebody said winnes software doesn’t work now. Can anyone confirm?

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

It still works. I've just tried it, Darren

@kevindarkstar Жыл бұрын

Well this isn't going to last long, as I heard that at least one network is switching off the 2G network, which if this continues these devices will be useless 🤷🏻‍♂️

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

I know Vodafone are switching off their 3G but not their 2G, Kevin

@shazzam532 Жыл бұрын

Hello. I am trying hard to set up my new device. I have a flashing blue light but a solid orange light. When I send the admin command nothing happens. Also the app does nothing, it doesnt find my location. I am on the verge of sending it back, such a shame really..

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that, Shazzam. It sounds like you have either not registered the SIM or you've bought one which doesn't use GPRS. What SIM do you have? If you pop it into a phone can you send and receive texts? That should tell you if it is registered

@shazzam532 Жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad hmmm, it’s a giffgaff sim. I went through the registration process and it said it was registered. I will put it back in my phone and try texting. I’ve read it may be something to do with the APN number or something. I really don’t understand it all and normally I’m quite good at getting things like this. I have e-mailed the seller. Apparently they are quite good at sorting it out. If not it’s going back. Thanks for the reply. I’ve just been watching a couple of your videos, I also have a smaller self built camper van and in a couple of days I’m heading to Scotland and the outer Hebrides. 😊

@shazzam532 Жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad Oh dear, I am almost embarrassed to tell you this. I contacted the seller (who was brilliant) and it appears I had put the sim in the wrong way!!!!! All up and running now. Thanks for you help ... 😄

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

What did you buy? If I remember the SIM I bought was 50p which wouldn't be worth sending back. I think you've brought the wrong one?

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

That's great 👍

@learnfix5725 2 жыл бұрын

2g maybe cheaper but the network is being shutdown soon !

@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Apparently it shuts down in 2025, LearnFix. Still a long way away - it's only £45 🤔

@Manuel_Z_Kayaks Жыл бұрын

YOU SAID NO FEES... BUT BUYING A SIM CARD IS AN ADDED FEE What did you mean by "Top it up" That sounds like a recurring fee.

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

The SIM is free or as little as 50p. It's pay as you go meaning if you use the credit you have to top it up - there is no contract. I topped up the SIM when I made this video, a year ago, by £10 and I got £5 added for free. Since then I've not added any credit and it uses about 30p per month. I think it's fair to say that there is no recurring fee, Manuel.

@djstud1987 Жыл бұрын

If it requires a sim then I can also use an old iPhone instead

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

Yes, you probably could, djstud. It'll need to be constantly charged though

@don-qb4xb 3 жыл бұрын

I have been told these can be easily defeated by a gps blocker.

@HermanHitstheRoad Ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting, @don-qb4xb

@stevejames6095 Жыл бұрын

Bought one of these can’t get it to respond to anything I send to it from any sim I insert, come to the conclusion it doesn’t work and a waste of money

@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that, Steve. What sim are you using and what lights are flashing?

@stevejames6095 Жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad popped a giff gaff sim i made sure there was no pin the sim works in my phone all ok, the lights appear to be flashing blue and yellow at the same time, however get nothing back on the commands I text to the number and when I ring the number says can’t connect your call, I’m baffled

@stevejames6095 Жыл бұрын

@@HermanHitstheRoad I might try another sim just in case

@fahimmahmad9731 10 ай бұрын

I need your help I have the very tracker having problems got the sim from giffgaff that came with tracker but think it's 5g put in tracker but having problems I'll follow your info maybe I need to get a lower 2 g like you mention do you top up every month ? if you see this message could you pls send me message have saved this page to come back to it later many thanks

@HermanHitstheRoad 10 ай бұрын

Hi @fahimmahmad9731. Yes, you need a 2G SIM. I've only ever topped it up making this video. I topped it up with £10 and I got £5 added for free. Total MB per month is around 70p. I hope this helps.