There is nothing more disappointing than having your beloved camper stolen. We have gathered the top 5 GPRS trackers so if the worst does happen you have a chance of getting it back!
1. Spy Tec STI GL300 Mini Portable Real-Time GPS Tracker
The Spy Tec GL300 has the most and best reviews of any other vehicle GPS tracking system on Amazon. A compact tracker, the Spy Tec is roughly the size of a matchbox and can pinpoint the device’s location within fifteen feet of accuracy. Conveniently, the Spy Tec can attach to a car’s frame with magnets.
What We Like
An SOS Button: The device has an SOS button that sends an instant notification of its location when pressed.
Great Customer Service: Spy Tec is incredibly responsive. Last year, when a user pointed out that the company’s online tracking portal was not HTTPS secure, Spy Tec added SSL secure login and password protection.
What We Don’t Like
Unreliable Battery Life: The device only turns on when its accelerometer detects motion to save battery life. The company claims a two-week battery life, but users report that actual battery life varies. An extended six-month battery can be purchased separately.
2. MOTOsafety OBD Vehicle Monitoring System
Ideal for newbies, MOTOsafety helps monitor and coach drivers. Along with location, the unit tracks speed, harsh braking, and rapid acceleration. Parents are encouraged to review their daily driving habit “report card,” and customers report that they’ve saved up to 30% on their insurance rate for using MOTOsafety. MOTOsafety plugs into the diagnostic port under the vehicle's dashboard and costs $19.99 per month.
What We Like
Daily Report Cards: This is a feature unique to the MOTOsafety tracker. It generates report cards based on driving habits like speed, braking, and acceleration.
A Fuel Reminder: MOTOsafety software tells you how much gas is in the tank.
Curfew Alerts: Parents can set notifications to alert them if the vehicle is out past curfew.
What We Don’t Like
Inaccurate Speed Alerts: MOTOsafety’s subscription service uses Google Maps, which does not have accurate speed limits for every location. Parents can manually enter the speeds of streets and highways, but that is time-consuming and requires textbook knowledge of local streets. The software won’t remember these changes the next day, so daily report cards will be inaccurate if the user doesn’t fix speed limits daily.
Sensitive Acceleration Rates: The acceleration function can also unfairly lower a daily report card grade. Users complain that the acceleration monitor is so sensitive that it alerts to acceleration when the driver enters a freeway.
A Difficult Cancellation Policy: Customers report that canceling the monthly service can’t be done on the website. You must call the company on the phone.
Potential to Be Uncomfortable: Depending on your car, MOTOsafety may hit your knees, so you may need to purchase an additional adaptor to tuck the cord and unit into the dashboard undercarriage.
3. AMERICALOC Mini Portable GPS Tracker
The AMERICALOC GPS tracker is an update of the GL300 model. This GPS tracker is incredibly small and easy to use. We still wonder if the battery lasts as long as AMERICALOC claims, but so far so good. Also, this tracker doesn’t require an annual fee—you can pay month to month, and cancel whenever you want.
What We Like
Cancel anytime.
Long battery life.
Real time tracking.
4. MasTrack OBD Real Time GPS Vehicle Tracker
Consider MasTrack your personal auto technician. It connects to the diagnostic port under the dashboard and monitors location, tracks excessive idling, and sends reminders for maintenance, like oil changes. It costs close to $300.00, and its monthly service fees vary—but the first twelve months are included free.
What We Like
Multiple Service Levels: Automatic reporting with MasTrack is available at three different levels: The Basics is $9.08/month and updates location when the ignition is turned on or off, Just the Essentials is $15.83/month and updates location every five minutes, and Premium Reporting is $17.91 and updates location every minute.
Comprehensive Car Stats: The maintenance reminders and check engine alerts are unique to the MOTOsafety tracker.
What We Don’t Like
Random Text Alerts: Each text alert comes from a different randomly generated number, so it’s impossible to group your texts under the same text chain.
5. Optimus Real Time GPS Tracker
Perfect for discreetly tracking a car, the 2.7-inch Optimus tracker syncs with your personal account and even provides a routing feature for private investigators. The service coverage is available in many countries around the world, and service fees are $19.95–$35.00 per month. The unit, which is around $100.00, can be hidden anywhere in a car or placed on a car’s frame in a separately purchased magnetic case.
What We Like
Detailed Data: The website generates detailed charts of tracker location throughout the day, time spent at each location, parking time, and movement time. These tracking summaries are more comprehensive than most other GPS vehicle trackers.
An SOS Button: If the driver is in a true emergency, they can press the SOS button to send a notification of their location.
What We Don’t Like
Unreliable Updates: Despite the advertised one-minute tracking updates, users complain Optimus updates only every few minutes.
Credit to www.safewise.com