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French tracker for motorhomes offers second-by-second tracking and police alert

17.06.2026 15:15 1 min 1 source РУС
Camping-car Magazine FRA

Invoxia unveiled the Tracker Pro Max at Vivatech, a GPS tracker for motorhomes that updates position every second in active mode, surpassing typical trackers with minute updates. It features two smart modes: 'Absence' for long stays and 'Alarm' for short stops. In case of theft, the 'Theft File' function generates a QR-coded document for police. Priced at €179 with a one-year subscription, available from July 1, 2026.

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French tracker for motorhomes offers second-by-second tracking and police alert

17.06.2026 Camping-car Magazine FRA Original source

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