REAL TIME TRAILER GPS TRACKING
Trailer GPS Tracker With Instant Movement Alerts
IP67 Waterproof · 3 Second Updates · 6 Months of Battery Life
SpaceHawk Magnetic GPS Tracker for Trailer
15+ years in GPS tracking. Built for trailer owners, small businesses and fleet managers who park trailers out of sight.
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- IP67 Waterproof
- Lifetime Warranty
- Free US Support
- No Contracts
ONE TRAILER GPS TRACKER FOR EVERY TRAILER BRAND You Have
SPECS AND KEY FEATURES Of SPaceHawk TRAILER GPS TRACKER
Will the SpaceHawk Trailer GPS Tracker Work for Your Trailer?
Fleet managers and weekend haulers ask the same four things first. Battery life, coverage, toughness and the subscription cost. Here are the numbers.
3 sec
LIVE UPDATE RATE
Real time tracking every 3 seconds while the trailer moves, or slower to save battery.
~6 ft
GPS ACCURACY
Location data accurate to about 6 feet, enough to pick one trailer out of a lot.
IP67
WATERPROOF RATING
Sealed against rain, snow and road spray, and rated for 30 minutes under 1 meter.
6 Months
LOW POWER BATTERY LIFE
3-6 Months long battery life for a stationary trailer, or 1 to 3 weeks on live updates.
150+
COUNTRIES
4G LTE cellular coverage in 150+ countries, with no roaming fees on cross-border routes.
iOS & Android
APP COMPATIBLE
Free app download for iOS and Android, plus secure web access from any computer.
Magnetic
MOUNT TYPE
Strong internal magnet grips the trailer frame in less than 60 seconds. No wiring needed.
Lifetime
WARRANTY
Unconditional lifetime warranty on defective devices, backed by USA based customer support.
| Specification | SpaceHawk Trailer GPS | Typical Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Update Speed | As fast as every 3 seconds | Every 30 to 60 seconds by default |
| GPS Accuracy | ~6 feet | 15–30 feet |
| Waterproofing | IP67, built in (rain + road spray proof) | Water resistant, waterproof case extra |
| Low Power Battery | Up to 6 months | About 1 to 3 months |
| Global Coverage | 150+ countries | Domestic only |
| Starting Monthly Fee | From $9.95/mo Or No-Monthly option | About $20 to $22/month |
| Magnet | Strong internal magnet, built in | Often sold separately |
| Geofencing Alerts | Included | Often paid add-on |
| Hardwire Option | Yes, any 6 to 24V power source | None or varies by model |
WHAT A TRAILER TRACKER DOES
How a GPS Tracker for Trailers Works
A trailer GPS tracker is a small device that reports a trailer's location, movement and status in real time. The tracker reads GPS satellites to find precise location coordinates. The unit then sends that location data over cellular networks to your phone. Most trailers have no steady power, so the tracker runs on an internal battery.
Cargo & Utility Trailers
Enclosed and utility trailers full of tools and equipment, parked at job sites and home driveways.
Equipment Haulers
Gooseneck, dump and flatbed trailers moving skid steers, ATVs and machines between job sites.
Travel Trailers & RVs
Fifth-wheels, travel trailers and toy haulers left in storage lots or at campsites for weeks.
Fleet & Commercial
Dry vans, reefers and flatbeds sitting in drop yards between loads, often far from the office.
UNPOWERED ASSET CHALLENGES
Why Trailer Tracking Is Different from Vehicle Tracking
Trailers sit detached, unpowered, and unattended for most of their lives. Standard vehicle trackers fail in these conditions - trailer-specific hardware must solve a unique set of problems.
No Constant Power
Trailers have no engine battery. Once unhooked, hardwired trackers die fast. Battery- or solar-powered units are the only ones that stay live for months at a time.
Higher Theft Risk
Trailers are the most-stolen towable asset category in the U.S. - easy to hitch, easy to resell, and rarely secured beyond a coupler lock or padlock.
Detachable Asset
Unlike a car, a trailer can be hitched and driven away in under 30 seconds. Movement alerts must trigger the instant the hitch engages - before the trailer leaves the lot.
Long Idle Periods
RVs, utility trailers, and seasonal haulers may sit untouched for weeks or months. A tracker must stay armed without going dark or missing a single event.
Harsh Outdoor Exposure
Trailers live outdoors - rain, dust, mud, road spray, UV, freeze-thaw. Hardware must be IP67 sealed and vibration-resistant to survive year after year.
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Choose flexible plans. Free lifetime support. No long-term contracts.
$9.95/mo
or no-fee annual option
KEY FEATURES
Key Features for Trailer GPS Tracking
A trailer GPS tracker must combine rugged durability with long standby power and instant theft detection - built for detached, unpowered, outdoor assets.
Long Battery Life
Multi-month standby on a single charge. Low-power monitoring keeps the tracker armed while the trailer sits detached - no wiring, no recharging schedule to manage.
Tamper Alerts
Instant notification if the tracker is moved, disconnected, or interfered with. Experienced thieves look for trackers - tamper detection is your last line of defense.
Real-Time Updates
Live location every 3 seconds during movement - immediate response capability the second a trailer is hitched and driven away unauthorized.
Instant Movement Alerts
Push notifications trigger the moment unauthorized movement is detected - before the trailer leaves the yard. Share live location with police in one tap.
Solar Charging Option
Integrated solar trickle-charge keeps outdoor trailers tracked indefinitely. Ideal for storage yards, long-haul drop lots, and RVs that sit unused for full seasons.
Geofencing
Custom virtual boundaries around yards, lots, and campsites. Automatic alerts the moment the trailer crosses a limit - no manual monitoring required.
Waterproof Rating
IP67-sealed housing resists rain, dust, mud, road spray, and harsh outdoor exposure. Built for trailers that live outside 365 days a year.
Mobile App & History
Live location, full route history, tamper alerts, and geofence reports from your iOS or Android phone. Manage single trailers or full fleets from one account.
HARDWARE OPTIONS
Types of Trailer GPS Trackers
Three hardware categories cover 99% of trailer tracking needs. Matching the right type to your trailer is the difference between always-on protection and a tracker that dies when you need it most.
Magnetic Battery-Powered
Best for: Utility, cargo, and RV trailers stored short- to medium-term.
Pros: Install in under 5 minutes. No wiring, no drilling, fully portable between trailers.
Limitations: Requires periodic recharging every few months depending on usage.
Solar-Powered
Best for: Outdoor storage yards, long-haul fleet trailers, and seasonal RVs left in the open.
Pros: Effectively unlimited runtime outdoors. No recharging schedule to manage.
Limitations: Needs sun exposure. Slightly larger housing than pure-battery units.
Hardwired (7-Way / 12V)
Best for: Commercial trailers with auxiliary battery systems or constant 12V from the tow rig.
Pros: Always-on tracking. Zero battery management.
Limitations: Dies when detached from a powered source. Requires professional install.
Most trailer owners are sold hardwired units that quietly die within days of the trailer being parked. For detached trailers, battery or solar is the right answer - hardwired is only appropriate when the trailer has its own 12V auxiliary battery system.
WHO IS THIS FOR
Who Needs Trailer GPS Tracking?
From single-trailer owners to multi-state commercial fleets - SpaceHawk adapts to every use case requiring trailer theft protection and remote visibility.
Commercial Fleets
Track reefer, dry van, and flatbed trailers across drop lots and long-haul routes. Geofence yards and catch unauthorized moves instantly.
Equipment Haulers
Gooseneck, dump, and flatbed trailers transporting ATVs, skid steers, and heavy equipment between job sites day and night.
RV Owners
Fifth-wheels, travel trailers, and toy haulers stored seasonally in yards, storage lots, or left at campsites while you explore by foot or ATV.
Construction Companies
Cargo trailers loaded with tools, generators, and materials parked at active job sites overnight and on weekends - prime theft targets.
Rental Businesses
Know exactly where every rental trailer is, how long it's been out, and when it crosses a geographic limit - automate overage billing and recovery.
Landscapers & Contractors
Enclosed trailers packed with mowers, trimmers, and tools moved daily between properties. Catch theft the instant a trailer leaves the yard after hours.
BUSINESS BENEFITS
Do I Need a GPS Tracker for My Trailer?
Trailer theft is one of the most common and costly asset crimes in the U.S. - insurance data consistently ranks cargo and utility trailers among the top towable theft targets, with loss exposure including the trailer itself plus the tools, equipment, or cargo it carries.
Most stolen trailers are hitched and gone in under 60 seconds. Without GPS, recovery after the first 24 hours becomes extremely unlikely - less than 25% of stolen trailers are recovered without a tracker.
Beyond theft prevention, GPS trailer tracking unlocks operational wins most owners underestimate: insurance premium reductions, utilization visibility, return-to-yard verification, and defensible data for billing, dispute resolution, and insurance claims.
MOBILE APP
Download the SpaceHawk App
Monitor every trailer from anywhere with the SpaceHawk GPS mobile app. Set up in minutes - view real-time location, receive instant movement and tamper alerts, configure yard and campsite geofences, and access full route and utilization history. Available for iPhones running iOS 12 or later and all Android smartphones. Free U.S.-based technical support is included for the life of your device.
WHY CHOOSE SPACEHAWK
What Trailer Owners Are Saying
15+ years in GPS tracking. 1 million+ assets protected across 150+ countries. Free U.S.-based support 7 days a week. Lifetime warranty on every device.
4.5
1,200+ reviews
97%
WOULD RECOMMEND
U.S.
BASED SUPPORT
Justin M.
Verified Purchase
Have a couple on my utility trailers. Had AirTags before - they were able to detect and remove them. SpaceHawk is much harder to find. Battery is solid and the subscription is worth it for the peace of mind.
TRAILER SECURITY
Matthew F.
Verified Purchase
Your device was a life saver! My cargo trailer was taken from a job site and within 20 minutes I had the location pinned. Called the police, they recovered it and the tools inside the same day.
THEFT RECOVERY
Dave M.
Verified Purchase
Already have 27 of them across our trailer and equipment fleet. Easy to group by job site, battery life is awesome. Best GPS tracker we've found for multi-trailer commercial use.
FLEET / COMMERCIAL
Sarah M.
Verified Purchase
Runs on our travel trailer full season. Held a charge a long time and did exactly what it was supposed to. Easy to set up, the app is intuitive. Highly recommend for RV owners.
RV / TRAVEL TRAILER
Fernando G.
Verified Purchase
Put these on 4 work trailers and the trucks. The app shows job sites, drop lots, everything. Took five minutes per unit. Battery's still good. Very easy.
FLEET MONITORING
Mitchell P.
Verified Purchase
Magnet is really tough and the device was smaller than I expected - great for hiding it inside a trailer frame. Nice tracker overall. Subscription is worth it for real-time tracking.
TRAILER PROTECTIONTake Control Before Your Trailer Is Gone
Trailers are easy to hitch, easy to steal, and easy to disappear. SpaceHawk GPS gives you real-time visibility and instant movement alerts - so you can respond immediately the moment a trailer moves without authorization.
Choose flexible plans. Free lifetime support. No long-term contracts.
$9.95/mo
or no-fee annual option
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do trailers come with GPS?
No. Most trailers do not ship with built-in GPS tracking, so owners add an aftermarket tracker like SpaceHawk for theft protection and location history.
How long do trailer GPS batteries last?
Battery life depends on ping frequency and movement, typically ranging from several weeks to a few months per charge on a magnetic battery-powered tracker.
Are trailer trackers legal?
Yes. Placing a GPS tracker on a trailer you own is legal in the United States. Laws vary if tracking a vehicle you do not own.
Can a GPS tracker work without power?
Yes. Battery-powered magnetic trackers do not need to be wired into the trailer and keep working even when the trailer is unplugged and parked.
What is the best GPS tracker for trailer theft?
A covert, magnetic, battery-powered tracker with real-time alerts and long battery life, like SpaceHawk, is best suited for theft protection.
Are SpaceHawk trailer trackers waterproof?
Yes. SpaceHawk trackers are built with a weatherproof housing rated for outdoor use in rain, snow, and dust.
Can SpaceHawk help recover a stolen trailer?
Yes. Real-time location and movement alerts help owners and law enforcement locate a trailer quickly after it goes missing.
Do I need to hardwire the tracker?
No. Magnetic battery-powered models attach in minutes with no wiring, drilling, or professional installation required.
Still have questions?
Our U.S.-based team is available 7 days a week to help you choose the right tracker.
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