Adding I-Pilot to Power Drive V2

  • zach_bindert
    Cedar Falls, Iowa
    Posts: 94
    March 12, 2013 at 12:36 am #1239244

    Has anyone done this? I was wondering how hard it was and what the actual process is. Do you have to re-wire it?

    Thanks,

    Zach

    steve-o
    Des Moines, IA
    Posts: 134
    March 12, 2013 at 12:50 am #1151032

    It’s easy. Basically you just replace the top cover unplug a wiring harness plug the new one in and bam it’s done. There is a online video that walks you through it.

    Found a step by step video.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBAmROovBLk

    A few more steps than a said but still easy peasy lemon squezzey.

    trumar
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 5967
    March 12, 2013 at 12:55 am #1151033

    Quote:

    Has anyone done this? I was wondering how hard it was and what the actual process is. Do you have to re-wire it?

    Thanks,

    Zach

    I did it and it only took 15-20 minutes,(my trade is a mechanic) I dont remember exactly what I did step by step but ,it was easy to do.Maybe take most others 20-30 minutes.

    You should be able to google search the installation tho.

    Just remember you LOSE the use of your foot control !

    captddh
    Cannon Falls, MN
    Posts: 534
    March 12, 2013 at 12:55 am #1151034

    They’ve pretty good instructions. Take the time to read them and it’ll go well. Everything you need is included.

    zach_bindert
    Cedar Falls, Iowa
    Posts: 94
    March 12, 2013 at 12:58 am #1151036

    I just watched a video on you-tube, do you just have to disconect the foot pedal and connect the i-pilot to switch or do you have to go through the whole install to switch?

    GUK
    Lake City, MN
    Posts: 146
    March 12, 2013 at 12:16 pm #1151145

    Very easy to do…some of the best written instructions I have ever seen!

    whofan
    Posts: 30
    March 12, 2013 at 10:28 pm #1151364

    Nothing to it did one on a friends Terrova.

    I bought the V2 with the Ipilot.

    The Terrova is a much better platform for the Ipilot do to it`s shut off in the stowed position.

    The GPS in the Ipilot stays active with the V2 unless you unplug the motor. Draining the battery.

    Before I`d buy a Ipilot to upgrade the V2 I`d strongly consider getting a Terrova with the Ipilot instead.

    zach_bindert
    Cedar Falls, Iowa
    Posts: 94
    March 13, 2013 at 12:39 am #1151403

    Thanks for the information. It’s kind of stupid you lose your foot pedal but I suppose they would rather have people buy a brand new trolling motor than upgrade your existing one.

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