Minn Kota MKR-30 Remote Switch for QUEST Motor

The Minn Kota MKR-30 remote power switch is compatible with Minn Kota Ulterra QUEST and Riptide Instinct QUEST trolling motors.

The Minn Kota MKR-30 is a standard rocker switch. After being pressed, the switch returns to its starting position.

Yes, an LED is present on the remote power switch. It lights up when the switch is powered on (ON).

The brightness of the LED on the remote power switch runs in parallel with the brightness of the LEDs on the trolling motor to which the switch is connected. To adjust the brightness, refer to your trolling motor’s manual.

The wiring harness supplied with the Minn Kota MKR-30 remote power switch measures 30 feet (about 9 meters) in length.

The switch opening on the panel must be 0.83 inch (2.1 cm) wide and 1.45 inch (3.7 cm) high.

The panel thickness accepting the remote power switch must be between 1/32 in (0.8 mm) and 3/16 in (4.8 mm) thick.

The front panel of the switch requires a flat mounting surface at least 1.97 in (5 cm) wide and 2.59 in (6.6 cm) high.

Yes, if you are not comfortable installing it yourself, Minn Kota recommends having the remote power switch installed by a competent marine product installer.

Before starting installation, ensure the power source is disconnected or powered off. Also verify that the area beneath the mounting location is clear and that the wiring harness can reach the trolling motor without being stretched.

For a custom installation, Minn Kota recommends a mounting surface that is flat and at least 1.97 in (5 cm) wide and 2.59 in (6.6 cm) tall. You will need to cut the provided mounting template to mark the four screw holes and the required rectangular opening.

The mounting template is located on the reverse of the claim form included in the product packaging.

After drilling the four corners of the inner rectangle marked on your mounting surface, use a rotary tool, a jigsaw, or a similar cutting tool to connect the holes and cut out the rectangle. The final opening must measure 0.83 in (2.1 cm) in width by 1.45 in (3.7 cm) in height.

Yes, it is recommended to use a file or sandpaper to smooth the edges of the mounting hole if desired, once the rectangle has been cut out and the masking tape removed.

When placing the template on the mounting location, ensure the template’s orientation matches the intended direction of the remote power switch. You can place the switch on the template to double-check the intended mounting position.

The switch is supplied with front plate options in black (reference 2374106) and white (reference 2374105), allowing you to choose the one that best suits your installation.

Yes, it is essential to ensure that the power cables and the motor’s electrical wiring harness are disconnected from a power source before installing the remote power switch. Failure to cut the power can result in electric shocks.

It is recommended that there be sufficient slack in the electrical wiring harness to route it so that it does not pose a tripping hazard for the final installation. The harness measures 30 feet (9 meters) and must be able to reach the trolling motor.