Replace Ameri-Kart W1488 Freshwater Tank for Horse Trailer Living Quarters
Replace Ameri-Kart W1488 Freshwater Tank for Horse Trailer Living Quarters
I need to replace a broken Ameri-Kart model W1488 freshwater tank on a horse trailer with living quarters. The tank is discontinued, and I have measurements and some flexibility in size (up to 3" wider and 6" longer). It mounts below the trailer between frame rails with sun exposure causing algae growth. What replacement options do you offer, and how can I prevent algae buildup?
No exact replacement for the reported Ameri-Kart W1488 installation has been verified. The reported discontinuation and the earlier description of a T-shaped tank have not been confirmed from an exact manufacturer drawing. Extra length or width clearance alone does not establish a substitute.
Compare the complete original part number, profile, mounting flanges and supports, filled-tank load, outlet, fill and vent positions, fitting sizes and sensor arrangement with the trailer manufacturer's requirements. The existing Alpha 384BLANK card below is a reference to a separate catalog tank, not an approved W1488 replacement. The manufacturer's 384002 drawing shows a rectangular tank marked 9 gallons, while the card uses a 10-gallon catalog label; it does not establish a flange, port, material or mounting cross-reference for your installation.
Tank color alone does not verify UV resistance, light blocking or algae prevention. Have the trailer or tank manufacturer review the exposed installation and specify any permitted shielding and the cleaning/sanitizing procedure for the actual tank and plumbing. A cover or insulation should not be assumed suitable merely because it fits. No substitute, drilling, fitting installation, custom-tank service or algae-control result is approved by this answer.
Catalog reference — W1488 compatibility unconfirmed
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