Most VW alternators, that I've seen, have a label that lists its out put. My 84 Westy is rated at 90 A and it bench tested at 120 A. I think that 30 A is the smallest alt, you might want a heavier gauge.

Unless you get an inductive ammeter, you'll need some hefty wire to go from the alt to the dash.

Good luck,

Andrew
1984 Westy "Speed Bump"
1996 VW Jetta Trek  "Little Beep" (the wife's car)
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--- Robert Steven Fish <fish@SALZBURG.CO.AT> wrote:
>How many maximum amps does the Vanagon alternator put out??
>
>If I install an ammeter in the dash area, is a 30amp gauge ok?
>
>Thanks!
>
>RSF
>
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>1987 Wolfsburg Vanagon 2.1 GL Weekender
>1987 Golf Cabriolet
>1991 Golf

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