I am new to camping and TD, love this forum. I also enjoy sea kayaking, with boats that are 17-18 feet long. I would like to transport my kayaks on the TD, and after careful considration, think the LG Sport with five foot front platform may serve me well--I can fit tall bars on the front platform that would hold my kayaks up above the cab, allowing transport without interfering with the hatch opening or having to install roof racks. Additionally, the platform area underneath the kayaks could be for bikes, luggage, et cetera.
Please provide me your opinions of the LGs in general, and for anyone that has the Sport, impressions. Pics very welcome. I think this Forum does not have a Reviews section. I have done some Forum searches.
My impressions are that the LGs are fairly basic and have a "mass produced" feel. Are they watertight? I am concened about the back hatch area, where some have experienced water ingress. It is also not very well adapted with cabinets and components, it seems fairly spartan. And opens elements to the bed area, from what I read.
Anyone think that 1400 lb dry weight and 8 foot spread (outer tire to outer tire) is excessive?
LG options--which are suggested. Some do not come with elecyrical hookups, I may need to, if I buy used, wire myself. ouch!
Any impressions of LG and LG Sport would be appreciated. Thanks and have a great week. Steve CD1 Illinois