Glad you found us Tom. Also glad you are getting back active again with the ham ticket. This is the right place for questions about installation, etc. We've got some sharp members.
I run a Kenwood TS450s in the 5'er. I recently bought a TS2000 for the stickhouse. The TS2000 is a nice radio. Several of the members have them. The TS2000 is nice in the RV. All the bands in one compact unit. Not that I'm trying to change your mind, it's just that I've always liked the Kenwood gear.
Jump right in and enjoy yourself. By-the-way, what is the QTH ?
Jim