The Kenwood TS-2000 is worthy of consideration. While it is larger and several hundred dollars more, it has some great features. It covers 160m-70cm, multi-mode, like the 7000.
What makes it unique is that it has a separate VHF/UHF FM radio built in. This allows for operating HF on the main radio and VHF/UHF FM on the secondary at the same time.
Another great feature, especially in an RV, is that you can add a remote control head to the radio (RC-2000); this allows for operating the radio from both the location it is installed and the driver's seat.
I regularly see used TS-2000's going for around $1,100 and sometimes as low as $1,000.
I've had one installed in my pickup, along with a RC-2000, for about 3 or 4 years. It's nice to have a single radio that provides the ability to operate HF and VHF at the same time. I also have three more, including a TS-2000X (includes 1.2 GHz) installed in my shack for VHF/UHF contesting.
Doug
K4AC
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