[Elecraft] philosophical discussion

[Rob Carter]

Hi,
Have been following some of the discussions here with interest. Thanks for the friendly and positive way you deal with topics of all sorts.
First of all Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the team at Elecraft and any every one else in the group. 

My interest in Ham Radio is varied. I like the K2 for it's frugal use of DC power. I use radios in a portable realm sometimes, in the motorhome, at ILLW and Field Days.. . of course they sometimes get plugged in at home as well lol. Mainly SSB, but my CW is improving. 
So like all i seek the ideal radio... a go anywhere, yet still sophisticated enough to work as a base radio.
A good Rx is important to me. It needs to sound smooth to the ear for extended use. The radio also needs to be stable enough for data use

Currently running a FT897 as a utility radio and an old IC 740 as a field day or ILLW radio. 
The cool features and portability of the 897 are great and the Rx performance of the old Icom seem to be great for ILLW and Field Days, well here in New Zealand anyway, lol. 
Have thought to upgrade to a more highly spec portable QRP radio that can be used with an amplifier on base or in the motorhome and of course stand alone in the field.

So my question is... i guess... does anyone use a K2 or K3 in a Motorhome (is that an RV in your language)?
Is it tough enough for the mobile environment?

Do people use the K2 or K3 as a Field Day station or Dxpedition radio?

Is a K2 suitable for use on a base station with usual long wire or yagi antennae?

I know some of this topic has already appeared in various magazines etc, but would value your insights. Your time is valuable, but if you could spare me a couple of lines re your experiences with using the radios that would be great.
Thanks 
Rob