Just after we arrived in DeForest, WI KOA on Monday, this machine arrived. It was flashback time as I thought we were still in Germany and watching the countless tour buses there. This thing is German complete with Deutchland license plates and is an amazing adaptation to the touring environment.

I looked at their website (Rotel Tours) and apparently the bus is shipped to the country of choice in advance and then the 20 "campers" are flown to the initial bus start point. Then for several days or weeks they live in this thing and tour the chosen country ... from Kenya to Russia and obviously here. There's 24 normal bus seats up front and then the amazing back.






As they unfold the tent part it becomes the sleeping and eating quarters of the machine. The tenants use the KOA washing and toilet facilities although those things are on board as well.






All the bus requires is a power hook up and water and they park in what is really a tent site. I'm not sure what KOA charges for this "tent" but probably get a per person add on fee.

A truly amazing bit of German ingenuity and a new twist for the RV business that I'm sure we'll see more of.