Branson tornado

[SteveCooper]

I was watching CNN coverage of the tornado today and one shot had a Prevost, Royale conversion late 90's with rivets, in background that had been blown on it's side. The coach had been righted but the damage was extensive. I think I recognized the coach but don't want to speculate.
Does anyone have any news?

[SteveCooper]

After posting the above, CNN ran a piece on the coach owner. It belongs to a performer out there and they interviewed him. He and his driver were in the coach at the time and went for quite a ride. I'm pretty sure it's still the coach I was thinking of earlier, but it must have been sold. It was definately a motorcoach config and not an entertainer chassis.
Can't be pretty on the inside and it looked like it actually slid on the pavement. Hope it's salvageable.

[michaeldterry]

After posting the above, CNN ran a piece on the coach owner. It belongs to a performer out there and they interviewed him. He and his driver were in the coach at the time and went for quite a ride. I'm pretty sure it's still the coach I was thinking of earlier, but it must have been sold. It was definately a motorcoach config and not an entertainer chassis.
Can't be pretty on the inside and it looked like it actually slid on the pavement. Hope it's salvageable.

Here's a link to the CNN story about the Prevost. Wow - it looks like it went for a rough ride!


http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/wea...otv-dt-kwtv-dt

[Coloradobus]

BRANSON KOA
Branson KOA Escapes Tornado Damage in Area

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February 29, 2012 by RV Business


A strong tornado that caused heavy damage to the famous Branson Strip entertainment district in Missouri appears to have affected only the downtown area of the famous resort community.
According to a press release, the Branson KOA Campground only reported a few downed tree limbs. No other damage was reported to the campground.
Branson KOA owner Ralph Newell said that the power was out and there was no telephone service at the campground Wednesday (Feb. 29) morning, but he expected both to be restored to the park later in the day. He added that no recreational vehicles were damaged and there were no injuries at the campground.
“We are still open for business,” Newell said. “The severe damage seems to be very localized to the Walmart Store and a few of the theaters along the Branson Strip.”

[rahangman]

Jim, that is good to hear, but for what it is worth, with this the Off Season for Branson, I was through the KOA about 10 days earlier and only saw 1 fith wheeler and 1 plastic motor home.....still , though, good news.