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WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY ABOUT LIONEL'S EARLIER BOOKS
Caravan World - Australia's
leading RV magazine:
"...(Lionel Mussell) is one
of of those fellows whose life experiences have prevented him
from taking himself too seriously. It is this endearing quality
which makes his writings appealing to so many...The 'ABC of Caravanning'
has become
a treasured handbook for many new and experienced caravanners
alike; now it is to be joined by another book - 'The BIG ONE'
The BIG ONE covers
subjects ranging from choosing a caravan, planning and budgeting,
to communications and emergencies, then takes the reader through
the essentials of preparation with check lists of what to take
in terms of equipment and supplies.
Essentially Lionel Mussell takes the anxiety out of planning
and carrying out that extended tour that many dream about. When
you've read The
BIG ONE,
you'll put it down and say, 'I can do that!'
And also - from Joan
Green (Editor):
"Much more than just another 'good read' from well known
caravanning exponent Lionel Mussell, this latest compilation
of his entertaining articles will be a source of comfort to anyone
seeking information and advice as they plan their holiday of
a lifetime."
Mal Dale
(Syndicated caravanning writer & member of the organising
committee for the 1999 National Caravan Clubs Rally)
"...Two excellent books, not available in bookstores but
direct from author Lionel Mussell, contain a wealth of information
on every possible subject new caravanners, and those who have
years of caravanning experience behind them, will ever need...The
second book, recently released, is titled 'The BIG ONE: The Caravanners' Guide
to the Round Australia Trip'...Even though I am a caravanner with
30 years experience and have travelled all over Australia, I
found both books full of good information and very easy to read.
The humorous pieces were well told, and best of all, they are
both good value for money. It matters not how much knowledge
you obtain over the years, there is always something to learn
in books like these..."
Patrick
Hayes (Editor of 'On the Road' magazine) "...His
(Lionel's) new book, 'The BIG ONE, The Caravanners' Guide to the Round-Australia
Trip',
provides all the information and the incentive that anybody will
need, to get them on the road and revelling in the joys of what
Lionel calls being 'on the wallaby'...He has provided basic advice
on how to choose the rig for the trip, checklists, budget suggestions
and a six-month itinerary that gives an excellent overview of
what the trip entails and the joys that lie in store along the
way. When I'd finished reading the book, all I wanted to do was
hitch up and head out. I think it will have the same effect on
other readers..."
Adrian
Ryan - of 'Australian Caravanning and Camping'
'The BIG
ONE' by
Lionel Mussell (ISBN 0-9585320-0-1) is an attractively produced
book consisting mostly of articles by the author previously published
in Caravan World and Outdoor Life magazine. There is advice on
choosing a van, preparation and budgeting for a trip right around
Australia. A major feature of the book is a detailed 6-month
sample itinerary for an around Australia trip written in a diary
fashion. While it gives experienced tourers cause for reminiscing
or debate, it will prove most useful to first-timers ñ
at least (as the author intends) as a starting point. I think
this part of the book would be of particular value to overseas
visitors contemplating an extended tour of Australia in a rented
campervan or motorhome. The revised edition (March 2000) includes
a selection of chapters from Lionel's previous book, The ABC of Caravanning, hitherto out of print.
This is a welcome compilation, as it means that more people will
have the chance to consider (and debate!) an experienced caravannerís
views on a variety of topics from A-frames, through Hoses and
Ovens, to Zappers.
The Campervan
and Motorhome Club of Australia:
http://www.cmca.net.au
)
Lionel Mussell has been writing a monthly column in Caravan World
for years (more years than most of us have been motorhomers)
about his travels and really knows all about touring. He has
written two well-known books on touring and requirements that
suit motorhomers as well (Planning and Budgeting, Preparation
and Check Lists, Life on the Road, Recording your Trip, A 6-month
Itinerary, Emergencies, H-ose Fittings, L-eads, K-nives, O-Outback
Travel and O-vens, R-adio reception and R-elaxing, T-ables, and
much much more. So it doesn't matter that Lionel and Vi travel
towing a caravan, he is a repository of really good information.
He writes "I've just added an article to my web site called
'Touring Down Under' - a story which appeared as a double page
spread complete with pictures in the - March 2001 - edition of
'Caravan Magazine' in the UK".
********************** (The 'ABC of Caravanning' and 'The BIG ONE' are
now out of print but the revised version of 'The BIG ONE' incorporated the best of the ABC).
Lionel's
current 'Australia Calling. The RV Travel Handbook' contains
much of his earlier information plus extensive Route Notes on
every major Australian highway
Caravan World - Australia's
leading RV magazine: