Family Loses Home After Selling Everything to Travel Australia and Getting 'Ghosted'

Family Left Homeless After Selling Everything to Travel Australia

Source: LADbible

Background of the Family

• The Pope family, previously residing on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, sold their home in 2022.
• They embarked on a journey across Australia with their three sons.

Caravan Purchase and Issues Faced

• In April 2024, they paid a 10% deposit for a new caravan from Tango Caravans, expecting to receive it within 10 weeks.
• They sold their old caravan and stored their belongings while awaiting the new caravan's completion.

Escalation of Problems

• Despite assurances, after paying the full amount of AUS$80,000, the family was 'ghosted' by Tango Caravans.
• Attempts to contact the company were largely ignored, leaving the family in financial and emotional distress.

Company Liquidation and Aftermath

• Tango Caravans went into liquidation in August 2024, leaving the Pope family and many other customers without refunds.
• Investigations revealed that the company had been using customer payments to maintain operations instead of fulfilling orders.
• The family expressed feelings of heartbreak, stating their travel dreams were stolen and they needed financial assistance to get back on track.

Community Support

• The Pope family has set up a GoFundMe page to assist them in purchasing another caravan and rebuilding their lives.
• Alison Pope shared their emotional struggle in coming to terms with their situation.