2026 Washington State East Meets West Gathering

Homebodyatheart
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The 2026 Washington State East Meets West Gathering at Lincoln Rock State Park will be held May 15, 16, 17, 18, 2026. ***Please note the change in days, Friday until Monday. You can book your stay for May 15, 2026 beginning August 15, 2025 through Washington State Parks reservation system. The sites fill up fast so if you can’t book right away just keep checking the State website as there’s always cancellations

              https://www.parks.wa.gov

Coming soon is the Google Sheet link. Please add your information on the site number you are booked in. It has all the event information and the site sheet to fill out so we all know who’s coming and which site they’re in. 


2026 is our tenth annual Gathering. My team and I look forward to seeing you at Lincoln Rock! Safe travels! 
2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red
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  • FunSize_Like_Trailer
    FunSize_Like_Trailer Member Posts: 13
    We booked site A1 again for 2026, arrival Friday, May 15, and departure Monday, May 18. ~ Andree, Scott and Team Meow (Luna & Jasper)
    2018 T@B 320S Boondock
    ”If the trailer’s a rockin’ it’s probably just both of us trying to dress at the same time.”
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  • Miwok
    Miwok Member Posts: 19
    I’m in! Site 62. I love the “notify me” button on the state reservation system. Do I need to register with you? This is Corll Morrissey
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  • Romana
    Romana Member Posts: 69
    edited December 2025
    We booked site 64. Arrive 15 depart 18.
    Romana - 2005/6 Thor T@B T16
    Towed by 2003 Toyota Tundra Stepside
    Port Townsend, WA
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  • Okpete
    Okpete Member Posts: 38
    Hello. How are people booking sites, when reservation system doesn’t allow booking until may 15th. Called reservation line and they indicated sites are first come until the 15th and then you would need to talk to park personnel for additional days. Really would appreciate clarification on reservation use. Thanks
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  • 2Cougs
    2Cougs Member Posts: 933
    @Okpete- Sorry I just saw this....
    We reserved from the 15th on and will go a day or two early and see if we can snag our same spot for the 13th and 14ths, or another nearby site and move.
    2016 T@B CS-S silver with white trim and WSU themed
    Pulled by a silver 2017 Chevy Silverado
    Leaves on T@bventures from Spokane, WA


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  • rh5555
    rh5555 Member Posts: 536
    edited December 2025
    Hills will be in C88.  Also planning on going early...  I wonder if highway 2 will be open...
    Roger and Sue Hill | 2020 T@B400 Boondock (Cryst@bel) | 2022 Land Rover Defender 110 - P400 | San Juan Island, WA
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  • 2Cougs
    2Cougs Member Posts: 933
    yay!!!  Always love seeing you!  The highway 2 question is a good one... there is a lot to repair.  Hoping you have stayed dry and safe.
    2016 T@B CS-S silver with white trim and WSU themed
    Pulled by a silver 2017 Chevy Silverado
    Leaves on T@bventures from Spokane, WA


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  • sephaj
    sephaj Member Posts: 17
    Hope to get a spot!  All taken at this point 
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  • FunSize_Like_Trailer
    FunSize_Like_Trailer Member Posts: 13
    @sephaj we are down in the A loop which looks like it has a couple of open spots. If you can get by with just solar, a spot there might work. There are usually a few T@Bs in that loop. 
    2018 T@B 320S Boondock
    ”If the trailer’s a rockin’ it’s probably just both of us trying to dress at the same time.”
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  • MuttonChops
    MuttonChops Member Posts: 1,944
    While not the Spring [May] event
    FYI the fall [September] Port Townsend T@B J@M still has sites open  ;)
    '18 320 S,  pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW based
    TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
    TV: '25 Canyon AT4
    Adventures:  58   Nights:  405  Towing Miles 50,180
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  • Aviatrix
    Aviatrix Member Posts: 15
    MuttonChops said:
    While not the Spring [May] event
    FYI the fall [September] Port Townsend T@B J@M still has sites open  ;)
    When is it?
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  • rh5555
    rh5555 Member Posts: 536
    https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/20103/pnw-f-ll-j-m-2026
    Roger and Sue Hill | 2020 T@B400 Boondock (Cryst@bel) | 2022 Land Rover Defender 110 - P400 | San Juan Island, WA
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  • Romana
    Romana Member Posts: 69
    edited March 29
    I have an original NorCold (just removed and replaced with a NovaCool) FREE.. It works on 110v and 12v, and may work on LP. If anyone coming to the E meets W wants it let me know here or by DM. I also have a gray colored front tub that came off our 2005 T@B. Make offer.
    Romana - 2005/6 Thor T@B T16
    Towed by 2003 Toyota Tundra Stepside
    Port Townsend, WA
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  • MarkAl
    MarkAl Member Posts: 509
    @Romana
    I have a friend that wants to convert his 120V only back to this kind of unit. Is this still available? Someone in the past only used utility and converted it.
    Snohomish WA, 2015 Diesel Grand Cherokee
    Sm@ll World: 2021 320S Boondock, 6V Pb-acid
    Shunt, Roof & Remote solar & 30A DC-DC Chargers
    managed by VE Smart Network
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  • Romana
    Romana Member Posts: 69
    edited May 8

    Yes I still have it.

    Edit: I can bring the 3-way if I hear back before we leave next Friday. I also have a gray Tub lid I will bring.

    Romana - 2005/6 Thor T@B T16
    Towed by 2003 Toyota Tundra Stepside
    Port Townsend, WA
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  • CampsiteGal
    CampsiteGal Member Posts: 23

    I had to cancel 85c as I am unable to attend. It's available now if you are wanting a spot.

    2022 T@B 400 BD, the T@bacabana
    TV: 2017 Chevy Tahoe
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  • 2Cougs
    2Cougs Member Posts: 933

    For those coming across HWY2 from the west side… We traveled 2 from Leavenworth to I5 last weekend and all was open and good. HWY 20 (North Cascades) has no estimated opening time… severe washouts and large rockslide at MP131 is requiring major reconstruction.

    2016 T@B CS-S silver with white trim and WSU themed
    Pulled by a silver 2017 Chevy Silverado
    Leaves on T@bventures from Spokane, WA


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  • FunSize_Like_Trailer
    FunSize_Like_Trailer Member Posts: 13

    Hi T@B friends! We are looking forward to seeing everyone again. And because the price of gas for the trip will be really high, we are leaving a few days early to make more of a trip out of it. Are we still doing potluck desserts, dinner and “nibbles hour”? I just want to get stuff packed before we go. Thanks so much! Andree, Scott and Team Meow.

    2018 T@B 320S Boondock
    ”If the trailer’s a rockin’ it’s probably just both of us trying to dress at the same time.”
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  • Romana
    Romana Member Posts: 69

    We have cancelled our reservation. Something came up.

    Romana - 2005/6 Thor T@B T16
    Towed by 2003 Toyota Tundra Stepside
    Port Townsend, WA
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  • 2Cougs
    2Cougs Member Posts: 933
    edited May 12

    @FunSize_Like_Trailer (and other inquiring minds) YES! There was an issue getting things posted… here is the schedule I know at this point ( @Homebodyatheart may still make some edits…)

    EVENT SCHEDULE

    DATE

    TIME

    PLACE

    EVENT

    Friday May 15, 2026

    7:00 PM

    shelter on hill

    Dessert potluck - Bring your chair and a goodie to share.

    Saturday May 16, 2026

    8 to 10 AM

    Site 86 - Craig and Mary's (2Cougs)

    Morning coffee gathering… bring your own mug… we have the coffee

    10:00 AM

    All loops

    Tour of the T@bs.

    1:30

    All loops

    Wander and "Talk T@b", free time to meet others.

    5:00 PM

    shelter on hill

    Dinner Potluck

    Sunday May 17, 2026

    8 to 10 AM

    Site 86 - Craig and Mary's (2Cougs)

    Morning coffee gathering… bring your own mug… we have the coffee

    all day

    all loops (wherever you see an orange WELCOME sign)

    T@b tours continued, free time to gather with friends new and old

    5:00 PM

    grass behind Site 87

    Happy hour (or 2) - Bring your chair, a beverage, and nibbles to share

    Monday May 18, 2026

    Last morning, free time. Safe travels!

    2016 T@B CS-S silver with white trim and WSU themed
    Pulled by a silver 2017 Chevy Silverado
    Leaves on T@bventures from Spokane, WA


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  • FunSize_Like_Trailer
    FunSize_Like_Trailer Member Posts: 13

    @2Cougs Cool! Thanks so much! By the way, conditions may be favorable for the Aurora over the weekend. I’ll be watching my space weather forecasts. 😊 Looking forward to seeing you and everyone.

    2018 T@B 320S Boondock
    ”If the trailer’s a rockin’ it’s probably just both of us trying to dress at the same time.”
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  • Tabinator
    Tabinator Member Posts: 33

    Hi all. Just made a VERY last minute decision to attend this year. Looking forward to it. Site A22.

    2018 T@B 400 in the company of 2009 Ford Flex 2023 F150 Powerboost
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  • FunSize_Like_Trailer
    FunSize_Like_Trailer Member Posts: 13

    Hey friends! Thanks for the fun weekend! We will look forward to seeing everyone again at other meetups or next year (we’ll work on the screening of “The Long, Long Trailer”).

    To Mark @MarkAl and Roger @rh5555, thank you so much for your troubleshooting ideas with our Alde control panel. This afternoon at home, I took the suggested actions, checking for loose connections in the Alde unit and at the control panel (all good), and disconnecting the wire harnesses at the control panel and in the Alde to reset everything. In the end, I discovered that the menu push-button inside the control panel box would engage with the panel cover plate removed, but NOT with the cover plate attached to control panel box. So, with the panel cover reattached, it requires an extra firm and off-center finger press of the “menu button” to get to the settings screen. Kind of weird, but problem understood and solved for the moment. So far, I can still finesse my way to the settings screen with a few presses to find whatever the control panel considers the sweet spot for displaying that screen, but I will probably try sticking a layer or two of thin tape to the end of the push-button on the inside of the control panel to see if I can close the distance between it and the “menu button” (really just a thin dark membrane on the inside of front cover plate). If this happens again during travel, I can also just pop off the cover plate to push the button directly, then set everthing on the touch screen and replace the cover plate. I probably could have fixed that at Lincoln Rock but at home, I didn’t have to work around two cats “helping” me. 😊

    2018 T@B 320S Boondock
    ”If the trailer’s a rockin’ it’s probably just both of us trying to dress at the same time.”
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