Gurley, Madison County
A water tank at the railroad depot gave this settlement an early name, Gurley's Water Tank, and nearby cedar trees fed its sawmills. We list Gurley for service, about 160 road miles from Thorsby, so please call first.
General information. Every situation is different, so call us about yours.
Start with a phone call to 205-955-3054. Gurley is about 160 road miles from our base, so a visit is something we talk through rather than schedule on the spot. Tell us the make and age of the unit, what is wrong, and whether it sits in a driveway, a lot or a barn. From there we can say whether and when a visit works.[1]
It can. Heavy pollen can load up filters, vents and the return, which makes an A/C work harder and can leave rooms feeling weak or stuffy. Many owners check and clean filters at the start of the season and wipe down roof vents and seals. If the unit still blows weak or freezes up after a clean filter, a closer look is a good idea.
Batteries are a common first stop, since a long sit can leave them drained or damaged. Many owners also look for signs of mice or other pests, check tires for flat spots, and inspect the roof and seals. If the refrigerator was shut off with the door closed, odors and mildew can build inside, so open it up and air it out before loading food.
That is what an inspection and orientation is for. A walk through typically covers the systems a new owner needs to understand: water, power, LP gas, the roof and the slides, plus a pre-trip checklist. Because Gurley is far from Thorsby, call 205-955-3054 first and we will talk through whether and when a visit to your driveway works.
Brownsboro is about 6 road miles from Gurley by car, Huntsville about 16, New Market about 21, Toney about 29 and Decatur about 40. All are on our service list, and the base is still only Thorsby. The service area directory shows the full list of towns.[1]
Gurley is about 160 road miles from Thorsby, our only base. Because that is a long trip for a repair visit, we do not promise one here. Call 205-955-3054, describe the problem and where the camper is kept, and we will talk through whether and when a visit works.[1]
The Encyclopedia of Alabama says the Memphis and Charleston Railroad reached the area in 1851, and that a water tank at the depot, used to refill train boilers, gave the settlement one of its early names. It also says cedar trees around the town supported local sawmills and other wood businesses.[3]
Today U.S. Route 72 runs through Gurley, with Huntsville about 16 road miles away by car. Many owners keep a camper beside the house or in a storage lot for part of the year, and long idle spells can bring their own repairs.[1,2]
Gurley is in Madison County, and U.S. Route 72 runs through the town.[2,3]
An early name for the place was Gurley's Water Tank, after the water tank at the railroad depot.[3]
Cedar trees near the town supported its sawmills and other wood businesses.[3,4]
Most of the town lies within the Gurley Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[2]
A fire in 1923 devastated the downtown business district.[3,2]
Huntsville is about 16 road miles from Gurley by car.[1]
Road miles between town centers, measured by OpenStreetMap routing[1]. Towns with a page are linked.
How soon could someone come out? That depends on a long drive, so call 205-955-3054 and describe the camper at your driveway, campsite or storage lot. We will talk through whether and when a visit works.
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in November 2026.
