Jemison, on US 31

RV Repair Close to Home in Jemison, Alabama

Once a market center on the old stagecoach route between Birmingham and Montgomery, Jemison now sits on U.S. 31, only about 4 road miles from our Thorsby base, which keeps a repair visit here a short drive.

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3.6 miroad miles from Thorsby
Chilton CountyAlabama

A stagecoach stop that became a farm market town

Jemison grew up along an old stagecoach route between Birmingham and Montgomery. A railroad station opened in 1870, and the railroad made it a trading center for nearby farmers, who brought in produce and cotton.^[3,2]

Today U.S. 31 runs north to south through town, and the city holds its MayFest on the first weekend of May. Minooka Park is a county park on 420 wooded acres, with trails for ATVs and motorcycles, a seven-acre fishing pond and an RV campground. Peach Queen Campground, at 12986 County Road 42, also offers RV and tent camping.^[3,4,5]

With Thorsby only about 4 road miles away, a driveway in town, a storage lot or a campsite at either place is close to our base. Calera is about 11 road miles from Jemison by car, and Montevallo about 13.^[1]

An Airstream trailer beside a lake at dusk under a colorful sky

Jemison facts worth knowing

Jemison developed beside a stagecoach road linking Birmingham and Montgomery, and a railroad station opened there in 1870.^[3]
The city was incorporated in 1907 and reincorporated in 1919.^[3]
The 2020 Census counted 2,642 residents.^[2]
U.S. 31 runs north to south through town, and the Jemison MayFest takes place on the first weekend of May.^[3]
Minooka Park, a Chilton County park, covers 420 wooded acres and includes an RV campground, a seven-acre fishing pond and trails for ATVs and motorcycles.^[4]
Jemison is about 4 road miles from Thorsby and about 13 from Montevallo by car.^[1]

Jemison questions about stored campers and new RVs

General information. Every situation is different, so call us about yours.

My camper sat in a storage lot all winter. What should I check first?

Start with the battery, since one left connected can drain flat, then look for signs of mice or other rodents in wiring, vents and cabinets. Check the tires for flat spots, and remember that a refrigerator left shut and off can grow mildew. We can go through the camper at the lot before your first trip, so you find problems at home rather than at a campsite.

Preventative maintenance

I just bought a used RV. Can someone walk me through it?

Yes. An orientation covers how the systems work, from the water heater and refrigerator to the LP gas, and an inspection looks at what the previous owner may have missed. It is worth doing before your first night at a campground, for example at a place like Minooka Park. We do it at your driveway so you can ask questions with the camper right in front of you.^[4]

RV inspection and orientation

Does Jemison summer heat call for anything special on an RV air conditioner?

Not special, just regular attention. In a humid central Alabama July, a roof unit with dirty filters or blocked airflow works harder and may freeze up or drip inside. Clean the filters, keep the shroud clear, and park out of direct sun when you can. If it still cannot keep up on a hot afternoon, we can diagnose it.^[6]

RV air conditioning

Can you meet me at Minooka Park or Peach Queen Campground?

We come to campsites as well as driveways. The county lists Minooka Park with an RV campground, and Peach Queen Campground lists RV and tent sites. Rules and availability at each place can change, so check with the park or campground about service visits, then call us at 205-955-3054 to plan the details.^[4,5]

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Where our work fits in Jemison

Waking up a stored camper Batteries, rodents, flat spots and a fridge left off are worth checking before the first trip. First weeks with a used RV An orientation and an inspection for a new owner, done where the camper is parked. Hot afternoon, weak cooling Humid Alabama summers test the filters, coils and airflow of a roof unit.

Nearby towns on our service list

Road miles between town centers, measured by OpenStreetMap routing^[1]. Towns with a page are linked.

A short drive from Thorsby to Jemison

Call 205-955-3054 to line up a visit for a camper in a Jemison driveway, at a nearby campground or in a storage lot. The drive from our Thorsby base is only about 4 road miles.

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Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in November 2026.