Pelham and Oak Mountain country
Whether your RV rests at a campsite in Oak Mountain State Park, near Pelham, or in a home driveway, we drive about 28 road miles from Thorsby to repair it. The park's camping includes primitive, backcountry and equestrian sites.
The first settlement here, Shelbyville, dates to 1820 and held the first Shelby County courthouse until Columbiana became county seat in 1826. The town was renamed Pelham in 1867 for Maj. John Pelham and incorporated in July 1964.[2,3]
Oak Mountain State Park is Alabama's largest state park at 9,940 acres. Wikipedia places it in Pelham, while the Encyclopedia of Alabama puts it about four miles northeast of the city, so please confirm the address with the park. The camping there includes primitive and improved primitive sites, backcountry sites and equestrian camping.[2,3,4]
Pelham is about 28 road miles from our base in Thorsby by car, roughly 38 minutes of driving. U.S. 31 runs through the city and I-65 exits 242 and 246 serve it. We come to your driveway, campsite or storage lot.[1,2]
General information. Every situation is different, so call us about yours.
Freezes in central Alabama are occasional, but they happen, and exposed water lines, drains, a water heater and a furnace can all be affected. Many owners drain or protect the water system and make sure the heater works before a cold night. What is right depends on the camper, so we can go through it with you at your site and check the heating system.
Many owners test them before each trip and replace them when the maker says they have reached the end of their life, which is often printed on the label. Detectors in a small, closed space matter more than most people expect. We can test the units, check the LP system and replace what needs it at your driveway or storage lot. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your model.
It often is, though it depends on the camper. A rig that is not level can twist the frame slightly, which makes a slide-out drag, and ground that is soft can let a jack settle during the night. Wind can also strain an awning that is out. We can look at the slide mechanism and awning where the camper is parked and tell you what we find.
Sources differ on the wording. Wikipedia describes the park as located in Pelham, while the Encyclopedia of Alabama places it about four miles northeast of the city, so confirm the details with the park. We come to the customer's campsite, but the park may have its own rules about outside service, so ask before you book anyone. Call 205-955-3054 with your questions.[2,3]
Pelham is about 28 road miles from Thorsby by car, roughly 38 minutes of driving. Alabaster is about 3 road miles from Pelham, Helena about 3, Maylene about 8 and Calera about 15. We come to the customer's driveway, campsite or storage lot. The service areas page lists every town we serve.[1]
The 2020 Census counted 24,318 people in Pelham.[2]
U.S. Route 31 runs directly through the city, and Interstate 65 provides access at exits 242 and 246.[2]
Pelham was renamed in 1867 for Maj. John Pelham, who reportedly camped overnight with his troops near Shelbyville.[3]
Oak Mountain State Park covers 9,940 acres and has three fishing lakes totaling 230 acres.[4]
The park has about 25 miles of hiking trails, and stone structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and Works Progress Administration between 1934 and 1941 remain.[4]
The Pelham Civic Complex has two full-sized ice hockey rinks and rentable meeting halls.[3]
Road miles between town centers, measured by OpenStreetMap routing[1]. Towns with a page are linked.
Know the symptom and where the camper sits? That is enough to start. Call 205-955-3054, and we will work at a driveway, campsite or storage lot around Pelham.
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in November 2026.
