Wilsonville, above Lay Lake
RV repair for Wilsonville and the Coosa River side of Shelby County
State Route 25 is the main highway through Wilsonville, a town on the Coosa River above Lay Lake. We take the drive of about 34 road miles from Thorsby to repair RVs and campers at a driveway, campsite or storage lot nearby.
- 33.7 miroad miles from Thorsby
- Shelby CountyAlabama
A river and lake town in eastern Shelby County
State Route 25 is the main highway through town. The Encyclopedia of Alabama describes it as sitting on the banks of the Coosa River above Lay Lake, and it was originally situated on a stagecoach road to Montgomery.[2,3]
Lay Lake covers about 12,000 acres with roughly 289 miles of shoreline, and the Encyclopedia of Alabama lists fishing, boating, water skiing, sailing and swimming there. Wikipedia says Alabama Power maintains seven public access sites on the lake. The Gaston Steam Plant, built by Alabama Power in 1957, is also described in the town's entry.[3,4]
Wilsonville is about 34 road miles from our base in Thorsby by car, roughly 50 minutes of driving. Columbiana is about 9 road miles away. We come to your driveway, campsite or storage lot, including a lake-area campsite if the campground allows outside service.[1]
Lake and river facts for Wilsonville
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The 2020 Census counted 1,857 residents in Wilsonville.[2]
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Parts of the town limits extend east to the western shore of the Coosa River.[2]
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Lay Lake covers about 12,000 acres and has about 289 miles of shoreline.[3,4]
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Lay Lake hosted the Bassmaster Classic in 1996, 2002, 2007 and 2010.[4]
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Alabama Power built the E. C. Gaston Steam Plant in 1957, and it began operating in 1960.[3]
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A historic marker just east of town on Route 25 marks the remains of three Confederate forts that protected railroad trestles over the Coosa River.[3]
Lake-air questions from Wilsonville RV owners
General information. Every situation is different, so call us about yours.
My cabinets feel damp and the camper smells musty after a weekend by the water. Is that a leak?
It might be, but humidity alone can do it. Cabinets, closets and mattress corners trap moist air, and condensation shows up on cooler surfaces overnight. If the dampness returns in the same spot, a roof, window or plumbing leak becomes more likely. We can trace the moisture where the camper is parked and help you tell a leak from ordinary lake-area humidity.
Why does my refrigerator struggle on a hot afternoon when the camper is parked off level?
Many RV refrigerators are sensitive to both heat and a tilted camper, and they may cool poorly when either one is a problem. Poor ventilation behind the unit, a dirty burner or a weak power supply can add to it. It depends on the model. We can check the refrigerator at your site, so you do not have to move the camper to a shop.
Spring pollen has coated everything. Can it affect how well the cooling works?
It can. Pollen collects on filters, vent screens and return openings, and restricted airflow makes an air conditioner work harder and cool less. Many owners clean the filter first and then check the seals and vents. If cooling is still weak after that, we can look at the whole airflow path at your driveway or storage lot.
Can you meet me at a campsite near Lay Lake, and what do I need to check first?
We come to the customer's driveway, campsite or storage lot. A campground may have its own rules about outside service, so check with the place first. The Encyclopedia of Alabama describes Lay Lake as about 12,000 acres, but we do not rate any campgrounds. Call 205-955-3054 with the location and we will talk it through.[3]
How far is Wilsonville from Thorsby, and what is the closest town you serve?
Wilsonville is about 34 road miles from Thorsby by car, roughly 50 minutes of driving. Columbiana is about 9 road miles from Wilsonville, Childersburg about 11 and Chelsea about 21. We come to the customer's driveway, campsite or storage lot, and the service areas page lists the towns we cover.[1]
Repairs that suit lake and river camping
Nearby towns on our service list
Road miles between town centers, measured by OpenStreetMap routing[1]. Towns with a page are linked.
RV repair near Lay Lake, one call away
South Eastern Campers works on RVs at a driveway, campsite or storage lot, including lake area sites when the campground allows outside service. To start, call 205-955-3054 and describe the problem.
Sources
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in November 2026.