Brent, Bibb County
The Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge manages 3,681 acres in Bibb County, and Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park lists campsites with water and electricity. Brent is about 38.6 road miles from our Thorsby base.
General information. Every situation is different, so call us about yours.
It can come from the park's power, your cord or the RV itself. Low voltage, a high combined load such as the air conditioner and a microwave at once, a worn cord end or a failing surge protector can each be to blame. Try running fewer loads and note which one trips it. If it keeps happening, we can help sort out which side the trouble is on.
It depends on how you use the camper. Hard freezes do not come every winter, but an occasional one can crack water lines, fittings and a water heater if they hold water. If you keep the RV parked or plan to skip a cold stretch, draining the lines and protecting the pump and heater are worth considering. We can talk through what fits your setup.
There is no single schedule that fits every RV. Many owners have the gas lines, fittings and regulator looked over before camping season, after long storage, and after any impact, and test the detectors on a regular basis. If you ever smell gas, get everyone outside first and shut off the gas only if it is safe to do so.
Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park, with improved campsites that have water and electricity, is a possible meeting place, since our work happens at campsites as well as driveways. The park has its own rules about outside repair visits, so ask before booking us, then call 205-955-3054 and say where the RV is parked and what it is doing.[7]
Brent is about 38.6 road miles from Thorsby by car. Centreville is about 2 road miles from Brent, Vance about 16 and Montevallo about 23. If your RV is in or near Brent, call 205-955-3054 and describe where it is parked, and we will talk through the problem and the drive.[1]
Brent sits in the Cahaba River valley near the center of Bibb County, next to the county seat of Centreville across the river. Wikipedia says the community was founded in 1898 along the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad and was incorporated in 1913. US 82 runs through the northern edge of town and bypasses the center.[2]
Bibb County has several outdoor places, so check a map for the drive from Brent. Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park lists improved campsites with water and electricity, and the wildlife refuge on the Cahaba River covers 3,681 acres. The Talladega National Forest takes in the southern and southwestern parts of the county.[3,6,7]
We are based in Thorsby, about 38.6 road miles from Brent by car, and we come to your driveway, campsite or storage lot. Centreville is about 2 road miles from Brent, Vance about 16 and Montevallo about 23, all by car.[1]
Brent is near the center of Bibb County, next to Centreville across the Cahaba River.[2]
US 82 runs through the northern edge of Brent and bypasses the center of town.[2,4]
Brent was founded in 1898 along the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad and was incorporated in 1913.[2]
An F4 tornado on May 27, 1973 almost completely destroyed Brent, and an EF3 tornado hit the city again on March 25, 2021.[2]
The Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge covers 3,681 acres of Bibb County, and its shoals lily stand is the largest known.[5,6]
Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park offers improved campsites with water and electricity, with sewer hookups available for an added fee.[7]
Road miles between town centers, measured by OpenStreetMap routing[1]. Towns with a page are linked.
Brent sits across the Cahaba River from Centreville. Call 205-955-3054 and tell us where your RV is parked, and we will talk through repairs at your driveway, campsite or storage lot.
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in November 2026.
