Vincent, Shelby County
The railroad reached Vincent in 1887, and the town took its present name in 1888 after first being called Propel. South Eastern Campers drives about 46 road miles from Thorsby to work on RVs here.
General information. Every situation is different, so call us about yours.
Many RV refrigerators, especially the absorption type, work best when the camper is close to level, and hot weather or poor airflow around the back vents makes them work harder. A camper parked on a slope or in direct sun may struggle to hold temperature. Level it, check that the vents are clear, and call us if it still warms.
Heavy pollen can load up filters, vent screens and return openings, which restricts airflow and makes a cooling unit work harder. If your cabin feels weak on cool air after a pollen-heavy week, check the filter first and look for a clogged return. Seals and vents are also worth a glance. If airflow stays poor, we can look at it.
It can be. Tires that sit in one spot may develop flat spots, batteries can discharge, and seals may dry out. A refrigerator closed up and left off can smell musty. If you can, move the camper now and then, keep batteries maintained, and prop the fridge door once it is clean and dry. A pre-season check helps catch what sitting caused.
We go to driveways, campsites and storage lots, so a visit to a campsite may be possible. The Encyclopedia of Alabama says one of Vincent's municipal parks borders the Coosa River and has a boat ramp, fishing piers and a pavilion. Ask the town about its rules for outside service first, then call 205-955-3054 and tell us where you are parked.[3]
Vincent is about 45.8 road miles from Thorsby by car. Harpersville is about 3 road miles from Vincent and Chelsea about 16. Call 205-955-3054, tell us where your RV is parked and what it is doing, and we will talk through the visit before anything is scheduled.[1]
Vincent is in north-central Alabama, mostly in Shelby County, with small parts reaching into St. Clair and Talladega counties. US 231 is the main highway through town. The Encyclopedia of Alabama says the community was first called Propel and took the name Vincent in 1888, honoring an early family, and that the state chartered the town in 1897.[2,3]
One of Vincent's two municipal parks borders the Coosa River and has a paved boat ramp, fishing piers, a pavilion and a picnic area, according to the Encyclopedia of Alabama. The same source says the town holds an annual Settlers Day celebration. Check with the town about its park rules before you plan to stay or have any work done there.[3]
We are based in Thorsby, about 45.8 road miles from Vincent by car, and we come to your driveway, campsite or storage lot. Harpersville is about 3 road miles from Vincent, Childersburg about 10 and Chelsea about 16, all by car.[1]
Vincent lies mostly in northeastern Shelby County, with small portions in St. Clair and Talladega counties.[2,3]
US 231 is the main highway through the city.[2]
A Central of Georgia Railway line shaped the town's growth, and the railroad came through in 1887.[3]
Shelby County says the county boundary at Vincent follows the Coosa River.[4]
Arkwright Baptist Church, Florey Gin and the Railey House are on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.[3]
Shelby County says Vincent became the first community in Alabama with a year-round school calendar in 1993.[4]
Road miles between town centers, measured by OpenStreetMap routing[1]. Towns with a page are linked.
In and around Vincent, work happens wherever the camper is parked: a driveway, campsite or storage lot. Call 205-955-3054 and we will talk through the repair and the drive from Thorsby.
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in November 2026.
