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TundraTower
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Feb 21, 2017

experience in replacing recliners?

Went to the local RV show this weekend and both of us got in the mood (again) to replace the chairs in the back of our trailer. Currently have cloth swivel/rocking chairs, and would like to replace with rocking recliners, preferably a "wall hugger".

We can find replacement furniture easy enough, but DW is very tactical. She would never buy something like this without sitting in it and seeing how the colors match what we have.

I have contacted Lippert and Camping World and cannot find anyone that has this kind of thing in stock. They expect you to order it on-line and then I guess ship it back if not acceptable. Quite a bit of trouble and expense.

We actually took pictures of the under-chair labels on the chairs we liked at the RV show Saturday, but none of the numbers on the tags match up with what is being offered for sale.

I think you can find smaller house-type chairs that might go in the door at furniture stores. However, does anyone know of a way or place to actually see the RV-style chairs (like Lippert's Thomas Crown collection) and sit in it before buying?
  • TundraTower wrote:


    ....but DW is very tactical. She would never buy something like this without sitting in it and seeing how the colors match what we have...


    Smart woman. Putting the colour choice to the side, my first consideration is allllll about the specs and how they feel IRL.
    Or as my grandmothers used to say: "Cute is for a short time. Smart is forever".
  • Depending on where your are, try to find a Lazy-boy showroom nearby. (there is one in Huntsville). Go and take a look at what they have in the showroom. You might call them ahead of time if there is a particular style you are looking for, to find out what they have actually on the showroom floor. Might also send them copies of the pictures you have to see what they suggest. Most can be custom made to you exact requirements.
  • Rocky2 wrote:
    I decided to replace mine with Lazy Boy several years ago and have never regreted it. I opted for the rocker recliner with a swivel base. I secure it during travel backed up against the passenger chair in my class A.


    Same here. No regrets at all.
  • I decided to replace mine with Lazy Boy several years ago and have never regreted it. I opted for the rocker recliner with a swivel base. I secure it during travel backed up against the passenger chair in my class A.