10 Best RV Recliners (Review) in 2021

So far, in the article, we have given you an idea about the best options you have in the market when it comes to RV recliners through our RV recliner reviews. Now it is time to expand on that idea and give you an overview of the general things that make a particular RV recliner special. 

In this section of the article, we will be giving you a detailed look at all the things that you should consider before buying an RV recliner. Based on these, you have to understand your priorities and buy the best RV recliners that meet your unique set of requirements. 

Material- Throughout the article, we have greatly emphasized the need for high-quality materials when it comes to the recliner chair. It goes without saying that the materials are what make a recliner chair, and their quality is what determines how well the chair is going to serve you and for how long it will be doing so. 

The core construction needs to be solid and sturdy so that the chair is solid and sturdy. In an RV that is constantly moving, stability is very important. For that, you need both the core construction and the base to be strong. A strong core makes sure the recliner doesn’t fall apart, and the base ensures overall stability.

Again, the materials used in the padding and covering are important to make sure you have the maximum comfort. Various chairs use different forms of padding like foam, cotton, etc. and they need to be of good quality.

Aesthetics- The value of aesthetics in furniture is often understated. People don’t take it as seriously as the other matters of consideration. But aesthetics do matter. 

In the past, many people complained that recliner chairs often look ugly regardless of how convenient and effective they are. This forced the makers of the recliner chairs to focus on the design and improve it further to meet the human demand for aesthetics. 

And now, we finally have many recliner chairs that not only look good by the standards of recliners but as furniture in general.

To find the right aesthetic for you, you should get recliners that go well with your RV. There are chairs that can blend in with almost any environment, and then there are chairs that are made for a specific environment and only works with a specific color palette. You need to be smart about choosing the right match for your RV. 

Comfort- This really goes without saying. The primary reason people buy recliner chairs in the first place is that they need some additional comfort. Your goal should be to maximize whatever comfort you might be able to get. While on the surface, the matter of comfort feels like a cut and dry case, there are multiple layers to this.

Firstly, it comes down to the internal materials, i.e., the type of padding that has been used. Foam is excellent padding for people with back pains, but the thickness requirement may vary from person to person. So you should be careful about that. 

Secondly, you need to focus on covering. Most recliner chairs have leather coverings, but there are many variants of leather. Some can be quite rough and uncomfortable while some are very smooth and thus very comfortable. You need to understand the distinction between high-quality leather and low-quality leather. 

Thirdly, you have to make sure the functionality and additional features are comfortable or not. This refers to the level of recline, the adjustable footrests, or power lifts. 

Lastly, you need to make sure the reclining motion is comfortable. We will go more into details about the reclining motion down below. But in regards to comfort, you should try to make sure that the reclining motion isn’t rough and that it doesn’t cause you any problem in the back.

Adaptability- For any standard recliner that is meant to be used in a living room or an office, this might not be such a crucial feature. But for RV recliners, this is extremely important. 

RV recliners need to be moved and transported a lot. They also need to be multi-functional as a user traditionally tends to use it for multiple purposes that include sitting, relaxing, or even sleeping. An RV recliner needs to be adaptable enough to meet the need of the users. 

Additionally, an ideal RV recliner should come off easily. RVs are big vehicles, but they often require a lot of space for various purposes. In situations like these, a recliner that can come off easily is an asset. By taking it apart, you can increase the amount of space in an RV as per your need. 

Again an RV should come with features that can adapt to the specific needs of the user. For example, it is better to get recliners that come with an adjustable footrest or backrest. That way, you can have control over your comfort. Additionally, a power lift feature is a great feature to have if you really need it. 

Value for Money- Recliner chairs aren’t exactly cheap. Even the cheapest ones come at quite a hefty price. So you can say that recliner chairs are a long term commitment. That is why you should make sure you are getting the best recliner chair possible when you are spending this amount of money on it. 

Now understanding how value for money works can be tricky. For example, on a cheaper option, you will have to give up some features that you could get in a more expensive option. 

In the 58-inch RecPro Charles Collection, the construction is extremely sturdy and durable, and the price of the product reflects that. But the same cannot be said for the more budget-friendly RecPro RV Euro Chair. You have to be aware of nuances like these and make sure that you are getting your money’s worth.

The same can be said about additional features. Many recliners come with additional features like a power lift and adjustable footrest. Naturally, these recliners will cost a little bit more than the standard recliner. There are also double recliners that are bigger and more versatile.

If you need these features, then you would have to be willing to spend a fair bit of money on them, and you will get your money’s worth. And if you don’t want to spend that much, then you have to make certain compromises in the quality.

You just need to make sure that these compromises aren’t too big and don’t ruin the functionality because other than the functionality, it’s just a fancy chair.

Reclining Motion- The reclining motion determines the type of recline you get from your chair. And the very reason these chairs are called recliner chairs is to put emphasis on the reclining. This is what separates these recliners from all other types of chairs. So it is important to note how the reclining works and how it can benefit you. 

There are generally two types of reclining motions. These are power motion and manual motion. It is intuitive that the power motion uses motors to make the reclining function work. This type of reclining motion has its fair share of pros and cons.

Moreover, the power motion is much smoother than the manual one. Secondly, it also works much better for your back and joints as the movements are much more organized. But any recliner using power motion will naturally be heavier and won’t have much portability. These aren’t quite as sturdy either. 

Alternatively, manual recliners are much lighter in weight usually. Those that aren’t too light are very sturdy to make up for it. These recliners are extremely easy to use, as well. But they don’t have the smoothness that power motion recliners do, and they lack in functionality. 

Size- The size of a recliner is an extremely important detail. If we were talking about getting recliners in the living room, then size wouldn’t be as big of a factor. But in an RV, the importance is accentuated ten-folds.

There are many different sizes of RVs. But in general, RVs are cramped spaces. They don’t have a luxurious amount of space that you would have in living rooms or offices. So when you are looking for recliners for an RV, you should generally look for chairs on the smaller side. 

But there are levels to this size. The question automatically arises, “How small should the recliner be?” And the answer depends on the RV that you own. You need to get accurate measurements of your RV and determine how much space you can give away for a recliner chair. 

It also depends on the way you want to use the recliner chair. If you want to use it just for the sake of relaxation, then you wouldn’t need a recliner that is too big. But if you use it for sleeping purposes, then you will have to be willing to give up a considerable amount of space and look for a bigger recliner. 

You should also consider the manpower you have or can manage because recliners are generally heavy objects. Even the heaviest recliners have a certain amount of body mass. So you need to make sure that you are able to carry the recliner you want and set it up. 

If you cannot manage sufficient manpower, it would be wiser to avoid the heavier models. But if you are confident in your capabilities or have enough manpower, then, by all means, get the size you desire while taking care of the space limit.

Also, you should keep in mind that recliners that aren’t that big in size are also usually not that sturdy. So you should also try to strike the right balance between sturdiness and size. Otherwise, all the money invested for your comfort will be utterly wasted.

Assembly- In our reviews, we have always praised recliners that are easy to assemble and with good reason. They deserve it. Setting up recliners in an RV is tough on its own. You have to set up a considerably large object in quite a tiny place, and you have to ensure that it is stable and doesn’t cause you too many problems. 

Moreover, you don’t need a difficult assembly to make a process that is already so difficult even more so. That is why it is so crucial to look for recliners that are easy to assemble. 

To ensure that the recliner you are buying is easy to assemble, you must first look at the design. Usually, chairs that have a very simple design are easier to assemble. The products that have more convoluted designs are usually more difficult to set up. 

You should also try to see if the parts of a recliner are detachable or not. If yes, then you should find out how many detachable parts it has. You should also look for chairs with a more modular structure as they are usually easier to assemble.