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Document and Entity Information - shares	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 27, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000107687
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-30
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 01, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		27,239,063

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013
Net revenues	$ 228,811	$ 177,166	$ 451,481	$ 370,720
Cost of goods sold	205,966	159,975	402,674	332,782
Gross profit	22,845	17,191	48,807	37,938
Operating expenses:
Selling	4,489	3,831	8,822	8,792
General and administrative	4,949	4,488	10,572	10,300
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate	(629)	0	(629)	28
Total operating expenses	8,809	8,319	18,765	19,120
Operating income	14,036	8,872	30,042	18,818
Non-operating (expense) income	(74)	(19)	17	595
Income before income taxes	13,962	8,853	30,059	19,413
Provision for taxes	4,369	2,568	9,320	5,737
Net income	$ 9,593	$ 6,285	$ 20,739	$ 13,676
Income per common share:
Basic	$ 0.35	$ 0.22	$ 0.75	$ 0.49
Diluted	$ 0.35	$ 0.22	$ 0.74	$ 0.48
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	27,595	28,084	27,723	28,196
Diluted (in shares)	27,724	28,191	27,850	28,280
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Amortization of prior service credit (net of tax of $528, $474, $1,010 and $916)	$ (876)	$ (786)	$ (1,676)	$ (1,520)
Amortization of net actuarial loss (net of tax of $102, $147, $201 and $296)	168	250	332	503
Plan amendment (net of tax of $1,346, $1,613, $1,346 and $1,613)	2,234	2,676	2,234	2,676
Unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of investments (net of tax of $0, $33, $91 and $33)	0	(55)	151	(56)
Total other comprehensive income	1,526	2,085	1,041	1,603
Comprehensive income	$ 11,119	$ 8,370	$ 21,780	$ 15,279

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013
Amortization of prior service credit, tax	$ 528	$ 474	$ 1,010	$ 916
Amortization of net actuarial loss, tax	102	147	201	296
Plan amendment, tax	1,346	1,613	1,346	1,613
Unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of investments, tax	$ 0	$ 33	$ 91	$ 33

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 01, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 16,258	$ 64,277
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts ($149 and $152)	69,628	29,145
Inventories	124,289	112,541
Prepaid expenses and other assets	8,029	8,277
Income taxes receivable and prepaid	1,061	1,868
Deferred income taxes	8,264	7,742
Total current assets	227,529	223,850
Property, plant and equipment, net	20,411	20,266
Long-term investments	0	2,108
Investment in life insurance	25,587	25,051
Deferred income taxes	24,087	25,649
Goodwill	1,228	1,228
Other assets	10,284	10,993
Total assets	309,126	309,145
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	28,867	28,142
Accrued expenses:
Accrued compensation	17,749	22,101
Product warranties	8,781	8,443
Self-insurance	4,612	4,531
Accrued loss on repurchases	1,971	1,287
Promotional	2,405	1,910
Other	5,251	3,940
Total current liabilities	69,636	70,354
Long-term liabilities:
Unrecognized tax benefits	3,641	3,988
Postretirement health care and deferred compensations benefits	59,611	64,074
Total long-term liabilities	63,252	68,062
Contingent liabilities and commitments
Stockholders' equity:
Capital stock common, par value $0.50; authorized 60,000 shares, issued 51,776 shares	25,888	25,888
Additional paid-in capital	31,445	29,334
Retained earnings	530,182	509,443
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,890	849
Treasury stock, at cost (24,555 and 23,917 shares)	(413,167)	(394,785)
Total stockholders' equity	176,238	170,729
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 309,126	$ 309,145

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Mar. 01, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 149	$ 152
Capital stock common, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.5	$ 0.5
Capital stock common, shares authorized (in shares)	60,000	60,000
Capital stock common, shares issued (in shares)	51,766	51,766
Treasury stock, at cost, shares (in shares)	24,555	23,917

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013
Operating activities:
Net income	$ 20,739	$ 13,676
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,966	2,178
LIFO expense	608	551
Stock-based compensation	1,388	996
Deferred income taxes including valuation allowance	(152)	(1,550)
Postretirement benefit income and deferred compensation expense	(405)	284
(Benefit) provision for doubtful accounts	(1)	6
Gain on disposal of property	(702)	(26)
Gain on life insurance	0	(509)
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies	(440)	(547)
Change in assets and liabilities:
Inventories	(12,356)	(37,401)
Receivables, prepaid and other assets	(40,056)	(6,334)
Income taxes and unrecognized tax benefits	1,269	1,618
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	536	3,052
Postretirement and deferred compensation benefits	(1,924)	(2,136)
Net cash used in operating activities	(29,530)	(26,142)
Investing activities:
Proceeds from the sale of investments, at par	2,350	250
Proceeds from life insurance	0	974
Purchases of property and equipment	(3,772)	(2,443)
Proceeds from the sale of property	2,392	614
Repayments of COLI borrowings	0	(1,371)
Other	(105)	151
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	865	(1,825)
Financing activities:
Payments for purchases of common stock	(21,484)	(8,367)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	2,080	0
Other	50	(114)
Net cash used in financing activities	(19,354)	(8,481)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(48,019)	(36,448)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	64,277	62,683
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	16,258	26,235
Supplemental cash flow disclosure:
Income taxes paid, net of refunds	$ 8,200	$ 5,670

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Mar. 01, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Basis of Presentation The "Company," "we," "our" and "us" are used interchangeably to refer to Winnebago Industries, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Winnebago of Indiana, LLC, as appropriate in the context. We were incorporated under the laws of the state of Iowa on February 12, 1958 and adopted our present name on February 28, 1961. Our executive offices are located at 605 West Crystal Lake Road in Forest City, Iowa. Our telephone number is (641) 585-3535; our website is www.winnebagoind.com. Our common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol “WGO.” In our opinion, the accompanying condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial position as of March 1, 2014 and the consolidated results of operations and comprehensive income and consolidated cash flows for the first six months of Fiscal 2014 and 2013. The consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income for the first six months of Fiscal 2014 is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The consolidated balance sheet data as of August 31, 2013 was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2013. Fiscal Period We follow a 52-/53-week fiscal year, ending the last Saturday in August. Fiscal 2014 is a 52-week year; the first quarter ending November 30, 2013 had 13 weeks; the first six months ending March 1, 2014 had 26 weeks. Fiscal 2013 was a 53-week fiscal year; the first quarter ending December 1, 2012 had 14 weeks; the first six months ending March 2, 2013 had 27 weeks. New Accounting Pronouncements In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740), which requires entities to present unrecognized tax benefits as a liability and not combine it with deferred tax assets to the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date. ASU 2013-11 will become effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013 (our Fiscal 2015). We are currently evaluating the impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Concentration Risk	6 Months Ended
Concentration Risk	Mar. 01, 2014
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Concentration Risk Disclosure	Concentration Risk One of our dealer organizations accounted for 20.3% and 26.2% of our consolidated net revenue for the first six months of Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013, respectively. A second dealer organization accounted for 12.3% and 13.4% of our consolidated net revenue for the first six months of Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013, respectively. The loss of either of both of these dealer organizations could have a significant adverse effect on our business. In addition, deterioration in the liquidity or creditworthiness of these dealers could negatively impact our sales and could trigger repurchase obligations under our repurchase agreements.

Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Investments and Fair Value Measurements

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

We account for fair value measurements in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measurement and expands disclosure about fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. In instances in which the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the consideration of inputs specific to the asset or liability.

Cash Equivalents

The carrying value of cash equivalents approximates fair value as original maturities are less than three months. Our cash equivalents are comprised of money market funds traded in an active market with no restrictions.

The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis at March 1, 2014 and August 31, 2013 according to the valuation techniques we used to determine their fair values:



			Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered As
(In thousands)	Fair Value at March 1, 2014		Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Level 2 Significant Other Observable Inputs		Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs
Assets that fund deferred compensation:
Domestic equity funds	$	6,389	$	6,389	$	—	$	—
International equity funds	712		712		—		—
Fixed income funds	238		238		—		—
Total assets at fair value	$	7,339	$	7,339	$	—	$	—



			Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered As
(In thousands)	Fair Value at August 31, 2013		Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Level 2 Significant Other Observable Inputs		Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs
Long-term investments:
Student loan ARS	$	2,108	$	—	$	—	$	2,108
Assets that fund deferred compensation:
Domestic equity funds	7,127		7,127		—		—
International equity funds	742		742		—		—
Fixed income funds	287		287		—		—
Total assets at fair value	$	10,264	$	8,156	$	—	$	2,108

The following table provides a reconciliation between the beginning and ending balances of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the table above that used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):



	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
(In thousands)	March 1, 2014		March 2, 2013			March 1, 2014			March 2, 2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	—	$	8,823		$	2,108		$	9,074
Transfer to Level 2	—		—			—			(250		)
Net change included in other comprehensive income	—		(88		)	242			(89		)
Sales	—		—			(2,350		)	—
Balance at end of period	$	—	$	8,735		$	—		$	8,735

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:

Long-Term Investments

Our long-term investments were comprised of ARS. Our long-term ARS investments were classified as Level 3, as quoted prices were unavailable and there was insufficient observable ARS market information available to determine the fair value of our ARS investments. Due to limited market information, we utilized a DCF model to derive an estimate of fair value for the ARS for prior periods. The assumptions used in preparing the DCF model included estimates with respect to the amount and timing of future interest and principal payments, forward projections of the interest rate benchmarks, the probability of full repayment of the principal considering the credit quality and guarantees in place and the rate of return required by investors to own such securities given the current liquidity risk associated with ARS. During the first quarter of Fiscal 2014 we redeemed our last ARS holding at par value of $2.4 million.

Assets that Fund Deferred Compensation

Our assets that fund deferred compensation are marketable equity securities measured at fair value using quoted market prices and primarily consist of equity-based mutual funds. They are classified as Level 1 as they are traded in an active market for which closing stock prices are readily available. These securities fund the Executive Share Option Plan (see Note 8), a deferred compensation program, and are presented as other assets in the accompanying balance sheets.

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Our non-financial assets, which include goodwill and property, plant and equipment, are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, if certain triggering events occur, or if an annual impairment test is required, we must evaluate the non-financial asset for impairment. If an impairment did occur, the asset is required to be recorded at the estimated fair value. During the first six months of Fiscal 2014, no impairments were recorded for non-financial assets.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Inventories

6 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2014

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories consist of the following:



(In thousands)	March 1, 2014			August 31, 2013
Finished goods	$	46,768		$	43,927
Work-in-process	48,857			46,257
Raw materials	59,117			52,201
Total	154,742			142,385
LIFO reserve	(30,453		)	(29,844		)
Total inventories	$	124,289		$	112,541

The above value of inventories, before reduction for the LIFO reserve, approximates replacement cost. Of the $154.7 million and $142.4 million inventory at March 1, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively, $145.7 million and $136.1 million is valued on a LIFO basis. Towables inventory of $9.0 million and $6.3 million at March 1, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively, is valued on a FIFO basis.

Property, Plant and Equipment

6 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2014

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment and Assets Held for Sale

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and consists of the following:



(In thousands)	March 1, 2014			August 31, 2013
Land	$	707		$	757
Buildings and building improvements	47,067			50,297
Machinery and equipment	92,954			91,224
Transportation	8,942			9,044
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	149,670			151,322
Less accumulated depreciation	(129,259		)	(131,056		)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	20,411		$	20,266

On December 19, 2013 3M exercised an option to purchase warehouse facilities that they had leased from us since 1980. Net proceeds from the sale were $2.3 million, resulting in a gain of $629,000. We received lease payments of $860,000 and recorded depreciation charges of $148,000 in Fiscal 2013 related to these warehouse facilities.

Credit Facilities	6 Months Ended
Credit Facilities	Mar. 01, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Credit Facilities	Credit Facilities On October 31, 2012, we entered into the Credit Agreement with GECC. The Credit Agreement provides for an initial $35.0 million revolving credit facility based on the Company's eligible inventory and expires on October 31, 2015, unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms. There is no termination fee associated with the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement contains no financial covenant restrictions for borrowings where we have excess borrowing availability under the facility of greater than $5.0 million. The Credit Agreement requires us to comply with a fixed charge ratio if excess borrowing availability under the facility is less than $5.0 million. In addition the Credit Agreement also includes a framework to expand the size of the facility up to $50.0 million, based on mutually agreeable terms at the time of the expansion. Interest on loans made under the new facility will be based on LIBOR plus a margin of 3.0%. The initial unused line fee associated with the Credit Agreement is 0.5% per annum and has the ability to be lowered based upon facility usage. The Credit Agreement contains typical affirmative representations and covenants for a credit agreement of this size and nature. Additionally, the Credit Agreement contains negative covenants limiting our ability, among other things, to incur debt, grant liens, make acquisitions, make certain investments, pay certain dividends and distributions, engage in mergers, consolidations or acquisitions and sell certain assets. Obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by a security interest in all of our accounts and other receivables, chattel paper, documents, deposit accounts, instruments, equipment, inventory, investment property, leasehold interest, cash and cash equivalents, letter-of-credit rights, most real property and fixtures and certain other business assets. As of the date of this report, we are in compliance with all terms of the Credit Agreement, and no borrowings have been made thereunder.

Warranty

6 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2014

Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]

Warranty

We provide our motorhome customers a comprehensive 12-month/15,000-mile warranty on our Class A, B and C motorhomes, and a 3-year/36,000-mile structural warranty on Class A and C sidewalls and floors. We provide a comprehensive 12-month warranty on all towable products. We have also incurred costs for certain warranty-type expenses which occurred after the normal warranty period. We have voluntarily agreed to pay such costs to help protect the reputation of our products and the goodwill of our customers. Estimated costs related to product warranty are accrued at the time of sale and are based upon past warranty claims and unit sales history and adjusted as required to reflect actual costs incurred, as information becomes available. A significant increase in dealership labor rates, the cost of parts or the frequency of claims could have a material adverse impact on our operating results for the period or periods in which such claims or additional costs materialize.

Changes in our product warranty liability are as follows:



	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(In thousands)	March 1, 2014			March 2, 2013			March 1, 2014			March 2, 2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	8,345		$	7,549		$	8,443		$	6,990
Provision	2,368			2,463			5,138			4,949
Claims paid	(1,932		)	(1,947		)	(4,800		)	(3,874		)
Balance at end of period	$	8,781		$	8,065		$	8,781		$	8,065

Employee and Retiree Benefits

6 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2014

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Employee and Retiree Benefits

Postretirement health care and deferred compensation benefits are as follows:



(In thousands)	March 1, 2014			August 31, 2013
Postretirement health care benefit cost	$	33,113		$	36,244
Non-qualified deferred compensation	21,669			22,366
Executive share option plan liability	6,382			6,959
SERP benefit liability	2,952			2,876
Executive deferred compensation	187			105
Officer stock-based compensation	386			543
Total postretirement health care and deferred compensation benefits	64,689			69,093
Less current portion	(5,078		)	(5,019		)
Long-term postretirement health care and deferred compensation benefits	$	59,611		$	64,074

Postretirement Health Care Benefits

We provide certain health care and other benefits for retired employees hired before April 1, 2001, who have fulfilled eligibility requirements at age 55 with 15 years of continuous service. We use a September 1 measurement date for this plan and our postretirement health care plan currently is not funded. Changes in the postretirement benefit plan include:


•	In Fiscal 2005, we established dollar caps on the amount that we will pay for postretirement health care benefits per retiree on an annual basis so that we were not exposed to continued medical inflation. Retirees are required to pay a monthly premium in excess of the employer dollar caps for medical coverage based on years of service and age at retirement.


•	In January 2012 the employer-established dollar caps were reduced by 10%, which reduced our liability for postretirement health care by $4.6 million and is being amortized as prior service credit over 7.8 years.


•	In January 2013 the employer-established dollar caps were further reduced by 10%, which reduced our liability for postretirement health care by approximately $4.3 million and is being amortized as prior service credit over 7.5 years.


•	In January 2014 the employer-established dollar caps were further reduced by 10%, which reduced our liability for postretirement health care by approximately $3.6 million and is being amortized as prior service credit over 7.3 years.

Net periodic postretirement benefit income consisted of the following components:



	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(In thousands)	March 1, 2014			March 2, 2013			March 1, 2014			March 2, 2013
Interest cost	$	386		$	369		$	780		$	763
Service cost	98			141			200			293
Amortization of prior service benefit	(1,405		)	(1,261		)	(2,686		)	(2,437		)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	269			392			529			788
Net periodic postretirement benefit income	$	(652	)	$	(359	)	$	(1,177	)	$	(593	)

Payments for postretirement health care	$	259		$	273		$	532		$	565

Stock-Based Compensation Plans	6 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation Plans	Mar. 01, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation Plans	Stock-Based Compensation Plans In October 2013, we adopted the 2014 Omnibus Equity, Performance Award, and Incentive Compensation Plan (as amended, the "Plan"). It was approved by shareholders in December 2013 and allows us to grant or issue non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, share awards and other equity compensation to key employees and to non-employee directors. The Plan replaced the 2004 Incentive Compensation Plan which had a ten-year term. No new grants may be made from the 2004 Incentive Compensation Plan on or after January 1, 2014. Any stock awards previously granted under the 2004 Incentive Compensation Plan shall continue to vest and /or be exercisable in accordance with their original terms and conditions. On October 16, 2013 and October 10, 2012 the Board of Directors granted an aggregate of 84,200 and 155,600 shares, respectively, of restricted common stock to our key employees and non-employee directors under the 2004 Plan. The value of the restricted stock award is determined using the intrinsic value method which, in this case, is based on the number of shares granted and the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. Stock-based compensation expense was $436,000 and $309,000 during the second quarters of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense was $1.4 million and $996,000 during the six months of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. Of the $1.4 million in Fiscal 2014, $934,000 related to the October 16, 2013 grant of 84,200 shares. The remainder is related to the amortization of previously granted restricted stock awards, as well as non-employee director stock units issued in lieu of director fees. Compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period of the award or over a period ending with the employee's eligible retirement date, if earlier.

Contingent Liabilites and Commitments

6 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Contingent Liabilities and Commitments

Repurchase Commitments

Generally, manufacturers in the RV industry enter into repurchase agreements with lending institutions which have provided wholesale floorplan financing to dealers. Most dealers' RVs are financed on a "floorplan" basis under which a bank or finance company lends the dealer all, or substantially all, of the purchase price, collateralized by a security interest in the recreation vehicles purchased.

Our repurchase agreements provide that, in the event of default by the dealer on the agreement to pay the lending institution, we will repurchase the financed merchandise. The terms of these agreements, which generally can last up to 18 months, provide that our liability will be the lesser of remaining principal owed by the dealer or dealer invoice less periodic reductions based on the time since the date of the original invoice. Our contingent liability on these repurchase agreements was approximately $288.7 million and $232.9 million at March 1, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.

In certain instances, we also repurchase inventory from our dealers due to state law or regulatory requirements that govern voluntary or involuntary relationship terminations. Although laws vary from state to state, some states have laws in place that require manufacturers of recreation vehicles to repurchase current inventory if a dealership exits the business. Incremental repurchase exposure beyond existing repurchase agreements, related to dealer inventory in states that we have had historical experience of repurchasing inventory, totaled $18.4 million and $5.0 million at March 1, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.

Our risk of loss related to our repurchase commitments is significantly reduced by the potential resale value of any products that are subject to repurchase and is spread over numerous dealers and lenders. The aggregate contingent liability related to our repurchase agreements represents all financed dealer inventory at the period reporting date subject to a repurchase agreement, net of the greater of periodic reductions per the agreement or dealer principal payments. Based on the repurchase exposure as previously described, we established an associated loss reserve. Our accrued losses on repurchases were $2.0 million as of March 1, 2014 and $1.3 million as of August 31, 2013.

A summary of repurchase activity is as follows:



	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)	March 1, 2014		March 2, 2013		March 1, 2014		March 2, 2013
Inventory repurchased:
Units	—		—		14		—
Dollars	$	—	$	—	$	325	$	—
Inventory resold:
Units	—		—		14		—
Cash collected	$	—	$	—	$	257	$	—
Loss recognized	$	—	$	—	$	68	$	—
Units in ending inventory	—		—		—		—

We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the future estimates or assumptions we use to calculate our loss reserve for repurchase commitments. A hypothetical change of a 10% increase or decrease in our significant repurchase commitment assumptions at March 1, 2014 would have affected net income by approximately $315,000.

Litigation

We are involved in various legal proceedings which are ordinary litigation incidental to our business, some of which are covered in whole or in part by insurance. We believe while the final resolution of any such litigation may have an impact on our results for a particular reporting period, the ultimate disposition of such litigation will not have any material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Mar. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes We account for income taxes under ASC 740, Income Taxes. The objectives of accounting for income taxes are to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. Significant judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, our deferred tax assets and liabilities and any valuation allowance recorded against our deferred tax assets. Valuation allowances arise due to uncertainty of realizing deferred tax assets. ASC 740 requires that companies assess whether valuation allowances should be established against their deferred tax assets based on the consideration of all available evidence, using a “more-likely-than-not” standard. In making such assessments, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. A company's current or previous losses are given more weight than its future outlook. Based on ASC 740 guidelines, as of March 1, 2014 and August 31, 2013, we have applied a valuation allowance of $1.4 million and $1.6 million, respectively, against our deferred tax assets. We will continue to assess the likelihood that our deferred tax assets will be realizable at each reporting period and our valuation allowance will be adjusted accordingly, which could materially impact our financial position and results of operations. We file tax returns in the US federal jurisdiction, as well as various international and state jurisdictions. Although certain years are no longer subject to examinations by the IRS and various state taxing authorities, net operating loss carryforwards generated in those years may still be adjusted upon examination by the IRS or state taxing authorities if they either have been or will be used in a future period. Due to such carryback claims, our federal returns from Fiscal 2004 to present continue to be subject to review by the IRS. Periodically, various state and local jurisdictions conduct audits, therefore, a variety of years are subject to state and local jurisdiction review. As of March 1, 2014, our unrecognized tax benefits were $2.0 million, of which if realized $2.5 million could have a positive impact on the overall effective tax rate. It is our policy to recognize interest and penalties accrued relative to unrecognized tax benefits as tax expense. As of March 1, 2014, we had accrued $1.6 million in interest and penalties which are not included in the unrecognized tax benefits of $2.0 million. We do not anticipate any significant changes in unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months. Actual results may differ materially from this estimate.

Earnings Per Share

6 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

The following table reflects the calculation of basic and diluted income per share:



	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)	March 1, 2014		March 2, 2013		March 1, 2014		March 2, 2013
Income per share - basic
Net income	$	9,593	$	6,285	$	20,739	$	13,676
Weighted average shares outstanding	27,595		28,084		27,723		28,196
Net income per share - basic	$	0.35	$	0.22	$	0.75	$	0.49

Income per share - assuming dilution
Net income	$	9,593	$	6,285	$	20,739	$	13,676
Weighted average shares outstanding	27,595		28,084		27,723		28,196
Dilutive impact of awards and options outstanding	129		107		127		84
Weighted average shares and potential dilutive shares outstanding	27,724		28,191		27,850		28,280
Net income per share - assuming dilution	$	0.35	$	0.22	$	0.74	$	0.48

At the end of the second quarters of Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013, there were options outstanding to purchase 316,600 shares and 673,328 shares, respectively, of common stock at an average price of $32.02 and $29.83, respectively, which were not included in the computation of diluted income per share because they are considered anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method per ASC 260, Earnings Per Share.

Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income

6 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Comprehensive Income

Changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, were:



	Three Months Ended
	March 1, 2014								March 2, 2013
(In thousands)	Defined Benefit Pension Items			Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available- for-Sale Securities		Total			Defined Benefit Pension Items			Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available- for-Sale Securities			Total
Balance at beginning of period	$	364		$	—	$	364		$	(3,807	)	$	(361	)	$	(4,168	)

OCI before reclassifications	2,234			—		2,234			2,676			(55		)	2,621
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	(708		)	—		(708		)	(536		)	—			(536		)
Net current-period OCI	1,526			—		1,526			2,140			(55		)	2,085

Balance at end of period	$	1,890		$	—	$	1,890		$	(1,667	)	$	(416	)	$	(2,083	)



	Six Months Ended
	March 1, 2014									March 2, 2013
(In thousands)	Defined Benefit Pension Items			Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available- for-Sale Securities			Total			Defined Benefit Pension Items			Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available- for-Sale Securities			Total
Balance at beginning of period	$	1,000		$	(151	)	$	849		$	(3,326	)	$	(360	)	$	(3,686	)

OCI before reclassifications	2,234			151			2,385			2,676			(56		)	2,620
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	(1,344		)	—			(1,344		)	(1,017		)	—			(1,017		)
Net current-period OCI	890			151			1,041			1,659			(56		)	1,603

Balance at end of period	$	1,890		$	—		$	1,890		$	(1,667	)	$	(416	)	$	(2,083	)

Reclassifications out of AOCI in net periodic benefit costs, net of tax, were:



		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(In thousands)	Location on Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income	March 1, 2014			March 2, 2013			March 1, 2014			March 2, 2013
Amortization of prior service credit	Cost of goods sold	$	—		$	(682	)	$	—		$	(1,319	)
	Operating expenses	(876		)	(104		)	(1,676		)	(201		)
		(876		)	(786		)	(1,676		)	(1,520		)

Amortization of net actuarial loss	Cost of goods sold	—			212			—			427
	Operating expenses	168			38			332			76
		168			250			332			503

Total		$	(708	)	$	(536	)	$	(1,344	)	$	(1,017	)

- Definition

The entire disclosure for comprehensive income, which includes, but is not limited to, 1) the amount of income tax expense or benefit allocated to each component of other comprehensive income, including reclassification adjustments, 2) the reclassification adjustments for each classification of other comprehensive income and 3) the ending accumulated balances for each component of comprehensive income.

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Subsequent Event	6 Months Ended
Subsequent Event	Mar. 01, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event We evaluated all events or transactions occurring between the balance sheet date for the quarterly period ended March 1, 2014 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that would require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. There were no material subsequent events.

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation (Policies)	Mar. 01, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Fiscal Period [Policy Text Block]	Fiscal Period We follow a 52-/53-week fiscal year, ending the last Saturday in August. Fiscal 2014 is a 52-week year; the first quarter ending November 30, 2013 had 13 weeks; the first six months ending March 1, 2014 had 26 weeks. Fiscal 2013 was a 53-week fiscal year; the first quarter ending December 1, 2012 had 14 weeks; the first six months ending March 2, 2013 had 27 weeks.
New Accounting Pronouncements [Policy Text Block]	New Accounting Pronouncements In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740), which requires entities to present unrecognized tax benefits as a liability and not combine it with deferred tax assets to the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date. ASU 2013-11 will become effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013 (our Fiscal 2015). We are currently evaluating the impact on our consolidated financial statements.

- Definition

Disclosure of accounting policy for determining an entity's fiscal year or other fiscal period. This disclosure may include identification of the fiscal period end-date, the length of the fiscal period, any reporting period lag between the entity and its subsidiaries, or equity investees. If a reporting lag exists, the closing date of the entity having a different period end is generally noted, along with an explanation of the necessity for using different closing dates. Any intervening events that materially affect the entity's financial position or results of operations are generally also disclosed.

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Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]



			Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered As
(In thousands)	Fair Value at March 1, 2014		Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Level 2 Significant Other Observable Inputs		Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs
Assets that fund deferred compensation:
Domestic equity funds	$	6,389	$	6,389	$	—	$	—
International equity funds	712		712		—		—
Fixed income funds	238		238		—		—
Total assets at fair value	$	7,339	$	7,339	$	—	$	—



			Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered As
(In thousands)	Fair Value at August 31, 2013		Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Level 2 Significant Other Observable Inputs		Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs
Long-term investments:
Student loan ARS	$	2,108	$	—	$	—	$	2,108
Assets that fund deferred compensation:
Domestic equity funds	7,127		7,127		—		—
International equity funds	742		742		—		—
Fixed income funds	287		287		—		—
Total assets at fair value	$	10,264	$	8,156	$	—	$	2,108

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]



	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
(In thousands)	March 1, 2014		March 2, 2013			March 1, 2014			March 2, 2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	—	$	8,823		$	2,108		$	9,074
Transfer to Level 2	—		—			—			(250		)
Net change included in other comprehensive income	—		(88		)	242			(89		)
Sales	—		—			(2,350		)	—
Balance at end of period	$	—	$	8,735		$	—		$	8,735

Inventories (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2014

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]

Inventories consist of the following:



(In thousands)	March 1, 2014			August 31, 2013
Finished goods	$	46,768		$	43,927
Work-in-process	48,857			46,257
Raw materials	59,117			52,201
Total	154,742			142,385
LIFO reserve	(30,453		)	(29,844		)
Total inventories	$	124,289		$	112,541

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2014

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and consists of the following:



(In thousands)	March 1, 2014			August 31, 2013
Land	$	707		$	757
Buildings and building improvements	47,067			50,297
Machinery and equipment	92,954			91,224
Transportation	8,942			9,044
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	149,670			151,322
Less accumulated depreciation	(129,259		)	(131,056		)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	20,411		$	20,266

Warranty (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2014

Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]

Changes in our product warranty liability are as follows:



	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(In thousands)	March 1, 2014			March 2, 2013			March 1, 2014			March 2, 2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	8,345		$	7,549		$	8,443		$	6,990
Provision	2,368			2,463			5,138			4,949
Claims paid	(1,932		)	(1,947		)	(4,800		)	(3,874		)
Balance at end of period	$	8,781		$	8,065		$	8,781		$	8,065

Employee and Retiree Benefits (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2014

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]

Postretirement health care and deferred compensation benefits are as follows:



(In thousands)	March 1, 2014			August 31, 2013
Postretirement health care benefit cost	$	33,113		$	36,244
Non-qualified deferred compensation	21,669			22,366
Executive share option plan liability	6,382			6,959
SERP benefit liability	2,952			2,876
Executive deferred compensation	187			105
Officer stock-based compensation	386			543
Total postretirement health care and deferred compensation benefits	64,689			69,093
Less current portion	(5,078		)	(5,019		)
Long-term postretirement health care and deferred compensation benefits	$	59,611		$	64,074

Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]

Net periodic postretirement benefit income consisted of the following components:



	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(In thousands)	March 1, 2014			March 2, 2013			March 1, 2014			March 2, 2013
Interest cost	$	386		$	369		$	780		$	763
Service cost	98			141			200			293
Amortization of prior service benefit	(1,405		)	(1,261		)	(2,686		)	(2,437		)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	269			392			529			788
Net periodic postretirement benefit income	$	(652	)	$	(359	)	$	(1,177	)	$	(593	)

Payments for postretirement health care	$	259		$	273		$	532		$	565

Contingent Liabilites and Commitments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Repurchase Agreements [Table Text Block]

A summary of repurchase activity is as follows:



	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)	March 1, 2014		March 2, 2013		March 1, 2014		March 2, 2013
Inventory repurchased:
Units	—		—		14		—
Dollars	$	—	$	—	$	325	$	—
Inventory resold:
Units	—		—		14		—
Cash collected	$	—	$	—	$	257	$	—
Loss recognized	$	—	$	—	$	68	$	—
Units in ending inventory	—		—		—		—

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

The following table reflects the calculation of basic and diluted income per share:



	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)	March 1, 2014		March 2, 2013		March 1, 2014		March 2, 2013
Income per share - basic
Net income	$	9,593	$	6,285	$	20,739	$	13,676
Weighted average shares outstanding	27,595		28,084		27,723		28,196
Net income per share - basic	$	0.35	$	0.22	$	0.75	$	0.49

Income per share - assuming dilution
Net income	$	9,593	$	6,285	$	20,739	$	13,676
Weighted average shares outstanding	27,595		28,084		27,723		28,196
Dilutive impact of awards and options outstanding	129		107		127		84
Weighted average shares and potential dilutive shares outstanding	27,724		28,191		27,850		28,280
Net income per share - assuming dilution	$	0.35	$	0.22	$	0.74	$	0.48

Comprehensive Income (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

Changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, were:



	Three Months Ended
	March 1, 2014								March 2, 2013
(In thousands)	Defined Benefit Pension Items			Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available- for-Sale Securities		Total			Defined Benefit Pension Items			Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available- for-Sale Securities			Total
Balance at beginning of period	$	364		$	—	$	364		$	(3,807	)	$	(361	)	$	(4,168	)

OCI before reclassifications	2,234			—		2,234			2,676			(55		)	2,621
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	(708		)	—		(708		)	(536		)	—			(536		)
Net current-period OCI	1,526			—		1,526			2,140			(55		)	2,085

Balance at end of period	$	1,890		$	—	$	1,890		$	(1,667	)	$	(416	)	$	(2,083	)



	Six Months Ended
	March 1, 2014									March 2, 2013
(In thousands)	Defined Benefit Pension Items			Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available- for-Sale Securities			Total			Defined Benefit Pension Items			Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available- for-Sale Securities			Total
Balance at beginning of period	$	1,000		$	(151	)	$	849		$	(3,326	)	$	(360	)	$	(3,686	)

OCI before reclassifications	2,234			151			2,385			2,676			(56		)	2,620
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	(1,344		)	—			(1,344		)	(1,017		)	—			(1,017		)
Net current-period OCI	890			151			1,041			1,659			(56		)	1,603

Balance at end of period	$	1,890		$	—		$	1,890		$	(1,667	)	$	(416	)	$	(2,083	)

Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]

Reclassifications out of AOCI in net periodic benefit costs, net of tax, were:



		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(In thousands)	Location on Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income	March 1, 2014			March 2, 2013			March 1, 2014			March 2, 2013
Amortization of prior service credit	Cost of goods sold	$	—		$	(682	)	$	—		$	(1,319	)
	Operating expenses	(876		)	(104		)	(1,676		)	(201		)
		(876		)	(786		)	(1,676		)	(1,520		)

Amortization of net actuarial loss	Cost of goods sold	—			212			—			427
	Operating expenses	168			38			332			76
		168			250			332			503

Total		$	(708	)	$	(536	)	$	(1,344	)	$	(1,017	)

Concentration Risk (Narrative) (Details) - Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] - Customer Concentration Risk [Member]	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013
Major Customer One [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Percent of revenue	20.30%	26.20%
Major Customer Two [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Percent of revenue	12.30%	13.40%

Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Inputs) (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 01, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Student loan ARS		$ 2,108
Domestic equity funds	$ 6,389	7,127
International equity funds	712	742
Fixed income funds	238	287
Total assets at fair value	7,339	10,264
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Student loan ARS		0
Domestic equity funds	6,389	7,127
International equity funds	712	742
Fixed income funds	238	287
Total assets at fair value	7,339	8,156
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Student loan ARS		0
Domestic equity funds	0	0
International equity funds	0	0
Fixed income funds	0	0
Total assets at fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Student loan ARS		2,108
Domestic equity funds	0	0
International equity funds	0	0
Fixed income funds	0	0
Total assets at fair value	$ 0	$ 2,108

Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Level 3 Rollforward) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 0	$ 8,823	$ 2,108	$ 9,074
Transfer to Level 2	0	0	0	(250)
Net change included in other comprehensive income	0	(88)	242	(89)
Sales	0	0	(2,350)	0
Balance at end of period	$ 0	$ 8,735	0	8,735
Proceeds from the sale of investments, at par			$ 2,350	$ 250

Inventories (Inventory Schedule) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 01, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 46,768	$ 43,927
Work-in-process	48,857	46,257
Raw materials	59,117	52,201
Total	154,742	142,385
LIFO reserve	(30,453)	(29,844)
Total inventories	$ 124,289	$ 112,541

Inventories (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 01, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory, gross	$ 154,742	$ 142,385
Inventory, LIFO	145,700	136,100
Inventory, FIFO (Towables)	$ 9,000	$ 6,300

Property, Plant and Equipment (Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 01, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 149,670	$ 151,322
Less accumulated depreciation	(129,259)	(131,056)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	20,411	20,266
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	707	757
Buildings and building improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	47,067	50,297
Machinery and equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	92,954	91,224
Transportation [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 8,942	$ 9,044

Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Gross proceeds from sale	$ 2,300
Gain on sale	$ 629	$ 629	$ 0	$ 629	$ (28)
3M lease payments received						$ 860
3M depreciation expense						$ 148

Credit Facilities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2012
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Initial borrowing capacity		$ 35.0
Minimum excess borrowing availability with no financial covenant restrictions		5.0
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 50.0
Basis spread on interest rate	3.00%
Unused line fee	0.50%

Warranty (Schedule of Product Warranty Liability) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 8,345	$ 7,549	$ 8,443	$ 6,990
Provision	2,368	2,463	5,138	4,949
Claims paid	(1,932)	(1,947)	(4,800)	(3,874)
Balance at end of period	$ 8,781	$ 8,065	$ 8,781	$ 8,065

Warranty (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
Warranty (Narrative) (Details)	Mar. 01, 2014 mi
Class A, B, and C Motorhomes [Member]
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Warranty term	12 months
Warranty distance (in miles)	15,000
Class A and C Sidewalls and Floors [Member]
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Warranty term	3 years
Warranty distance (in miles)	36,000
Towable Products [Member]
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Warranty term	12 months

Employee and Retiree Benefits (Postretirement Health Care and Deferred Compensation Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 01, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Abstract]
Postretirement health care benefit cost	$ 33,113	$ 36,244
Non-qualified deferred compensation	21,669	22,366
Executive share option plan liability	6,382	6,959
SERP benefit liability	2,952	2,876
Executive deferred compensation	187	105
Officer stock-based compensation	386	543
Total postretirement health care and deferred compensation benefits	64,689	69,093
Less current portion	(5,078)	(5,019)
Postretirement health care and deferred compensations benefits	$ 59,611	$ 64,074

Employee and Retiree Benefits (Postretirement Benefit Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest cost	$ 386	$ 369	$ 780	$ 763
Service cost	98	141	200	293
Amortization of prior service benfit	(1,405)	(1,261)	(2,686)	(2,437)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	269	392	529	788
Net periodic postretirement benefit income	(652)	(359)	(1,177)	(593)
Payments for postretirement health care	$ 259	$ 273	$ 532	$ 565

Employee and Retiree Benefits (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Mar. 01, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Postretirement health care benefits age requirement before distribution occurs				55 years
Postretirement health care benefits continuous service requirement				15 years
Dollar cap liability reduction	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%
Plan amendment liability reduction	$ (3.6)	$ (4.3)	$ (4.6)
Plan amendment amortization period	7 years 4 months	7 years 6 months	7 years 9 months 20 days

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014	Nov. 30, 2013	Mar. 02, 2013	Dec. 01, 2012	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 436,000		$ 309,000		$ 1,400,000	$ 996,000
October 16, 2013 Grant [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense					$ 934,000
October 16, 2013 Grant [Member] \| Management [Member] \| Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Issuance of stock (in shares)		84,200
October 10, 2012 Grant [Member] \| Management [Member] \| Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Issuance of stock (in shares)				155,600

Contingent Liabilites and Commitments (Schedule of Repurchased Activity) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014 USD ($) Recreational_vehicles	Mar. 02, 2013 USD ($) Recreational_vehicles	Mar. 01, 2014 USD ($) Recreational_vehicles	Mar. 02, 2013 USD ($) Recreational_vehicles
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory repurchased, units (in recreation vehicles) \| Recreational_vehicles	0	0	14	0
Inventory repurchased, dollars \| $	$ 0	$ 0	$ 325	$ 0
Inventory resold, units (in recreation vehicles) \| Recreational_vehicles	0	0	14	0
Inventory resold, cash collected \| $	$ 0	$ 0	$ 257	$ 0
Inventory resold, loss recognized \| $	$ 0	$ 0	$ 68	$ 0
Units in ending inventory (in recreation vehicles) \| Recreational_vehicles	0	0	0	0

Contingent Liabilites and Commitments (Repurchase Commitments Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items]
Repurchase agreement term	18 months
Accrued loss on repurchases	$ 1,971,000	$ 1,287,000
Hypothetical percent change of repurchase assumptions	10.00%
Hypothetical change on repurchase assumptions	$ 315,000
Obligation to Repurchase from Dealers [Member]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items]
Contingent liability on repurchase agreements	288,700,000	232,900,000
State Obligation to Repurchase [Member]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items]
Contingent liability on repurchase agreements	$ 18,400,000	$ 5,000,000

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 01, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance	$ 1.4	$ 1.6
Unrecognized tax benefits	2.0
Unrecognized tax benefits that would have an impact on effective tax rate	2.5
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest accrued	$ 1.6

Earnings Per Share (Calculation of Basic and Diluted Income Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income	$ 9,593	$ 6,285	$ 20,739	$ 13,676
Weighted average shares outstanding	27,595	28,084	27,723	28,196
Net income per share - basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.35	$ 0.22	$ 0.75	$ 0.49
Dilutive impact of awards and options outstanding	129	107	127	84
Weighted average shares and potential dilutive shares outstanding	27,724	28,191	27,850	28,280
Net income per share - assuming dilution (in dollars per share)	$ 0.35	$ 0.22	$ 0.74	$ 0.48

- Definition

The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.

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- Definition

The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Net Income
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6518256

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 28
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 944
-SubTopic 225
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.7-04.19)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6879464&loc=d3e573970-122913

Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 260
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6371337&loc=d3e3550-109257

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 225
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 2
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.18)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 944
-SubTopic 225
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-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.7-04.22)
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Reference 7: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Other Comprehensive Income
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6519514

Reference 8: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 220
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 6
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=28358780&loc=d3e565-108580

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-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 03
-Paragraph 19
-Article 5

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-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 04
-Paragraph 20
-Article 9

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Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - Stock Options [Member] - $ / shares	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive shares	316,600	673,328
Antidilutive shares average price (in dollars per share)	$ 32.02	$ 29.83

Comprehensive Income Changes in AOCI by component (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 364	$ (4,168)	$ 849	$ (3,686)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax [Abstract]
OCI before reclassifications	2,234	2,621	2,385	2,620
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	(708)	(536)	(1,344)	(1,017)
Net current-period OCI	1,526	2,085	1,041	1,603
Balance at end of period	1,890	(2,083)	1,890	(2,083)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	364	(3,807)	1,000	(3,326)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax [Abstract]
OCI before reclassifications	2,234	2,676	2,234	2,676
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	(708)	(536)	1,344	1,017
Net current-period OCI	1,526	2,140	890	1,659
Balance at end of period	1,890	(1,667)	1,890	(1,667)
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	0	(361)	(151)	(360)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax [Abstract]
OCI before reclassifications	0	(55)	151	(56)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	0	0	0	0
Net current-period OCI	0	(55)	151	(56)
Balance at end of period	$ 0	$ (416)	$ 0	$ (416)

- Definition

Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge.

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Comprehensive Income Reclassification from AOCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of goods sold	$ (205,966)	$ (159,975)	$ (402,674)	$ (332,782)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net income	(708)	(536)	(1,344)	(1,017)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Net of Tax [Member] [Domain] \| Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of goods sold	0	(682)	0	(1,319)
Operating expenses	(876)	(104)	(1,676)	(201)
Net income	(876)	(786)	(1,676)	(1,520)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Net of Tax [Member] [Domain] \| Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of goods sold	0	212	0	427
Operating expenses	168	38	332	76
Net income	$ 168	$ 250	$ 332	$ 503