Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Amortization of prior service benfit Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Amortization of net actuarial loss Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Net periodic postretirement benefit income Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization LIFO (income) expense Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Period Charge Asset impairment Other Asset Impairment Charges Stock-based compensation Share-based Compensation Deferred income taxes including valuation allowance Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Postretirement benefit income and deferred compensation expense Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Obligation Expenses The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount due to fund non-pension benefits provided to former and retired employees and the increase (decrease) in the obligation created by employee agreements whereby earned compensation will be paid in the future. Provision (reduction) for doubtful accounts Provision for Doubtful Accounts Loss (gain) on disposal of property Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Gain on life insurance Gain on life insurance This item represents the gain (loss) realized during the period on proceeds of life insurance policies for which the entity is the beneficiary. Other Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies Life Insurance, Corporate or Bank Owned, Change in Value Change in assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract] Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Receivables, prepaid and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Receivables and Prepaid Assets The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the total amount due within one year from all parties, associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities; and the increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of prepaid expenses and other assets not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows, for example, deferred expenses, intangible assets,or income taxes. Income taxes and unrecognized tax benefits Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable, Net of Income Taxes Receivable Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Postretirement and deferred compensation benefits Increase (Decrease) in Postretirement Obligations Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from the sale of investments, at par Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities Proceeds from life insurance Proceeds from Life Insurance Policies Purchases of property and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from the sale of property Proceeds from the Sale of Property The cash inflow from the sale of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale and from the sale of formerly productive assets held for sale. Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Other Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Payments for purchases of common stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Payments of ARS portfolio Proceeds from (Repayments of) Other Debt Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Other Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Supplemental cash flow disclosure: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Income taxes (refunded) paid, net Income Taxes Paid, Net Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract] Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward] Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward] Balance at beginning of year Product Warranty Accrual Provision Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued Claims paid Product Warranty Accrual, Payments Balance at end of year Segment Reporting [Abstract] Net Revenues Classifications Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Weighted average shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Net income per share - basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Dilutive impact of awards and options outstanding Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Weighted average shares and potential dilutive shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Net income per share - assuming dilution (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Interim Financial Information (Unaudited) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward] Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward] Balance at beginning of year Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Net benefits paid Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid Actuarial loss Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss) Plan amendment Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments Balance at end of year Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table] Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table] Asset Class [Axis] Asset Class [Axis] Fair Value by Asset Class [Domain] Fair Value by Asset Class [Domain] Auction Rate Securities [Member] Auction Rate Securities [Member] Valuation Technique [Axis] Valuation Technique [Axis] Valuation Technique [Domain] Valuation Technique [Domain] Discounted Cash Flow Technique [Member] Discounted Cash Flow Technique [Member] Discounted Cash Flow Technique [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items] Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items] Student loan ARS Loans Held-for-sale, Consumer, Installment, Student Projected ARS Yield Fair Value Inputs, Projected Yield Rate Fair Value Inputs, Projected Yield Rate Discount for lack of marketability Fair Value Inputs, Discount for Lack of Marketability Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Table] Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Table] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Obligation to Repurchase from Dealers [Member] Obligation to Repurchase from Dealers [Member] Obligation to Repurchase from Dealers [Member] State Obligation to Repurchase [Member] State Obligation to Repurchase [Member] State Obligation to Repurchase [Member] Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items] Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items] Repurchase agreement term Loss Contingency, Repurchase Agreement Term Loss Contingency, Repurchase Agreement Term Contingent liability on repurchase agreements Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss Accrued loss on repurchases Accrued Loss on Repurchases Estimated loss reserve for purchases of products previously sold. 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Trademarks Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Trademarks The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to an identifiable intangible asset (trademarks) that will be amortized. Non-compete agreement Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Non-compete agreement The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to an identifiable intangible asset (non-compete agreement) that will be amortized. 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Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Debt Instrument, Base Rate Type [Axis] Debt Instrument, Base Rate Type [Axis] Debt Instrument, Base Rate Type [Axis] Debt Instrument, Base Rate Type [Domain] Debt Instrument, Base Rate Type [Domain] Debt Instrument, Base Rate Type [Domain] LIBOR [Member] LIBOR [Member] LIBOR [Member] Prime Rate [Member] Prime Rate [Member] Prime Rate [Member] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Maximum borrowing capacity with no financial covenant restrictions Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing 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Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Dealer network [Member] Customer Lists [Member] Trademarks [Member] Trademarks [Member] Non-compete agreement [Member] Noncompete Agreements [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Cost Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Balance at beginning of year Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value Net change included in other comprehensive income Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Sales Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales Balance at the end of year Accounting Policies [Abstract] Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk [Table] Major Customers [Axis] Major Customers [Axis] Name of Major Customer [Domain] Name of Major Customer [Domain] FreedomRoads, LLC [Member] FreedomRoads, LLC [Member] FreedomRoads, LLC [Member] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Customer Concentration Risk [Member] Customer Concentration Risk [Member] Concentration Risk [Line Items] Concentration Risk [Line Items] Percent of revenue Concentration Risk, Percentage Number of dealerships (in dealerships) Number of Stores Number of states (in states) Number of States in which Entity Operates Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived [Abstract] Schedule of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table] Schedule of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Sale of Assets [Member] Sale of Assets [Member] Sale of Assets [Member] Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale by Asset Type [Axis] Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale by Asset Type [Axis] Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Name [Domain] Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Name [Domain] CCMF Facility [Member] CCMF Facility [Member] CCMF Facility [Member] Hampton Facility [Member] Hampton Facility [Member] Hampton Facility [Member] Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items] Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items] 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[Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Segment, Geographical [Domain] United States [Member] UNITED STATES International [Member] Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group One [Member] Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Net revenues Revenue, Net Net revenues (percent) Net revenue (percent) Net revenue (percent) Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Net cash proceeds from 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Related to Carryback Losses Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table] Dealer Network [Member] Dealer Network [Member] Amortizable intangible asset due to the dealer network. Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Repayment of incurred debt Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Repayment of Debt Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Repayment of Debt Operating lease term Operating Lease Agreement, Term Operating Lease Agreement, Term Amortizable intangible assets weighted average useful life Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Intangible assets amortization period Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Postretirement health care benefits age requirement before distribution occurs Defined Benefit Plan, Age Requirement Before Distribution Occurs Defined Benefit Plan, Age Requirement Before Distribution Occurs Postretirement health care benefits continuous service requirement Defined Benefit Plan, Service Requirement Defined Benefit Plan, Service Requirement Dollar cap liability reduction Defined Benefit Plan, Dollar Cap Liability Reduction Defined Benefit Plan, Dollar Cap Liability Reduction Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation discount rate Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate Actuarial (gain) loss Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year [Abstract] Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year [Abstract] Prior service cost (credit) Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Actuarial net gains (losses) Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses) Employee and Retiree Benefits Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Warranty Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block] Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table] Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table] Business Segments [Axis] Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] Motor homes [Member] Motor homes [Member] Motor homes [Member] Towables [Member] Towables [Member] Towables [Member] Motor home parts and services [Member] Motor home parts and services [Member] Motor home parts and services [Member] Other manufactured products [Member] Other manufactured products [Member] Other manufactured products [Member] Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Shares [Member] Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital (APIC) [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Beginning balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Beginning balance (in shares) Shares, Issued Stock option exercises Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Stock option exercises (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Utilization of APIC pool due to stock award Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Utilization of APIC Pool Due to Stock Award Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Utilization of APIC Pool Due to Stock Award Issuance of stock to directors Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross Issuance of stock to directors (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross Forfeitures Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other Issuance of restricted stock Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross Issuance of restricted stock (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross Stock-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Payments for the purchase of common stock Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Payments for the purchase of common stock (in shares) Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Prior service cost and actuarial loss, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Plan amendment, net of tax Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments, Net of Tax Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments, Net of Tax Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Net income (loss) Ending balance Ending balance (in shares) Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Non-Qualified Share Option Program (2001) [Member] Non-Qualified Share Option Program 2011 [Member] Non-Qualified Share Option Program 2011 [Member] Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual [Axis] Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Key Employees [Member] Key Employees [Member] Key Employees [Member] Officers and Managers [Member] Officers and Managers [Member] Officers and Managers [Member] Officers and Key Employees [Member] Officers and Key Employees [Member] Officers and Key Employees [Member] Postretirement Benefits, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis] Postretirement Benefits, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis] Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain] Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain] Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Program (1981) [Member] Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Program [Member] Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Program [Member] Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan (SERP) [Member] Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (2007) [Member] Executive Deferred Compensation Plan 2007 [Member] Executive Deferred Compensation Plan 2007 [Member] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] Vesting age Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Vesting Age Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Vesting Age Requisite service period Deferred Compensation Arrangement, Requisite Service Period Deferred Compensation Arrangement, Requisite Service Period Requiste service period prior to December 1992 Deferred Compensation Arrangement, Requiste Service Period Prior to December 1992 Deferred Compensation Arrangement, Requiste Service Period Prior to December 1992 Deferred compensation expense Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Compensation Expense Deferred compensation liabilities Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent Contractual amount of years after retirement Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Maximum Contractual Term After Retirement Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Maximum Contractual Term After Retirement Deferred compensation assets Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Deferred share-based compensation liabilities Deferred Compensation Share-based Arrangements, Liability, Current and Noncurrent Additional contribution at initiation Deferred Compensation Share-based Arrangements, Additional Contribution at Initiation Deferred Compensation Share-based Arrangements, Additional Contribution at Initiation Required option exercise period Deferred Compensation Share-based Arrangements, Required Option Exercise Period Deferred Compensation Share-based Arrangements, Required Option Exercise Period Maximum salary deferral Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Maximum Salary Deferral Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Maximum Salary Deferral Maximum cash incentive award deferral Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Maximum Cash Incentive Award Deferral Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Maximum Cash Incentive Award Deferral Employer discretionary contribution amount Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] 2013 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross Work-in-process Inventory, Work in Process, Gross Raw materials Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves Total Inventory, Gross LIFO reserve Inventory, LIFO Reserve Total inventories Inventory, Net Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] Unrecognized tax benefits - begininning balance Unrecognized Tax Benefits Gross increases - tax positions in a prior period Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Gross decreases - tax positions in a prior period Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Gross increases - current period tax positions Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions Settlements Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities Unrecognized tax benefits - ending balance Accrued interest and penalties (included in unrecognized tax benefits) Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued Unrecognized tax benefits that would have a positive impact on effective tax rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Inventory repurchased, units (in recreation vehicles) Number of units repurchased The number of units repurchased from dealers in the period. Inventory repurchased, dollars Value of units repurchased The value of inventory repurchased from dealers in the period. Inventory resold, units (in recreation vehicles) Number of repurchased units resold The number of repurchased units resold during the period. Inventory resold, cash collected Cash collected for resold repurchased units Cash collected for resold repurchased inventory during the period. Inventory resold, loss recognized Loss recognized on resold repurchased units Loss recognized on resold repurchased inventory during the period. Units in ending inventory (in recreation vehicles) Repurchased units in inventory The number of repurchased units in inventory as of the period ending date. Inventory, gross LIFO inventory amount LIFO Inventory Amount FIFO Towables inventory amount FIFO Inventory Amount Reduction to LIFO reserves Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Capital stock common, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Capital stock common, shares authorized (in shares) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Capital stock common, shares issued (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Treasury stock, at cost, shares (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Domestic equity funds Domestic Equity Funds Assets that fund deferred compensation consisting of domestic equity funds. International equity funds International Equity Funds Assets that fund deferred compensation consisting of international equity funds. Fixed income funds Fixed Income Funds Assets that fund deferred compensation consisting of fixed income funds. 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Contingent Liabilities and Commitments Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block] Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block] Unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of investments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Amortization of actuarial loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Actuarial Loss, Net of Tax The amortization of actuarial loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a postretirement health plan because it has yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. (Increase) decrease in actuarial loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Decrease (Increase) in Actuarial Loss The decrease (increase) in actuarial loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a postretirement health plan because it has yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. Plan amendment Postretirement plan amendment, other comprehensive income (loss) Postretirement plan amendment, other comprehensive income (loss) Amortization of prior service credit Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Amortization of Prior Service Credit The amortization of prior service credit included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a postretirement health plan because it has yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. 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