Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash value
Cash value of COLI policies
This item represents the cash value of COLI policies owned by the Entity as of the date of the statement of financial position.
Borrowings
Borrowings on COLI policies
This item represents the borrowings on COLI policies owned by the Entity as of the date of the statement of financial position.
Investment in life insurance
Life Insurance, Corporate or Bank Owned, Amount
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
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 decreases - tax positions in a prior period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross increases - current period tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized tax benefits - ending balance
Accrued interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Unrecognized tax benefits
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service cost (credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Actuarial net loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)
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
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Dollar cap liability reduction
Defined Benefit Plan, Dollar Cap Liability Reduction
Defined Benefit Plan, Dollar Cap Liability Reduction
Defined Benefit Plan, Retiree Age Requirement
Defined Benefit Plan, Retiree Age Requirement
Defined Benefit Plan, Retiree Age Requirement
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Investments and Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Liability reduction due to plan amendment
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments
Amortization period
Postretirement Health Care Plan Amendment Amortization Period
The number of years that the postretirement health care plan amendment will be amortized.
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Repurchase Agreements [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Repurchase Agreements [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2022-2026
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Total
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Total
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Total
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
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Net benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Actuarial loss
Liability reduction due to plan amendment
Balance at end of year
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Abstract]
Postretirement health care benefit cost
Postretirement health care benefit cost
This represents the entire liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the postretirement health care benefits.
Non-qualified deferred compensation
Non-qualified deferred compensation
This represents the entire liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the non-qualified deferred compensation plan.
Executive share option plan liability
Executive share option plan liability
This represents the entire liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the executive share option plans.
SERP benefit liability
SERP benefit liability
This represents the entire liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the SERP benefit plan.
Executive deferred compensation
Executive deferred compensation
This represents the entire liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the executive deferred compensation plan.
Officers stock-based compensation
Due to Officers or Stockholders, Noncurrent
Total postretirement health care and deferred compensation benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities
Less current portion
Pension and Other Postretirement and Postemployment Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Current
Long-term postretirement health care and deferred compensation benefits
Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Principles of Consolidation [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fiscal Period [Policy Text Block]
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures of Financial Instruments [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives Instruments and Hedging Activities [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Policy Text Block]
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories [Policy Text Block]
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Amortizable Intangible Assets [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Self-Insurance [Policy Text Block]
Self-Insurance [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy regarding self-insured liability reserves.
Income Taxes [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Legal [Policy Text Block]
Legal Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Delivery Revenues and Expenses [Policy Text Block]
Delivery Revenues and Expenses [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for the classification of delivery revenues and expenses.
Concentration of Risk [Policy Text Block]
Major Customers, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Sales Promotions and Incentives [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Revenue Reductions [Policy Text Block]
Repurchase Commitments [Policy Text Block]
Repurchase and Resale Agreements Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reporting Segment [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Common Share [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Policy Text Block]
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Impairment of fixed asset
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Performance-based annual plan employee award [Member]
Performance-based annual plan employee award [Member]
Performance-Based Annual Plan Employee Award [Member]
Performance-Based Long-Term Plan Employee Award [Member]
Performance-Based Long-Term Plan Employee Award [Member]
Performance-Based Long-Term Plan Employee Award [Member]
Time-based employee award [Member]
Time Based Employee Award [Member]
Time Based Employee Award [Member]
Time-based directors award [Member]
Time Based Director Award [Member]
Time Based Director Award [Member]
Director stock unit [Member]
Director Stock Unit [Member]
Director Stock Unit [Member]
Employee Stock Options [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving credit facility (2) [Member]
Revolving credit facility (2) [Member]
Revolving credit facility (2) - A second arrangement in which loan proceeds can continuously be obtained following repayments, but the total amount borrowed cannot exceed a specified maximum amount.
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Grand Design [Member]
Grand Design [Member]
Grand Design [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared, per share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Payments to acquire business
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to acquire business, cash portion
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Payments to acquire business, equity portion (shares)
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Secured loan, term
Debt Instrument, Term
Secured long-term loan
Secured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Line of credit facility, term
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Other cash payments to acquire business
Other Payments to Acquire Businesses
Payments to acquire business, equity portion (value)
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill amortizable for tax return purposes only
Goodwill Amortizable for Tax Return Purposes Only
Goodwill Amortizable for Tax Return Purposes Only
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Deferred compensation
Deferred Tax Asset, Deferred Tax Expense, Deferred Compensation, Current
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from current deferred compensation costs.
Warranty reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Warranty Reserves
Postretirement health care benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
Self-insurance reserve
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Self Insurance
Accrued vacation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits
Stock-based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Unrecognized tax benefit
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from unrecognized tax benefits.
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Other
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense
Inventory
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Inventory
Depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense
Deferred tax assets, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
State NOL carryforward
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local
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.
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Motor homes, parts and service [Member]
Motor homes, parts and service [Member]
Motor homes, parts and service [Member]
Towables [Member]
Towables [Member]
Towables [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]
Net revenues
Revenue, Net
Net revenues (percent)
Net revenue (percent)
Net revenue (percent)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
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, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
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.
Total assets at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
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 2001 [Member]
Non-Qualified Share Option Program 2001 [Member]
Executive Deferred Compensation Plan 2007 [Member]
Executive Deferred Compensation Plan 2007 [Member]
Executive Deferred Compensation Plan 2007 [Member]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
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]
Other Postretirement Benefits, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain]
Other Postretirement Benefits, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Program (1981) [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan (SERP) [Member]
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [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
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]
Geographical [Domain]
United States [Member]
UNITED STATES
International [Member]
International [Member]
Non-US countries [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised (1)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Net cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Actual income tax benefit realized from stock option exercises
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Insurance policy limit
Insurance Policy Limit
Insurance policy limit on a per occurrence basis.
Self insurance reserve for product liability, per occurance
Self Insurance Reserve Product Liability Per Occurance
Self Insurance Reserve Product Liability Per Occurance
Self insurance reserve for product liability, aggregate per policy year
Self Insurance Reserve For Product Liability Aggregate Per Policy Year
Self Insurance Reserve For Product Liability Aggregate Per Policy Year
Repurchase commitment, liability threshold
Repurchase Commitment, Liability Threshold
Repurchase Commitment, Liability Threshold
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Research and development expense
Research and Development Expense
Advertising expense
Advertising Expense
Nature of Expense [Axis]
Nature of Expense [Axis]
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Domain]
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Domain]
Deferred Compensation, Share-based Payments [Member]
Deferred Compensation, Share-based Payments [Member]
Annual Incentive Plan [Member]
Annual Incentive Plan [Member]
Annual Incentive Plan [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted shares awarded
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Restricted shares issued
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Repurchases
Number of shares issued during the period related to Restricted Stock Awards, net of any shares repurchased for payment of payroll taxes.
Prior service credit
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Net actuarial loss
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Product Liability Contingency [Table]
Product Liability Contingency [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Class A, B, and C Motor Homes [Member]
Class A And B And C Motorhomes [Member]
Class A B C Motorhomes [Member]
Class A and C Sidewalls and Floors [Member]
Class A And C Sidewalls and Floors [Member]
Class A and C Sidewalls and Floors [Member]
Towable Products [Member]
Towable Products [Member]
Towable Products [Member]
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Warranty term
Product Warranty Accrual, Warranty Term
Product Warranty Accrual, Warranty Term
Warranty distance (in miles)
Product Warranty Accrual, Warranty Distance
Product Warranty Accrual, Warranty Distance
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of year, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Options granted, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Options exercised, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Options canceled, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Outstanding at end of year, Shares
Exercisable at end of year, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Vested and expected to vest at end of year, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Purchase Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Price per Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Price per Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of year, Price per Share (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Price Per Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Price Per Price
Options granted, Price per Share (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Grants in Period, Outstanding, Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Grants in Period, Outstanding, Price Per Share
Options exercised, Price per Share (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Price per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Price per Share
Options canceled, Price per Share (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Price Per Share
Outstanding at end of year, Price per Share (in dollars per share)
Exercisable at end of year, Price per Share (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Price Per Share
Vested and expected to vest at end of year, Price per Share (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Outstanding at beginning of year, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price per Share (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options granted, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price per Share (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercised, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price per Share (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options canceled, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price per Share (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at end of year, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price per Share (in dollars per share)
Exercisable at end of year, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price per Share (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Vested and expected to vest at end of year, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price per Share (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Forecasted stock-based comp expense [Member]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Directors [Member]
Director [Member]
Officers [Member]
Officer [Member]
Key Management [Member]
Key Management [Member]
Key Management [Member]
Non-Management Board Members [Member]
Non Management Board Members [Member]
Non Management Board Members [Member]
2004 Incentive Compensation Plans [Member]
Incentive Compensation Plan, 2004 [Member]
Incentive Compensation Plan, 2004 [Member]
Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
2014 Incentive Compensation Plan [Member]
Incentive Compensation Plan 2014 [Member]
Incentive Compensation Plan 2014 [Member]
Awards Excluding Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Awards Excluding Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Awards Excluding Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Non-time-based Awards [Member]
Non-time-based Awards [Member]
Non-time-based Awards [Member]
Number of shares authorized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Term of award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Term of Award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Term of Award
Award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Vesting initiation period from grant date
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting Initiation Period from Grant Date
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting Initiation Period from Grant Date
Number of plans established
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Plans Established
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Plans Established
Term of sale restriction period after grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Term of Sale Restriction Period After Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Term of Sale Restriction Period After Grant
Annual incentive plan, portion paid in cash
Annual Incentive Plan, Portion Paid in Cash
Annual Incentive Plan, Portion Paid in Cash
Annual incentive plan, portion paid in restricted stock
Annual Incentive Plan, Portion Paid in Restricted Stock
Annual Incentive Plan, Portion Paid in Restricted Stock
Issuance of stock to directors (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Aggregate intrinsic value of awards outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Stock Units
Shares granted
Weighted average remaining contractual life for outstanding options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options
Unrecognized compensation expense, period of recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Aggregate intrinsic value of awards outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Total fair value of awards vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Number of Key Management employees
Number of Key Managment Employees
Number of Key Management Employees
Shares granted, value
Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Closing price of common stock on grant date
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Closing Price of Common Stock on Grant Date
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Closing Price of Common Stock on Grant Date
US federal statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State taxes, net of federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Tax-free and dividend income
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Percent
Income tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Percent
Domestic production activities deduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Percent
Other permanent items
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Permanent Items
The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to other permanent items.
Valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Uncertain tax positions settlements and adjustments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Effective tax provision rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Buildings [Member]
Building [Member]
Machinery and equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Software [Member]
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Transportation equipment [Member]
Transportation Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated service life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive shares
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Warranty
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
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.
Interim Financial Information (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory, gross
Inventory, Gross
LIFO inventory amount
LIFO Inventory Amount
FIFO inventory amount
FIFO Inventory Amount
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Credit Facility
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Major Customers [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Dealer 1 [Member]
Dealer 1 [Member]
Dealer 1 [Member]
Dealer 2 [Member]
Dealer 2 [Member]
Dealer 2 [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
Expected dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Risk free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Weighted average fair value of options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net income (loss) per share (basic) (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net income (loss) per share (diluted) (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Postretirement Plan Amendments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Postretirement Plan Amendments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Postretirement Plan Amendments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Investment in Life Insurance [Table Text Block]
Investment in life insurance [Table Text Block]
Investment in life insurance [Table Text Block]
Employee and Retiree Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Net Revenues Classifications
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Name of Property [Axis]
Name of Property [Axis]
Name of Property [Domain]
Name of Property [Domain]
Middlebury, IN [Member]
Middlebury, IN [Member]
Property purchased at Middlebury, IN [Member] including land, buildings and equipment.
Waverly, IA [Member]
Waverly, IA [Member]
Property purchased at Waverly, IA including land and buildings.
Junction City, OR [Member]
Junction City, OR [Member]
Junction City, OR [Member]
Junction City, OR(2) [Member]
Junction City, OR(2) [Member]
Junction City, OR(2) [Member]
Purchases of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Net income
Weighted average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Net income per share - basic (in dollars per share)
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)
Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Including Adjustments
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Including Adjustments
Income Tax Expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning of year, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Vested, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Canceled, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
End of year, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Beginning of year, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Canceled, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
End of year, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Building and building improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Transportation [Member]
Total property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
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 expense
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Period Charge
Asset impairment
Other Asset Impairment Charges
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Deferred income taxes
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 (benefit) for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Loss (gain) on disposal of property
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property
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.
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.
Investment in operating leases, net of repurchase obligations
Increase (Decrease) in Investment in Operating Leases, Net of Repurchase Obligations
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in net investment in operating leases.
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 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
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities
Proceeds from life insurance
Proceeds from Life Insurance Policies
Purchases of property 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.
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in 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 cash dividends
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Borrowings on loans
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Repayments on loans
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) 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 paid, net
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Interest paid
Interest Paid
Non-cash transactions:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Capital expenditures in accounts payable
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
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]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [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)
Creation/utilization of APIC pool due to stock award
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Creation/Utilization of APIC Pool Due to Stock Award
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Creation/Utilization of APIC Pool Due to Stock Award
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, net of forfeitures
Stock-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
This element represents the amount of recognized equity-based compensation during the period.
Stock-based compensation, net of forfeitures (in shares)
Stock-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition, Shares
Number of shares of stock-based compensation during the period.
Payments for the purchase of common stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Payments for the purchase of common stock (in shares)
Cash dividends paid and accrued on common stock
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
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 of investments, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Ending balance
Ending balance (in shares)
Unrecognized tax benefits that would have a positive impact on effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Selling
Selling and Marketing Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Impairment (gain on sale) of fixed assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Other Assets
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income
Non-operating income
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for taxes
Net income
Income per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Dividends paid per common share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Amortization of prior service credit (net of tax of $2,947, $2,110, and $2,068)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Net of Tax
Amortization of net actuarial loss (net of tax of $621, $565, and $337)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Increase in actuarial loss (net of tax of $415, $250, and $1,348)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Decrease (Increase) in Actuarial Loss, Net of Tax
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 (net of tax of $10,895, $1,509, and $1,364)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Plan Amendment, Net of Tax
Postretirement Plan Amendment, Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Unrealized appreciation of investments (net of tax of $0, $0, and $91)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Lease expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Minimum future lease commitments under noncancelable lease agreements
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Defined Benefit Pension Items [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax [Abstract]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
OCI before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified from AOCI
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Net current-period OCI
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Balance at end of year
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Work-in-process
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Total
LIFO reserve
Inventory, LIFO Reserve
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
Stock-Based Compensation Plans
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts ($278 and $120, respectively)
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Investment in life insurance
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Accrued expenses:
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Product warranties
Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Self-insurance
Self Insurance Reserve, Current
Promotional
Accrued Marketing Costs, Current
Other
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Total long-term liabilities:
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Postretirement health care and deferred compensations benefits
Total long-term liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Contingent liabilities and commitments
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Capital stock common, par value $0.50; authorized 60,000 shares, issued 51,776 shares
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Treasury stock, at cost (24,875 and 24,825 shares, respectively)
Treasury Stock, Value
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Prior service cost and actuarial loss, tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Unrealized appreciation of investments, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax
Plan amendment, tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments, Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments, Tax
Amortization of prior service credit (net of tax of $2,947, $2,110, and $2,068)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Tax
Amortization of net actuarial loss (net of tax of $621, $565, and $337)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Tax
(Increase) decrease in actuarial loss (net of tax of $415, $250, and $1,348)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Decrease (Increase) in Actuarial Loss, Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Decrease (Increase) in Actuarial Loss, Tax
Plan amendment (net of tax of $10,895, $1,509, and $1,364)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Plan Amendment, Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Plan Amendment, Tax
Unrealized appreciation of investments (net of tax of $0, $0, and $91)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
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
Goodwill and Amortizable Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Property, Plant and Equipment and Assets Held for Sale
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amortization of prior service credit (net of tax)
Amortization of net actuarial loss (net of tax)
Total reclassifications (net of tax)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
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
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Schedule of Annual Incentive Compensation [Table Text Block]
Annual Incentive Plans [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Annual Incentive Plans [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Incentive Plans [Table Text Block]
Long-term incentive plans [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Long-term incentive plans [Table] - Compensation paid under the LTIP plans, including shares and values.
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Other Values [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Other Values [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Other Values [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
Contingent Liabilities and Commitments
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual
Provision
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase for Warranties Issued
Claims paid
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Balance at end of year
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity with no financial covenant restrictions
Line of Credit Facility, Minimum Excess Borrowing Availability With No Financial Covenant Restrictions
Line of Credit Facility, Minimum Excess Borrowing Availability With No Financial Covenant Restrictions
Additional borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity
Unused line fee
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Basis spread on variable interest rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Repurchased stock restriction
Line of Credit Facility Maximum Amount of Repurchased Company Stock Restrictions
Line of Credit Facility Maximum Amount of Repurchased Company Stock Restrictions
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]