Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Amortization of prior service credit, tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax
Amortization of net actuarial loss, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Plan amendment, tax
Other Comprehensive Income Tax Effect of Plan Amendment
Tax effect of postretirment health plan amendment on other comprehensive income.
Change in value of interest rate swap, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [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 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]
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.
Interest rate swap contract, assets
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value
Interest rate swap contract, liabilities
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value
Total assets (liabilities) at fair value
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability)
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [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]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges 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 period
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 period
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
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
Postretirement health care retiree age requirement
Defined Benefit Plan, Retiree Age Requirement
Defined Benefit Plan, Retiree Age Requirement
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Fiscal Period [Policy Text Block]
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Policy Text Block]
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Depreciation
Depreciation
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
EBITDA
EBITDA
EBITDA
Postretirement health care benefit income
Postretirement health care benefit income
Postretirement health care benefit income
Transaction costs
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Additional Disclosures, Acquisition Cost Expensed
Non-operating income
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA
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 Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Remainder of 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Common stock and paid-in capital
Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated comprehensive income (loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Treasury stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Issuance of common stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Stock-based compensation expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Common stock dividends
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Issuance of common stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued
Common stock repurchased
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Balance, end of period
Employee and Retiree Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Grand Design [Member]
Grand Design [Member]
Grand Design [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract]
Cash
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Inventories
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Total assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Including Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Including Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Accrued compensation
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Compensation
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Compensation
Product warranties
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Product Warranty
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Product Warranty
Promotional
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Promotion Liability
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Promotion Liability
Other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities, Other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities, Other
Deferred tax liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Total liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Total purchase price
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Major Customers [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Concentration risk threshhold [Member]
Concentration risk threshhold [Member]
Concentration risk threshhold [Member]
Major Customer One [Member]
Major Customer One [Member]
Major Customer One [Member]
Major Customer Two [Member]
Major Customer Two [Member]
Major Customer Two [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
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
JPMorgan Chase [Member]
JPMorgan Chase [Member]
JPMorgan Chase [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
ABL
ABL Credit Facility [Member]
ABL Credit Facility [Member]
Term Loan
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Long-term debt, gross
Long-term Debt, Gross
Less: debt issuance cost, net
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Less: current maturities
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term debt, less current maturities
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
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 period
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
Acquisition of Grand Design
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Additions from Business Acquisition
Balance at end of period
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits that would have an impact on effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Liability reduction
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Increase (Decrease) for Plan Amendment
Amortization period
Defined Benefit Plan, Amendment Amortization Period
The number of years that the Jan 2013 postretirement health care plan amendment will be amortized.
Derivatives, Investments and Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Long-Term Debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
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 Gain (Loss)
Net periodic postretirement benefit income
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Payments for postretirement health care
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income
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
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]
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.
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Motorized [Member]
Motorized [Member]
Motorized [Member]
Towable [Member]
Towable [Member]
Towable [Member]
Unallocated Corporate [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Revenues
Revenues
Capital Expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Assets
Assets
Basis of Presentation
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts ($176 and $183)
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Other assets:
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other intangible assets, net
Other Intangible Assets, Net
Investment in life insurance
Life Insurance, Corporate or Bank Owned, Amount
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Current maturities of long-term debt
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
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Current
Accrued dividend
Dividends Payable, Current
Other
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Non-current liabilities:
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term debt, less current maturities
Secured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Unrecognized tax benefits
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Deferred compensation benefits, net of current portion
Liability, Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Other
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total non-current liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Shareholders' equity:
Equity [Abstract]
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 loss
Treasury stock, at cost (20,140 and 20,183) shares)
Treasury Stock, Value
Total shareholders' equity
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Business Combination, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [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]
Distribution Rights [Member]
Backlog [Member]
Order or Production Backlog [Member]
Noncompete agreements [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Leasehold interest-favorable [Member]
Leases, Acquired-in-Place [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trade name [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Fair value of finite-lived intangible assets acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Fair value of intangible assets acquired
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Axis]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Axis]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Domain]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Domain]
Amortization of intangibles (1 year or less useful life) [Member]
Amortization of Intangibles (1 Year or Less Useful Life) [Member]
Amortization of Intangibles (1 Year or Less Useful Life) [Member]
Increase in amortization of intangibles [Member]
Increase in Amortization of Intangibles [Member]
Increase in Amortization of Intangibles [Member]
Expenses Related to Business Combination [Member]
Expenses Related to Business Combination [Member]
Expenses Related to Business Combination [Member]
Grand Design Expenses Related to Business Combination [Member]
Grand Design Expenses Related to Business Combination [Member]
Grand Design Expenses Related to Business Combination [Member]
Interest to reflect new debt structure [Member]
Interest to Reflect New Debt Structure [Member]
Interest to Reflect New Debt Structure [Member]
Taxes related to the adjustments to the pro forma [Member]
Taxes Related to the Adjustments to The Pro Forma [Member]
Taxes Related to the Adjustments to The Pro Forma [Member]
Revenue since acquisition
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Operating income since acquisition
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Pro forma net revenues
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Pro forma net income
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Pro forma income per share - basic (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Pro forma income per share - diluted (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Postretirement health care benefit income, net of tax
Postretirement health care benefit income, net of tax
Postretirement health care benefit income, net of tax
Nonrecurring adjustments
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Acquisition related costs
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Cash
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Winnebago shares: 4,586,555 at $27.05 per share
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Total
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Shares issued for acquisition
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Share price (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Interest rate, stated percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Interest rate swap contract, liabilities
Reduction to interest expense
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory, gross
Inventory, Gross
Inventory, LIFO
LIFO Inventory Amount
Inventory, FIFO
FIFO Inventory Amount
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
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Prior Credit Agreement [Member]
Prior Credit Agreement [Member]
Prior Credit Agreement [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Debt, face amount
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Debt instrument, term
Debt Instrument, Term
Outstanding letter of credit
Long-term Line of Credit
Borrowings on credit facility
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Quarterly installment, percent of aggregate principal amount
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal, Percent of Original Amount
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal, Percent of Original Amount
Incremental term loans, up to
Line of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature, Increase Limit
Line of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature, Increase Limit
Debt issuance costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross
Accumulated amortization of debt issuance costs
Accumulated Amortization, Debt Issuance Costs
Debt issuance costs, net, current
Debt Issuance Costs, Current, Net
Debt issuance costs, net, long-term
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Amortization of debt issuance costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
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
Warranty
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
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 Date [Axis]
Award Date [Axis]
Award Date [Domain]
Award Date [Domain]
Oct 18 2017 Grant [Member]
Oct 18 2017 Grant [Member]
Oct 18 2017 Grant [Member]
Oct 11 2016 Grant [Member]
Oct 11 2016 Grant [Member]
Oct 11 2016 Grant [Member]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Management [Member]
Management [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]
Disclosure of components of stockholders' equity which may include share-based compensation, dividends, or share repurchases.
Issuance of stock (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Acquisition shares sold
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Sold, Number of Shares
Number of shares issued under the Grand Design acquisition that were sold in the period,
Grand Design Member Interest [Member]
Grand Design Member Interest [Member]
Grand Design Member Interest [Member]
Blocker Corp [Member]
Blocker Corp [Member]
Blocker Corp [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Percent of voting interest acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Member interest held
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Finite-lived intangible assets, remaining amortization period
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period
Business Segments
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
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]
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Buildings and building improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Machinery and equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Software [Member]
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Transportation [Member]
Transportation Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
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
New Accounting Pronouncements and Subsequent Events[Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Subsequent Events [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Subsequent Events [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Subsequent Events [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Subsequent Events [Line Items]
[Line Items] for New Accounting Pronouncements and Subsequent Events[Table]
Excess tax benefits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Amount
Excess tax benefit, percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Percent
Excess tax benefit effect on earnings per share
Excess tax benefit effect on earnings per share
Excess tax benefit effect on earnings per share
Contingent Liabilities and Commitments
Commitments and Contingencies 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
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Six
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Six
2023
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Seven
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Seven
2024
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Eight
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Eight
Total debt
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
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]
LIFO expense
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Period Charge
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred compensation expense and postretirement benefit income
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.
Other
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
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 Obligation, Other Postretirement Benefits
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]
Purchases of property and equipment
Proceeds from the sale of property
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
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 repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Payments of cash dividends
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Payments of debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Repayments of credit facility
Repayments of Lines of Credit
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 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 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]
Issuance of Winnebago common stock for acquisition of business
Stock Issued
Capital expenditures in accounts payable
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Abstract]
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.
Officer stock-based compensation
Due to Officers or Stockholders, Noncurrent
Total deferred compensation
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan
Less current portion
Liability, Pension and Other Postretirement and Postemployment Benefits, Current
Long-term deferred compensation
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenues
Revenue, Net
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
SG&A:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Selling
Selling and Marketing Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Total SG&A
Operating Expenses
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Net income
Income per common share:
Basic
Diluted
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Dividends paid per common share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Amortization of prior service credit (net of tax of $0 and $7,914)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Amortization of net actuarial loss (net of tax of $4 and $3,036)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Plan amendment, (net of tax of $0 and $2,402)
Postretirement plan amendment, other comprehensive income (loss)
Postretirement plan amendment, other comprehensive income (loss)
Change in fair value of interest rate swap (net of tax of $387 and $0)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
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]
Employee Stock Options [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
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
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
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]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Operating expenses [Member]
Operating Expense [Member]
Amortization of prior service credit
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member]
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [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
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax