Contingent Liabilites and Commitments (Schedule of Repurchased Activity) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 25, 2012 Recreational_vehicles	Aug. 27, 2011 Recreational_vehicles	Aug. 28, 2010 Recreational_vehicles
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory repurchased, units (in recreation vehicles)	18	25	4
Inventory repurchased, dollars	$ 1,264	$ 2,431	$ 300
Inventory resold, units (in recreation vehicles)	18	25	5
Inventory resold, cash collected	1,113	2,144	328
Inventory resold, loss recognized	$ 151	$ 287	$ 44
Units in ending inventory (in recreation vehicles)	0	0	0