Decrease in noncontrolling interest (for example, but not limited to, redeeming or purchasing the interests of noncontrolling shareholders, issuance of shares (interests) by the non-wholly owned subsidiary to the parent entity for other than cash, and a buyback of shares (interest) by the non-wholly owned subsidiary from the noncontrolling interests).

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Basis of Presentation (Principles of Consolidation) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 22, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013 Segment factories store	Jul. 22, 2013 Fleetwood Homes [Member]	Mar. 31, 2010 Fleetwood Homes [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of operating segments		2
Number of operating manufacturing facilities		15
Number of Stores		49
Purchase price of redeemable noncontrolling interest repurchase		$ (94,386)
Stock issued during period, shares, new issues	1,867,370
Percentage owenership by Cavco			100.00%	50.00%