Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) (Fleetwood Homes [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Fleetwood Homes [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Narrative) [Abstract]
Contribution amount	$ 35.0	$ 36.0
Percentage of redeemable noncontrolling interest ownership interest	50.00%
Minimum Fleetwood Homes net income threshold to trigger Put/Call Right	$ 10.0
Shares Common Stock Based on Average Close Price of Number Stock Trading Days	60 days

The cash inflow contributed by noncontrolled interest that purchase additional shares or otherwise increase their ownership stake in a subsidiary of the entity.

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